I was really looking forward to attending this with my daughter. I don't get to do fun stuff with…read moreher since I live too far. So this was a treat. Parking was free and it was $7 to get in. Well worth the price. This festival was held in the trees so you were shaded from the sun in most places. It was the humidity that was a killer. Tough wearing a mask but I would never not wear one. I saw a few other people with them too. They had all kinds of vendors, from candles, soaps, honey, home decor, quilts, and many more. They had demonstrations going on and dancers. The dancers we saw looked to be in 70's to 80's they were adorable. We enjoyed that. Food was the normal fair type food, we had a steak hoagie with fries, hot dog and then you can't leave without dessert. Funnel cake and deep fried Oreos. I would definitely return if I was visiting at the time it was here.

Great festival, live Celtic and Irish pub music, family friendly…read more Only complaint is there is not enough Irish inspired food. A lot of carnival food. Would like to see more authentic foods.

My mom and I enjoy a good craft fair and decided to try out the Prairie Peddler Festival for…read moresomething different. The drive out from Columbus was pleasant, we took one of the state routes all the way and it was pretty direct. I'd recommend against using the "Second Entrance" when you get to the location. It was very hilly and the turn in to the festival route was a blind left turn at almost the top of a hill on another rural state route where you couldn't see the oncoming traffic. One of those "honk and pray" kind of turns. The festival is set up in a semi-permanent location (the location stays, different fairs come and go) where they have little wooden stalls for the vendors and a well maintained walking path. The overall theme is kind of country chic, but if that isn't your style, it's just a fun afternoon, and there are lots of bath and body products, fudge, and FOOD to keep you going. OMG, the food. It was very crowded when we visited, and by the time we were ready for lunch, the food area was packed, but organized. Each vendor had an IN and an OUT line, and there were lots of options (soup, pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, fries, desserts, etc.) On our way out, we got smoked turkey legs for dinner, and I'm still working on that sucker. All in all, a fun outing!

Great venue , entertainment, and crafters! Totally recommend! Easy to get to and worth the drive!…read moreFood is reasonable and delicious!

The Ohio Swiss Festival (and now Wine and Cheese "party") is a fun distraction from the knowledge…read morethat winter in Ohio is around the corner. Depending on the weather patterns, it can be chilly and rainy or, as it was this past weekend, warm and sunny. It's held the last Friday and Saturday in September and amounts to a parade, row of food vendors, a tent or building where you can buy locally made cheeses, local shops in the village of Sugarcreek open for browsing (which can be done any day), Swiss competitions (steinstossen, etc), music from local oompah bands and loads of people watching. This year was the first where I've seen some of the local wineries combined with the cheese vendors to create a very cool small scale wine tasting. It's not a full day's worth of activities, but given the location, with the drive, some local shopping, and dinner, you're doing the whole day. Don't miss out on getting some cheese. The swiss is to die for. Also consider taking a walk through Andreas furniture store. Finally, if you're bored with the festival, continue on the way down OH-39 and follow the signs to Berlin. There are loads of Amish shops and restaurants there. The countryside is quite scenic too.

There are some cute vendors but I'd say only about 20% of them were of interest to me. Lots of…read morestuff that collects dust. Lots of food options and I've had things in years past that were delicious! The he bourbon chicken isn't one of them. It was spicy and most bourbon chicken isn't and the flavor was off. The funnel cake we got was really crunchy and overcooked. They also had some live music.

This is a huge event with lots of vendors to look through. Disappointed that majority are old…read morecountry crafts, would love some more modern designs. We eat healthy & Backwoods can be challenging, but when we went to get a pork butt plate they were eager to get us one without BBQ sauce & no buns. Gave us a huge portion too! Very appreciated! Love that mostly the event is in the woods & is a nice family atmosphere.

