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Ohio's Festivals
Ohio is rich in festivals of all varieties that happen throughout the year. The oldest festival in Ohio is the Circleville Pumpkin Show and it is one of the countries largest (ranked 6th in the country with an annual attendance around 300,000) and it is FREE.
April 12, 2008
Bluegrass in the Cornfields
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Bluegrass mixed with humorous songs. Featuring: Appalachian Grass & Bluegrass Mountaineers, Good food
419-568-1220
May 02 -May 04, 2008
Central Ohio Folk Festival
Columbus, Ohio
Folk Music Festival - teaching & performance. 12th Year- at Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park
614-866-1990
May 10, 2008
Spring Festival
Kenton, Ohio
Kite flying, games and crafts for kids, picnics, music, and family fun at a historic farm in Kenton.
419-673-5177
May 16 -May 18, 2008
Dulcimer Days
Coshocton, Ohio
Mid-Eastern Regional Dulcimer Championships, music workshops, concerts, jam sessions, gospel sing
800-877-1830
May 22 -May 26, 2008
Grafton Firemen's Festival
Grafton, Ohio
Rides, entertainment, 5K run/walk, firemen's waterfight, and laser lights shows to name a few.
440-926-2075
May 31, 2008
Riverfest 2008
Columbus, Ohio
Free and open to the public. Noon to 5pm at Genoa Park near COSI. Celebrate Ohio's waterways.
614-233-4124
June 03 -June 22, 2008
51st Annual June Art Exhibit
Van Wert, Ohio
The best paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber art, mixed media, glassware, jewelry are exhibited.
877-989-2282
June 08, 2008
Corvettes At Roscoe Cruise-In
Coshocton, Ohio
Hosted by Classic Glass Corvette Club over 300 corvettes will converge in Historic Roscoe Village.
800-877-1830
June 12 -June 14, 2008
East Liverpool Pottery Festival
East Liverpool, Ohio
Plan on joining us for the 41st edition of the annual Tri-State Pottery Festival held in the downtown
330-382-0405
June 13 -June 14, 2008
Banana Split Festival
Wilmington, Ohio
If you love a good old-fashioned festival, set to the tune of the fabulous 50s and 60s, then you'll love the Banana Split Festival. Wilmington lays claim to having invented the first banana split in 1907.
1326 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177
June 20 -June 22, 2008
Heritage Craft & Dulcimer Music Fest
Coshocton, Ohio
Experience rich heritage through traditional crafts of 1800's, dulcimer music concerts and contests.
800-877-1830
June 21 -June 22, 2008
Worthington Art Festival
Worthington, Ohio
A Fine Arts Festival located in the heart of downtown Olde Worthington
614-523-2180
June 23 -June 24, 2007
12th Annual Art Fair at Columbus
Worthington, Ohio
The11th Annual Columbus Worthington Art Festival will be held outdoors at the Worthington Square
954-472-3755
June 27 -June 29, 2008
Sardinia Founder's Day
Sardinia, Ohio
Annual Celebration with vendors, activities, free entertainment and firework show.
937-446-2891
July 04, 2008
Blarney In The Alley
Dublin, Ohio
Family-oriented event in Dubin's Historic BriHi District
614-323-7932
July 25 -July 27, 2008
Jazz & Rib Fest
Columbus, Ohio
More than 30 rib vendors join the best jazz artists in the nation to create this spectacular event!
614-645-7995
August 01 -August 03, 2008
The Dublin Irish Festival
Dublin, Ohio
Come out and Celebrate Irish Culture, Wee Folk Area
614-410-4545
August 30 -August 31, 2008
Jeffstock 2k8 Music Fest.
Twinsburg, Ohio
Jeffstock is a Benefit festival for Early childhood cancer research all day event alot of people and fun!
330-322-0378
August 30, 2008
Riverside Bluesfest
St. Marys, Ohio
Blues, food & refreshments on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend.
419-394-4926
September 03 -September 07, 2008
Tomato Festival
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Local event celebrating the birthplace of the commercial tomato.
