The autumn season is full of cozy sweaters, blustery days, and wonderful memory-making opportunities. If you're looking for a festival or activity that lets you grab some apple cider, wrap up in a scarf, and maybe find some pumpkins to take home as a souvenir, you're not alone. That's why we at Boardman Mitsubishi have put together this list of five fun events this fall near Boardman that you can enjoy with either family or friends.
White House Fruit Farm Fall Harvest Weekends
Pumpkin Patch by Anthony J is licensed with CC BY 2.0
Just 10 minutes west of Boardman, you'll find White House Fruit Farm, which hosts Fall Harvest Weekends throughout the season. With the wide range of activities, there's sure to be something for everyone. Stroll through the Lutz Greenhouse, pick out the perfect pumpkin or gourd at the Pumpkin Pavilion, find the perfect holiday present at the Fall Gift Barn, or enjoy live music on the lawn stage. You can also feed fish at the pond or pick your own flowers at the farm. There are also food venders for all your snacking needs.
There are even more activities that are open at select hours during the season. For example, you can bring children by the Farmville Fun kid's play area on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or stop by for the Budgie Bard experience on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can even go for a horse-drawn wagon ride from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. If you're intrigued, make your way over to White House Fruit Farm for the festivities every weekend from Sept. 10 through Oct. 23.
Location: 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most activities every weekend until Oct. 23
Christmas in the Woods
For the 28th year, Columbiana is home to the Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods craft festival. You can drive there from Boardman in about 15 minutes, so this lovely festival can be easy to work into your weekend plans. According to the Sunshine Artist, a popular craft show magazine, you'll be glad that you did, as they once rated it number one on their list of the best 100 craft shows. Even Hallmark ranks Columbiana as one of the 25 best Christmas towns in the country, thanks in no small part to the Christmas in The Woods event.
Upon your arrival, you'll be treated to old-fashioned booths occupied by high-quality crafters and artisans selling wears, including stonework, holiday ornaments, leather wears, dolls, wreaths, bouquets, holiday clothes and candles. You can browse homemade holiday gift options and crafts, enjoy the ambiance of traditional Christmas decor, or go far a walk along lovely paths that lead from one end of the festival to the craft other. In addition to the crafts, you can fill your stomach with an incredible selection of traditional holiday food from vendors. These include fresh donuts, seasonal cobbler, crunchy French fries, and steaming bean soup.
Location: 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana, OH
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 8, 9, 15, and 16
Youngstown's Sixth Annual Fall Literary Festival
For the past six years, Lit Youngstown has hosted a Fall Literary Festival just 11 minutes from Boardman. If you're a book lover or are hoping to show a loved one the wonders of the literary world, this is the perfect celebration of literature for you to look forward to this fall. This year, the conference theme is "The Places That Make Us" and includes readings, panels, workshops, and craft talks where you can learn about all sorts of elements within the literary industry. This includes writing but extends to publishing, editing, and teaching literature.
The festival begins on Thursday, Oct. 20, with an in-person gathering, then continues with its wide range of programming for the next two days before it finally wraps up with a 7 p.m. screening and panel on Oct. 22. At some point, be sure to stop by the book fair, where you can chat with representatives from organizations like Accents Publishing, Olney Magazine, Poets Against Racism USA, and Thinklings Books. Presenters and special guests at this year's festival include acclaimed children's book author Candace Fleming, award-winning poet Joy Priest, Emmy-nominated producer Karla Murthy, and short story writer Kelly Fordon.
Location: Various locations, Youngstown, OH
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 21, 9:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22.
Heritage Farms Pumpkin Pandemonium
If you're looking for a wonderful family that can stir up all the coziest autumn feelings, the Pumpkin Pandemonium hosted by Heritage Farms might be your ideal destination. An hour's drive can get you there from Boardsman. Once you arrive, there's a wide range of activities you can enjoy. These include scavenger hunts, a harvest maze, and hayrides. You can also pick out your favorite pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and straw bales to take home.
There is no admission price for the event. Instead, you simply pay for activities. The hayride, maze, and scavenger hunt each cost $5, as do the Kidzone activities. These activities include the pumpkin ball roll, ski ball, a beanbag toss, and a rubber duck race.
Location: 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Sept. 24 through Oct. 23.
If you're ready to get into the fall spirit, visiting any of these fun autumn events might be the perfect way to spend an upcoming weekend. Most of these wonderful festivals, however, are easiest to get to by car. That's where we come in. You can bring your current vehicle to us by scheduling a service visit, and we'll be happy to tune it up for you and get you on your way. While you're at it, feel free to check out our selection of new cars and our used vehicle inventory. Or you can call our sales team at (888) 891-9040 Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. until close, right here in Boardman, Ohio.