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 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
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
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. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Downtown RardenWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/RardenFestival **** This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. East of Cincinnati, in … Read more
The Salt Creek Valley Festival in Richmond Dale offers food, craft vendors, quilts, raffles, rides and characters. There’s a car show on Sunday. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: 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
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 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. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Lawns of Columbus Public Health240 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://hottimesfestival.com/ **** … Read more
Fredericktown Tomato Show is a town festival with rides, vendors, plenty of pork dishes and some tomato exhibitions. 2026 DATE: September 9-12, 2026Location: Downtown FredericktownWebsite: https://tomatoshow.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 10, 2010. Fredericktown is a one of those small towns with some interesting history. Along with … Read more
The Marion Popcorn Festival is the largest popcorn festival in the world and brings in over 250,000 festival goers each year. Located downtown, the streets are filled with tons of vendors, community organizations, great food options, rides and games and music stages that often host some notable performers. 2026 DATE: … Read more