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APPLEFEST
(Admission
is Free)
Applefest is in Sidney, Ohio. All activities and entertainment will be held
in downtown Sidney centered around the beautiful and historic Shelby County
Court Square. Featured this year is a Quilt Show, Woodcarvers Show, Crafts Show,
Kid's Activities Area, and Teen Area. Live entertainment includes The Danger
Brothers, the VanDells, and Elvis Presley Jr. Laser Light show Friday and
Saturday nights. Applefest also includes a Petting Zoo, Farmers Market, Car
Show, Parade, and Apple themed dishes of every variety imaginable. Admission to
Applefest is FREE of charge. For more information, visit
www.ShelbyApplefest.com or call (937)
492-9122, toll free (866) 892-9122.
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APPLEFEST
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(Admission
is Free)
Okay, no horsing around,
this parade kicks off the annual Delaware County Fair. Well over 500 horses
participate and many pull vintage memorabilia from yesteryear such as a horse
drawn milk wagon, sleigh, carriage, fire engine, mail coach and even a hearse.
The horses come in all sizes, shapes, colors and breeds. And so do the fine
people who participate in the parade with them.
Printout:
All Horse Parade in Delaware Ohio
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When:
September
26-28, 2008 (always the last full weekend in September)
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Location: Bremen, Ohio
(40 miles Southeast of Columbus on Rt. 664)
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Phone: 740-569-2079 or 740-569-9232
The first day kicks off with
the Opening Ceremonies and the crowning of Queen and King, followed by Wolf Mode
(classic rock). The following day features the Grand parade, Group Therapy
Drums, Teays River Cloggers, Country Live Performers and Bremen Idol. The
evening performance is by Lacy and Her Attitude Band (Country Band), followed by
fireworks. The final day of festivities features the Cornerstone Pie and Cake
Contest, Queens Parade, and performance by Michael Rose. Throughout the event,
there are 50/50 drawings. The festival concludes with an Auction of old and new
things. For children, there are kids corner with all types of games for kids 3
–12, free drawings thought out the festivities. In addition, there are plenty of
arts and crafts for craft lovers. Bring the kids and enjoy a few days with fun,
food (20 different types), and music.
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(Admission
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When: Always Labor Day Weekend
(August 30-31, 2008)
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Location: Winchester,
Ohio
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Phone: 937-695-0950
Yes, this festival has
caramel galore and a whole lot more. There is a parade, live Nashville
entertainment and a children’s show. In addition, don’t miss the culinary
auction, baby contest, games, crafts and rides.
Printout:
Winchester Caramel Festival
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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
A Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad presentation
(Admission $16 All Tickets;
Under 2 Free)
- When: September 5-7, 2008 and 12-14,
2008
(Fridays & Saturdays between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm and Sundays
between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm)
- Where: Lebanon Station 198
South Broadway Lebanon, OH 45036
- Phone: 513-933-8022 or
1-866-468-3401
Day Out With Thomas returns to Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad September
2006. Join the Lebanon Mason Monroe train crew again, or for the first time, and
enjoy a celebration of Thomas and Friends that includes a train ride with Thomas
the Tank Engine. This fun-filled family event is sure to engineer miles of
smiles for every guest.
Parents, grandparents and siblings join their aspiring young engineers in
sharing the Day Out With Thomas experience. The event features a variety of
Thomas & Friends themed entertainment for the entire family, including:
Meet and take a picture with Sir Topham Hatt™
Thomas & Friends storytelling and video viewing
Specialty balloon characters and balloon trains
Temporary tattoos of Island of Sodor friends
Live music
An Imagination Station featuring arts, crafts and more…
The 25-minute
train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 45 minutes from Lebanon
Station, 198 S. Broadway rain or shine, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on
Fridays & Saturdays and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. $16 all seats;
under 2 free. For information call: (513) 933-8022. Tickets can be ordered
calling toll-free 1-866-468-3401. Tickets also available at the train station on
event days. This event is expected to sell out, so advance purchase is
recommended to ensure a choice of dates and times.
Printout:
Day Out With Thomas
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FREDERICKTOWN TOMATO SHOW
The Fredericktown Tomato Show is a community wide street fair. The event
will feature exhibits on various things such as tomato products, needlework,
flower arrangements, and photography, all done by the local citizens. The
festival will also house parades, rides, and a craft show. A plate auction
will be held with the proceeds going to help keep the festival annual.
