Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
Visitors experience fresh apple butter simmering over open fires and can take a turn giving it a stir. The festival features living history demonstrations including blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, and pottery, alongside live bluegrass and jazz music, chainsaw carving, and canal boat rides. Guests can also explore historic canal town buildings, sample craft beer and local foods, and enjoy hands-on activities in the dedicated kids' area.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Daily festival admission: adults $10; kids 12 and under free. Sunday, October 18: $5 admission for Coshocton residents with ID. VIP Experience: $45 per day. A small per-ticket booking fee is added at checkout.
Hours
Friday, October 16: 10 AM–6 PM; Saturday, October 17: 10 AM–6 PM; Sunday, October 18: 10 AM–5 PM. Saturday live music: 4:30–6:00 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Roscoe Village
Food & Drink
The festival offers local food, craft beer, wine tastings, charcuterie boards, and signature drinks.
Parking
Free festival parking is listed at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center, Central Ohio Technical College lot, and Super 8 Motel parking lot. Additional overflow parking may be available as directed by event staff. A complimentary shuttle runs between Calvary Baptist Church and Historic Roscoe Village; the page gives Saturday and Sunday shuttle hours and recommends using it during peak attendance times.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take advantage of the free shuttle service running between Calvary Baptist Church and the Roscoe Village Visitor Center on Saturday and Sunday.
- Coshocton residents can visit on Sunday for a discounted $5 admission with ID.
- Free parking is offered at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center, the COTC Lot, and the Super 8 Motel Lot.
Special Events & Promotions
- On Sunday, October 18, Coshocton residents receive $5 admission with ID.
- The Roscoe Shoppe is new this season.
- Roscoe in the Shadows candlelight tours take place Friday and Saturday evenings; tickets are $15 per person.
Links & Contact
Run by The Roscoe Village Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with admission?
Admission includes access to the festival, artisan vendors, live music and demonstrations, the kids' zone, and the Canal Discovery Walk touring historic village buildings like the Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse, and Doctor's Office.
Are there activities for children?
Yes, there is a dedicated kids' area featuring a petting zoo with Winston the Pig, a corn bin, and broom hockey.
Can visitors stir the apple butter?
Yes, guests are encouraged to participate in the tradition and give the apple butter a stir as it simmers over the fire.
What does the Apple Butter Reserve VIP Experience include?
The VIP ticket includes reserved seating for musical performances, a signature cocktail and hors d'oeuvres at the historic Township Room, all-day access to the Township Room, and VIP parking.
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