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Ohio Pawpaw Festival – Nelsonville, Ohio

The Ohio Pawpaw Festival celebrates the largest edible native fruit of the United States (and Ohio’s State Fruit) through education presentations, various pawpaw competitions, the use of pawpaw in each of the festival’s food vendors, and a selection of pawpaw beer. There are also a nice assortment of vendors, educational … Read more

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival – Akron, Ohio

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival offers a variety of food, gift vendors, a large rummage sale, church tours and musical entertainment 2026 DATE: September 17-19, 2026Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church129 S Union StAkron, OH 44304Website: https://www.akrongreekfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 16, 2016. As soon … Read more

Firelands Labor Day Festival – New London, Ohio

The Firelands Labor Day Festival takes place at New London Recreation Park, offering a midway with rides, food, music and various forms of entertainment. 2026 DATE: September 4-6, 2026Location: New London Recreation Park2 Blake StNew London, OH 44851Website: https://www.newlondonoh.com **** This post documents my experience on September 4, 2016. The … Read more

Russia Homecoming Festival – Russia, Ohio

The Russia Homecoming Festival takes place around St. Remy Hall, offering games, rides, food and entertainment. 2025 DATE: August 29-31, 2024Location: St. Remy Hall101 St. Remy StRussia, OH 45363Website: http://www.russiahomecoming.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 4, 2016. The Russia (pronounced “ROO-shee”) Homecoming Festival… …is a small community … Read more

Fort Rowdy Gathering – Covington, Ohio

The Fort Rowdy Gathering transports festival goers to a late 1700’s/early 1800’s trading village with vendors, food and entertainment. 2025 DATE: August 30 – September 1, 2025Location: Covington Community Park140 W Broadway StCovington, OH 45318Website: https://www.facebook.com/fortrowdygathering/ **** This post documents my experience on September 4, 2016. I walked on over … Read more

Fair at New Boston – Springfield, Ohio

The Fair at New Boston is a festival/fair set in 1790-1810 with period vendors, entertainment and food. Tons to see and do. 2026 DATE: September 5-6, 2026Location: 936 S Tecumseh RdSpringfield, OH 45506Website: https://www.grcha.org/the-fair-at-new-boston **** This post documents my experience on September 4, 2016. Beyond the entrance banner, admission gate… … Read more

West Jefferson Ox Roast Festival – West Jefferson, Ohio

Along with all the contests and competitions, rides, games, arts and crafts, and live entertainment, the West Jefferson Ox Roast Festival has 5,000 pounds of ox roasted in a 120 foot long pit. Ox sandwiches are served on Labor Day. 2025 DATE: August 30 – September 1, 2025Location: Garrette ParkFellows … Read more