FESTIVALS
Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival
October 16 · 17 · 18, 2026
We’re Stirrin’ Up Something Extraordinary.
Experience the 55th Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
An official America 250-Ohio Featured Event, in Historic Roscoe Village. Ride a canal boat, explore historic buildings, discover the new Roscoe Shoppe, meet Johnny Appleseed, enjoy a kids’ area, chainsaw carving, artisans, live music, fresh apple butter, local food, craft beer, and more.
Artisans
Bluegrass, Jazz & More
Food
Blacksmithing
Chainsaw Carving
Pumpkin Carving
David Crego
Ambassador of For Hank’s Sake
Slater Family Farm - Petting Zoo
Whirlybirds & Friends
Gus Smithhisler
Adlai Stein featured in Forged in Fire
Dr. Maro Johnson by Chris Hart
Food, Drink & Music
Craft beer from Wooly Pig Brewery. Wine tastings. Charcuterie boards featuring Pearl Valley Cheese. Signature drinks, the Roscoe Mule and the Roscorita.
On Saturday, the village gathers for live music from Whirlybirds & Friends (4:30 – 6:00 PM) as autumn light settles over the street.
Whirlybirds & Friends Performed in:
America 250, Columbus 2026
Jazz & Rib Fest. 2023-26
Columbus Arts Festival 2024, 25
Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival 2024, 25
The Apple Butter Reserve VIP Experience
A limited offering designed for those who want more than a visit.
Includes:
- Reserved seating for the musical performances. Featured performer Whirlybirds & Friends on Saturday at 4:30 PM
- A signature cocktail and hors d'oeuvres at the historic Township Room
- All day access to the historic Township Room
- VIP Parking
Limited availability.
“Spirit of Roscoe” Self-Guided Tour
Oct. 16 & Oct. 17 – 6:30 & 7 PM
Step back into the shadows of the 1800s during Historic Roscoe Village’s Spirit of Roscoe Tour, returning October 16 and 17, 2026, with tours beginning at 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each evening.
Experience the darker and more mysterious side of this historic canal town during a candlelight tour through Roscoe Village’s living history buildings. Along the way, guests will hear tales of murder, mayhem, mysterious happenings, folklore, and superstitions that surrounded everyday life in Roscoe during the Canal Era.
Hear the story of Roscoe’s firebug, discover the tragedy at the hotel, learn about the dangers, and experience stories of life and adventure along the Ohio & Erie Canal.
The guided tour will take guests through several of Historic Roscoe Village’s historic buildings, where stories drawn from Roscoe’s history will be brought to life by candlelight. Facts, legends, and Canal Era folklore are woven together with touches of mild humor to create an evening that is mysterious, entertaining, and uniquely Roscoe.
Self-guided tour, limited availability.
Plan Your Visit
- Friday, October 16 | 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday, October 18 | 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday, October 18th: Coshocton Resident Appreciation Day — $5 admission with ID
Location: Historic Roscoe Village – located in Coshocton, Ohio. 90 minutes from Columbus, 45 minutes from Zanesville, and 30 minutes from Amish Country.
Lodging: Options available throughout Coshocton and the surrounding area.
DAILY Admission
- Adults: $10
- Kids 12 & Under: FREE
- VIP Experience: $45
- “Spirit of Roscoe” Tour: $15
Advance purchase recommended. Capacity is limited.
All proceeds support the Roscoe Village Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preservation and education.
Be First In Line
Exciting Events Through the Weekend!
Location: Welcome North Entrance • Hill Street Market • Welcome South Entrance and Harvest Yard
Twice around the side, once down the middle — watch the tradition that gives the festival its name. Apple Butter Simmering over the fire. Be sure to give it a stir.
Location: Forge & Fire
Follow the clang of hot iron and watch the forge come to life. Make It • Take It — forge your own apple. Meet you at the Forge.
Location: Forge & Fire
See metal shaped by fire, hammer and skill.
Location: Weaver’s Way
See traditional spinning and weaving in action.
Location: Artisan Alley
Watch clay take shape in the hands of a maker.
Location: Kids’ Village
Meet Winston the Pig and his friends. Watch him paint something special.
Location: Kids’ Village
Hands-on fun for younger festival-goers.Can you make a goal with an 1800’s broom. Give it your best shot!
Location: Forge & Fire
Visit The Roscoe Shoppe and see an 1800s printing press; pick up a postcard from a guest from the 1800’s. Enjoy our special Muse, an area rich in history and designed for sitting and relaxing.
Put your brand inside one of Ohio’s most beloved traditions, set within a historic village and experienced by thousands.
Partnerships begin at $250.
We are building the 2026 entertainment lineup and looking for performers who know how to connect in a setting unlike any other.
Blacksmiths. Weavers. Woodworkers. Candle makers. If your craft belongs here, we want you here.
Intentional. Selective. Thoughtfully placed. We are looking for makers whose work fits this place.
From kettle crews to greeters, every volunteer becomes part of a 55-year tradition.
Help spread the word with social media, press release, face sheet, and event flyers.
The Canal Discovery Walk
included in admission
Visitor Center Theatre & History Room
Start here. Watch the film about the Big Ditch and a canal town came to life, explore the history room with models and artifacts to explore, and see the working canal lock model that explains how boats moved through the system.
Blacksmith Shop
One of the most memorable stops in the village. Watch metal shaped by hand and see how everyday tools, hardware, and canal-related parts were made.
Hay Craft Building
Home to both the print shop and broom shop, this building shows how information and useful goods moved through the same community.
Doctor’s Office
A look at medicine in a canal town, where treatment was practical, personal, and often improvised by today’s standards.
Doctor’s Kitchen & House
A closer look at home life, where meals, soap, candles, and daily necessities were made from scratch. The stone walls and the open kettle for cooking make this area intriguing.
Craftsman’s House – Weaver
See how a working family lived and how labor inside the home connected directly to trade and production.
Roscoe Schoolhouse
A single-room system where students of different ages learned together, and older students helped teach the younger ones.
Woven throughout the village: curated artisans, heritage demonstrations, a dedicated kids zone, and the unmistakable scent of apple butter in the air.
Additional experiences will be announced.
2026 Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival Tickets
*A small per-ticket booking fee is added at check-out to help cover ticketing costs.