Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom

09/01/2026

This evening we worked on the esplanade. We replanted the flowerpots, watered & cleaned. Thanks to our volunteers Sue Welty, Lisa Spearry, Janie Sharp, Suzette Rhea, Mimi Clausing & Sue Burke

08/31/2026

Keep those Portsmouth votes coming! Everyone 18 years old and up can vote once per day per email through midnight on Friday, September 4th.

The winner of the Hallmark Merriest Christmas Town competition will be the set of a new Hallmark Channel Christmas movie! What better setting for a Merry Christmas than Downtown Portsmouth, Ohio!

Find out more about the competition by tuning in to WSAZ's Studio 3 program:
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/08/25/merriest-christmas-town-contest/

Meridith Brankamp, Friends of Portsmouth Event Chair, and Emily Uldrich, Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Executive Director, were featured on WSAZ's Studio 3 show on Tuesday!

Show your support for Portsmouth, and get out the vote:
https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/23

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who recently attended the Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Farm to Table Event and helped make it a success!

We would also like to congratulate this year’s award recipients:
KB Flower Farm, 2026 Outstanding Farmers Market Craft Vender of the Year
Cabin Creek Farm, 2026 Outstanding Farmers Market Produce Vender of the Year
Roots to Skye Farmstead, 2026 Outstanding Farmers Market Vender of the Year
Thank you Congressman Dave Taylor for being a guest judge.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
*Allen's Auctions
*Atomic Credit Union
*Berndt & Murfin Insurance Agency
*Bodmer & Hannah General & Masonry Contractors
*City of Portsmouth
*Community Action Organization of Scioto County
*DESCO Federal Credit Union
*First State Bank Portsmouth Banking Center
*Fork and Finger for a delicious meal
*G&J Pepsi
*Hatcher Real Estate
*IBEW Local 575
*Innovative Solutions
*KC Printing & Promotionals
*Marting's
*Neal Hatcher Real Estate
*OSCO Industries
*Portsmouth Brewing Company
*Robbie & Jeffrey Burke
*Rural King New Boston
*Scioto County Commissioners
*Shawnee State University
*Southern Ohio Botanicals
*Southern Ohio Medical Center
*State Representative Mark & Kelli Johnson / Congressman Dave & Charity Taylor
*The Lofts @840 Gallia
*Tri-State CPA Group
*UK King's Daughters Medical Center
*WesBanco Portsmouth Banking Center

Thank You to Our Dessert Donors

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated desserts for the live and silent auctions.

Live Auction Dessert
*Barb Davis
*Blush and Batter
*Brenda Baldridge
*Fork and Finger Café
*Mary Arnzen
*Suzette Rhea
*Suzy's Sweets
*Taylored Cookie
*Union Mills Confectionery
*Vicky Hatcher

Silent Auction Dessert
*Brenda Baladridge
*Cabin Creek Farm
*Cindy Burke
*Congressman Dave & Charity Taylor
*Deb Stone-Cyrus
*Donna Dryden
*Hatcher Real Estate
*Jessi and Liv's Creations
*Kim Bauer
*Klaire Smith
*Kneaded Delights
*Lajoye Excavating
*Linda Donaldson
*State Representative Mark and Kelli Johnson
*Nat and Kat's Sweet Treats
*Rocky Acres Family Farm
*Ron and Linda Sue McCain
*Roots to Skye Farmstead
*Sue Burke
*Suzette Rhea

And a very special thank you to all of the Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this event possible. We are grateful for the continued support of our local organizations, businesses and individuals who help preserve and celebrate our agricultural traditions and strengthen our community.

Save the Date: Dec. 8, 2026

Break out your ugliest sweater and join us for the Jacob Tolliver Ugly Sweater Soirée at Marting’s on Dec. 8, 2026. This festive evening of fun and fellowship is held in memory of Paul E. and Kevin W. Johnson, longtime champions of Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom and downtown beautification. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening celebrating the holiday season, community and the lasting legacy of two individuals who helped make downtown Portsmouth a more beautiful place.

Check out this event page for future details https://www.facebook.com/events/4079917045634006



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08/29/2026

Enjoy an exciting evening of music, dinner, and community with Jacob Tolliver Live starting at 6pm on Thursday, September 17, at ParksEdge Event Center in Jackson, Ohio! Proceeds benefit the Roy Rogers & Trigger Monument Project for the Roy Rogers Esplanade in Portsmouth.

Support our local heritage and witness history in the making with Jacob Tolliver at the piano! Get your tickets today:

One Night...Unforgettable!
Get tix now: tinyurl.com/PEJacobTolliver

Jacob Tolliver - Shakin' It Up!

