Here in Ohio, we love our covered bridges. There’s nothing more charming than taking a leisurely drive through these unique landmarks. (You can read all about the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Tour here.) This year, Fairfield County will host its first ever covered bridge festival, complete with games, live music, a tour of some of the county’s 17 most historic bridges and even a dinner hosted inside a covered bridge. The Fairfield County Covered Bridge Festival is the picture perfect way to spend a fall day in Ohio.
After the leaves start to change color and the air is crisp and cool, the Fairfield County Covered Bridge Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.
Provided by Visit Fairfield County Address: 2805 Old Logan Road Southeast, Lancaster, OH, 43130
The festival is free and will take place in Lancaster’s beautiful Alley Park. The 2-day event will feature live music, family friendly activities, food trucks and more.
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Additionally, guided motorcoach tours of the some of the county’s historic covered bridges will take place each day at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
Provided by Visit Fairfield County Pictured is Rock Mill Covered Bridge, which is one of six bridges you’ll see along the Bridges & Backroads Tour of Fairfield County.
On the evening before the festival kicks off, you can even dine inside one of these historic structures at Sycamore Creek Park. Dinner On A Bridge will feature an autumnal menu catered by Cheers Chalet, served inside Zeller-Smith Bridge.
City of Pickerington/Facebook Reservations must be made in advanced, as seating is limited. Tickets are $79 each and can be purchased here.
If you love the covered bridges of Ohio, this is one fall festival you don’t want to miss. And be sure to bring your camera for some covered bridge photo ops!
Provided by Visit Fairfield County
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Provided by Visit Fairfield County
Address: 2805 Old Logan Road Southeast, Lancaster, OH, 43130
Alley Park/Facebook
Click here to view the official Facebook event in a separate tab or window.
Pictured is Rock Mill Covered Bridge, which is one of six bridges you’ll see along the Bridges & Backroads Tour of Fairfield County.
City of Pickerington/Facebook
Reservations must be made in advanced, as seating is limited. Tickets are $79 each and can be purchased here.
For more fun fall festivals in Ohio, check out our previous article: The World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival Is Right Here In Ohio And You Don’t Want To Miss It.
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