Mum MAGIC

These Ohio cities celebrate a favorite fall flower.

Barberton Mum Festival

Sept. 23–24

Beautiful blooms return to Barberton’s Lake Anna Park for this annual free weekend festival known for its more than 10,000 blooms that decorate the grounds. Enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront like canoe races and water-ski shows, or stop by a vendor tent for unique crafts and local food favorites. cityofbarberton.com

Tipp City Mum Festival

Sept. 23–24

This community north of Dayton’s 2023 mum festival theme is “Tipp City Library: 100 years of stories,” highlighting the impact that the community library has on the city and its citizens. Other festivities include the Run for the Mums 5K, a parade and live music all taking place downtown. tippmumfestival.org

Bob Evans Farm Festival

Oct. 13–15

Before there were Bob Evans restaurants, there was Bob Evans, the Ohio farmer. Each fall, his picturesque farm in Rio Grande welcomes guests for a fall festival celebrating its namesake. A southeast Ohio tradition since 1971, the Bob Evans Farm Festival features rides, crafts, live entertainment, and local food. bobevans. com/farm-festival

Honey Haven Farm Fall Festival

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 23–Oct.

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The 200-acre Honey Haven Farm in Ashland hosts an annual fall festival on select weekends that is filled with activities. From pumpkin slingshots and corn cannons to a farm animal zoo and farm tours to picking the perfect pumpkin straight from the patch, autumn fun abounds. Be sure to swing by the country store to pick up some fresh fall produce. honeyhavenfarm.com

Pumpkin POWER

Celebrate an icon of autumn at these three festivals.

Jack Pine Studio Glass Pumpkin Fest

Sept. 22–24

Jack Pine Studio in Laurelville once again displays hundreds of the one-of-a-kind, blown-glass pumpkins that are synonymous with the Hocking Hills-based artist. This outdoor art show also features a curated collection of fine craft vendors and works from both local and traveling artists in media that spans wood, fabric, metal and painting. jackpinestudio.com

Operation Pumpkin

Oct. 13–15

Celebrate the fall season at the largest family-friendly festival in Butler County. Held in downtown Hamilton, this annual event includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off as well as live pumpkin carvings, amusement rides, kids activities, live bands and more. operation-pumpkin.org

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Oct. 18–21

Always held the third Wednesday through Saturday in October, this famous show boasts a pumpkin-packed long weekend of fun. The festivities include parades, a Miss Pumpkin Show and Little Miss Pumpkin Show, carnival rides and midway food. Don’t miss the display of largest pumpkins, which must be seen to be believed. pumpkinshow.com