Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival is a seasonal favorite
Autumn in Roscoe Village is a special time of year. The scenery in Central Ohio's rolling hills, the crisp mornings and warm afternoons, and the smoky-sweet scent of homemade apple butter simmering over a wood fire combine to make the Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival in Historic Roscoe Village a perfect fall event for families.
Now in its 48th year, the Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival has attracted crowds of all ages to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of the season. Festival admission is $5 for guests 12 and older and will include the Living History Tour and free parking. Members of the Roscoe Village Foundation and children under 12 will be admitted free.
The three days of the event will officially begin on Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. The festival will run through Sunday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Crafters' and artisans' booths will line the street with an array of unique handmade items including jewelry, home and garden items, paintings, pottery, and other creative discoveries.
No stroll through the festival would be complete without sampling the assortment of foods, which will include homemade vegetable soup, apple butter burgers, steak sandwiches, sweet potato fries, cinnamon-roasted nuts and kettle corn.
As part of their festival admission, guests can experience the Living History Tour to hear the fascinating stories of the costumed historical interpreters. Educational activities offered during the festival will be the outdoor living demonstrations, wood working, spoon making, throwing pottery and flintknapping.
A nearby canal boat will offer a taste of life on the canal with its horse-drawn rides. Boat rides will be available Friday through Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at a cost of $8 for adults and $6 for students.
Spirit of Roscoe Lamplight Tours will take place on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $12.95, and students are $5.95. Reservations can be made at the Visitor Center until 5 p.m. on Friday or Saturday. The Visitor Center phone number is 740-622-7644 ext. 12.
Throughout the weekend younger visitors will be able to enjoy the kids' activity area, complete with tin punching, various crafts and photo opportunities. The weekend's events will be accented by musical entertainment with performances by traditional dulcimer players, bluegrass bands, gospel singers and country music artists.
Roscoe Village shops will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some shops will have longer hours.
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum will open for the festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1.50 for students.
Historic Roscoe Village is located at 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton.