Dandelion Festival (Sugarcreek)

May 3-4, 2013
Breitenbach’s annual Dandelion Festival will take place on Friday May 3 from noon-7 and Saturday May 4, 2013 from 9-8. This festival provides fun and many activities for the entire family. Dandelion wine sampling, cellar tours and live entertainment are scheduled for both days. On May 4 at noon, children will enjoy the dandelion picking contest and making their own dandelion jelly. Children should gather in the picnic shelter on top of the hill. Dandelion sausage, dandelion bread, dandelion gravy, dandelion lasagna, dandelion ice cream and dandelion sangria will be available both Friday and Saturday.

TIME: Fri. Noon – 7pm, Sat. 9am – 8pm
LOCATION: Breitenbach Wines – Sugarcreek, Ohio (map)
WEBSITE: www.dandelionfestival.com

Antiques in the Alley – Spring (Millersburg)

May 11, 2013
Enjoy browsing among over 50 antique vendors and Historic Downtown Millersburg merchants in the alleys and on the sidewalks, plus crafters and craft demonstrations on the Court House Lawn. Be sure to check out our antique and collectibles shops located within walking distance in the downtown district.

TIME: Saturday 9am – 5pm   LOCATION: Downtown Millersburg Ohio (map)
WEBSITE: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

Amish Country Theater (Walnut Creek)

Amish-Country-TheaterMay 16 – December 14, 2013
The Amish Country Theater is located in Walnut Creek, Ohio, and is Amish Country’s critically-acclaimed live theater! The shows have received glowing reviews in 2012 and are brand new in 2013. The Original Amish Country Theater Variety Show features family comedy variety shows that are guaranteed to entertain the whole family.

TIME: visit website
LOCATION: Amish Country Events Walnut Creek Ohio (map)
CONTACT: 1-888-988-7469
WEBSITE: www.amishcountrytheater.com

6th Annual Cindy’s Cruisin’ Car Show (Berlin)

June 1, 2013
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LOCATION: Cindy’s Diner Berlin, Ohio (map)
CONTACT: 330-893-3400
WEBSITE: www.cindysdinerberlin.com.com

The Confession – A New Musical (Sugarcreek)



June 4 – August 17, 2013
After a highly successful first year, Dutchman Hospitality is pleased to announce that beginning in June 2013, Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek will continue the production of “The Confession”, a New Musical based on the popular novel written by New York Times Bestselling author of Amish fiction, Beverly Lewis. This new hit musical has just completed successful runs in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania and Shipshewana, Indiana.

TIME: visit website   LOCATION: Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek Ohio
CONTACT: Carlisle Inn (877) 722-7547
WEBSITE: www.amishcountrymusicals.com   AND   www.theconfessionmusical.wordpress.com

Fabulous 50′s Fling (Sugarcreek)

June 7-8, 2013
Join us for the Fab 50′s Fling in Sugarcreek Ohio. The festival features awesome classic cars, great food, and superb oldies bands. The festival is sponsored by Sugarcreek Merchants and is held annualy, in late spring, around Father’s Day.

TIME: Friday & Saturday   LOCATION: Sugarcreek Ohio
BLOG: Fabulous 50′s Fling
WEBSITE: www.villageofsugarcreek.com

Benton Days (Benton)

June 21, 2013
Benton Days is a lot of fun. There’s Junior Schlabach’s barbeque chicken, kettle corn, great music from a variety of area music groups including Benton’s own John Schmid, volleyball, and great fellowship. It’s a great festival early in the summer.

LOCATION: Benton, Ohio
BLOG: Benton Days

Thunder over Holmes County Independence Day Celebration

June 28-29, 2013
Come enjoy the Independence Day festivities and fireworks in downtown Millersburg, Ohio.

TIME: Friday evening, Saturday
LOCATION:
Downtown Millersburg Ohio (map)
WEBSITE: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

Bluegrass in the Park (Berlin)

June 29, 2013
The Berlin Lions have set June 29th as this year’s Bluegrass/Country/Gospel Music Festival at the park. An Arts and Crafts Fair will begin the day, opening at 10:00 AM. A non-commercial rib cook-off will add mouth-watering enjoyment to the event as well as provide a fun way for amateur chefs to compete for prizes! Live music, great food, and unique shopping promise to make this a memorable day.