08/28/2026

The Farmers Market will be open this Saturday, August 29, from 9am to 1pm at the Roy Rogers Esplanade on Chillicothe Street for Music by Steve Free and Prize Wheel Day!

Thank you to Toni Dengel Photography and to all the Vendors who made our "Dog Days of Summer: Best In Show" event such a pawsitive day on August 22!

Please be patient as Toni finished editing the pet photos. The photos will be posted on our page and pinned to the top once they are ready for your viewing and downloading pleasure!

Special Events:
Toni Dengel Pet Photo Booth
DSP Proud
Mary Kay Consultant

Arts, Crafts, and Couture:
Crafts By Gail
Dansue Creations
Dot & Nae
EMullinsStreams
Family Tree Crafts & More
Hooked On You
Jessi & Liv's Creations
Jewelry by Jenn
Kate J's Jewelry
R&B Crafts
Ray Ann Creations
Raelynn's Creations
Southern Yankee Woodworks
The Doll Mall
The Earth Below

Food and Drink:
Appalachia Unveiled
Applegate Farm
Hart's Ridgetop Honey
Horner Farmstead
Katydid Baking
Kneaded Delights
P&H Farm
Roots to Skye Farmstead
Slow Drip Coffee
Sullivan's Sweet Corn
Suzy's Sweets

Food, Crafts, and More:
Cabin Creek Farm
Rocky Acres Family Farm
Roots of Recovery Herbs
Run Amuck Farm
Spices By Roxanne

Fresh Cut Flowers and More:
Hog Lot Flowers at the Davis Farm
KB Flower Farm

Live Plants, Crafts, and More:
Woodlands & Co.

Pet Treats:
Just Paw Naturals

We look forward to welcoming additional Booths on August 29!

Special Events:
Music by Steve Free
Market Prize Wheel Tent

Arts, Crafts, and Couture:
E&E Soapery
Eden Design Co.
Lemon-Juice Kandi
Looneyville Crafts
Paintable Pals

Food and Drink:
Balzer Family Farm
Blush & Batter Cookies
Meat Haus
Quinn & Sage Charcuterie
Scioto Smoked BBQ
Small Town Sips
Turkey Foot Homestead
Wheatless Whisk

Food, Crafts, and More:
Handcrafted Harvest Farm Shop

Live Plants & More:
Root Revival Plant Co.

Pet Treats:
River City Treats

This week at the market:
We welcome back Sullivan's Sweet Corn, the region's finest pesticide-free non-GMO Sweet Corn. Sullivan's Sweet Corn is grown right here in Portsmouth, Ohio, and picked fresh Saturday morning!

P&H Farm is showcasing Sweet Corn as well, alongside Red and Green Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Green Beans, Green and Purple Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Assorted Peppers, and Butternut Squash.

Applegate Farm is showcasing Sweet Corn.

Horner Farmstead will be carrying limited Red Tomatoes, Green Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, and Cherry Tomatoes.

Cabin Creek Farm is offering Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Maple Syrup, and Wild Birdseed.

Balzer Family Farm joins us with a variety of Produce.

Spices By Roxanne will be selling Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, and Green Beans.

Busy B Farm returns with their family farm raised frozen Chicken, Beef, and Pork. Frozen Lamb and Turkey are available by pre-order.

Meat Haus showcases frozen Chicken, Beef, and Pork from a variety of local farms at an affordable price point. Choice cuts include Ground Beef, Sausage, Bacon, Rib Eye Steak, and Beef Roasts, and more.

Place your order with Busy B Farm and Meat Haus ahead of time, and pick it up at the market: 513-212-2398 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

Farm Fresh Eggs are available at the following Vendor Booths: Cabin Creek Farm, Rocky Acres Family Farm, Roots to Skye Farmstead, and Turkey Foot Homestead.

The 17th Season of the Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Farmers Market is made possible by the support of our Scioto County Commissioners.

We have a full schedule of Special Events planned for the market in conjunction with Ohio's America 250 celebration.

To view the Farmers Market Special Event schedule, please visit our webpage: mspohio.org/events/farmers-market

For more information, please call 740-464-0203 or email [email protected]

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Dreama Brennan and Barb Davis for their artwork being chosen to be part of the 2026 Cream of the Crop juried exhibition at the Southern Ohio Museum!

You can find Barb and Dreama most Saturdays at the Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Farmers Market.

At the Farmers Market, Barb Davis is known for her lovely floral bouquets at Hog Lot Flowers at Davis Farm. She is also a talented painter! Barb's watercolor painting is entitled, "Second + Market," a sweet portrait of the historic buildings on the east side of Market Square.

