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 OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
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When:
August 31 - October 20, 2013
Saturdays & Sundays PLUS Labor Day - Open 10:30AM - 6:00PM, Rain or Shine
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Location: (Map
It) 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 11 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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FALL
FOLIAGE TRAINS
at Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
 (Train
Fare Applies)
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Open
Fall Foliage Trains are offered
every Thursday and Friday in addition to the regular Saturday and Sunday
Schedule at 1:30 p.m. and last about 2 ¼ hours,
including a 30-minute
stop at a reconstructed
1840’s era village.
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Location:
(Map
It)
The Depot in Nelsonville contains the ticket office, and it is
located at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and Hocking Parkway (Fulton
Street), behind the Rocky Boots Outlet
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Phone:
1-800-967-7834
The 22-mile round trip to Logan,
Ohio and back are leisurely rides along the Hocking River and Appalachian
foothills providing great family-friendly entertainment. Choose to ride in
either the 1920’s commuter coaches or open air cars. There’s even first-class
service in a restored B&O coach complete with air-conditioning. The most used
engine is a diesel locomotive built in 1952.
The interesting history of the area and the railway are highlighted by the
conductor’s narrative as the train passes by a canal lock, historic old company
towns and other landmarks while following the Hocking River through rolling
hills filled with natural fall splendor.
During the trips, passengers have
an opportunity to step off the train and back into time at Robbins Crossing.
Instantly, cooking from the nearby wood stove floats an inviting aroma passed
your nose. Clanking and clamoring rings out from the fully-operational
blacksmith shop. Ladies in period-dress are busy candle making and spinning
yarn. Folks gather on porches for some good ole Appalachian-style music dancing
off instruments of Yesteryear.
The leisurely visit may be commemorated with a unique purchase at the railway's
Gift Shop and Train Store.
Printout:
Fall Foliage
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FALL FUN DAYS HARVEST FESTIVAL
at Circle S Farms
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When:
Starts in late September and
always ends on October 31
Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to dusk (till
11:00 p.m. for bonfire parties)
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Location: (Map
It) is 9015 London Groveport
Rd., Grove City, OH 43123
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Phone: 614-878-7980 or call the
recorded INFOLINE at 614-878-9462
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, many families, schools, churches, companies
and many other groups and individuals annually visit the Fall Fun Days Festival
at Circle S Farms, located in scenic southwest Franklin County. Our festival
features hayrides to pick a pumpkin, a six acre corn maze, sunflower maze, Fun
Hay Barn with slides, Scarecrow Cave, Fodder Lane, petting zoo, weekend
entertainment and much more. Private hayrides with bonfire parties are
available. There is a full service bakery with many tasty treats including
freshly made donuts of all kinds. On the weekends the Pumpkin Cafe is open.
Group reservations are requested and walk-ins are welcome.
www.circlesfarm.com
Printout:
Fall Fun Days Harvest Festival
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 FALL
HAYRIDES
(Admission: Adults $7.50, Children (ages 3 - 11) $5.50, Children (2 and under)
Free - must sit on an adult lap for the hayrides. Cost includes hayride and
entertainment)
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When: Saturday
nights from 6 – 10 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from Noon – 4 p.m.
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Location:
(Map
It) Chalet Recreation
Area • Mill Stream Run Reservation. Chalet Recreation Area is located on
Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 & 82 in
Strongsville – just off I-71 & the Ohio Turnpike.
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Phone: 440-572-9990
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Web Site:
www.clevelandmetroparks.com
The
tractor-drawn hayrides leave every half hour and are on a first-come,
first-served basis. Plus, enjoy square dancing for all ages, a hay maze, and a
face-painting & balloon-twisting clown. On Sundays, bonus activities include
pumpkin carving demonstrations, additional entertainment, and Horse-Drawn
Hayrides on Select Sunday’s. And, Private Hayrides available, too!