TIME: 10:00AM
LOCATION: Berlin, Ohio (map)
CONTACT : 330-231-6444
WEBSITE: www.berlincommunitypark.com

Amish Country Cookbook Extravaganza and Tasting (Berlin)

July 6, 2013


TIME: Saturday, 9am
LOCATION: Gospel Bookstore at German Village Center (map)
CONTACT : 330-893-2523
BLOG: Amish Country Cookbook
WEBSITE: www.mygospelbookstore.com

29th Annual Great Mohican Pow Wow (Loudenville)

July 12-14, 2013
September 20-22, 2013

Pow-Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, signing, and visiting renewing old friendships and make new one. This is a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage. Events and activities include tomahawk throwing, dance and drum competition, fire starting, story telling, flute making and playing, and more. Native American Indian foods. Over 40 top craftsmen, traders & top artisans.
TIME: Friday – Sunday
LOCATION: Loudenville, Ohio (map)
CONTACT : 800-766-CAMP
WEBSITE: www.mohicanpowwow.com

Holmes County Triathlon (Millersburg)

July 20,2013
Be part of the 2nd annual Holmes County Triathlon and experience all the challenges nature has to offer in Ohio Amish country.


TIME: 6am Registration, First swim wave: 7:30am
LOCATION: Lake Buckhorn – Millersburg, Ohio (map)
CONTACT : Matt Falb (330) 674-5035
WEBSITE: To Register: Holmes County Triathlon

Doughty Valley Steam Show (Charm)

Doughty-Valley-Steam-DaysJuly 25-27, 2013
This reunion of antique farm machinery collectors is set in the picturesque rolling farmland at the heart of Ohio’s Amish country. Over the years the event has grown to become Ohio’s second largest gathering of working steam engines with a wide variety of authentic demonsrtations of early farm power. See in action all day long: steam tractors, prairie tractors and antique gas engines. Feature demonstrations include various gas engine driven machines, steam plowing, steam powered sawmills, steam powered shingle mill, steam threshing and draft horse demonstrations.
Ticket / Registration Fees: $4

TIME: Thursday – Saturday
LOCATION: SR 557, next to Guggisberg Swiss Inn (map)
CONTACT : (330) 763-0303
WEBSITE BLOG: www.amishleben.com/blog

Mt. Hope Ohio Steam and Power Show (Mt. Hope)

August 1-3, 2013
The steam traction engine was the predecessor of the gas tractor. It was used for belt and drawbar work. The steam engine used fire to heat the water in the boiler to make steam. It then used the expansive force of steam in a cylinder to create power. The steam engines at the show will be kept busy powering a sawmill, threshing machines, power-eater, Baker fans, steam engine games, and spark shows at night. Corrine Horner’s Childrens activites will be going on thruout the show. Also be sure to check out our new sawmill, in action for the first time this year!
TIME: Thursday – Saturday (see website for times)
LOCATION: Mt. Hope Auction Grounds (map)
CONTACT : Contact Us Form
WEBSITE: www.hcsea.com

Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale and Auction (Kidron)

August 2-3, 2013
The Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale began in 1966. The sale was started by a group of dedicated individuals who wanted to aid Mennonite Central Committee in world relief. The Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale has a policy of selling only what is donated by individuals, Sunday School classes, churches or other groups. Since its humble beginnings, the Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale has continued in its efforts to support relief to those in need around the world.

TIME: Friday & Saturday   LOCATION: Kidron, Ohio
WEBSITE: www.ohiomccreliefsale.org

Antiques in the Alley – Summer (Millersburg)

August 3, 2013
Enjoy browsing among over 50 antique vendors and Historic Downtown Millersburg merchants in the alleys and on the sidewalks, plus crafters and craft demonstrations on the Court House Lawn. Be sure to check out our antique and collectibles shops located within walking distance in the downtown district.

TIME: Saturday 9am – 5pm   LOCATION: Downtown Millersburg Ohio (map)
WEBSITE: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

Holmes County Fair (Millersburg)

August 5-10, 2013
Food, rides, friends, rodeo, tractors, displays, demolition derby, contests, awards, 4-H, music, cows, pigs, rabbits, fowl, sheep, goats, and more! There’s nothing quite like the county fair!

TIME: Monday – Saturday   LOCATION: Millersburg Ohio Fair Grounds
WEBSITE: www.holmescountyfair.com

Winesburg Classic Art Show (Winesburg)

August 17, 2013
This is the 6th Annual Winesburg Classic Art Show, a fine art and craft show held along Main Street in the Village of Winesburg, OH. Each year, on the third Saturday in August, the village of Winesburg comes alive with an influx of artists and fine crafters who join the Winesburg Historical Society in celebrating fine art, crafts, vintage bicycles and music.
TIME: Saturday 10:00AM – 4PM
LOCATION: Main Street in Winesburg, Ohio (map)
CONTACT: artbycheryl@juno.com
WEBSITE: cherylmillerstudio.blogspot.com

Half-Stiched The Musical (Sugarcreek)

August 22 – December 21, 2013
Dutchman Hospitality is pleased to announce a new musical coming to the Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek. From bestselling novelist, Wanda Brunstetter, Half-Stitched features the story of a group of mismatched strangers attending the Amish Quilting Club…

Bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish way of life when she first visited her husband’s Mennonite relatives living in Pennsylvania. Wanda and her husband, Richard, live in Washington State but take every opportunity to visit Amish settlements throughout the states, where they have several Amish friends.

