(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Discover so many wonderful upcoming festivals and events this fall in Ohio, The Heart of it All. The Official 2026 Ohio Fall Events Guide is easy to use and organized by region and month. Celebrate fall in Ohio with five festivals and events from all 88 counties!
Discover the best things to do during fall in Ohio and share your seasonal memories with #FallinOhio and #OhioTheHeartofitAll.
You can also download a printable copy of the Official 2026 Ohio Fall Events Guide. Red star marked events denote an America 250-Ohio event ★.
Knox County Features;
2nd Annual Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon, September 19th
The Rural Society Antique & Garden Show, October 2-3
Knox County Biketoberfest, October 2-4
Market at the Manor, October 3
Junction Moto Show & Food Truck Festival, October 4
Now live at Ohio.org, the guide spotlights five standout events from each of Ohio's 88 counties, making it the ultimate planner for everything from big-time festivals to small-town favorites. Organized by month and region, it's designed to help travelers easily map out cozy date nights, family road trips, and spontaneous getaways all season long.
"Autumn in Ohio is an experience like no other," said State Tourism Director Sarah Wickham. "In just a few weekends, you can wander through pumpkin-lined streets in small towns, taste award-winning wines along the Lake Erie shore, and experience the one-of-a-kind Woollybear Festival in Vermilion! With 440 events across all 88 counties, fall in Ohio isn't just a season—it's a statewide celebration waiting to be explored."
To see all 440 events and find even more inspiration to plan your perfect Ohio getaway, visit the Ohio Festivals and Events page at Ohio.org. Event organizers can also find details on how to submit their festivals and events to the statewide database here.
TourismOhio is set to roll-out even more fall trip ideas and insider tips in the coming weeks. And, if you aren't quite ready to trade in swimsuits for sweaters, you can still find last-minute summer adventures on the Summer in Ohio landing page.
Operating within Ohio's Department of Development, TourismOhio works to showcase all Ohio has to offer as a place of adventure, a place of promise, and the place for you.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio's people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.
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For Immediate Release:
August 28, 2026
