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Fall Festivals in Ohio

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byCindy

Ohio is the perfect place to check out and enjoy some wonderful fall festivals. Fall is the season for festivals, with Halloween, pumpkins, and corn mazes all happening in this season. Here we focus on 10 fun fall festivals in Ohio.

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About Fall Festivals in Ohio

There is a lot happening in Ohio in the fall. It is the harvest season, and the communities take advantage of this time to put on fall festivals. Here we share some of the best ones around the state.

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Map of Fall Festivals in Ohio

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The Jackson Apple Festival

Jackson County, Southeast Ohio

This festival takes place in the heart of Jacksonville and it is so popular that downtown is closed off due to the sheer number of visitors.

The Jackson Apple Festival also has a lighted parade that takes place on a Saturday evening and is very popular, so it is advised to get there early. At this festival, there is loads of food and drink available for people to enjoy. This is a family-friendly festival, so people of all ages are welcome to come along and join in.

The Ohio Swiss Festival

Tuscarawas County, Northeast Ohio

Downtown Sugarcreek the last weekend in September is the place to be if you want to enjoy a super fall festival. This annual festival has been in place since 1953 and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Sugarcreek has deep Swiss roots, so it is only natural that this festival has a strong Swiss theme. Did you know that Sugarcreek has the largest cuckoo clock in the world?

Some of the activities that take place on this fun weekend include tastings of Swiss beer, bread, pastries, and cheese. This is a family-friendly occasion, so there are activities available for the kids as well, like races, music, and parades.

Ohio Heritage Days

Richland County, Northeast Ohio

Ohio Heritage Days are located in the lovely Malabar Farm State Park. This fall festival is a little different as it is focused more on education and it is a bit like a museum tour. Historical reenactments and demonstrations take place, so it is quite a fun festival to visit.

As well as the live performance that visitors can enjoy, antiques and crafts are also on display. If you like archaeology, then they have exhibits on these items as well. Other activities that visitors can also enjoy include food, drink, live music, and the finale on Saturday night when there is a Barn Dance.

This is a very popular festival and it attracts a lot of people, so it is advised that if you wish to attend, you show up early.

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Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival

Ashtabula County, Northeast Ohio

This fall festival is also a bit different as the focus is on covered bridges. There are many free activities for people to participate in. The kids will also be entertained as there is live entertainment, food, drink, crafts, and games. Not forgetting adults, there are different contests, and one of the contests that is great fun is the troll costume contest.

Some of the other contests that take place are the chili eating contest, Lego-covered bridges, and the baked goods contest. This is quite a popular fall festival that attracts people from all over Ohio. There are activities that take place at various of the Ashtabula County bridges.

Fall Festival of Leaves

Ross County, Southeast Ohio

The Fall Festival of Leaves is based in Bainbridge and this is known as Leaf Country for the beautiful fall leaf colors. On the third weekend of October, a family-friendly festival takes place.

This festival is jam-packed with different events. If you feel fit, you can take part in the 5k run, or if that is not your thing, you can go to see the collection of classic cars that join the festival. There is also a pageant for small children and a pageant for teens.

The festival also has a market where you can buy arts and crafts. Whilst you are at the festival, it is also recommended that you take a drive along the ‘Skyline drive’. This is a nice drive and shows visitors why Bainbridge is known for its leaves. Photo opportunities are available at different locations as well.

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The Circleville Pumpkin Show

Pickaway County, Central Ohio

This is a great festival, particularly if you are a pumpkin fan! Some of the world’s biggest pumpkins come to town and some of them are huge. An example of this was the pumpkin that was on display in 2021. It came in at a whopping 1,850 pounds.

This fall festive takes place on the third Wednesday in October and admission to this festival is free of charge. Other activities that also take place are the pet parade, the baby parade, and the annual Miss Pumpkin Show. Local musicians also come to the festival and play some music. This is a fun day and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Black Walnut Festival

Preble County, Southwest Ohio

Camden has been playing host to this fall festival for over 30 years. This festival takes place in mid-October and has lots of activities and events going on. A highlight of this festival is the food vendors. Some of the food on offer here is amazing. There is an emphasis on fall food like pumpkins and corn, but there are also favorites like ice cream and baked goods.

As well as the food that is on offer, some activities take place like the train ride, the parade, face painting, and the lovely petting zoo. This fall festival is great for all the family and there is a walking tour around Camden as well.

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Apple Butter Fest

Wood County, Northwest Ohio

This annual festival has been held here since 1977. It is very busy and boasts over 40,000 visitors each year. Thousands of ‘a half-pint of apple butter‘ are crafted each year for the visitors. Some of the activities include the classic car show, crafts, arts, live music, and reenactments from historical events.

Bob Evans Farm Festival

Gallia County, Southeast Ohio

The Bob Evans Farm Festival is in mid-October. Food and drink on offer includes soup, cheeses, cider, and apple dumplings. There is live country music, Reno Family Horseshoe Pitching, Great Lakes Timber Show, and the Taps in Motion Cloggers.

As well as the food and music at this festival, there are toys, crafts, and handmade goods on show. This is the perfect place to come and enjoy a great day at the farm. If you wish to camp here, then this is allowed and it is free of charge as well!

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Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

Warren County, Southwest Ohio

The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival takes place during the second weekend of October. The entire downtown area of Waynesville is tuned into a large sauerkraut area. Over 7 tons of sauerkraut is served up at this festival. This is a very popular festival and it attracts over 350,000 visitors each year.

At this festival, there are quite a lot of food and drink booths that offer an assortment of fare, so going hungry or thirsty is not going to be an issue.

There is also a massive craft fair with over 450 vendors. This is a huge festival, so if you are in the area, it is advised to come early.

Let’s Visit Fall Festivals in Ohio!

Have you visited any of the Fall Festivals of Ohio? We would love to hear what fun you have experienced during these festivals. Leave a comment below to share your thoughts!

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