The Yankee Peddler Festival, held over three weekends in September, celebrates Ohio’s history, food, crafts and art. The festival features dozens of quality artisans, authentic 19th century cuisine, and costumed volunteers, all in a laid-back, wooded setting.
Dozens of artisans and craftsmen (more than 200 scheduled for this year) are installed throughout the wooded park, and many offer demonstrations of how they create their work. Items for sale range from wrought iron garden ornaments to quilts, glass art, woodwork, and more. Items range in price from a few dollars to several thousand dollars. There is something for almost everyone at this event.
Other activities
In addition to arts and crafts exhibits, the Yankee Peddler Festival offers live entertainment, including puppet shows, dancers, children’s storytellers, bagpipers, and a variety of other musicians. There are also food vendors, many of which offer authentic 19th century food, and costumed volunteers that give the event a festive, prairie atmosphere.
Schedule and Admission
The Yankee Peddler Festival is open daily from 10:30 am to 6 pm Admission is $ 10 for adults, $ 9 for over 60s and $ 3 for 2-11. Children under 2 years old are free.
Addresses
The Yankee Peddler Festival is an hour and a half drive from Cleveland, close to I-77 and Route 21. Exact directions can be found on the Yankee Peddler website.
Nearby accommodations
The Hampton Inn in Massillon (check rates) is located on I-77 and Route 21, about 10 minutes from the festival. Also, Canton area hotels are about 20-25 minutes from the park and Akron hotels about 35 minutes. Camping is also available at Clay’s Park Resort.
Good to know
Pets (other than service animals) are not allowed at the festival. Additionally, to help preserve the authentic nature of the event, no water bottles will be sold (although water cups will be available). If you want to bring a bottle of water, the organizers suggest that you bring one from home.
