Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
This post documents my experience on August 18, 2012. In 1870, John Deshler made the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad an offer that they couldn’t refuse… …donated land for them to lay their tracks. Although the B&O was leaning toward the town of Belmore for its higher ground, they eventually agreed… …thereby … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 21, 2012. Founded in 1811, Lodi (low-die) is the oldest settlement in Medina County. Originally, the village was called Harrisville, named after the founders, but was later given the name of a local Native American chief in order to prevent confusion with another … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 21, 2012. By the 1860’s, Wellington and the surrounding area were rich in dairy farms that produced mass quantities of bone-enriching milk. But this was before refrigeration and there was a lot of this milk that went to waste since it couldn’t all … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2016, I returned to this festival which you can read at https://ohiofestivals.net/maple-syrup-festival-revisited-lucas/ This post documents my experience on March 4, 2012. ******************** During the typical Ohio winter, late February and early March is the perfect time to start tapping maple trees for the sap needed to make … Read more
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in downtown Waynesville hosts one of the best craft shows in the nation with a focus on interesting sauerkraut dishes for the curious foodie. 2026 DATE: October 10-11, 2026Location: Main StreetWaynesville, OH 45068Website: https://sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com/ ****This post documents my experience on October 9, 2011. When I was … Read more
The Enon Apple Butter Festival is a town festival put on to raise money for both the local historical society and area non-profit organizations. 2020 DATE: October 10-11, 2026Location: S Xenia Dr and Broadway RoadEnon, OH 45323Website: https://enonhistoricalsociety.com/apple-butter-festival/ ****This post documents my experience on October 8, 2011. Although tiny in … Read more
The Pumpkin Festival in Huntsburg, Ohio is a small town festival offering giant pumpkins, all sorts of pumpkin foods and treats, games, crafts, and live music. 2025 DATE: October 4-5, 2025Location: 16534 Mayfield RdHuntsburg, OH 44046Website: https://huntsburgpumpkinfestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience on October 1, 2011. On a cold … Read more
The Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival takes place at Urbana’s Freshwater Farms, where there are fishery tours, games, music, vendors and food. 2026 DATESSeptember 12, 2026September 19, 2026September 26, 2026Location: Freshwater Farms of Ohio2624 US-68Urbana, OH 43078Website: https://fwfarms.com/festival/ **** This post documents my experience on September 17, 2011. Freshwater Farms … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to the Ohio Pawpaw Festival in 2016. You can read that experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/ohio-pawpaw-festival-albany You can also read about my first experience in 2009 at https://ohiofestivals.net/20-pawpaw-festival-lake-snowden-ohio-91909/ This post documents my experience on September 17, 2011. **** With flavors compared to mangoes, bananas, avocados and pears, the … Read more