Daily Calendar For Ohio State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Ohio 2010 - 2011 Fairs and Fun Diary

Fulton County Fair
Fayette, Ohio
September 3rd to September 9th
Fulton County Fair

Fair entertainment includes a fishing pond, firefighter shows, and Tillage through Time, a historic agricultural display. Plus all the Fair favorites, including demolition derbies, animal judgings, agricultural displays, and let’s not forget the Fair Food. Headliner concerts this year include Blake Shelton on Labor Day Monday and Kansas on Sunday evening .

Ohio Renaissance Festival
Harveysburg, Ohio
September 4th to October 24th Weekends plus Labor Day
Ohio Renaissance Festival

Forget your cares and step back in time to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! Featuring nearly 100 shows daily on 11 stages, over 135 unique arts and crafts shops, hearty food and drink, games of skill and human-powered rides to amuse all ages, the festival offers something for everyone. Over 150 costumed characters welcome you to the village! Rub elbows with Royalty as you cheer your favorite knight to victory in the thrilling Full-armored Tournament Joust. Welcoming you to a festive day in the village are dueling swordsmen, rowdy pirates, nobles, and peasants.

Morgan County Fair
Mc Connelsville, Ohio
Sept 7th -11th
Morgan County Fair

This years events and attractions include Carnival Rides, Amusements and fair food midway, 4H Livestock shows, horse shows, Rodeo Bull Riding, ATV Pull, Garden Tractor Pull, Tractor Pull, Harness Racing , Rough Truck Contest, Demo Derby, Country - Popular - Gospel music.

Old West Festival
Williamsburg, Ohio
September 10th to October 11th Weekends Only
Old West Festival

Spectacular scenes like those of John Wayne and James Stewart movies will be retold in live action this September as the Old West Festival – a one-of-a-kind event in Ohio – rolls back into town at its permanent site just 15 minutes from I-275, east of Cincinnati. The third annual Old West Festival – running weekends September 11 to October 10 – will transform rambling acreage of beautiful country into an authentic Dodge City Wild West town dating back to 1878.

Cincinnati Beer Festival
Cincinnati, Ohio
September 10th to September 12th
Cincinnati Beer Festival

Cincinnati has a long and proud tradition in the brewing of beer, and the Cincinnati Beer Fest brings local dis­tributors and brewers together in one place for a beer tasting and sampling event. 3oz beer tastings will start at $1 and there is NO ADMISSION FEE! In addition to over 200 different flavors of beer, there will be over 30 live music acts plus multiple food and merchandise vendors.

Shelby County Applefest
Sidney, Ohio
September 10th to September 12th
Shelby County Applefest

Join us for a weekend filled with fun, family activities on the beautiful and historic Shelby County Court Square!

Ohio Sternwheel Festival
Marietta, Ohio
September 10th to September 12th
Ohio Sternwheel Festival

One by one, from up river and down, the sternwheelers arrive in Marietta, Ohio, home of the American Sternwheel Association. They come to The Riverboat Town, to have some good ol' fashioned fun at the event of the year - the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival! All events are FREE, and the atmosphere is festive and friendly. Marietta invites you to come early and stay late. Enjoy the continuous weekend entertainment, chose refreshments from the various vendors and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the 35th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival!

Thornville Backwoods Fest
Thornville, Ohio
September 17th to September 19th
Thornville Backwoods Fest

Thornville Backwoods Fest The woods will be alive with one of Central Ohio's finest arts and crafts festivals. Thornville Backwoods Fest has over 250 crafters from over 6 states. Bluegrass music, kettle-cooked food, a pre-1840 encampment are part of the Thornville Backwoods Fest held rain or shine. www.thornvillebackwoodsfest.com Held Friday September 17,2010 from 10am - 6pm; Saturday September 18,2010 from 9am - 6pm; and Sunday September 19,2010 from 9am - 5pm.

Tuscarawas County Fair
Dover, Ohio
September 20th to September 26th
Tuscarawas County Fair

This years events and attractions include Carnival Rides, Amusements and fair food midway, 4H Livestock shows, Motocross, Tractor Pull, Hell Driver's Stunt Show, Tough Truck, Harness Racing, Kiddie Tractor Pull , Demolition Derby . Headliner concerts this year include Jake Owen, Zoso ,

Jackson County Apple Festival
Jackson, Ohio
September 21st to September 25th
Jackson County Apple Festival

This years events and attractions include Carnival Rides, Amusements and Festival Food midway, marching bands, parades, Craft Show, Kiddies Rides, Quilt Show, Folk Dancing, live music concerts including The Legends - 50's & 60's Music and James King Band - Bluegrass.

