A festival that’s either set in a particular time period or springs from some aspect of history.
The Fair at New Boston is a festival/fair set in 1790-1810 with period vendors, entertainment and food. Tons to see and do. 2025 DATE: August 30-31, 2025Location: 936 S Tecumseh RdSpringfield, OH 45506Website: https://www.facebook.com/FairatNewBoston/ **** This post documents my experience on September 4, 2016. Beyond the entrance banner, admission gate… … Read more
The Gathering at Garst takes place on the grounds of the Garst Museum where visitors can find plenty of artisans, food vendors, live music and a Living History encampment. You may even meet local legend, Annie Oakley. 2025 DATE: July 26-27, 2025Location: Garst Museum205 N BroadwayGreenville, OH 45331Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/9077219989039661/9077219992372994/?event_time_id=9077219992372994 **** … Read more
The Annie Oakley Festival takes in Greenville at the Darke County Fairgrounds, celebrating the historic figure through fast draw competitions, entertainment, second hand shopping and food. 2025 DATE: July 25-27, 2025Location: Dark County Fairgrounds800 Sweitzer StGreenville OH 45331Website: https://www.annieoakleyfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience on July 25, 2015, when … Read more
This post documents my experience on May 17, 2014. I headed to Grand Rapids for what was called the Lost Arts Festival… …although the online flyer referred to it as a “rendezvous.” I bring this up because, in the end, the food, refreshments and some other necessary festival elements mentioned … Read more
The Oldtime Farming Festival has a bit of everything from crafters, animals, old tractors, entertainment, animal demonstrations, historical displays, euchre competitions and so much more! 2025 DATE: September 20-21, 2025Location: Centerburg Community Park21 OH-314Centerburg, OH 43011Website: https://www.centerburgoldtimefarmingfestival.com **** This post documents my experience on September 22, 2013. I finished my … Read more
The Backwoods Fest is a festival with 300 gift vendors, plenty of old-fashioned food and music entertainment. 2026 DATE: September 18-20, 2026Location: 8572 High Point RdThornville, OH 43076Website: http://www.thornvillebackwoodsfest.com/**** This post documents my experience on September 20, 2013. I started my festival weekend early Friday morn en route to Thornville… … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2016, the festival was renamed to Hands On Heritage. This post documents my experience on September 15, 2013. ******************** At the end of a trail in the Rocky River Reservation… …people were heading to the Frostville Museum… …for a good ole Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music … Read more
Pioneer Days takes place at the Historic Lyme Village where guests can chat with historic re-enactors, learn from craftsmen demonstrations, visit historic buildings, enjoy music and more. 2025 DATE: September 6-7, 2025Location: Historic Lyme Village5001 St, OH-4Bellevue, OH 44881Website: https://www.facebook.com/HistoricLymeVillage/ **** This post documents my experience on September 8, 2013. … Read more
Prairie Days takes place in Greenville’s Shawnee Prairie Preserve to involve and educate festival goers with the pioneer way of life. The festivals has been discontinued.Location: Shawnee Prairie Preserve4267 State Route 502Greenville, OH 45331Website: https://www.darkecountyparks.org/prairie-days/ **** This post documents my experience on September 29, 2012. As I left the Ohio Gourd … Read more