It’s been 50 years since the founding of Zane State College and after a year full of celebrations, the College is inviting the community to campus Saturday for a big birthday party. 

Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with activities for the whole family and wrap up at dusk with a fireworks display similar to the show put on for Stars and Stripes on the River. 

“As we celebrate Zane State College’s semi centennial, we reflect on five decades of helping students achieve their educational goals. I invite you to come to our family-friendly community celebration. The afternoon is packed full with activities and concessions,” Zane State College President Chad Brown said. 

Admission for the day is free and includes games, inflatables, pony rides, arts and crafts among many other activities. 

Special displays of the Zane State’s history will be available for alumni and supporters to view and reminisce. 

There will be an Alumni Reception in the Campus Dining Hall that reflects on the past five decades of College history. 

Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase. 

The schedule of events is as follows (some activities are subject to change):

3-5 p.m.

•   Zanesville Museum of Art Fall Themed Children’s Activities

3-6 p.m.

•   Pony Rides

3-7 p.m.  

• Obstacle Course, Wrecking Ball, Pipe Line Rush, Leaps & Bounds Inflatables
• Muskingum County Library System Button and Bookmark Making
• Corn Hole (non-competition)
• Yard Games – Connect 4, Jenga, Ladder Toss, Can Jam Frisbee, Flamingo Toss, Washer Toss
• Children’s Tie-Dye Station:
  • Bandanas 3-7 p.m.
  • T-shirts 3:50, 4:50, 5:50 and 6:50 p.m.
• Pumpkin Painting
• 50th anniversary merchandise available for sale

3-8 p.m.

• Music provided by Y-City Productions and Emcee Rick Sabine

4 p.m.

• Tug of War, Tire Flip and Relays by Muskingum Recreation Center

4-6:30 p.m.

• Make-A-Monado Tiger $15 (or while supplies last)

4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

• Pound Demonstrations by Muskingum Recreation Center

Alumni Reception – Campus Center Dining Room

• Historical Photo Display
• Connect with former classmates
• Special memento for each graduate (while supplies last)

Campus Information & Tours 

• High school students can enter to win a 3D printer for their school
• ZSC faculty and students sharing their experiences

 Food & Concessions

• Domino’s Pizza
• Edie’s Deli
• G&J Pepsi
• Pucky’s Pit Stop
• Sno Shack
• Zanesville High School Band Boosters Waffles
• Zanesville Jaycees Beer and Wine Garden

Fireworks at Dusk – bring blankets/lawn chairs