Apple Butter Festival and Ox Roast 2026

2026Festival Help stir the apple butter! The sweet smell of autumn is back. Watch — and help stir — apple butter bubbling in copper kettles over an open fire, tuck into a hot ox-roast sandwich, and spend a crisp fall day on the historic Village grounds. DatesSat & Sun · Oct 10–11 Time10 AM – 5 PM WhereBurton, Ohio 📍 Plan Your Visit 🗺 Get Directions A Geauga County Tradition Fall’s sweetest tradition is back For generations, the second weekend of October has meant one thing in Geauga County: the aroma of apples simmering over a wood fire. Our apple butter makers work the copper kettles from morning to evening — and they’re always glad to hand you the paddle for a turn at the stirring. The Ox Roast is back, too. Pull up to a hot sandwich, grab a jar of fresh apple butter to take home, and let the kids loose on a weekend made for family. All Weekend Long What’s happening Two full days of fall fun for every age — 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday. 🍎 Stir the Apple Butter Watch the copper kettles bubble over an open fire — and take a turn with the paddle. The Tradition 🍖 The Ox Roast A hot, hearty roast sandwich — the meal that brings the whole county back every year. Food 🎈 Balloon Artist Twists, shapes, and smiles for the little ones all day long. 🏰 Bouncy Houses Let the kids bounce off some energy between the kettles and crafts. 🚂 Barrel Train Rides A favorite lap around the grounds aboard the barrel train. 🌽 Corn Hole Boards Toss a few rounds with family and friends on the lawn. 🎨 Educational Crafts Hands-on, old-fashioned crafts that teach as much as they delight. 🍏 Apple Peeling Show off your flair in the classic apple-peeling fun. 🎃 Pumpkin Carving Carve a jack-o’-lantern and join in the pumpkin roll. 🎭 Entertainment Acts Live entertainment throughout the day — schedule of acts coming soon. 🧺 Vendors & Crafters Browse handmade goods and unique finds from local makers. Take a little autumn home Fresh copper-kettle apple butterHot ox-roast sandwichesApple fritters & fall treats Grab a paddle, take a turn, and don’t leave without a jar. 🍂 🍎 🍂 🍎 🍂 Plan Your Visit The essentials Festival Details 📅DatesSaturday & Sunday, October 10–11, 2026 ⏰Hours10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily 🍎HighlightsApple butter making, ox roast, train rides, pumpkin carving, vendors & more 📍LocationCentury Village Museum 14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021 📍 Get Directions → Tickets & Admission More information coming soon. Ticket and admission details for the 2026 festival are on the way. Follow us or check the events calendar for updates. See All Events → Calling All Vendors & Crafters Want a booth at the 2026 festival? Food trucks, makers, and crafters — set up where the whole county comes for fall. Spots are limited, so reserve yours early. Become a Vendor → 🍂 🍎 🍂 🍎 🍂 🍂 🍎 Come for the Apple Butter. Stay for the Day. Copper kettles, an ox roast, and a whole village dressed in fall color. We’ll save you a spot by the fire. 🗓 See All Events →