TIME: visit website   LOCATION: Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek Ohio
CONTACT: Carlisle Inn (877) 722-7547
WEBSITE: www.amishcountrymusicals.com   AND   www.half-stitchedmusical.com

Party in the Park (Berlin)

August 24, 2013


TIME:
LOCATION: Berlin, Ohio (map)
CONTACT :
BLOG : Berlin Party in the Park
WEBSITE: www.berlincommunitypark.com

Harvest Festival Parade and Rib Cook (Berlin)

Sept. 7, 2013


TIME: Saturday
LOCATION: downtown Berlin, Ohio (map)
CONTACT : info@berlinohioinfo.com
BLOG: Harvest Festival Parade and Rib Cook-Off
WEBSITE: www.heartofamishcountry.com

Ohio Swiss Festival (Sugarcreek)

September 26-28, 2013
Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscarawas County, our Ohio town is proud to trace its heritage back to our numerous Swiss and German settlers. Hence, we’ve been known not only as a part of Ohio’s Amish Country, but also as the “Little Switzerland of Ohio.” We invite you to join us this year for our annual “Swiss Festival”.

TIME: Thursday thru Saturday   LOCATION: Sugarcreek, Ohio
BLOG: Ohio Swiss Festival
WEBSITE: www.villageofsugarcreek.com

Holmes County Antique Festival (Millersburg)

October 5-6, 2013
The Holmes County Antique Festival is a yearly fall festival which takes place in Historic Downtown Millersburg, Ohio. Enjoy two days of markets, arts and crafts, demonstrations on the Square, and continuous entertainment and food, plus the 5K race, Classic Car Show and the Grand Parade. Be sure to visit our Grand Victorian House on Wooster Road, which has been featured on HGTV.

TIME: Saturday & Sunday   LOCATION: Historic Downtown Millersburg Ohio
CONTACT: (330) 674-6781
WEBSITE: www.holmescountyantiquefestival.org

Charm Days (Charm)

October 11-12, 2013
Charm, a small Amish town, is located on State Rt. 557 in rural Holmes County. Annually, in mid-October, the quaint community of Charm hosts Charm Days, which is a two day event hosting a bake sale, flea market, yard sales, old-fashioned chili and pies from the local school benefit and fiddling program. Merchants also offer discounts, specials and a grand prize drawing that brings the little town of Charm together.

TIME: Friday & Saturday
LOCATION: Charm, Ohio (MAP)
BLOG: Charm Days

Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon (Berlin)

November 30, 2013
The 5k and certified 1/2 marathon are run on Ohio Amish Country township and county roads. There will be some nice hills to traverse. These races are being developed by runners for runners. Come and enjoy the country setting. Be a part of the inaugural race or come to watch the race. The races will start and finish near lots of bathrooms and a heated area. All profits are going to the East Holmes Fire Department and the Berlin Main Street Merchants.

TIME: Saturday, 9am (5k & certified 1/2 marathon)
LOCATION: Berlin Ohio (map)
CONTACT : Mark (330) 466-2705
WEBSITE: www.runinamishcountry.com

Christmas Down on the Farm (Berlin)

December 7, 2013
Christmas memories that will last a lifetime for your family. Sleigh rides, gingerbread houses, cookies, live nativity & more.

TIME: Saturday, Noon – 7pm
LOCATION: Berlin, Ohio (Schrock’s Amish Farm) (MAP)
WEBSITE: www.tistheseasonchristmas.com

Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns (Area)

December 8-9, 2013
Happy Holidays and welcome to the 6th Annual Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns 2013. Celebrate the season during an afternoon of progressive cookie tasting and touring through festively decorated inns of Amish Country. Explore treasure-filled interiors and experience the scents and sounds of Christmas! Proceeds from this event will be given to area charities.

LOCATION: Various Inns
WEBSITE: www.christmascookietour.com

Holidays Children’s Night (Millersburg)

December 13, 2013
Join us in Historic Downtown Millersburg for an evening just for the kids…Children’s Night! Stop in participating stores to enjoy activities, crafts, treats, and gifts to get into the Holiday spirit. Santa will be available in the foyer of Bookworms to hear the wish lists from all the good boys and girls!!!

TIME: Friday, 6pm -8pm
LOCATION: Historic Downtown Millersburg (map)
WEBSITE: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com