14th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival - Albany, Ohio September 14-16, 2012

September 14-16, 2012  14th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival - Albany, Ohio

A fun-filled and educational event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the Pawpaw. Delectable foods, quality entertainment, and unique arts & crafts. Special events include competitions for the best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.  Presentations will cover pawpaw growing, cooking, and other related topics.

The 14th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival

The 14th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival will take place September 14-16, 2012. Come join the crowds of happy folks at scenic Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio for 3 days of Pawpaw music, food, contests, art, history, education, sustainable living workshops and activities for the kids!

Click here for a fabulous lodging package from the Holiday Inn Express & the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau!

Admission
$8.00/one-day pass; $12.00/two-day pass; $14.00 /weekend pass; children 12 & under free.
Service dogs permitted on festival grounds all weekend; other dogs restricted to designated area on Saturday only (no dog activities on Friday or Sunday).

Location Hours Admission Info
Lake Snowden
5900 US Route 50
Albany, OH
45710
(740) 698-6373
Friday: 4 pm - midnight
Saturday: 10 am - midnight
Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
Weekend Pass: $14.00
Two Day Pass: $12.00
Day Pass: $8.00
Kids 12 and under: FREE

Camping Update

Please be advised:  Camping sites with electric are SOLD OUT for the weekend of the festival.  However, Lake Snowden is creating two overflow camping areas.  These additional sites are for tents only.  Cost is $10 for one night, $15 for two nights; registration with the park office is required.  Lake Snowden will also provide a community fire ring (at each overflow area) for campers to enjoy.  Call Lake Snowden at 740-698-6373 with questions.

How To Get To The Festival

The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is held at Lake Snowden near Albany, which is located about six miles west of Athens on US 50/SR 32. It is about 2 hours from Columbus, 3 hours from Cincinnati and 4 hours from Cleveland.

Traveling from the north
Take US 33 south into Athens. As you approach Athens, stay on US 33 , which merges with the bypass of US 50 W/SR 32 W. Follow US 50 W/SR 32 W heading toward Albany. Look for signs for Lake Snowden Drive, and turn right into the park area.

Traveling from the south
Take US 33 heading northwest toward Athens. As you enter Athens, look for signs for US 50 W/SR 32 W. There will be a BP gas station on the right, and another gas station on the left. Turn left here on Albany Road, which will put you on US 50 W/SR 32 W. Follow US 50 W/SR 32 W heading toward Albany. Look for signs for Lake Snowden Drive, and turn right into the park area.

Traveling from the east
Follow US 50/SR 32, heading west toward Athens. As you enter Athens, you will get on the bypass around the city (US 33/US 50 W/SR 32 W). Follow US 50 W/SR 32 W heading toward Albany. Look for signs for Lake Snowden Drive, and turn right into the park area.

Traveling from the west
Take US 50/SR 32 heading east toward Athens. About a mile or two south of Albany, turn left onto Lake Snowden Drive into the park.

Festival Address

Lake Snowden
5900 US 50
Albany, OH 45710
740-698-6373

Contact Info

Ohio Pawpaw Festival
9794 Chase Road
Albany, Ohio 45710
(740) 698-6060

pawpaw@frognet.net