Add to the splendor of an autumn weekend by attending Ohio's 8th largest festival, now in our 31st year! At the "Living History Village" you can step back into time by experiencing the rumble of Civil War cannons, while touring tents and teepees. There are also more food vendors than ever before offering tempting selections, along with rows and rows of craftsmen! In the "Downtown Area" there's plenty of family entertainment including: music, amusement rides, food and children activities! Hope to see you there!

The Living History Village

Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

Admission: $3 per person
Children under 12 free

  • Lantern Tour (Friday) & Music Jam (Friday, 8PM)
  • Civil War Encampment
  • Civil War Artillery Shooting
  • Military Ball (Saturday)
  • Pre-1870's Encampments
  • Mark Twain & Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln
  • Continuous Old-Time Entertainment
  • Traditional Skills Demonstrations
  • Unique Old-Time Food Vendors
  • Pioneer Games
  • Crafts & Activity Areas for Children

The Downtown Area

Friday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm

Admission: Free

  • Heritage Festival Parade (Saturday)
  • Amusement Rides
  • Live Music Entertainment
  • Children's Area (Kid's Korner)
  • Large Variety of Food Vendors
  • Arts & Crafts Area Along the Sandusky River with over 50 Vendors and Several Contests
  • Seneca County Museum Events
    • Historical Quilt Display
    • Antique Doctor Equipment
    • Antique cars (Sunday)
  • Local History Displays in Downtown Merchant Windows