Printout: Fall
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HARVEST MOON CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH
(Admission: Call for information)
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Open:
Mid September through the end of October
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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When:
Fridays and Saturdays from late September through the end of October
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Location: (Map
It) 6070 Springboro Road in Lebanon,
Ohio
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Phone: 937-748-2272
Located on over 50 acres of natural woodlands along Bull Run Creek, the
30-minute tractor-drawn haunted hayride brings a new look and feel to the crisp
autumn. Hunker down with your friends and family as you tour the spooky trails,
the unexpected lurking at every turn. Just when you thought it was safe to
go back into the woods...After the hayride be sure and take in the evening's
entertainment featuring story-telling by the bon fires. Enjoy the harvest at the
on-site concession stand. Pick your own pumpkin and if you are really brave,
dare to enter the Black Bog.
Printout:
Haunted Hayride and Black Bog
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HAUNTVILLE
 (Admission: $16)
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When:
Late September through October on Thursdays and Sundays 7pm-10pm and Fridays and
Saturdays 7pm-Midnight
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Location:
(Map
It) 1579 West River Rd. Elyria, Oh 44035
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Phone:
(440) 655-0016
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Web Site:
http://www.elyriahauntedhouse.com
Hauntville-Ohio's
Scariest Haunted Houses. Wicked Clowns in 4-D, the first and only 4-D
Haunted House in the state of Ohio...The MUST SEE Haunted attraction this
year. The thrilling new way of to get scared suing 4 of your senses. Feel
the FEAR....3 Haunted Houses for 1 Low Price!
This Haunted House uses new
interactive technology combining eye-popping 3-D visual effects. The use of
3D glasses combined with physical and special effects that are all
synchronized together. The effect creates an intense, thrilling and exciting
New way to get scared! They created an experience
full of emotions, exploiting as many scenes as possible making it an
unforgettable
visual and sensory experience.
Printout:
Hauntville
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LANTERN LIGHT WAGON RIDES
At Bonnybrook Farms
(Admission: $9/person)
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When:
Saturdays, September
28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26
from 7:30pm
– 10:30pm
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Location: (Map
It)
3779 St. Rt. 132 in Clarksville, Ohio
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Phone:
937-289-2500
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Web
Site:
www.BonnybrookFarms.com
The Lantern
Light Wagon Ride is a family friendly, history based ghost tour. Travel the
old stone roads of this historical farm, back to a time when only lanterns
lit the way. Trappers, Indians, frontiersmen and pioneer settlers portrayed
by professional theater actors tell stories of the Civil War in Ohio 150
years ago at stops along the graveyard, old railway, old ruins along the
Underground Railroad and others. There’s also a spooky Lantern Lit Corn
Maze. Enjoy a delicious "made from scratch" farm dinner before the wagon
ride at the Farm Kitchen Café or
hot chocolate, cider, Kettle Corn and other seasonal foods afterwards, then,
gather ’round the campfire for a ghost story.
Printout:
Lantern Light Wagon Rides
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OLD WEST PUMPKIN FEST
 at
Rockin R Ranch
(Admission: $9 per person)
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When:
Weekends in October - every Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Rockin’-R-Ranch at 19066 E. River Rd. (SR 252) in Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
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Web Site:
www.clevelandhayride.com
At Rockin R
Ranch's Old West Pumpkin Fest, toddlers adolescents, young families and
Grandma’s and Grandpa’s can’t wait to see the fabulous "Country Kids’ Show"
performed live on stage featuring costume characters that your child would
love and recognize. The Live musical show is performed five times a day.
This is an interactive show for the kids where they can dance and play
instruments. Take as many rides as you want on the Pumpkin Patch Hayride
that takes you to the Pumpkin Patch and pick and paint your own pumpkins.
The whole family can walk through the Funny Fun House, pet the animals at
the Petting Farm, get your face painted and much more. Where can you go and
ride ponies all day long at no extra charge? There is a farm market,
souvenir shop and concession stands for your favorite food and drinks.
Printout:
Old West
Pumpkin Fest
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SPOOKY RANCH
at Rockin R Ranch
 (Admission:
$11-$20 Package options)
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When: Weekends in October - Fridays & Saturdays 7 pm-11:30 pm and
Thursdays & Sundays 7 pm-9:30 pm
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Location: (Map
It) Rockin'-R-Ranch is at 19066 East River Rd (SR 252) in Columbia
Station, OH 44028
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Phone: 440-236-5454
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Web Site:
www.spookyranch.com
Spooky Ranch, Cleveland's premiere haunted event has recently been awarded
the 25th top haunted house in the country! Over 20 plus years of screams
and appealing to the masses. The Disney of haunted attractions in Cleveland.
