Events

The Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee is a country festival where antique machinery takes center stage. Also offers a variety of other activities for the entire family: contests ranging from arm wrestling and photography to the Outhouse Dash, tractor- and horse-pulling competitions, a quilt show and sale, an apple pie contest, live music, a Kids Day, arts and crafts sales, and home-style foods.

Mountain Craft Days is the Somerset Historical Center’s major educational event, held annually on the first weekend after Labor Day. This three-day outdoor festival features 125 crafts persons, artisans, and entertainers interpreting the rural folkways of western Pennsylvania.

Recognized as Northeast Ohio’s most authentic Oktoberfest, enjoy the annual 3-day weekend full of music, food, dancing and more! With activities and food for all ages.

Over 100 artists showcasing their creative talents through photography, paintings, artful apparel, ceramics and pottery, drawings, jewelry, glasswork, metal, mixed media, sculpture and wood

Featuring, demonstrations of lumberjack skills, ax throwing, and cross cutsawing. 19th century log cabin related trades such as hand hewing, wood carving, furniture making, spinning and rug braiding. Petting zoo, covered wagon rides and pony rides. An array of authentic old-fashioned, mouth-watering food made over an open fire. A family fun event all ages will enjoy!

The Hocking County Fair, in Logan, Ohio, features livestock shows, demolition derby, tractor pulls, and more. Nightly entertainment and kids’ shows are held near the Art Hall, which also houses various exhibits and commercial booths. Bates Bros. Amusements provide midway rides, and Sterling Fundways offers games. A wide variety of food is available throughout the fairgrounds.

The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a weekend event celebrating the pawpaw (Asimina triloba), a native American fruit. The festival features food, drinks, presentations, and activities focused on pawpaw cultivation, cooking, and uses, as well as sustainability. Highlights include competitions for the best and biggest pawpaws, a pawpaw cook-off, an art contest, and a pawpaw-eating contest.

The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is an community celebration focused on the pawpaw, America’s largest native tree fruit. The festival features a weekend packed with activities and presentations on pawpaw cultivation, cooking, and sustainable uses, including its genetics and medicinal benefits. Attendees can enjoy pawpaw-themed foods and beverages, along with special events.

Starting at the Naturalist Cabin in Hocking Hills State Park, the Hocking Hills Trail Run takes participants through the expansive woodlands of the State Park and Hocking State Forest. Runners will navigate across streams, through deep gorges, past sparkling waterfalls, and amidst forests, tackling both uphill and downhill terrain. This trail run is a true test of a runner’s focus and endurance.

The event spans three days with multiple parking reservation times to maintain low crowd density, featuring artists, food, live music, pumpkin carving, glass blowing demos, and DIY activities. Jack Pine Studio, located in Hocking Hills, is a renowned hand-blown glass studio and gallery, with Jack’s work showcased in galleries and museums nationwide.

Join us for another year of seasonal beer, German inspired food, polka music, German dancers, steinholding competitions and more! Enjoy the festival on Franklin Ave., a portion of W. Main St. and live entertainment at the Hometown Bank Plaza in downtown Kent.

“Apple Treats on Jackson Streets,” promises a variety of delicious apple-themed foods, lively entertainment, and a spectacular parade. Explore arts and crafts vendors, enjoy family-friendly activities, and soak in the festive fall atmosphere.

Gather up your cycling friends and join the GCP&T Trail Sentinel team for a 3-day adventure. All rides will start at Fairgrounds Recreation Center in Xenia.

EXCITING EXHIBITORS – DEMO RIDES – FOOD – FUN Come experience the nation’s largest gathering of recumbent & specialty cycling brands!

Eldred WWII Living History Reenactment Weekend (May 18-19, 2024 & September 21-22, 2024): WWII reenactors bring history to life with their uniforms, gear, and artifacts at the Eldred WWII Museum.

This festival celebrates the river and its paddling community. Expect live music, gear vendors, and delicious food.

he 45th Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is held in Downtown Ravenna, Ohio and Sunbeau Valley Farm September 19-22. Below is our schedule of events for the festival. Cost for the festival at Sunbeau Valley Farm is $5 a car for parking and $5 a person (kids 12 and under free) for entry. There will be a free shuttle to Sunbeau from Brown Middle School Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy tinsmiths, apple presses, and blacksmiths galore. Savor old-fashioned apple butter, fritters, dumplings, ice cream, and more apple treats. Participate in apple pie baking contests and explore over 30 vendors

This family-friendly event features apple-themed activities and treats, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and various activities. Enjoy the horticultural show and car show as part of the festivities

For over 25 years, Jack has crafted a special glass pumpkin each year, known as “The Pumpkin of the Year,” celebrated for its exquisite design and unique artistry, making it a coveted piece for collectors. The show will run for 3 days so you can enjoy a variety of artists, food, live music, activities & more!

Join us for Tongue ‘N Cheek after the home Huskies Football game for a night of great 80s hairband rock!

The festival features over 300 arts, crafts and food vendors, as well as live entertainment each day. The festival is located at the Warren County Fairgrounds, which offers ample free parking, and the festival is fully handicap accessible.

Visit the Annual Fall Show of the Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association, with free admission and lunch available. Stop by on your way to or from Hocking Hills, located conveniently on State Route 664 north of the State Park. It’s the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping and support local artisans.

