Lake Loramie State Park set to host next Fall Harvest Festival

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the dates for the highly anticipated annual Fall Harvest Festival and Campout at Lake Loramie State Park. The family friendly event will be held on Sept. 17-19.

Co-sponsored by the Lake Loramie Improvement Association, the festival features an antique power show demonstrating various old gas-powered tractors and equipment, kids’ games and activities, a farmers market, Mountain Men encampment, food, and arts and crafts exhibitors. Live musical entertainment will include “ACT 3” on Friday, “Driving Force” on Saturday, and “DJ” on Sunday morning. Fort Loramie, Minster, and Russia Marching Bands will perform Sunday afternoon.

The park’s traditional mum sale will begin on Friday; mums can be picked up at the campground, but all vehicles need to be parked in designated parking areas. No vehicles will be allowed beyond the check station; however, visitors may bring a non-motorized wagon or cart to transport mums.

Admission for day use visitors is free; camping reservations and fees apply. Contact the following for information featured activities:

The weekend event begins on Friday at 4 p.m. with activities scheduled through the weekend until the festival ends at 4 p.m. Sunday. Although the campground is full, overflow camping areas will be available starting Monday, Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. on a first come, first serve basis.

Lake Loramie State Park is located at 11070 state Route 362 in Minster. The 407-acre park features an 843-acre lake originally constructed in 1824 as a reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, on and off the water including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking. Overnight accommodations include a campground, cedar cabins, and two group camps.