Christmas in the woods is an amazing craft bazaar located in Colombiana, OH. This event is filled…read moreto the brim with of all kinds of holiday goods, stationary, stained glass, kitchenware, art, "Christmassy" decor, clothing and food. Make sure you bring a lot of money with you because items are nice in quality and it gets expensive!! Even on a cold, rainy day in October, the place was packed! It's $10 per adult to get inside, kids 12 and under are free. We went with our family and kiddos and it was great. No issues with pushing our stroller around. However, it can be tricky to buy things for the little ones stockings in they're hanging around so bring someone to provide childcare with you if you decide to bring littles!! There is a Santa Claus, live music and lots of food for sale. We had pierogis, kielbasa sauerkraut sandwiches, Mac and cheese, doughnuts, cherry strudel, chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches and hot chocolate for lunch during our visit. Everything tasted good! I would definitely go back and bring more $ specifically cash next year!!

This was my first time to Christmas in the Woods, but I hope not my last…read more Two weekends in October the woods near Columbiana Ohio host a gigantic high end craft fair / food festival. Everything: iron garden art, photography, knitted items, ornaments, glassware. There is ample parking and a modest entry fee. It was a great time - took us about 3 hours to stroll the property and select our treasures, we had already eaten - big mistake as there was some fabulous fare at this fair!

Homemade cantaloupe ice cream and watermelon sherbet. The athletic boosters are selling fresh…read moreroasted ears of corn, with butter and salt, and auctioning a steer. Homemade lemonade made with half a lemon, water, sugar, and ice, and then shook up by some middle school kid. All day drinking at the Lions Beer Tent, or if you are trying to get laid with somebody you missed out on during high school, the Wonder Bar. Yes, this is the place to be before school starts, every Labor Day weekend. Be sure to catch the parade, and wave to the Melon Queen, selected from all the senior girls at the high school and riding on her Melon Slice Throne on the parade float.

Great coffee that is reasonably priced - I appreciate being able to get an iced latte that's not…read more$7. I got the iced coconut raspberry latte, which was deliciously not too sweet. The baristas were super friendly. Lots of space for meeting up with a friend or working solo. One wall is mostly just windows. Background music is a random mix of indie folk guitar stuff. I am not annoyed, which is 45% of what I'm asking for in most coffee shops. For those who are looking for a coffee shop that stays open after 3 pm on the weekends, this is your spot because they close at 7 pm. Lots of things that I like in a coffee shop. I'd be happy to come back and try another drink! Bonus: there is a spacious picturesque park with a lake is a couple blocks down from the coffee shop. This would be a great date or hanging out spot - get coffee from Kavé and then go walk around and sit on a bench.

Lots of seating, which was nice! The rooftop was cool, but too hot to sit up there. My coffee was…read moreawesome and the bagels and cream cheese are a must try.

We are lucky to have access to such a great metro parks system here in central Ohio. High banks is…read moreno exception: well-maintained trails, gorgeous green space, and host to a fun (and free!) festival, the Central Ohio Folk Festival. Upon driving 1.5 miles into the park to reach the fest, we saw some nice park pavilions with hosted parties. Made a mental note that it's a great location for an outdoor party! Scenic, fun to spot wildlife (we saw turkeys!) and easily reached from the highway. It was our first time visiting the folk music festival and, on a gorgeous sunny day, we couldn't have asked for more. Friendly volunteers, gorgeous green open area, talented musicians throughout the 2-day event, a handful of great vendors and food choices, and awesome kid's crafts. It's family and dog-friendly. It's not crowded nor overpriced. I look forward to visiting next year!

The one word I can use to describe this festival is "kumbayah." I've only attended once found the…read moremusic to be 'authentic" and 'real'. The Columbus Folk Music Society partners with Metro Parks to present a 3 day hootenany of banjo pickin', old time country songs and folksy jam sessions. Friday night kicks the event off with a potluck dinner and the "world's worst song' contest. If you've got a really bad song in ya, you could possibly win a major award! Saturday and Sunday brings workshops, concerts and gospel sings. If you are a fan of bluegrass or folk music, I'd highly recommend checking out this festival for at least a day. It's a hippy-jam-fest-of-a-blast.

Beautiful stopped on our fall visit to the are. In addition to the mill there is so old looking…read morecabins. None were open that day.