Other events featured will be a big wheel race, a Little Miss Tomato contest,
bathtub races, stage entertainment, and of course a tomato toss.
Printout:
Frederickstown
Tomato Show
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GERMANTOWN PRETZEL FESTIVAL
(Admission
is Free)
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When: Always the Fourth full weekend in September (September
27-28, 2008: Saturday
9am-9pm and Sunday Noon-6pm)
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Location: Veterans Memorial Park in Germantown, Ohio
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Phone: 937-859-8331
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Email:
Pretzelfest@donet.com
Visit
this scenic community and enjoy its free fall festival held each year since
1980. Festival features handcrafts, good food, and free entertainment with live
music and shows. Park is handicapped accessible with sidewalks and contains
historic railroad depot, caboose, log cabin and children's play area. Free
parking on nearby streets. Travel West on State Route 725 from I-75 or State
Route 4 to Historic Downtown Germantown and follow signs to the festival.
Printout:
Germantown Pretzel Festival
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GERMAN VILLAGE OKTOBERFEST
(Admission: $8.00 – Adults; Children twelve and younger FREE)
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When: September 5
- 7, 2008
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Where: 303 W.
Broad St. at Genoa Park & Amphitheater, by COSI, in
Columbus,
OH
43215
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Phone:
614-221-8888
German Village Oktoberfest is a celebration that blends a time-honored German
festival with the vitality and charm of a thriving urban
neighborhood. Oktoberfest features traditional German polka as well as various
other styles of music, a variety of authentic German food and other festival
favorites. Don’t miss Marketplatz filled with artisans and unique shops. Join
in the fun at “one of the top 100 events in
North America!”
Printout:
German Village Oktoberfest
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GRANVILLE HOT LICKS BLUES FEST
(Admission
is Free)
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When: September 20, 2008 from Noon - 10pm
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Location: Granville, Ohio
(downtown)
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e-mail
740-587-6616
If you have a taste for the
blues, The Granville Federation for the Appreciation of the Blues was formed for
you. These local blues enthusiasts want to share their love of blues music with
anyone who will listen. And listen you will as well as dance and sing to the
works of “living legends” and that of local talent.
Printout:
Granville Hot Licks Blues Fest
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GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
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When: September 26 - 28,
2008
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Location: Hocking College
Campus in Nelsonville, Ohio
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Call: 740-753-7133
Activities that take place in the great outdoors can be found at
the Great Outdoor Adventure. Visit with Jungle Jack Hanna and the Columbus Zoo,
compete in ACEnet’s Showcase of Regional Flavors, be part of an effort to break
a Guinness World Record Bike Parade, canoe down the Hocking River, take part in
a fishing derby for kids, see Big Air Dogs compete in what might be called a
long jump into water, NASCAR show cars, chain saw carving demos and auctions,
wood crafts and horse log skidding. A “Walk Thru Time” is an encampment and
display that portrays several eras in history and includes activities at Robbins
Crossing, a reconstructed log cabin village. Ride the Hocking Valley Scenic
Railway’s caboose shuttle and enjoy the fun where there’s something for
everyone, regardless of age.
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(Admission
is Free)
Join thousands as they
descend on this resort-community to celebrate the grape harvest with a
traditional grape stomping contest and two parades. Visitors are encouraged to
taste grapes freshly squeezed and other grape-products. Other treats include:
street dancing, unique exhibits, grape culinary contest, arts and crafts, and
other activities for the entire family to have fun.
Printout:
Geneva Grape Jamboree
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 The 24th annual GREAT
MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission: $8 adults,
$4 Children, Pre School Free)
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When: July 11- 13, 2008 &
Sept. 19 - 21, 2008 from 10AM - 7 PM
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Location: Mohican Reservation
Camp & Festival Grounds at 23270 Wally Road in Loudonville,Ohio 44842
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Phone: 800-766-2267
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Web:
www.mohicanpowwow.com
A Top 100 Event in USA by the
ABA.
Learn Native Culture & Lifestyle.Fellowship & Competition.
Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Storytelling, Demos and much more...
Experience Dance & Drum Competitions and over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen &
Traders.
Held Rain or Shine with the Public Welcome w/ Free Parking.
