Behind the Beans Vol. 2
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Events, Shops, and More
Author: Valerie Forrider
What’s Poppin’ Pomeroy?
Amid the school year winding down and the summer fun creeping in we have exciting things brewing that are making our little town bursting with memories waiting to be made for your 2024 season! Between shops and anticipated events you will be a busy bee throughout your summer season. As we take a dive into the events of the summer season you are always able to reach out to have your shops updates, news, relocation, and or public events acknowledged.
The River Roasters Coffee Co. Summer Menu is out! Summer food menu includes the Summer Salad and Granny’s Hot Sammy. And our summertime drink menu is lit:
Beach Bum Italian Soda
Banana Cream Pie Latte
Coconut Cream Pie Latte
S'mores Mocha
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Matcha
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Fruit Cooler
Orange Cream Italian Soda
Aloha Latte
Events
As stated in the Pomeroy Merchants Association’s and the Official Visitor's Guide via the Meigs County Chamber of Tourism it states that your summer season is packed with the following events listed below.
• June 14:
o Kickin’ Summer Bash on the Pomeroy Levee
• June 15:
o Kickin’ Summer Bash on the Pomeroy Levee
o Meigs County Bikers Association St. Jude’s Dice Run
• June 16, 17:
o River City Kids Show Presented by River City Players at the Blakeslee Center in
Middleport
• June 29:
o Meigs County Foundation Gala at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport
Tickets must be purchased prior to the event by June 12. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
• July 4:
o Racine July 4th Parade, Chicken BBQ, and Fireworks
o 4th of July Weekend Celebration at Kountry Resort Campground
• July 5:
o Rhythm on the River at the Pomeroy Levee
o 4th of July Weekend Celebration at Kountry Resort Campground
• July 6:
o 4th of July Weekend Celebration and Fireworks at Kountry Resort Campground
o Rutland Ox-Roast and Fourth of July Parade
• July 12:
o Rhythm on the River at the Pomeroy Levee
• July 13:
o Bitanga’s Super Show at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport
o Christmas in July Trade Days at the Meigs County Fairgrounds
o Christmas in July Camping Weekend at the Meigs County Fairgrounds
• July 14:
o Christmas in July Camping Weekend at the Meigs County Fairgrounds
• July 19:
o Rhythm on the River at the Pomeroy Levee
• July 20:
o Meigs County Biker’s Association Tina Goode Memorial Run
• July 26:
o Rhythm on the River at the Pomeroy Levee
• August 2:
o 24th Annual Big Bend Blues Bash
o “Our Town” Wolfe Mountain Entertainment LLC Production
• August 3:
o 24th Annual Big Bend Blues Bash
24th Annual Big Bend Blues Bash
Carissa Rose posing with the 24th Annual Big Bend Blues Bash Poster
o “Our Town” Wolfe Mountain Entertainment Production
• August 4:
o “Our Town” Wolfe Mountain Entertainment Production
• August 10-11:
o River City Players Summer Musical at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport
• August 12-17:
• September 13-14:
o 15th Annual Racine’s Party in the Park
• September 19- 21:
New Shops
On the corner of Court Street next to the famous Court Bar and Grill is a quaint little slice of heaven for all the art enthusiasts. Nestled away in what will become the new home of what is Gallery14 I sat down with Devan Gillispie where she expressed her hopes for what this place will bring to the community. Devan shared that this shop would include the hopes of retail and interactive instruction blend harmoniously side by side, it will include a section for featured artists within the community as well as pieces of Devan’s collection in which upcycling is brought new life into the everyday simplistic items. She started her journey as she scoured thrift shops, flea markets, and every place in between to find the beauty behind the loss. Her keen eye has sparked her love for restoring items to their former glory or beyond their expectations in a materialistic world that prioritizes buying rather than restoring. She takes her attitude of restoration into the value of making her environment feel comfortable for all who enter. Although work in the shop is still taking place her efforts to allow everyone to be fully seen and heard have surpassed standard hospitality. The precision into curating an environment in which everyone is artistic despite knowing, or not, has allowed Devan to take in the new possibilities of what this shop can do for the community.
*You can contact Gallery 14 through their Facebook page for more information. To have your art featured at Gallery 14, more information will be posted on their socials closer to opening on how you can be involved.
On the outskirts of the Main drag sits the new home of a sit-down restaurant. Doug’s Carryout and Vault is opening its second location in Pomeroy! In addition to the restaurant Michael Douglas is offering an event space right next door to the new home of Doug’s Carryout and Vault. This event space allows space for private events while also having a separate area for food, coats, etc. Catering is offered when booking an event and you can reach out to Michael Douglas for booking your next event or for further information. In addition to an event space now being available, the upper level of both buildings have been turned into Airbnb spots. In addition to booking that event space you can book that Airbnb as well. Michael expressed that while in the works of building their second restaurant they wanted to offer an affordable space for the community of Pomeroy to enjoy. To book the Airbnb check out Madman’s Riverfront on the Airbnb app.
For five years, Michael Douglas has co-owned Doug’s Carryout & Grocery, later adding Doug’s Vault to allow a full experience of restaurant and bar experience to the Southeastern Community of Meigs County. Currently residing in Albany, Ohio; Michael Douglas shared the excitement of branching out to bring their vision to the residents of Pomeroy while working alongside his wife, Amanda. They have taken their partnership in business in stride while also supporting the community as well. They have been major partners in community events mostly geared toward the future of tomorrow, our children. Hosting and participating in toy drives, back to school drives, trunk or treat, etc. Their passion to give back has been out of this world in showing their love towards the open arms they have received since starting their journey and they hope to make more of an impact as time progresses.
Michael and Amanda Douglas, Co-owners of Doug’s Carryout & Vault.
Michael Douglas shared that what you can expect from opening Doug’s Carryout & Vault is to have the experience of a sit-down restaurant while also experiencing the night life of the bar in the evenings. Michael shared that their vision is to create a space for everyone to catch up with friends no matter the time of day. With their passion and drive behind their hearts and eyes, Michael and Amanda hope to achieve their goal of bringing their “love thy neighbor” vibe from their origin spot to an already strong community. In hopes of bringing that same energy as those around them and enriching the streets we walk. You can contact and visit Doug’s Carryout & Grocery as well as Doug’s Vault in Albany with the information below as well as gaining further information of their event space in Pomeroy. Once closer to opening there will be more release of information via social media.
Book at Madman’s Riverfront through the Airbnb app
Doug's Carryout & Grocery
29539 State Route 143 Albany, OH
Doug's Vault
40526 Salem School Lot Rd Albany, OH
Our Pomeroy Address
210 & 212 East Main Street Pomeroy, OH
Doug's Carryout
6am-10pm Monday-Friday
8am-10pm Saturday & Sunday
Doug's Vault
4pm-11pm Monday-Thursday
4pm-3am Friday
12pm-3am Saturday
12pm-11pm Sunday
