Fall Festivals in Ohio
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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 of the best festivals you can visit in Ohio.
The Best 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.
The Jackson Apple Festival
This festival takes place in the heart of Jacksonville and it is so popular that downtown is closed off due to the sheer numbers who visit.
The Ohio Swiss Festival
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?
Ohio Heritage Days (Fall Festivals in 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.
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
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.
Fall Festival Of Leaves
The Fall Festival of Leaves is based in Bainbridge and this is known as Leaf Country. The reason for this is that in the fall, all the leaves turn to different colors, which makes it a beautiful place to enjoy the fall. On the third weekend of October, a family-friendly festival takes place.
The Circleville Pumpkin Show
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.
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Black Walnut Festival
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.
Apple Butter Fest
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‘ is 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
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.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
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.
Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About Fall Festivals In Ohio?
Most of the festivals are family-friendly. The only festivals that have age restrictions are festivals that are more focused on beer, like Oktoberfest festivals. At these festivals, there tend to be age restrictions in place.
It is also advisable to take some loose change to festivals. Whilst some of the festivals are free of charge to enter, some festivals will charge a nominal fee and change is needed if one wishes to buy items like food, drink, or crafts.
(Ohio Sauerkraut Festival) There was a whole bunch of people there, but everything moved very well. The Sauerkraut Sundae and the Fried Bologna Sandwich were awesome. Many different vendors and places to get food while you are there. Worth going if you have never been before. Sauerkraut pizza was not something I’ll go back for though.
Dustin C (GoogleReviews)
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Ohio! If you love fall and fall festivals, too, be sure to check out our event calendar for up-to-date fall events.
Let’s Visit Fall Festivals In Ohio!
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