Printout:
Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
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HARVEST MOON CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH
(Admission: Call for information)
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Open: September 12 - November 1, 2008
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Location: Niederman Family Farm
at 4972 LeSourdsville-WestChester Drive in Liberty Township, Ohio 45011
(between Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio)
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Phone: 513-779-6184
This Southwest Ohio
working farm provides the ultimate fall experience! Niederman Family Farm
invites you to experience a 22 acre corn maze, pick pumpkins at the pumpkin
patch, take a hayride, visit and feed the barnyard animals and have a picnic.
Spend the day, bring your family, school group, church group, scout troop, Mom’s
club, or just yourself.
Printout:
Harvest
Moon
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JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL AT
MAPLESIDE FARMS
(Admission: Adults: $3, Ages 7-12: $1; Ages 6 & under free)
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When: Always the 3rd Saturday of September and the day after that third Saturday
(Sept 20 - 21, 2008)
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Location: Brunswick, Ohio 44212
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Phone: 330-225-5577
The 34th Annual
Johnny Appleseed Festival is the official kick off to the apple harvest season
at Mapleside Farms. It features 100 craft exhibits, a corn maze, horse drawn
wagon rides through the apple orchards, stage bands, pony rides, fun activities
for the kids, an outdoor barbeque with apple butter BBQ ribs, apple pie, apple
dumplings, caramel apples and the first Bag Your Own Apples of the season. Also
on the property is a rustic, country restaurant serving home cooked food, the
Farm Market & Bakery, the Gift Shop and the Deli & Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor.
Printout:
Johnny Appleseed Festival
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LEBANON ANTIQUES
SHOW
(Admission: $6 - good for both days)
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When: September 27 - 28, 2008
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Where: Bowman Primary School off St. Rt.
123 and Hart Road in Lebanon, OH
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Phone:
513-932-1817
One of Ohio's oldest antique shows. This
year’s seventy antique dealers feature antiques and decorative accessories from
three centuries. One can examine and purchase formal and country
furniture, paintings, pottery, textiles, jewelry and more. The show provides an
excellent opportunity for new collectors to learn about their interests.
Long-time collectors often find that special piece to add to their collection.
Printout:
Lebanon Antiques Show
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LILLIAN GISH FILM FESTIVAL
(Admission varies from free to $20)
The festival celebrates the 75-year movie career of Springfield native Lillian
Gish who was a silent film star pioneer. Her career began in 1912 and extended
to her last film appearance in 1987. Festival includes showing of several of her
films, lectures, discussions and concludes with Springfield Symphony performing
musical during showing of "The Wind."
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LITHOPOLIS HONEYFEST
. . . A GOOD SPOT TO "BEE!"
(Admission is Free)
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When: September 6, 2008
from 10am – 6pm
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Location: The Wagnalls
Memorial, 150 E Columbus St, Lithopolis, Ohio (20 min SE of Columbus)
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Phone: 614-837- 2031
Website: www.LithopolisHoneyfest.com
The Lithopolis Honeyfest is
held in the Village of Lithopolis, on the picturesque grounds of The Wagnalls
Memorial. Lithopolis is only 20 minutes SE of Columbus in the NW corner of
Fairfield County. Celebrate National Honey Month at the only
honey festival in Ohio. Experience the science and art of apiculture
(beekeeping), in a robust atmosphere of art, music, food, fun and people.
With the involvement of honeybee trade associations, this event is seen as a
component in preserving apiculture, not just in Ohio, but nationwide and
globally.
Enjoy a wide variety of
continuous live music. Browse the work by fine quality artists and
craftspersons. Learn about beekeepers, beekeeping and honey and watch a live
bee beard demonstration . Come hungry for delicious, healthy honey-made
and homemade food. Get creative in the Busy Beehive Fun Booth and bid your way
home with a baked good from the Honey Bake-Off Auction. Plenty of free
parking.
Printout:
Lithopolis Honeyfest
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: Always Labor Day Weekend
(August 30-31, 2008)
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Location: Village Square
on State Route 113 East in Milan, Ohio.
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Phone: 419-499-9929 •
info@milanohio.com
Where else can you see
things like the Big Wheelie Race, Melon Eating Contest, kiddie pedal-tractor
pulls and a two hour grand parade? The Melon Festival in Milan provides that and
bands, a fireman’s chicken barbecue, arts and crafts, antique car show and
Queen’s Contest. Oh, and plenty of melon in all shapes, sizes and forms. This
three-day event packs in more than 100,000 visitors.