At the Farmers Market, Dreama Brennan is known for her amazing three-dimensional crochet work at Looneyville Crafts. She created this large and colorful butterfly pattern blanket in memory of her late nephew. It is entitled, "Michael."

Cream of the Crop will be on view at the Southern Ohio Museum through Saturday, October 10. Check out all the amazing work from local Artists and even make a purchase to take home after the exhibition closes!

08/24/2026

We look forward to hosting our guests at the Farm To Table Dinner at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 27, at the McNew Center at Holy Redeemer Church.

Instead of tickets, we will have a check-in table for reservations.

We cannot wait to share a delicious meal of all local meat and produce created by the talented chefs at Fork & Finger Cafe!

Thank you to all of the Sponsors for supporting our 2026 Farm To Table Dinner!

*Allen's Auctions
*Atomic Credit Union
*Berndt & Murfin Insurance Agency
*Bodmer & Hannah General & Masonry Contractors
*City of Portsmouth
*Community Action Organization of Scioto County
*DESCO Federal Credit Union
*First State Bank Portsmouth Banking Center
*G&J Pepsi
*Hatcher Real Estate
*IBEW Local 575
*Innovative Solutions
*KC Printing & Promotionals
*Marting's
*Neal Hatcher Real Estate
*OSCO Industries
*Portsmouth Brewing Company
*Robbie & Jeffrey Burke
*Rural King New Boston
*Scioto County Commissioners
*Shawnee State University
*Southern Ohio Botanicals
*Southern Ohio Medical Center
*State Representative Mark & Kelli Johnson / Congressman Dave & Charity Taylor
*The Lofts @840 Gallia
*Tri-State CPA Group
*UK KIng's Daughters Medical Center
*WesBanco Portsmouth Banking Center

We are grateful for the support from these local Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for agricultural tradition in our Community!

For more information or to be added to our waiting list in case of cancellations, please call 740-464-0203 or email [email protected]

08/24/2026

You are invited to join us for music by Steve Free and Prize Wheel Day at the Farmers Market from 9am to 1pm this Saturday, August 29, on the Roy Rogers Esplanade on Chillicothe Street!

The 17th Season of the Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Farmers Market is supported by our Scioto County Commissioners.

The August 29 MSPIB Farmers Market features a Music Program by Steve Free geared toward young people. Come hear Scioto County's Award-Winning Folk Musician perform his original songs which are sure to please both youth and adults alike! This Special Event is sponsored by American Family Insurance.

This musical performance is an America 250 Celebration event complementing Ohio's theme for August, "Ohio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair, County Fairs & Festivals."

August 29 is also the fourth of five Market Prize Wheel Days!

On each Market Prize Wheel Day, two Free Raffles for $25 worth of Vouchers for our Farmers Market are offered, one at 10:00am and one at 11:00am. Participants must be present to enter, but do NOT need to be present to win!

​The Scioto County Commissioners sponsor Scioto Bucks Voucher Cards, and on each Market Prize Wheel Day, we will be giving out $200 worth of Scioto Bucks to be used with any of our Vendors!

​UK King's Daughters Medical Center and Southern Ohio Medical Center sponsor Healthy Bucks Vouchers given out on each Market Prize Wheel Day. Each Market Prize Wheel Day, $200 worth of Healthy Bucks will be distributed.

​Children and Seniors always receive a free spin of the Prize Wheel! Purchase from one of our Vendors on Market Prize Wheel Day and win a Spin of our Prize Wheel.

Prizes will include Healthy Bucks, Scioto Bucks, Tote Bags, T-Shirts, Jet’s Gourmet Popcorn, and more!

For a full schedule of America 250 Celebration events at the Farmers Market, please visit our webpage:
mspohio.org/events/farmers-market

For more information, please call 740-464-0203 or email [email protected]

08/24/2026

Tune in tomorrow at 11am, Tuesday, August 25, to WSAZ News Channel 3 for the Studio 3 show. Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom Executive Director Emily Uldrich and Friends Of Portsmouth Volunteer and Event Chair Meridith Brankamp will be joining Susan Nicholas and Martina Bills live to talk about Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns Contest!

Portsmouth is one of 25 finalists from across the country. The winning town is dubbed Hallmark’s the Merriest Christmas Town and will become a filming location for an upcoming Hallmark Christmas Movie!

Help Portsmouth win the title by voting daily online through September 4 at:
https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/23

One vote per day per email is allowed. Keep those votes coming!