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July   -   August   -   September   - OCTOBER -   November/December
 

2024 OHIO - OCTOBER 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
(see also: 2021  -  2020  -  2018  -  2015)

October 4-6, 2024
61st Annual Ohio Gourd Show
Delaware, Ohio
Delaware County Fairgrounds.  Food, gourds, gourd art, gourd music and special programs are featured on the grounds. Programs and presentations will provide information about gourds and gourd art. Gourd crafting opportunities will be available for children and adults without advance reservations. Gourd workshops (pre-registration required ) are offered on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

October 4-13, 2024 - Cleveland Beer Week - Cleveland, Ohio
CBW is a combination of the main flagship events coupled with hundreds of events at local bars and eateries during the week that feature keg tappings, beer pairings, tasting dinner, brewer meet and greets, and educaitonal events throughout greater Cleveland. There truly is something for Everyone at Cleveland Beer Week.  Established in 2009, Cleveland Beer Week is a not-for-profit celebration that raises awareness of the craft beer industry and promotes patronage at local establishments. But we are also philanthropic---proceeds from all of Cleveland Beer Week's flagship events benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund.

October 5-6, 2024  Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival - Huntsburg, Ohio
The annual festival will include a baking contest, decorated & carved pumpkin show, pageant, horseshoe tournament, apple peeling contest, nail pounding contest, pumpkin roll, car show, pumpkin pie eating contest, road race, entertainment and a parade.

October 5-6, 2024  47th Spring Valley Potato Festival
Spring Valley, Ohio
The first full weekend in October of each year brings thousands of people together to enjoy the free continuous live entertainment. The aroma of an endless variety of foods is there to enjoy while strolling the streets lined with booth after booth of quality crafts and home grown produce in the Farmer's Market. Raffles, contests, a baked goods auction and a pet parade are just part of the many things to take in.

October 6, 2024 - Stateline Smack Down Open Beef Show
Van Wert, Ohio
Van Wert County Fairgrounds.  Showmanship, breeding heifers, and feeder calves.
 

October 8-12, 2024  Annual Bradford Pumpkin Show - Bradford, Ohio
Parades, pageant, bread & pie contests, Cornhole Tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pumpkin Parade, Pumpkin Art, talent show and much more!

October 12-13, 2024  Oak Harbor Apple Festival - Oak Harbor, Ohio
Something for everyone! Pageant, parade, tractor pulling contest, baking contest, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple Run, youth football game and local performers.  Attendance: 25,000+.

October 12-13, 2024  54th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.  We jury our 450+ vendors to ensure that all items are handcrafted, and select items based on quality and variety.  Our unique food offerings range from sauerkraut pizza to fudge.  Visitors return year after year to sample their favorites, making the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival a favorite Midwest destination.  Attendance: 350,000+.

October 14-18, 2024 - National School Lunch Week - Nationwide
School Nutrition Association.

October 16-19, 2024  Circleville Pumpkin Show - Circleville, Ohio
Ohio's oldest and largest festival. Pumpkin growing competition, Miss Pumpkin Queen, World's Largest Pumpkin Pie, fruit & vegetable displays, hog calling, egg toss, pumpkin toss, pie eating, baked goods, parades, entertainment. Attendance: 400,000.

October 18-19, 2024 - Harvest Happenings, Apple Festival, Dairy Barn Emporium - Van Wert, Ohio
Van Wert County Fairgrounds.

October 18-20, 2024  53rd Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
Coshocton, Ohio
Smell the fresh apple butter simmering over an open fire and enjoy artisans & crafters, music, contests and demonstrations in historic Roscoe Village.

October 21, 2024  Ohio Bar Owners Bar Expo - Columbus, Ohio
This year’s show will be at the Hollywood Casino Columbus.
 

2021 OHIO - OCTOBER 2021
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new dates

October -, 2021 - Weekend Of Fire - Fairfield, Ohio
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  Jungle Jim's International Market.  This weekend only! Sample and purchase sweat-inducing foods from all over the country at our Fiery Food Show! Hot and fiery, or mild and meek; you can choose your favorite feverish flavors and buy enough to stock your pantry. Hot sauces, BBQ sauces, salsas, rubs and all sorts of spicy foods will be available.
 

2020 OHIO - OCTOBER 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new dates

October 19, 2020  Flavors of Northeast Ohio - Cleveland, Ohio
Take your dining experience to the next level. At Flavors you’ll do more than just eat the food, you will witness culinary experts craft a meal tableside. This is one dinner that goes above and beyond the usual restaurant fare! Unleash your inner “foodie” and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research, education, and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation.
 

2018 OHIO - OCTOBER 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new dates

October 18, 2018 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Columbus, Ohio
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
 

2015 OHIO - OCTOBER 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
(these events are waiting for new dates)

October 11, 2015  Cincinnati Chocolate Festival - Cincinnati, Ohio
Designed for chocolate lovers of all ages, this delectable event will feature tempting chocolate tastings from delicious local vendors, celebrity chef demonstrations, live vendor and amateur competitions, contests, raffle baskets, children’s activities and much more . This spectacular event will tempt your palate and indulge your chocolate cravings to your absolute delight and satisfaction.