Printout:
Milan Melon Festival
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MIDDFEST INTERNATIONAL
(Admission: Adults $5 For All Three Days, Kids
Under 12 Are Free)
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When: October
2008 to be determined
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Location:
Donham Plaza, Downtown,
Middletown, Ohio
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Phone: 513-425-7707
Middfest International began in
1981. This three day educational and cultural event attracts more than 100,000
people annually. Its mission: to promote world understanding, friendship and
peace, by showcasing a different country every year. This year experience the
Indigenous Peoples as Middfest International celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
Beginning at the early preview
Garden Party and Gala, cut flowers and container arrangements
of native plants will be on display. On into the weekend visitors can
participate in Indigenous cooking demonstrations; drum and dance circle; films,
conversation, genealogy and literature talks. Visitors may also choose to
participate and explore interactive centers, exhibits in science, Youth Park,
history and culture.
Middfest International was named
a Top One Hundred Event by the American Bus Association in 1985 and received the
prestigious Post Corbett Award for the Most Extraordinary Event in 1995. And,
in 2004 Middfest International was inducted into The Greater Cincinnati
International Hall of Fame.
Printout:
Middfest International
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When: September
20-21, 2008
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Phone: 513-579-3187
Since its
humble beginnings in 1976 as a block party celebrating Cincinnati’s deep German
heritage, the event has grown to be recognized as North America’s largest
Oktoberfest, attracting 500,000 annually, and is second only to the original in
Munich as annually decreed by the Mayor of Munich.
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
features approximately 80 booths serving up authentic German food, beer, wine,
soft drinks and souvenirs. Food vendors will serve
up tasty delicacies from the homeland at appetizing prices. Major stages and large tents
feature live entertainment — from big bands to accordion players to German folk
dancers performing throughout the weekend.
For the kids, Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati offers amusement rides and interactive
games.
Where else can you get
87,542 metts, 80,500 bratwurst, 64,000 sauerkraut balls, 56,250 sausages, 24,640
potato pancakes, 23,004 soft pretzels, 16,002 strudel, 3,600 lbs. Sauerkraut, 1,875 lbs. German potato
salad, 702 lbs. Limburger cheese, 700 pigtails
and 400 pickled pigs feet?
In 1994, the
Crown Prince of Bavaria attended Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati and helped the event set a world record for the
World’s Largest Chicken Dance, with 48,000 participating. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
held the world record in the Guinness Book of Records, 1995-97 editions.
Printout:
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
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OLD CLIFTON DAYS
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When: September 19-21,
2008
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Location: Clifton town center
on Route 343 around the old Union Schoolhouse
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Phone: 937 767 1767
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Website :
www.cliftonmill.com
Woody Hayes comes home to
Clifton! The Clifton Days Festival has been an annual event since the mid-70's.
This year we welcome home famed Ohio State coach Woody Hayes to his birthplace.
Woody Look-a-like- Roger Thomas will be the grand marshall of the parade at noon
on Sat. The one- man play by Jerry Holt entitled "Woody" will be performed on
Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. In addition to these highlights
there will be a performance by the Ohio Corn Daddies on Friday from 6-8 which
should put everyone into a festive toe-tapping mood. Music, food ( including the
beans and cornbread at Jerry's), crafts, demonstrations, and of course the
Clifton Mill make for a fun festival. Don't miss when the crowning of the queen
of Clifton. This year the honor goes to local centenarian Olive Dillon. This
year's festival promises to be the best yet.
Printout:
Old Clifton days
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OHIO FISH & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: September 20-21, 2008
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Location:
Freshwater Farms of Ohio, One mile north of Urbana, Ohio at 2624 N US Hwy 68
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Phone:
937-652-3701 or 800-634-7434
Shrimp in
Ohio? Come celebrate Ohio's Freshwater Shrimp Harvest on the farm. There will
be freshly harvested shrimp from multiple Ohio farmers for sale as well as
vendors preparing fish and shrimp dishes from a taste of Cajun and beer-battered
to coconut-crusted. Join in with a local artist creating colorful chalk
murals. Come enjoy the extensive displays of koi and other decorative garden
pond fish. Swing by the farm market for a gourmet taste of smoked trout
products. Join in on the Trout Feeding Frenzy, the Kids Wet Zone and other
games, and don't forget to visit the famous sturgeon pool, where you can pet
Ohio's largest native fish.