Spooky Ranch is most known for its Famous Haunted Hayride. "You will scream,
laugh and be amazed, leaving you absolutely entertained. " Not your Ordinary
boring hayride." There's terror and suspense at every turn" A Hollywood
theatrical production with scenes, sets and special effects seen nowhere
else on the world. There’s a Thirty foot tall fire breathing creatures, 18
foot wingspan animated monsters, monsters that pick up the whole wagon &
shakes it!! Extreme Nightmares Haunted House is Ohio's most extreme haunted
house and takes haunt seekers to another level of terror and screams. Crazy
Clowns in 3D Haunted House -Experience the psychedelic haunted crazy
adventure wearing 3D glasses. 3D is the new generation of entertainment with
crisp, bright ultra realistic images. Imagine monsters and clowns so life
like you stepped inside a scary movie or video game. Await the anticipation
of crazed, psycho, frightful clowns.
Printout:
Spooky Ranch
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LAKE EERIE FEARFEST
(Admission:
Ghostly Manor Only - $15, all 5 haunted houses - $25, fast pass Ghostly
Manor - $25 and fast pass all 5 haunted houses - $35)
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When: Weekends in
October - Friday/Saturday – 7:30PM – Midnight. Sunday – 7:30
PM – 10:00 PM. Halloween – 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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Location: (Map
It) 3319 US Route 250 in Sandusky OH 44870
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Phone: 419-626-4467
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Web:
http://www.lakeeeriefearfest.com/
This October, four
legendary haunts unite with newly renovated Ghostly Manor, as seen on The
Travel Channel’s “Best Places I’ve Ever Been.” Lake Eerie Fearfest bands
the mysterious legends of Lake Erie together under one roof to create the
area’s newest, unique and feared haunted destination. You don’t want to
miss the nationally recognized Ghostly Manor, and all new haunted encounters
brought in from around the world, including Darkmare, Caged, Quarantine &
Eerie Chateau! Lake Eerie Fearfest consists of six acres of non-stop
haunted action.
Printout:
Lake Eerie
FearFest
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LEADERS FAMILY FARMS AND SCREAM ACRES
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When: October on Fridays 6pm until 10pm, Saturdays 1pm until 10pm, Sundays 1pm until 9pm. ScreamAcres opens at dark each night.
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Location: (Map
It) Leaders Family Farms located a mile west of
Napoleon, Ohio just off of state route 24 on county road 16
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Phone: 419-599-1570
Fun for all ages. You can “get lost” in the twists and
turns of a seven acre jack-o-lantern corn maize. Win prizes at Northwest Ohio’s
only corn cannon range. Sing and dance on the karaoke stage. Take a scenic and
peaceful hayride around the farm. Take your pick of thousands of pumpkins in the
pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Kids can get “moo-ving” in a cow train, play on the
slides or make their way through straw tunnels. For those with young children
there’s a special place – Little Farmers Barnyard. It includes a corn box, mini
straw jump and inflatables to enjoy. There’s also a wide array of concessions.
For those who are brave of heart and dared to be scared,
explore Scream Acres Haunted Cornfield, Northwest Ohio’s most terrifying field
of corn! This separate field of corn has many turns and twists with the added
fear of the unknown. With creatures lurking behind the walls of corn you never
know who… or what may be “stalking” you! At ScreamAcres Haunted Cornfield “you
pay to get in…. but pray to get out!!”
Printout:
Leaders Family Farms
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PUMPKINFEST AT PIGEON
ROOST FARM
(No Admission charge for market area. $5 per person charge for “Fun Center”/
Corn Maze)
Come
Celebrate Fall in the Country. Enjoy a nostalgic family trip back to a working
farm. It's the 30th year and still growing! See the old barns,
friendly barnyard animals, and interesting display of antiques and observation
beehive. Choose from thousands of pumpkins in all sizes and shapes, colorful
and unique heritage squash, several sizes of Indian corn, corn shocks, straw
bales, hard shell and decorative gourds. Young and young-at-heart will have a
great time exploring the “Great Pumpkin Fun Center” with new Fort Pigeon Roost,
giant gerbil wheels, a “goat walk”, Corn Maze, and the Enchanted Forest. The
kids favorites—hillside slide, spooky straw tunnel and Conestoga corn box are
still included. Five shops have handmade crafts and a large selection of fall
decorations, and the children have their own “Kids Korner”. On weekends there
are wagon rides, face painting, food concessions, crafters and
demonstrations. So come visit and bring your camera to capture some of those
special memories!
