Things to do: See who can pull the farthest during Saturday's spring pull contest

Heather Sevigny
·3 min read
The Southeastern Ohio Pulling Series will team up with Outback Motorsports for the spring pull in Beallsville on Saturday.
The Southeastern Ohio Pulling Series will team up with Outback Motorsports for the spring pull in Beallsville on Saturday.

Make the scenic drive to Beallsville for a weekend of fun. Presented by the Southeastern Ohio Pulling Series and Outback Motorsports, the spring truck and tractor pull is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Watch trucks, tractors and more pull weight to see who can go the furthest. There is a $10 charge for admission and a $25 hook fee for those wishing to participate. For more information email outbackmotorsports@yahoo.com. The pull will be held at 55061 Kinney Road, Beallsville.

Various jewelry trays, knick-knacks, and more are for sale during the National Road yard sale festival. The four-day-long event spans from Illinois to Maryland.
Various jewelry trays, knick-knacks, and more are for sale during the National Road yard sale festival. The four-day-long event spans from Illinois to Maryland.

National Road Yard Sale

If you love chasing the thrill of finding a true gem at a yard sale, get ready for days of treasure-hunting. The 21st annual National Road Yard Sale is once again taking place throughout Guernsey and Muskingum counties. The yard sale runs from Wednesday, May 29, until Sunday, June 2, and attendees can travel along U.S. 40 and search for the sales. Sale times vary throughout the event, with most vendors set up on Friday and Saturday. Find fresh baked goods, tools, clothes, vegetables, and more along the route. For more information about the event contact Donna Tauber at 765-987-7565 or Kim Powell at 765-969-7593. For more information and lists of sales visit the Facebook event page. U.S. Route 40 in Guernsey and Muskingum County.

Off to see the wizard

Head to the Cambridge Performing Arts Center for an evening or afternoon at the theater. "The Wizard of Oz" will be running at 7 p.m. May 31 and June 1 and at 3 p.m. June 2. If you miss the first weekend performances, fear not my pretty, you can catch the show again the following weekend. Based on the novel by Frank L. Baum, watch as local talent brings the beloved classic to life. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by visiting https://www.tickettailor.com or at the door before each show. Directed by Mary Beth Sills and Nathan Kennedy, this play is sure to bring the house down. For more information visit the CAC website at www.cambridgetheater.org

Fishing derby set for May 31

Deerassic will host the first of three youth fishing derbies from 6 to 8 p.m. May 31. The cost to register is $10 and the event is open to those ages 5 to 15. Fishing poles, bait, and equipment will be provided. Youth participants will receive a $10 gift card to the Deerassic gift shop upon arrival and all youth participants will receive a free fishing pole. Pre-registration is required for this event and can be done by visiting https://deerassic.com. For more information call Deerassic Park at 740-435-3335 or e-mail stacy@deerassic.com. Deerassic Park, 14250 Cadiz Road, Cambridge.

Music at the Brewhouse

Start the weekend off at Guernsey Brewhouse by listening to an alternative rock set by the local band Flushed. The show is scheduled to run from 6 to 9 p.m. May 31. A new food truck will be on-location so come hungry and try Big Shrimp Energy. Upcoming events at the Brewhouse include the Impastas food truck and Sopranos trivia on May 30 and a cooking class by R & R Catering and Consulting on June 13. For more information call 740-995-3467. The Brewhouse is located at 4550 Bloomfield Road, Cambridge.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Spring truck and tractor pull set for Saturday in Beallsville.