American Quarter Horse event at fairgrounds

American Quarter Horse event at fairgrounds

CANFIELD — The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Summer Circuit show will be June 18-22 at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

American Quarter Horse Shows test the horses’ abilities in dozens of different classes and feature exciting events such as jumping, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Additionally, halter classes that judge American Quarter Horses based on balance, muscling and breed characteristics are held.

Each year, AQUA approves more than 2,700 shows and special events across the globe. For more information about the Northern Ohio QHA summer circuit, contact Chris Cecil-Darnell at (330) 668-1090.

Gordon Lighfoot coming to Mountaineer

CHESTER, W.Va. — Gordon Lightfoot will perform June 11 at the Harv at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort. Lightfoot’s hits include “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind” and” The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $25 and can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location.

Party on the Plaza kicks off with Bike Night

YOUNGSTOWN — Party on the Plaza, the series of Friday night outdoor parties in front of the downtown Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, returns this week. It will begin with a Bike Night from 4-9 p.m., with a block of Federal Street closed for motorcycle parking. Live entertainment starts at 8 p.m. Here is the music schedule:

Friday: Jordan DePaul and Geo C and Tha Storm.

June 13: Acoustic Juggernaut and Via Sahara.

June 27: Winslow and The House Band.

July 18: The Kellys and The House Band.

Aug. 8: The Devotees and Jones For Revival.

Aug. 22: Mystic WIP Hustler and Rudy and The Professionals.

Sept. 12: The Zou and Red Wanting Blue.

Cedar Point waterpark

SANDUSKY — High-flying bikers and splash landings will be part of the fun when a new extreme sports stunt show and the Soak City waterpark at Cedar Point open for the summer Saturday. An all-you-can-eat buffet will also be available during the Memorial Day weekend.

All Wheels Extreme is a 25-minute program with bikers, gymnasts, dancers, a rollerblader and a skateboarder. The 12-person cast will use ramps, half-pipes and a trampoline to execute stunts.

To celebrate the holiday weekend, Cedar Point is offering an online Memorial Day Meal Deal. For $44.95 plus tax, guests can purchase an online ticket valid for park admission on Saturday, Sunday or Monday, and a buffet meal (4-7 p.m.). Go to cedarpoint.com/deals for details.