Printout:
Pumpkinfest at Pigeon Roost Farm
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APPALACHIAN COLOR IN THE HILLS FESTIVAL
 (Admission
is Free)
This is a true
Appalachian craft and music festival. It features an international food
court, a free kid zone with old fashion games and activities, and magic
shows with Dave Layman. There are two stages of entertainment; one with
local talent which is free, and the main stage featuring The Kentucky Head
Hunters on Friday, Appalachian Bluegrass on Saturday, and a full day of
Wonderful Gospel on Sunday. There will also be helicopter rides over the
beautiful Appalachian foothills in full Fall color and one of the finest
arts and craft areas for your shopping enjoyment. In addition, the festival
offers many demonstrations. Come, relax and enjoy some of the friendliest
folks in Ohio.
Printout:
Appalachian Color in the Hills
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MIDDFEST INTERNATIONAL
(Admission: Adults $5 for all three
days, kids
under 12 are free)
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When: October 4 - 6, 2013
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Location:
(Map
It) 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.
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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PAUL BUNYAN SHOW
(Admission $8.00, Students and Seniors
w/Golden Buckeye Card $4.00. Children under 6 free)
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When: October 4 - 6, 2013 - Friday & Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Guernsey County
Fairgrounds at 335 Old National Rd in (Old Washington) Cambridge, OH (Exit 186
off of I-70).
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Phone 614-497-9580
The Official Paul Bunyan ShowSM
is one of the nation’s largest and oldest forest industry shows. Show attendees
will see more than 130 exhibits representing all facets of the forest industry
throughout North America. Representatives will be on site to showcase equipment,
manpower and the dedication that has made the industry what it is today.
Lumberjack entertainment and competitions will take place throughout the weekend
as well as numerous educational sessions on topics ranging from logging
equipment safety and maintenance to the history and restoration of the bald
eagle in Ohio to Ohio’s edible mushrooms. Visitors to the show will not want to
leave without trying an official Bunyan Burger, a 14 oz angus burger with all
the trimmings. For more information, visit
www.ohioforest.org.
Printout:
Paul Bunyan
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 FALL GATHERING at The Preble County Historical
Center
Fall Gathering, something for everyone! Auction, living history
interpreters, ag-demos, animals, traditional tradesmen, good food, hay
rides, kids’ activities, kiddy tractor pull, Ham & bean soup, homemade ice
cream, music, all at one site. Located off St. Rt. 122, 6 miles SE of Eaton,
1 mile NW of Gratis. Saturday October 5 auction begins at 10:00am. Auction
services provided by Kramer & Kramer Auctioneers, Eaton, Ohio. Consignment
fee $10 per item + 10% commission: Visit
www.kramerauctions.com for more auction
details. Music: Miami Valley Flute Circle with John De Boer (Spirit
Thunder), Southern Singers Native American Drumming and Dancing, Higher
Vision Bluegrass Band, more bluegrass and Celtic Music throughout the
weekend! There’s something for everyone at The Fall Gathering!
Printout:
Fall Gathering
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FRENCH CITY CHILI FEST
(Admission is Free)
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When: October 5,
2013 - from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Location: (Map
It) Gallipolis, Ohio
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Phone:
740-446-6882
Chili
Cooks from through the region will arrive early Saturday morning, the 5th,
to start preparing their secret recipes, hoping to take home the title
of Best Chili! There are two categories, Individual and Business, with
prizes for the top three in each. Visitors also have a vote, choosing
their favorite chili, to receive the People’s Choice Award.
Next to
the beverage tent, a group of people will be glued to the two 46 inch LCD
televisions, cheering on their favorite football team! In addition, there
will be inflatables for the kids, a cornhole tournament and a hotdog eating
contest! A number of vendors will on site. Think you may have the winning
Chili recipe? Call 740-446-0596 for a registration form. The cost is $25 for
individuals and $50 for businesses.
