The Small-Town Harvest Festival In Ohio Belongs On Your Autumn Bucket List
By Sarah McCosham|Published October 19, 2023
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There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned day at the farm to put you in the proper fall spirit. While there are lots of amazing fall festivals in Ohio, for me, nothing beats the kind of wholesome experience found at a community harvest festival. Enjoying seasonal treats from local growers and bakers, admiring local art and handmade wares, and commingling with the community is an experience truly unlike any other. Add in the dynamic colors of fall foliage and crisp autumn air, and it’s basically a Hallmark movie come to life. In my corner of Southwest Ohio, Anderson Township Historical Society Urban Farm puts on an annual harvest festival that’s every bit as dreamy as the scene described above… and more!
Fall in Ohio is a delicious, drop-dead gorgeous time of year; a time of abundant foliage and shockingly blue skies, of crisp temperatures and the aromas of changing leaves and smoldering bonfires.
In my corner of the Buckeye State, we experience peak fall foliage in late October and well into November, making for a blissfully long season of autumn that's marked by numerous festivals and events...
This urban farmstead is a non-profit organization serving the residents Southwest Ohio. It is dedicated to preserving the history of the area, encouraging families to put down the screens and embrace nature with open arms (and iPhone-free hands!). As such, the farm makes itself available to the community with experiences, festivals, and lots of opportunities to gather, learn, and grow.
In years past, the festival has been held prior to Halloween, with kids invited to come in costume for some trick-or-treating on the farm grounds. This year's Harvest Fair is happening after Halloween, on November 4, 2023, and as such, will include a "holiday" market for some early Christmas shopping!
Have you been to this Ohio harvest festival in years past? Put on your coziest flannel and boots, and mark your calendar for this year’s Anderson Township Historical Society Urban Farm harvest festival on November 4 from 12-6 p.m. I promise, it’s bound to become one of your fall favorites!
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