Ohio Grows: Food & Farms

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America 250-Ohio Featured Events

America 250-Ohio is proud to offer Ohioans the following “Featured Events” to help you explore this theme. These carefully crafted experiences and programs shine a spotlight on Ohio’s many contributions to the American story over the past 250 years and beyond.

Food & Farm Events

August 2026

Coshocton Sunflower Festival America 250-Ohio Celebration: Sunflowers & Fairs

“Sunflowers & Fairs” is the grand finale of the Coshocton Sunflower Festival, celebrating Ohio fair traditions with music, food trucks, crafts, community, and sunflowers. Inspired by the Ohio State Fair and the Coshocton County Fair, this special finale day celebrates Ohio’s fair traditions and aligns with America 250-Ohio’s August theme: Ohio Goes to the Fair. […]
22 Aug
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
24688 County Road 10, Coshocton, OH 43812
September 2026

Wine Your Way Out®

Since 2016, Wine Your Way Out® has been a signature fall wine tasting experience hosted inside McPeek’s Mighty Maze at the Coshocton KOA Holiday campground. We’re proud to showcase and serve local Ohio wines and craft beers, highlighting the craftsmanship rooted right here in our state. To celebrate America 250, the 2026 corn maze design […]
12 Sep - 03 Oct
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
24688 County Road 10, Coshocton, OH 43812

What’s In Your Lunch?

On Sunday, September 13, from 1–4 p.m., Grandparents’ Day, you are invited to bring your grandparent to Harvey One Room School. You will be shown a display of antique metal pails, boxes, and baskets used by children to carry their lunches. Butter will be made, and an early version of waxed paper will be shared. […]
13 Sep
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Harvey One-Room School
1120 Caldwell Road, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820

“What’s In Your Lunch?” at the Harvey One-Room Schoolhouse

On Sunday, September 13th (Grandparent’s Day), from 1–4 p.m., you are invited to bring your grandparent to Harvey One Room School. You will be shown a display of antique metal pails, boxes, and baskets used by children to carry their school lunches. Butter will be made, and an early version of waxed paper will be […]
13 Sep
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Harvey One-Room Schoolhouse
1120 Caldwell Road, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820

Taste Test the Past: Hot Water Canning

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Want to try canning, but don’t know where to begin? Learn how to safely preserve food from your garden, how to find recipes, and how to do proper canning research. Everyone will go home with tomato sauce!
14 Sep
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402
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Partner Events

America 250-Ohio is proud to work with organizations around the state to elevate Ohio’s central role in the development of our nation. Below you will find key partner events that help us celebrate Ohio’s contributions within this particular theme.

Join us at our kickoff event for October 2026 at Ohio State University’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London for this gathering of Ohio’s agricultural leaders!

The Roscoe Village Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival is a beloved 3‑day October tradition in Coshocton, celebrating fall with homemade apple butter, live music, 100+ vendors, kids’ crafts, history tours, and kettle-stirring fun!

Join us for the annual Circleville Pumpkin Show, where all-things pumpkin take center stage!

Explore Wood County’s agricultural heritage with this self-guided farm tour!

Food & Farm Resources

Agriculture in Ohio

Ohio: The Birthplace of 4H* (America 250-Ohio Blog)

Johnny Appleseed and the Rice Family Legacy* (America 250-Ohio Blog)

Circleville Pumpkin Show (Finding Festivals)

History of the Pumpkin Show (Brief historical overview of the Pumpkin Show)

Ohio’s Historic Family Farms List (Ohio Department of Agriculture)

Ohio’s Bicentennial Farms Interactive Map (Ohio Department of Agriculture)

The Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast (Ohio Farm Bureau)

Growing Ohio Digital Magazine (Growing Ohio)

Malabar Farm State Park (ODNR)

Slate Run Living Historical Farm (Metro Parks)

The Ohio Farmers Market Network

Geneva Grape Jamboree (Finding Festivals)

Vintage Ohio Wine Festival (Finding Festivals)

Partners