Admission
to the Chili Fest is free. Small cups can be purchased to sample each of the
contestant’s chili, as well as bowls, when you find your favorite. Can’t
wait for the contestants’ chili? The food tent will also have hotdogs and
commercial chili for sale. Don’t miss out, as Gallipolis “turns up the heat”
at this tasty event!
More
information is available at
www.visitgallia.com.
Printout:
Gallipolis Chili Fest
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FORT ROWDY GATHERING
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When: October 5 & 6, 2013 (First full weekend
in October) - Sat., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
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Location: (Map
It) Community Park, Covington, West
U.S. Route 36, Covington, Ohio
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Phone: 937-473-5439
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Web:
http://www.fortrowdy.org/
From the hovering lights of campfires,
frontier enthusiasts gather in groups playing guitars, drums and washboards much
like small trading villages once participated in the 1800s. The weekend begins
with an old-fashioned hometown parade on Saturday but the highlight of this
festival is the mountain man encampment located next to the Stillwater River.
The event and parking are free to the public.
Printout:
Fort Rowdy Gathering
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HALLZOOWEEN
(Call for admission information)
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When:
October dates to be announced
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Location: (Map
It) Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Phone: 513-475-6124 or 1-800-94-HIPPO
Little ghouls, boys
and animals can enjoy three spooktacular weekends of fun. Each Friday, Saturday
and Sunday during HallZOOween, young Frankensteins (12 and
under) can trick-or-treat their way around the Zoo. Along the way, guests may
encounter Pumpkin Pandemonium – the Zoo animal’s version of trick-or-treating,
including Gorilla Pumpkin Hunt, Snow Monkey Pumpkin Hide & Seek, Elephant
Pumpkin Smash, Indian Rhino Apple Bob and Polar Bear Pumpkin Bob. Other
activities include a Little Creatures Carnival, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin patch,
spooktacular train ride, scare-ousel, strolling characters, face painting, and
mini pumpkin decorating activities.
Printout:
HallZooween at the Cincinnati Zoo
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The festival features a Classic Car Parade,
Firemen's Parade and Grand Parade. In addition, there are 25-30 Antique Dealers,
Arts and Crafts, 5-K Run, Antiques, continuous entertainment and great
food. Take a walking trip through the village and view the Downtown Window
Museum, shop in unique stores and then tour the Victorian House and enjoy the
beautiful Fall season in Holmes County.
Printout:
Holmes County Antique Festival
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LEBANON ANTIQUES
SHOW
(Admission: $8 - good for both days)
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When: October 5 - 7, 2013
(Always the first full weekend in October)
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Location:
(Map
It) 825 Hart Rd. (Bowman Primary School) 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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WOOLY BEAR FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: October 6, 2013 from 9am-6pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Vermilion, Ohio
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Phone: 440-967-4477
Everyone knows about Ground
Hog Day but a fuzzy little critter in Vermilion will forecast how severe of a
winter Ohio can expect before it even starts – or so they say. The Wooly Bear is
a fuzzy caterpillar. It is said that if the black band on the critters brown
back is wide, get ready for lots of white stuff to fall from the sky. Well, this
festival pays tribute to the Wooly Bear with its annual weather forecast,
parade, wooly bear races and many contests, arts and crafts and additional
entertainment for the whole family.
Printout:
Wooly Bear Festival
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ALGONQUIN MILL FALL
FESTIVAL
(Admission: $8 / vehicle)
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When: October 11 - 13, 2013
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Location: (Map
It) Algonquin Mill Farm in Carrollton, Ohio 44615
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Phone: 330-627-5910 or
877-727-0103
Love old
mills? How about fall foliage? Great! Head to the Algonquin Mill Fall Festival
for a pioneer style festival featuring an operating early 1800's steam powered
flourmill and sawmill, antique power show, old railway depot with model train
layouts, many quality crafters, and delicious home-cooked food.
