OFEA News

(updated 07/04/2022)

The 2022 OFEA brochure, which contains festival details, is available by clicking below.

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You have arrived at the home of the Ohio Festivals and Events Association. The Ohio Festivals and Events Association represent the finest community festivals and events throughout the state.

Looking for a member festival or event to attend? Find dates, location and other important information about a festival by visiting the Festivals and Events pages.

Looking for vendors, services, or entertainers for your festival or event? Visit the Associate Membership page.

Already a member Festival or Event. Visit the Members Only (password required) section for important announcements, meeting minutes, classifieds, registration forms and more.

To learn more about the Ohio Festivals and Events Association visit the About Us page.

Festivals or Events interested in becoming a member please visit the Become a Member page for information on the benefits of membership and how to apply.

Vendors and Entertainers interested in becoming an Associate Member can visit the Become An Associate Member page for more information.

Current and Upcoming Festivals

Nelsonville Parade Of The Hills

August 17-20, 2022

The festival is held on Nelsonville's Public Square. Enjoy family entertainment, regional art, concessions, midway and carnival. Pie Contest & Auction, 5K run, Kid's Street Games, Kid's Athletic Day, Ohio State Fiddling Contest and free entertainment on 2 stages. Three separate parades, each beginning at 6:00 PM: Wednesday's Welcome Home Parade, Thursday's Bicycle Parade and Saturday's Grand Parade.



Pemberville Free Fair

August 17-20, 2022

Come visit us at one of the last free fairs in Ohio! We feature two parades and offer a mix of animals, flowers, produce, quilts, needlework, bingo, hobbies, rides and wonderful food. Free entertainment for all ages on the main stage nightly. There are lots of great family fun activities and events to enjoy.




Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival

August 18-20, 2022

Visit the streets of Downtown Bucyrus for "Ohio's Eatingest Festival." Visitors can sample tons of locally produced fire roasted Bratwurst, as well as various other cuisine from over 100 vendors. Featuring continuous free entertainment, daily parades, rides for all ages, a 5k color fun run, an art show, several area beer gardens, a cheerleading competition, and more! There are also other area events such as a bike ride, softball tournaments, and golf outings.



Lexington Blueberry Festival

August 18-21, 2022

The Blueberry Festival is a four-day event held each August centered around family-friendly events and of course, blueberries! Every year brings more activities and entertainment for festival goers to enjoy, including noteworthy bands and top-notch entertainment. The festival features rides, contests, vendors, locally made crafts, and a variety of blueberry foods. Events include glow and 5K runs, themed Thursday evening parade, children's blueberry games, pageant, car show, Saturday fireworks, and Sunday parade.