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Yankee Peddler Festival – Canal Fulton, Ohio

The Yankee Peddler Festival pulls festival goers back in time for artisan gifts, old-fashioned food and great entertainment. A nice shopping festival. 2026 DATESSeptember 12-13, 2026September 19-20, 2026September 26-27, 2026 Location: Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park12951 Patterson St NWNorth Lawrence, OH 44666Website: https://www.yankeepeddlerfestival.com/ This post documents my experience on September 12, … Read more

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival – Marietta, Ohio

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta takes place right at the river with over 30 docked Sternwheelers, food, entertainment and a very memorable fireworks show. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Ohio River Levee100 Post StMarietta, OH 45750Website: https://sternwheel.org/ ****This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. Marietta is more … Read more

Wellston Coal Festival – Wellston, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. When Harvey Wells founded Wellston (incorporated in 1873), he knew there was coal there to be mined. I mean look at him… …he’s one smart cookie. With the Wellston Coal and Iron Company setting up shop and other furnaces being built … Read more

Rarden Whitetail Deer Festival – Rarden, Ohio

The Rarden Whitetail Deer Festival is your back-to-school supply festival for hunters mixed with great entertainment, food and family activities. A rather unique Ohio festival worth checking out. 2025 DATE: September 5-7, 2025Location: Downtown RardenWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/RardenFestival **** This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. East of Cincinnati, in … Read more

Salt Creek Valley Festival – Richmond Dale, Ohio

The Salt Creek Valley Festival in Richmond Dale offers food, craft vendors, quilts, raffles, rides and characters. There’s a car show on Sunday. 2025 DATE: September 12-14, 2025Location: Richmond DaleWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057692768515**** This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. Richmond Dale is an unincorporated community southeast of Chillicothe that … Read more

Lithopolis Honeyfest – Lithopolis, Ohio

This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010 before it moved to the downtown location. For my 2024 experience, please go to https://ohiofestivals.net/honeyfest-lithopolis-ohio **** With a population of only 600, it’s impressive that the village of Lithopolis, just southeast of Columbus, would be able to pull off a successful honey … Read more

Hot Times Festival – Columbus, Ohio

Hot Times Festival is Comfest Part Deux…it’s basically a “thank you” to Comfest volunteers and a chaser festival for the Comfest Lovers who can’t quite say goodbye. More food, vendors, music and art cars. 2025 DATE: September 5-7, 2025Location: Lawns of Columbus Public Health240 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://hottimesfestival.com/ **** … Read more