Printout:
Algonquin Mill Fall Festival
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APPALACHIAN
ARTISANS FEST
 (Admission
is Free)
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When: October 11 - 13, 2013
from 10am – 5pm
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Location: (Map
It) 9764 Tri-County Rd in Winchester, Ohio 45697
At Hilltop
Designs/GoodSeed Nursery & Garden Center
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Phone: 937-695-5545
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Web:
appalachianmountainartisansfest.com
Southern Ohio’s fastest growing festival. Music, petting zoo, Jim Gorman’s
toy tractors, putt-putt golf, Grassy Run Historical Society living history
and more. 100+ vendors include Grandpa’s Pottery, Laurel Barn Quilts, mums
by GoodSeed Farm. Delicious
donuts
by Keim Family Market, Raber’s Ice Cream,
Buckeye Confections,
Sardinia Masonic Lodge Pork Tenderloins, kettle corn and more.
Auction and parking donations benefit Parkinson’s and Alzheimers research.
Visit
www.appalachianmountainartisansfest.com.
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Appalachian Artisans Festival
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BOB EVANS FARM FESTIVAL
(Admission $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 6-18 and children under 5
free)
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When: October 11 - 13, 2013
(Held the second full weekend of October every
year)
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Location:
(Map
It) Rio Grande, Ohio at
the Bob Evans Farm
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Phone: 740.245.5304
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Web Site: www.bobevansfarm.com
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This celebration of the harvest season attracts thousands
with its entertainment, traditional crafts, farm contests, food, children’s
activities, and demonstrations. A weekend of fun for friends and family of all
ages, the Bob Evans Farm Festival offers a taste of yesteryear.
Click
here to read an article about Bob Evens Farm.
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Bob
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Take a fall color
tour of 16 covered bridges throughout Ashtabula County. Upon request, free tour
maps are available. This annual event is family-oriented and includes children’s
activities, contests, crafts, a parade, draft-horse pull, quilt show, farmers
market, entertainment, great food and antique engines, tractors and automobiles.
Printout:
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
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When: October
12 & 13, 2013 from 9am - 8pm and
9am - 6pm respectively (Second full weekend
in October)
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Location: (Map
It) Waynesville, Ohio
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Phone: 513-897-8855
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Web Site:
http://www.sauerkrautfestival.com/
The people of Waynesville may debate whether
they are the Antiques Capital of the Midwest or the Home of the Sauerkraut
Festival but make no mistake they have lots of both. And some say antiques and
sauerkraut saved this little town. Either way, more than 11,000 pounds of
sauerkraut are cooked up for the annual festival. Some of the more unique
recipes for visitors’ indulgence include sauerkraut ice cream, brownies,
doughnuts and pizza. The local folks urge that just because it’s made with
sauerkraut doesn’t mean it tastes like it. Awards are given to those with the
largest cabbage, greenest cabbage and most “congenial” cabbage.
Printout:
Sauerkraut Festival
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(Admission is Free)
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When: October
16 - 19, 2013 (always 3rd Wednesday
through Saturday of October)
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Location: (Map
It) Circleville, Ohio
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Web Site:
www.pumpkinshow.com
Great pumpkins Charlie Brown, this is said to
be Ohio’s oldest and largest pumpkin celebration. It hosts seven different
parades in half as many days. This includes the Pumpkin Parade, Pet Parade and
Baby Parade to name a few. The events also include a Big Wheel Race, world’s
largest pumpkin pie, a pumpkin toss, pie eating competition and Fun Show.
Additional contests of interest include hog calling, egg toss and pumpkin
carving. Many displays, arts, crafts and live entertainment also accompany the
festivities as well as plenty of pumpkins, squash and gourds.
Excerpt from a past edition of OhioTraveler
Circleville
PUMPKIN SHOW
It’s the “Greatest Free Show on Earth.” That’s what the promoters of
Circleville’s festivities contend, and no one argues the point. Furthermore
it’s the sixth largest festival of any kind in the whole country with
attendance over four days soaring to 400,000 fun-loving people.
If Charley Brown is still looking for the “Great Pumpkin” this fall, he need
only to extricate himself from the comic strip and come to the Pickaway county
seat, because that’s what all the clamor is about—pumpkins—really great
pumpkins.
Since this event was started in 1903 by the city mayor with a single display of
corn stalks and pumpkins, it has grown to a street fair that covers eight city
blocks filled with twenty-five or more amusement rides and over three hundred
food booths, games and craft vendors. There are daily parades, the obligatory
beauty contest, and constant entertainment performed on three different stages
from early morning until threatened by the midnight hour.
Regardless of the many activities vying for your attention, the main theme of
pumpkins never wanders far from awareness. The emphasis begins early the first
day with the Giant Pumpkin Weigh In on Main Street. If you’re thinking of
bringing that nicely matured 80 lb. orange globe from your garden to enter in
the competition, forget about it. These pumpkins are trucked in, usually one at
a time, and off-loaded with heavy equipment. Behemoths weighing 400 to 500
pounds are as common as Thanksgiving pies, and Dr. Robert Liggett, who has won
several times, set the record in 2004 with a prodigious contribution from his
special patch tipping the scales at 1353 pounds. Holy jumpin Jehoshaphat!
In 1946, seeing that their fair was growing by leaps and bounds, the citizens of
Circleville formed a non-profit corporation exclusively for the operation of the
pumpkin show. The show is self-supporting, with all profits turned over to the
city for community projects. Their mission statement—pointing proudly to the “no
gate, no ticket” policy—can be summed up with intent to promote goodwill among
Pickaway county residents and all who visit—of which the perennial success seems
self evident.
Every year the fair starts on the third Wednesday of October and runs through
Saturday night. There are both afternoon
and evening parades with more than forty floats, and fifty bands participating.
Stage performing music groups range from country pop to gospel, jazz, rock and
youth bands. There are cooking demos, dance extravaganzas, an egg toss, a
pumpkin toss, and a demonstration by a gentleman who bills himself as Gus the Squashcarver who has elevated pumpkin sculpture to an art form.
Adding to the colossal feats of nature, consider the effort taken by Lindsey’s
Bakery each year in throwing together and displaying their gigantic 6-foot
diameter, 400-pound pumpkin pie. Supplemental to the 100 pounds of pumpkin are
ingredients of 26 gallons of milk, 15 dozen eggs and 42 pounds of dough baked
for six hours.
Events fill every hour of every day—far too many to mention here—but among them,
annual favorites are the pumpkin pie eating contest, and hog calling. As you
may surmise, the Circleville Pumpkin Show is all about old-fashioned,
unpretentious fun.
There will be more than 20,000 pumpkin pies for sale and in excess of 100,000
pounds of pumpkins on display. By the time you leave you’ll be fed up with
pumpkins—that doesn’t mean melancholy—it’s just that everything you’re fed is
pumpkin flavored—donuts, pancakes, cookies, ice cream, cake, fudge, cream puffs,
even burgers. If you want to burn off some of those calories, bring your running
shoes. There is a five-mile run usually scheduled for Saturday morning—you may
need it.
To schedule your visit to the day or days of favorite activities call
740-474-7000 or check the website
www.pumpkinshow.com for a full calendar of events.
Getting to Circleville is easy. It’s just off of Route 23 about twenty miles
south of Columbus. Before you see the signs you’ll recognize the water tower
painted like a pumpkin—stem and all. Don’t want to drive? There are more than
thirty bus tours that stop at the show. Information on the tours is also
available through the above phone listing.
Oh, and if your thinking of waiting around for a piece of that 400-pound pie,
forget about that too. They feed that to the hogs they call in.
By Robert Carpenter
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Circleville Pumpkin Festival
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APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN' FESTIVAL
(Admission $3.00 / person for guests 12 and older. Free parking)
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When:
October 18 - 20, 2013 - Friday, 10am to 6pm. Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Sunday,
10am to 5pm
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Location: (Map
It)
600 North
Whitewoman St. in Coshocton, OH 43812 at
Historic Roscoe Village
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Phone:
800-877-1830
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Web Site:
www.roscoevillage.com
Host to over 100 talented artisans and crafters, this
invitational festival celebrates the sights, sounds and scents of autumn. Smell
the fresh apple butter simmering over an open fire, and stroll through the
street to a variety of music including bluegrass, country, gospel and tunes from
days gone-by. Find a quilt raffle, artisans’ items raffle and fun, unique
contests to enter, and don't miss various educational and entertaining outdoor
demonstrations throughout the weekend. Special features include Canal Town
Journey Tours, eerie Spirit Tours, canal boat rides, and a children’s activity
area.