This beloved community celebration takes place at John Roger Simon’s historic well-preserved 5th-generation French homestead on the banks of Pond Creek, framed by the farm’s 500-plus acres of forested Appalachian hills. The event is free to the public and features the making of sorghum syrup, heritage crafts demonstrations, southern food, and the jamming of musicians playing old-time music.

Every fall since 1953, downtown Sugarcreek, Ohio transforms into a lively Swiss village, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Switzerland. From wine and cheese samplings to races, contests, and parades, the Swiss Festival offers something for everyone.

The 2023 Annual Hocking Hills Jeep Run will take place Thursday, Oct 5th through Saturday, Oct 7th in celebration of the fall spectacular vivid colors in the beautiful scenic wonderland of Hocking Hills, Ohio!The Jeep Run will welcome Jeep enthusiasts and passengers to enjoy a colorful countryside fall ride with fun-filled stops, and an improved 100-acre offroad obstacle course.

Oktoberfest & Fest bier: Dancing, music, family friendly, food trucks, vendors, German Beer. Come join in the fun!

Celebrating Amesville, Ohio’s most famous Mayor Alonzo Weed, who was a hobo passing through town that became the Mayor of Amesville for a brief time in 1903. His short tenure as mayor was colorful and gained national attention.

Two-day show celebrating the art and culture of quilting. Guild members contribute to this show each year by taking on varying tasks, including the creation of our raffle quilt.

The Friends of Portsmouth Oktoberfest weekend extravaganza–where the beer flows, the food delights, and the music never stops! Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of frothy fun as we celebrate with over 20 breweries serving up their finest brews, tantalizing food trucks dishing out delicious eats, and live music that’ll have you dancing all night long.

There is “Something for Everyone” each year at the annual “Atwood Area Fall Festival”, located at beautiful Atwood Lake Park in Mineral City, Ohio during the first weekend in October. The Atwood Area Fall Festival reaches a wide audience with food, music, homemade crafts, hands-on displays, entertainment, interpretive demonstrations, exhibits, and so much more.

Explore the explosion of color that canvases Hocking Hills on this strenuous hike that spans 6 miles of the Grandma Gateway trail.

Experience the vibrant celebration of indigenous voices at the 6th Annual “We are Still Here” Thunder in the Mountains Pow Wow! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of dance, music, and ceremony, embracing the rich traditions and cultural heritage of Native American Communities.

Fall festival in historical village setting with food, crafters, art show, steam engine show, historical demonstrations, and more.

Enjoy activities including the crowning of the Royalty Court, a baby contest, the Grand Parade, a Cornhole tournament, live entertainment, a Classic Car Show, a 5K Run, a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, local performances, mechanical rides, a baking contest, and over 130 vendors. 

On the third Saturday of October each year, Bridge Day comes to West Virginia. Out on the New River Gorge Bridge, we celebrate everything that’s great about the Mountain State with WV’s largest festival. Food and fun, culture and community all come together for an amazing experience, centered around the daredevil sport known as BASE jumping. Skydivers launch

Enjoy live musical entertainment of all kinds, discover the unexpected with a variety of novelty performers or hop on the chairlift for an aerial view of the fiery colors of autumn. Artisans and crafters from far and wide will have their handmade creations on display. Choose the perfect memento to take home and reminisce on all of the amazing family memories you’ve made at Autumnfest.

The Apple Butter Stirrin’ is one of the largest festivals that offers homemade Apple Butter, live music, free crafts for kids, 100 plus craft & food vendors, History of the Canal Town, Lanterns & Legend Tours, and so much more!

Join us on Halloween weekend for some family friendly fun!

Join us at Salt Fork Lodge for a dramatic murder mystery dinner! Solve the mystery & compete to win a prize. Henry Potter is now an Auror at Hogwarts and a Defense Against Dark Arts Teacher. But as the new semester begins, a few of the other instructors begin vanishing and its up to Henry to solve the mystery and potential murder!

This is one of Ohio’s largest and best farm markets. Their popular Fall Harvest Weekends run September 6 through October 27, and they feature pumpkins, wagon rides, seasonal décor in their gift barn, food vendors, and more. Be sure to try a blueberry donut!

Lose yourself in the twists and turns of our intricate pathways, surrounded by the beauty of the countryside. Discover fun-filled family moments and create lasting memories at our enchanting corn maze.

The Summit Brew Path takes you to over 20 different local breweries throughout Summit County. Pick up your passport when you begin your adventure. Each location has a specific stamp and when you have completed your passport, mail it in to be invited to the Brew Path Bash. Completing all the stops enters you into a $1,000 prize drawing.

Join us for a themed Christmas Parade! See Santa and cheer on your favorite parade entry! Parade begins at the Fairgrounds, announcements at Worthington Park, ends at Hocking Mall (Tractor Supply) Parade begins at 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy the beauty of Hocking Hills and the magic of holiday cheer while shopping at locally-owned shops in the region! Embark on the Annual Holiday Treasure Hunt while buying that special gift by collecting stamps for any six of the participating shops. Submit your treasure map and stamps and be entered to win prizes including the grand prize: a weekend getaway in Hocking Hills for four people.

Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave. Once you arrive at the cave, warm with refreshments by an open fire. Listen to our holiday music, have the kids visit with an old fashioned Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife.

Portage County’s oldest producer’s only farmers’ market offers a wide variety of locally grown and produced item including: prepared foods; fresh fruits; vegetables; herbs; fresh cut flowers; garden starts; perennials; jams and jellies; preserves; grassfed beef, pork, and chicken; pastured eggs and so much more. Open year round