Printout:
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
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When: September 27 - 28, 2008 -
9am to 5pm
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Where:
Greenville, Ohio at the Darke County Fairgrounds
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Phone:
937-547-0025
The 46th Annual "Ohio Gourd
Show" will be held at the Darke County Fairgrounds, located on St.Rt. 49 near
St.Rt. 121. Green and dry gourds, gourd arts and crafts are for sale and
displayed in the Coliseum and on the grounds. Demonstrations on cleaning,
carving, wood burning, painting and more. Workshops will be from Friday,
September 26th thru Sunday September 28th. Gourds and gourd crafts will be sold
on the grounds the entire weekend. For more information write; Ohio Gourd
Society, Inc. P. O. Box 664, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Printout:
Ohio Gourd Show
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: The last full weekend in September (Sept
27-28, 2008)
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Location: Barnesville,
Ohio
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Phone: 740-425-4300
This festival has
many interesting activities taking place. It’s contests include hog calling,
pumpkin rolling, largest pumpkin, pumpkin pie eating and banjo and fiddle
contests. If that weren’t enough, there is a Giant Pumpkin Parade, tall tales,
antique car show, quilts, crafts farm machinery, music, food and entertainment.
Printout:
Ohio Pumpkin Festival
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When: August 30 - October 19, 2008
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Location: Renaissance Park in Harveysburg, OH (conveniently located between
Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus in Warren County on State Route 73 between
I-71 and I-75)
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Phone: 513-897-7000
Ohio’s premier family event features 12 stages of continuous entertainment, 7
food and beverage buildings, and more than 130 arts and crafts shops. Knights, comedy, daring stunt shows, giant roasted turkey legs, bread bowl
stews, handmade arts and crafts abound in the authentically recreated 30-acre 16th
Century English village.
Printout + many more details:
Ohio Renaissance Festival
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(Admission
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When: Always the weekend after Labor Day in September
(Sept 5-7, 2008)
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Location: Ohio River
Levee at Front and Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio
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Phone: 800-288-2577
Come to the River Sternwheel
Festival and you will see Sternwheel boat races, fireworks and more than 30
stern wheelers docked for a weekend of fun. Music is continuous and national
entertainers and local performers dazzle crowds. The event also has a car show,
pageants, singing and dancing to country, rock and jazz musical performances.
Visitors will also want to tour the historic river town of Marietta to take in
the atmosphere and community.
Printout:
Marietta Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
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(Admission
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When: It
is always the fourth weekend after Labor Day
(September 26 - 27, 2008)
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Location: Sugarcreek,
Ohio
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Phone: 330-852-4113
Experience the best of
Switzerland here in the “Little Switzerland of Ohio.” Visitors will be drawn to
the Swiss music and authentic Swiss costumes. There’s tons of Swiss cheese to go
around, polka bands, alpine horn players and a parade. And on a more interesting
note, come see the Steinstossen contest and see stone throwers compete or the
Schwingfest – Swiss wrestling.
Printout:
Ohio Swiss Festival
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PIQUA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
“Ohio Wilderness Frontier”
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When:
Always Labor Day Weekend (August 30-31, 2008 - Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
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Location:
Johnston Farm, The Piqua Historical Area in Piqua, Ohio
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Phone:
info@piquaheritagefestival.com or phone 937-773-5706
One of the
largest festivals in Ohio, bringing more than 100,000 visitors to Piqua each
year, the Piqua Heritage Festival is a look at Ohio's link to the early
frontier. The festival includes dozens of pre-1800's encampments and a large
selection of home-made foods. Other attractions at the Piqua Historical Area
include a Woodland Indian Museum, a working canal boat and an early 1800's
farmstead with a barn and a springhouse.