614-866-2861
September 06 -September 08, 2008
Festival in the Cornfields
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Tradional bluegrass. Free rough camping. Some hookups. Indoor facilities.Traditional bluegrass and gospel
419-568-1220
September 06, 2008
Lithopolis Honeyfest
Lithopolis, Ohio
Celebrate National Honey Month at Ohio's only honey festival.
614-837-2031
September 13, 2008
Wine, Art and Garden Fair
Coshocton, Ohio
Wine tasting by local wineries, artists, craft vendors, Park & Walk Garden Tours, speakers.
800-877-1830
September 25 -September 28, 2008
Festival In The Cornfields
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Four Fun-Filled Days of Awsome Bluegrass Music!!!
419-568-1220
September 28, 2008
New Albany Classic
New Albany, Ohio
See top equestrian riders compete in a show jumping event; enjoy family fun and live entertainment
614-939-3026
September 30 -October 19, 2008
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Harveysburg, Ohio
Authentic replica of a 16th Century English village.
513-897-7000
October 17 -October 19, 2008
Apple Butter Stirrinn'
Coshocton, Ohio
Invitational craft show, fresh apple butter simmering, old-time music, quilt raffle, hog calling contest.
800-877-1830
Additional Festival Information:
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Festival of Fish
Marion Popcorn Festival
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival
Ohio Village Vintage Cup Baseball Festival
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Renaissance Festival
First Friday Celebration
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Living Word Outdoor Drama
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Ashtabula County, The Great Lakes Medieval Faire & Marketplace
Join us for this 13th Century English Village "themepark" featuring over 100 juried artisans, unique foods, entertainment, rides and games. Saturday's & Sunday's ONLY!
Butler County Fair
Every year the fair continues to grow and prosper. Today's fair, with its many games, rides, livestock exhibits, and other attractions, encompasses the whole of both the rural and urban cultures of the surrounding area.
The Butler County Fair
Today the Butler County Agricultural Society and its annual fair remain as excellent examples of the strength and durability of agriculture in Southwestern Ohio. The Butler County Fair has come a long way from plowing matches and horse races around...
159th Clermont County Fair
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Seneca County Fair
The Seneca County Fair has something for everyone with livestock exhibits, arts and crafts, antique farm machinery, harness racing, entertainment, rodeo, a demolition derby, monster trucks & rides.
Union County Fair
Union County Fair with fair concessions, live entertainment, animals, live stock sale, tractor pulls, lawn mower racing, 4-H shows, and lots more
Fayette County Fair
Fayette County's agricultural event of the year, featuring rides, food, musical entertainment, demolition derbies, tractor and truck pulls, harness racing and much more. Fun for the whole family.
Pickerington Violet Festival
The Violet Festival celebrates the area's historical heritage and pays tribute to the sweet and wood violets which blanket the area each spring. In addition to musical performances, the Pickerington Violet Festival offers an arts and crafts show...
Welcome Home Party
The downtown streets of Marysville are closed off for motorcycle vendors, food and regional bands. New this year: Bike Rides Thursday through Saturday. Friday includes live entertainment and motorcycle light parade. Saturday Night includes live...
Arts & Crafts Show
Over 60 exhibitors will display their artwork featuring photography, wood carving, handmade jewelry, painted glass and home décor. This annual favorite will be held on the lawn of the historic Hotel Lakeside off the shores of Lake Erie.
Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase
Participation is open to the public! Please PRE-REGISTER!Registration Opens February 10, 2008 and Closes July 20, 2008Full Participation 2008 Pre-registration Ticket $100Full Participation At-The-Gate Ticket (Cash only) $150See, learn, and...
Taste of Akron
This year marks the 3rd annual Taste of Akron, the most delicious event to hit the area all summer! Enjoy the full flavor of Akron with food samples from a variety of area restaurants. Invitations are extended to Akron's best ethnic and...
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
This year will be our 10th annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at the Arts Expo. Held on Friday evening, the event has increased in size and popularity each year. This is an upscale event featuring prestigious wines, beers from...