Columbus Oktoberfest
Columbus, Ohio
September 24th to September 26th
Columbus Oktoberfest

This years Columbus Oktoberfest entrance is free with Three 100 year old historic covered pavilions (100 thousand square feet) provide the perfect backdrop for two stages and dance floors for lots of polkas, live music and entertainment, great food Art & Craft Giant Maketplatz, bier halls

Country Applefest
Lebanon, Ohio
September 25th
Country Applefest

The streets of downtown Lebanon will be filled with homemade crafts, great food, and entertainment.

Soakum Festival
Caldwell, Ohio
September 25th and September 26th
Soakum Festival

A Celebration of Frontier Life In the Early 1800's featuring Basket Making, Blacksmith, Butter Churning, Cider Making, Civil War Artifacts, Doctor, Civil War Encampment, Crafts, Folk Music, Hat Maker, Horse-drawn Wagon Rides, Horseshoe Throwing, Muzzleloading, Native American Music, Outdoor Cooking, Pottery Making, Pumpkin Painting, Quilting, Rifle Making, Rug Making, Scarecrow Contest ,

Fall Festival
Westerville
October 2nd
Fall Festival

Westerville South Athletic Boosters will be holding the SECOND annual fall festival on October 2 at Westerville South High School. The event will include local vendors and crafters along with, kids games, white elephant sale, and a dunking booth manned by Westerville South alumni and staff. Proceeds support Westerville South Athletics. For more information contact Steve Jones at 614-882-8259 or wshsab@gmail.com

The Harvest Music Fest
Fairborn
October 2nd
The Harvest Music Fest

The Harvest Family Music Festival is a family friendly, non-profit event focused on raising funds to help the children at the Smoky Mountain Childrens Home. It was started by its founders to bring a fun, clean music event to the Fairborn Ohio area while also bringing to light the needs of children who are in Childrens Homes like Smoky Mountain Childrens Home. This is an all day event full of awesome bands, give-aways, merch to buy and so much more!! Lets not forget about the food!
October 2nd 2010 10:00am - 6:00pm
at the Fairborn Community East Park
DIRECTIONS FROM COLUMBUS
Take I-70 West
Exit 44 Merge onto I-675 South toward Cincinnati
Exit 20 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd
Left on E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd
Right at the first light (Park Hills Dr)
DIRECTIONS FROM CINCINNATI
Take I-75 North
Exit 73 Merge onto I-675 North towards Columbus
Exit 20 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd
Left on E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd
Right at the second light (Park Hills Dr)

2nd Annual SSMLC Craft Show
Canton, Ohio
October 9th
2nd Annual SSMLC Craft Show

Calling all crafters!!
If you enjoy making crafts, you won't want to miss this fun, fall event! On Saturday, October 9, 2010, St. Stephen Martyr will be hosting our Second Annual Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and we want you to be a part of it!
Thoseinterested in participating in the show can reserve one 8' table for $20 or two 8' tables for only $35. To reserve your space, simply fill out a registration form found at www.wherelovelives.org and return it to the SSMLC office.
Funds raised by the church for table reservations will benefit the SSMLC youth. (Vendors keep all profit from the sale of their craft items.) If you have any questions about the show, please contact the church office at 330.492.4591. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The last day to reserve your spot is Thursday, September 30, 2010.

Apple Butter Stirrin'
Coshocton, Ohio
October 15th to October 17th 2010
Apple Butter Stirrin'

Apple Butter Stirrin' 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 as you stroll through the street to a variety of music including bluegrass, country, gospel and tunes from days gone-by. You’ll 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. Admission $3.00 / person for guests 12 and older, free parking.

Christmas Candlelighting
Coshocton, Ohio
December 4th2010
Christmas Candlelighting

Christmas Candlelighting Roscoe Village cheers on the holiday season with its Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony. Share in the evening’s tradition of lighting the Christmas tree and your own candle as everyone softly sings "Silent Night". During the day, guests can enjoy art with Santa, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, complimentary hot-mulled cider and cookies, and many other holiday festivities. “A Roscoe Christmas Tour” offers a glimpse into the 1800s holiday season. Guided tours available at various times during the afternoon, or enjoy the same tour after the Candlelighting ceremony by guided candlelight. Admission and parking are FREE!