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
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.
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
Ticket sales open May 1, and select experiences will be limited.
Advance purchase recommended. Capacity is limited.
Be First In Line
Turn It Into a Full Weekend
Harvest Dinner — An intimate evening in the village. Details coming soon.
Stay the Weekend — Lodging partners will be announced to make your visit easy.
All proceeds support the Roscoe Village Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preservation and education.
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.
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.