The Ohio Pawpaw Festival moves to Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville for September 18 to 20, 2026. Sample pawpaw food and drink, hear live music, and join workshops about an hour from Columbus.
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival runs Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Road, Nelsonville. Hours are Friday 4:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After decades near Albany, the 2026 edition relocates to Snow Fork while keeping cooking demos, cultivation talks, live music, vendors, and family activities centered on Asimina triloba. Ticket tiers listed by the festival include day passes and a weekend pass, with kids 12 and under free. Parking is listed as free.
Nelsonville is about an hour from Columbus via US 33, close enough for a day trip and better as an overnight if you add camping. Compare regional food festivals on our events page, and stage the drive from the Columbus side if you are leaving after work Friday.
FAQ
Where is the 2026 Ohio Pawpaw Festival?
Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville, Ohio, about an hour from Columbus.
What are the hours?
Friday 4:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Are kids free?
The festival lists kids aged 12 and under free. Confirm current ticket tiers on ohiopawpawfest.com.
