"a little bit of life"! Bainbridge Fall Festival of Leaves. The Utica-Sertoma Ice Cream Festival is held 1 mile south of Utica, Ohio, and features craft vendors, food, a car show, and local favorite: Velvet Ice Cream! She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E. W. Scripps School of Journalism. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book. But, in reality, every single festival I visited was amazing and entirely worthy of your time. Utica Ice Cream Festival. April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State.
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival. What is your favorite fall festival in Ohio? The time came for me to pass on my crown to a new queen, but I will be eternally grateful for the incredible experiences I had! With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. Ashville 4th of July Celebration. Circleville Pumpkin Show. After being crowned queen, I had the opportunity the visit other festivals all over the state of Ohio.
Located in the heart of Ohio Amish Country, this festival features great food, crafts, and of course antiques! Fun fact: The people I encountered in Quaker City were some of the kindest, friendliest people I met during the whole year. Holmes County Antique Festival. Of course, I may be a little biased towards the Sweet Corn Festival since I grew up attending it and got to live my dream by being its queen. The Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival, held in Bucyrus, Ohio, has been celebrated since 1968. Be sure to let us know! Events include the crowning of the new royalty, a grand parade, baby contest, car show, and live entertainment. We appreciate all the support and always look. In August 2018, I was crowned the queen of the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival. This festival is held annually before and during the 4th of July holiday. The Oak Harbor Apple Festival will be held October 12th and 13th in 2019. The Dalton Holiday Festival is held in Dalton, Ohio, every December. The following are 10 of our favorite fall festivals throughout Ohio―and you need to mark your calendars for the ones nearest you. In just a few weeks the fall season will officially be upon us.
The Circleville Pumpkin Show, always held the third Wednesday through Saturday in October, is one of the most famous festivals in the state. There is a saloon in Bucyrus that you can tour that was once visited by Al Capone. Held in Quaker City, Ohio, the Ohio Hills Folk Festival (try saying that three times fast) allows for a visit to scenic southeastern Ohio. This festival is located about 10 miles from the town where I grew up, and I have visited the festival almost every year since I was a child. How many of these festivals have you been to? Ashville's celebration features over 2, 500 pounds of fried perch, three parades, a large midway, and fireworks on the night of July 4th. Always held the Wednesday through Saturday before Labor Day in Millersport, Ohio, the festival features a corn eating contest, grand parade (featuring 17 high school bands), live entertainment, a large midway, and tons of corn! Ohio is known for some really great fall festivals that feature fun the whole family can enjoy. That's why you need to start planning out your fall festival schedule now. Each festival is incredibly unique in its own way, and I loved every single one that I visited! Also claiming the title of Ohio's oldest festival, it features parades every day, contests for the largest pumpkins, a huge pumpkin pie, and tons of pumpkin food. Held in Millersburg, Ohio, the Holmes County Antique Festival will take place October 5-6, 2019. Taking place the third full weekend of August, this festival features daily parades, contests, auctions, beautiful murals throughout the town, and German food.
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival. This beautiful town features a festival with a parade, entertainment, car show, duck race, an old-times country store, and fireworks during the last evening. Utica is the home of the Velvet Ice Cream "Ye Olde Mill" where all the ice cream is produced. The festival features a grand parade, huge craft show, Amish baked goods, events such as "Turkey Bowling" and "Santa's Treasure Hunt, " and lots of holiday cheer! Thanks to all the folks who have been there with a camera ready to catch. Tours of the factory run all through the festival, and you can see how the ice cream is made! Oak Harbor Apple Festival. 10 Unique Fall Festivals In Ohio You Won't Find Anywhere Else.
The festival includes food, rides, crafts, flea markets, and a 5K run. I met all kinds of fascinating people, saw interesting places, and made friends with some amazingly kind queens. Fun fact: I met Miss Ohio at the 2018 Apple Festival! Here are 10 of my favorites: Dalton Holidays Festival. Ohio Hills Folk Festival.