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(Admission is Free)
See the autumn colors in the hills and valleys
of the village of Bainbridge. The community is open to all visitors for their
annual festive event to celebrate the season. It hosts parades, pageants, flea
markets and a midway with entertainment for all. In addition, there is a pedal
tractor pull, arts and crafts plus several self-guided scenic tours of the
beautiful colorful landscape.
Printout:
Fall Festival of Leaves
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AUTUMN IN THE OHIO COUNTRY 1812
 Staley
Mill Farm & Indian Creek Distillery
(Admission: Event and Distillery Tour $5.00 per person; 1818 Grist Mill
Tour $5.00; Free parking)
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When: October 2013 date to be announced - from 9am – 5pm
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Location: 7095 Staley Road, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344
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Phone: For event information contact Karen Purke 937-216-0940
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Web Site:
www.staleymillfarmanddistillery.com
Historic Staley Mill Farm and Indian Creek Distillery and the Elizabeth
Township Historical Society will present “Autumn In The Ohio Country 1812”.
Real events will be portrayed by living history interpreters using craft
skills of the period. Blockhouses were being built, soldiers were being trained, and entire
communities were preparing to defend themselves. People living in Miami
County in 1812 were looking to the possibility of real active warfare.
Presentations are scheduled throughout the day.
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Steven Edenbo, featured on The History
Channel will speak from 1 to 2 o’clock and will mingle with visitors until
3:30pm.
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Autumn in the Ohio Country 1812
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YMCA CAMP WILLSON
MOTHER/DAUGHTER WEEKEND
 (Cost $165/pair, $50
for each daughter beyond pair)
Enjoy a
fun-filled relaxing weekend and connect with your daughter. Activities
include rock wall climbing, nature hikes, outdoor cooking, fishing,
horseback riding, crafts, campfire, giant swing and much more. Stay in
heated winterized cabins with shower/restrooms accommodations. Call YMCA
Camp Willson, located in Bellefontaine, Ohio at 800-423-0427 for
registration information. Visit
http://ymcacolumbus.org/willson/mother-daughter.html for more
information.
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YMCA Camp Willson
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ZOAR VILLAGE'S LANTERN TOURS OF THE GHOSTS
(Admission: $18 per person)
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When: By reservation only from September through October
at 9pm on Fridays and
Saturdays
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Location: (Map
It) Zoar, OH 44697 - Located 2.5 miles east of I-77 (exit 93) on St. Rte.
212
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Phone:
330-874-2002
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Web:
http://www.canoe-ohio.com/lantern.htm
Visitors
are invited to take a haunted stroll through the village with history and
ghost stories told by costumed guides. Overnight accommodations are
available at the bed and breakfasts in the village.
Come be a
part of history this year at the historic village of Zoar, Ohio. German
Separatists founded the Village of Zoar in the Tuscarawas River Valley of
Ohio. In 1817 they left Germany and came to the United States seeking
religious freedom. Later they formed a communal society that lasted for 79
years, and was one of the most successful communal societies in the United
States. Today, many of the buildings the Separatists built still line the
main street of the historic village.
Ten of these buildings are operated as museums by the Zoar Community
Association. For information about daytime tours, please call 330-874-2646
or visit the Zoar Store at 198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697.
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DOLL & BEAR SHOW AND SALE
Olentangy Valley
Doll Club of Ohio
(Admission: adults $4.00 and Children $1.00)
Antique, Collectible, Modern, Artist Dolls, Bears and Related items
Appraisals by Barbara DeHays - $3 per item - limit 2
Doll Display: Bachelor Party - Boy Dolls
Food Available * Door Prizes * Free Parking
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Doll and Bear Show
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TALL STACKS - CINCINNATI RIVERBOATS
(Ticket prices vary)
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Open: Scheduled every four years (new dates to be determined
- skipping 2012 and 2013 but may resume in 2014)
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Location: (Map
It) Cincinnati, OH
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Contact info@tallstacks.com
The world’s largest gathering of
riverboats, this is one of the best special events in America, let alone Ohio!
It features more than 350 different specialty cruises from steamboats in the
port of Cincinnati on the Ohio River. Visitors will be able to take tours of
and/or go on cruises in the riverboats. The event will also house world-class
live music, food, boat races, and entertainment galore for the kids.
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Tall Stacks Cincinnati
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