Enjoy this weekend’s 47th annual Apple Butter Stirrin′ Festival
COSHOCTON –Autumn in Roscoe Village is a special time of year. The beautiful 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 the perfect fall event. Now in its 47th year, the Apple Butter Stirrin’ has attracted crowds of all ages to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of the season.
The three days of Apple Butter Stirrin’ officially begin on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. Crafters’ and artisans’ booths line the street with an array of unique handmade items including jewelry, home and garden items, paintings, pottery, and other creative discoveries. Of course, no stroll through the festival would be complete without sampling the delicious assortment of foods, which include home-made vegetable soup, apple butter burgers, steak sandwiches, sweet potato fries, cinnamon-roasted nuts, and kettle corn.
As part of their festival admission, guests can go on The People…Our Stories tour to hear the fascinating stories of the costumed historical interpreters. Educational activities offered during the festival are the outdoor living demonstrations, wood working, spoon making, throwing pottery and flintknapping. A nearby canal boat offers a taste of life on the canal with its horse-drawn rides. On Friday and Saturday evening the eerie candlelight tour, Spirit of Roscoe, will be offered at 7 p.m. at a cost of $9.95 for adults and $4.95 for students. On this tour, guests can walk through the historic village while listening to tales of the spirited folk who once resided in this quaint canal town. Reservations are recommended for the candlelight tour.
Throughout the weekend, younger visitors can enjoy the kids’ activity area complete with tin punching, various crafts, and photo opportunities. The weekend’s events are accented by musical entertainment with performances by traditional dulcimer players, bluegrass bands, gospel singers, and country music artists.
The dates of the 47th Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival are Oct. 21-23. The festival runs 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 interested in booth space at the festival may print an application found at www.roscoevillage.com or call 740-622-7644 ext. 20 or 800-877-1830.
Admission cost to the festival is $5 for guests 12 years and older. This fee includes admission to the Living History Buildings. Members of the Roscoe Village Foundation and children under 12 get in free. Parking is free.
Schedule of Events
Friday – October 21, 2016
10:00am – 6:00pm Invitational Craft Show
Apple Butter Stirrin’ over an open fire
11:00am – 5:00pm Self-Guided Tour (Included in Festival Admission) – Visit interpreters in Living History Buildings
10:00am – 4:00pm Hands-on Activity Room – Visitor Center
12:00pm – 5:00pm Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum (admission fee)
1:00pm-4:00pm Horse-Drawn Canal Boat Rides (every hour)
4:00pm 50/50 Drawing (benefits Cancer Unit at CCMH) and
Roscoe Village 1-year family membership Drawing
7:00pm Spirit of Roscoe Tour – Reservations required
Main Stage Entertainment
11:45am – 12:45pm Dawson Cooper (Country/Folk/Americana)
1:00pm – 2:00pm Ohio River Minstrels (Americana/Bluegrass)
2:15pm – 3:15pm Dawson Cooper (Country/Folk/Americana)
3:30pm – 4:30pm Ohio River Minstrels (Americana/Bluegrass)
4:45pm – 5:45pm Dave Lehman (Magician/Humorist)
Saturday – October 22, 2016
10:00am – 6:00pm Invitational Craft Show
Apple Butter Stirrin’ over an open fire
11:00am – 5:00pm Self-Guided Tour (Included in Festival Admission) -Visit interpreters in Living History Buildings
10:00am – 4:00pm Hands-on Activity Room – Visitor Center
12:00pm – 5:00pm Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum (admission fee)
1:00pm-4:00pm Horse-Drawn Canal Boat Rides (every hour)
4:00pm 50/50 Drawing (benefits First Step) and Roscoe Village 1-year family membership Drawing
7:00pm Spirit of Roscoe Tour – Reservations required
Main Stage Entertainment
10:30am – 11:30am Canal Royalty
11:45am – 12:45pm Chestnut Ridge (Bluegrass/Gospel)
1:00pm – 2:00pm The Wayfarers (Mountain Music)
2:15pm – 3:15pm Barefoot McCoy (Folk-Rock/Blues)
3:30pm – 4:30pm The Wayfarers (Mountain Music)
4:45pm – 5:45pm Barefoot McCoy (Folk-Rock/Blues)
North Stage Entertainment
10:00am – 6:00pm Nicholas Family/Country Sunrise Special
Sunday – October 23, 2016
10:00am – 6:00pm Invitational Craft Show
Apple Butter Stirrin’ over an open fire
11:00am – 5:00pm Self-Guided Tour (Included in Festival Admission) – Visit interpreters in Living History Buildings
10:00am – 4:00pm Hands-on Activity Room – Visitor Center
12:00pm – 5:00pm Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum (admission fee)
1:00pm-4:00pm Horse-Drawn Canal Boat Rides (every hour)
Main Stage Entertainment
10:00am – 10:45am Lewis Pride Band (Folk/Bluegrass/Gospel)
11:00am – 12:00pm Two by Two (Gospel/Folk)
12:15pm – 1:00pm Wildwood & Friends (Traditional/Folk)
1:15pm – 1:45pm Canal Royalty
2:00pm – 2:45pm Two by Two (Gospel/Folk)
3:00pm – 3:45pm Lewis Pride Band (Bluegrass/Folk/Gospel)
4:00pm – 4:45pm Steve and Lisa Ball (Civil War Music)
North Stage Entertainment
10:00am – 6:00pm Nicholas Family/Country Sunrise Special
Category: Arts & Entertainment
