28th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Connect with Ohio’s vibrant natural history and indigenous agriculture at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival! This premier, family-friendly event honors the pawpaw (Asimina triloba), North America’s largest edible native fruit, which has grown wildly in the Ohio River Valley for centuries.
Held at the beautiful Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville, this three-day gathering brings together history, agriculture, and community. Festival-goers can experience the past and future of this tropical-tasting fruit through:
- Delectable Food & Brews: Taste unique sweet and savory dishes, alongside locally crafted pawpaw beers.
- Educational Presentations: Learn about the pawpaw’s rich history, genetics, culinary uses, and role in native ecosystems.
- Sustainable Living Workshops: Dive into local conservation, homesteading practices, and environmental stewardship.
- Classic Festival Contests: Cheer on participants in the pawpaw-eating contest, the best/biggest pawpaw competition, and the pawpaw cook-off.
- Art & Music: Enjoy a packed weekend lineup of regional live music and local art vendors celebrating Appalachian culture.