September Events

Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, I was unable to do my monthly appearance on Fox 28 “Good Day Columbus.” BUT, because I’ve gotten used to highlighting a few family-fun activities each month, I thought I’d still do that. This month I’ve listed a number of things that will get you out of the city for a little while. Take a break from familiarity and hit a couple of fun to-dos from my list, here goes:

Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival: September 14 – 16, $4/adult, kids 2 and under are free, kids can play, pet the sturgeon (yes, sturgeon is a fish), feed the trout, play games, listen to live music, and have an overall good time. Located in Urbana, Ohio, which is about an hour drive from Columbus. More information here: Shrimp Fest.

Delaware County Fair: September 15 – 22. Admission is $6.00, children 8 and under are free, September 20 is the Little Brown Jug and admission prices and parking prices go up. I love small county fairs, and this is one of my favorites. Kids can pet animals, ride rides, play games, and dad can get a fried bologna sandwich (if you can stand his breath afterward).  Check out their site for more information: Delaware County Fair.

Ohio Renaissance Festival: Weekends September 1 – October 21. Okay, so I have a soft spot in my heart for the Ren Fest because I was a washer wench a number of years ago (yes, I know lots of bawdy songs). Anyhoo, this is a fun family event full of stage shows, games, food, and lots of shopping featuring handmade goods that is only a little over an hour away. Be sure to grovel when you see the Queen. Check out the admissions page for information on how to save on admission under “group sales”: Ohio Renaissance Festival.

The New Albany Classic: September 23, 10am-5pm at the home of Abigail and Leslie Wexner in New Albany, Ohio. Tickets are $20 each for ages 11 and up. Children 10 and under are free but must have a complimentary ticket to enter.  Tickets are available online at www.thenewalbanyclassic.com. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Parking is free and available at the event entrance at 4584 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, New Albany, Ohio, 43054. The Classic is a daylong family festival chock full of activities for people of all ages.

The Classic features a national headline concert and an internationally-sanctioned grand prix show jumping competition featuring Olympic riders fresh from the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games (how cool!). Lots of entertainment for the kiddies! Look here for more information: The New Albany Classic.

Apple Picking: Yes, apples are ready to be picked! There are a number of orchards within a 35 – 60 minute drive from Columbus. Check out my post for more information: Fall is for Apple Picking in Central Ohio. By the way, I am planning on making sauce, dried apple faces for Halloween, and drying apples for apple bites for my girl’s lunch – if you have other great apple recipes, I’d LOVE it if you shared!