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America 250-Ohio Featured Events

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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.

Events

For this month’s featured events, see our calendar!

October 2026

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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.

Farm Science ReviewJoin 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!
Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival
Apple Butter Stirrin’ FestivalThe 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!
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Circleville Pumpkin ShowJoin us for the annual Circleville Pumpkin Show, where all-things pumpkin take center stage!
Wood County Ag-VentureExplore Wood County’s agricultural heritage with this self-guided farm tour!!

Resources

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

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

Memory Fox Prompt for America 250-Ohio* (Link TBD)

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)

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

The Ohio Farmers Market Network

Partners