Printout:
Piqua Heritage Festival
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(Admission
is Free)
There’s a lot to pop about
at the annual Marion Popcorn Festival. For starters, it’s claimed to be the
largest popcorn festival in the world and attracts more than 250,000 visitors
per year. With all of that notoriety, it’s no wonder that the American Bus
Association named it one of the Top 100 Events in North America. The free
entertainment has included headlining bands like REO Speedwagon, Gloria Estefan,
Huey Lewis and The Neville Brothers. In addition, the fest hosts a parade, bike
tour, 5k run, fine arts and crafts, the Kiddie Korner and more than 50 softball
tournaments. There are numerous rides and activities for the whole family, and
of course, a popcorn museum, which displays The Dunbar Concession Wagon used by
Paul Newman in Central Park to promote “his” popcorn and much more. Oh, and for
art lovers, don’t miss out on the popcorn sculptures.
Printout:
Marion Popcorn Festival
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: Always the weekend after Labor Day in September
(Sept 6-7, 2008)
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Location: Beavercreek,
Ohio
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Phone: 937-427-5514
Hop on over to Beavercreek
and see what’s poppin’. This event was one of the Top-100 Events in North
America, by the American Bus Association. With it come popcorn sculpture,
popcorn showers and other popcorn specialties. It also features a 300 + unit
parade and national recognized entertainment and balloon rally.
Printout:
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
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(Admission
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When: Always Third full weekend in September (Sept
20-21, 2008)
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Location: Preble County
Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio
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Phone: 937-456-7273
This festival comes complete
with a butchering and sausage making demonstration. If that sounds a bit to
gruesome for you, go see the magic show, parade, contests and other
entertainment planned. Visitors can learn new ways to prepare pork, see the new
litter of piglets enjoy a variety of live music or see the pig races. No matter
what you choose to do, you will find this to be more than your ordinary
festival.
Printout:
Preble County Pork Festival
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(Admission
is Free)
- When: Always Labor Day Weekend (August 28-31,
2008)
- Location: Portsmouth,
Ohio
- Phone: 740-357-5059
River Days is an annual
family-oriented event that features a parade, arts and crafts, rides,
entertainment, events, queen’s pageant and a whole lot more.
Printout:
Portsmouth River Days
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: Always Labor Day Weekend
(August 30-31, 2008)
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Location: Promenade Park
in Toledo, Ohio
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Phone: 419-249-5018
Head for downtown Toledo to
send summer off in style. Riverfest attracts more than
125,000 visitors to the shores of the Maumee River to have fun. The festival
features a variety of musical entertainment from nationally known bands to local
favorites. Many hands-on kid’s activities are available and interactive games as
well. A spectacular fireworks display set to music is an annual favorite. And
fairly new attractions are the Holy Toledo, Let’s Jam day of Christian music and SkateFest which determines the top boarders in the region as they navigate
through obstacles. Other points of interest include the Teen stage where teen
bands play to the audience and progressive art display of a 40-foot long
graffiti mural.
Printout:
Toledo River Fest
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(Admission
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The Scarecrow Festival is
fitting in Ohio. This street fair has a parade, live entertainment and a living
scarecrow contest.
Printout:
Scarecrow Festival
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THE
INTERNATIONAL SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: Always Labor Day Weekend
(August 30-31, 2008)
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Where:
Frankfort, OH (Located on U.S. Rt. 35 between Chillicothe and Washington Court
House)
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Phone: 740-998-4060 or
800-413-4118 or 740-702-7677
Located in Ross County, The
International Sunflower Festival is held yearly on Labor Day weekend. This event
is for people of all ages and includes concessions, a car show, antique
tractors, a kiddy tractor pull, games, live music, a parade, an adult Tug of War
contest with a purse, sunflower contest (biggest, tallest, etc.), photo contest,
corn hole tournament, pie auction, and craft tent. Come join the community
church service held Sunday morning in the center of town.
Printout:
Sunflower
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When: September 19-21, 2008
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Location: Tiffin, Ohio - downtown and Hedges-Boyer Park between Summit and Coe
Street
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Phone:
419-447-5866
One of Ohio's
premier festivals draws thousands of people to Tiffin. History is brought to
life at Heritage Village. Working craftspeople in authentic period dress
demonstrate Early American crafts. Civil War units re-enact the skills of
yesterday. In the children's area, youngsters are encouraged to experience
hands-on activities related to the heritage of our country. Downtown unique
arts and crafts will be for sale, along with ethnic food wagons. Musical groups
perform continuously throughout the weekend along with amusement rides.
Printout:
Tiffin Heritage Festival
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