Here are a ton of awesome festivals we should go to. First, the turtle fest which is this weekend.
Turtle FestDate: 9/17/2011 (EST)
Category: Community Event - Henry County
Recurrence: Occurs on 9/17/2011, 9/18/2011
Details: St. Augustine Church welcomes you to have fun – at a turtle’s pace! Place your bets on the turtles you think are the fastest, enjoy both Adult and Kid games. Plus, enjoy great live music. Great silent auctions, a flea market and outstanding food.
Location: Henry County Fair Grounds
907 S Perry St
Napoleon, OH 43545
WOOLY BEAR FESTIVAL (Admission is Free)
When: October 9, 2011
Location: Vermilion, Ohio
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.
APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN' FESTIVAL(Admission $3.00 / person for guests 12 and older. Free parking)
When: October 14 - 16, 2011. Friday, October 15, 10am to 6pm. Saturday, October 16, 10am to 6pm. Sunday, October 17, 10am to 5pm
Location: 600 North Whitewoman St. in Coshocton, OH 43812 at Historic Roscoe Village
Phone: 800-877-1830
Web Site:
www.roscoevillage.comHost 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.
