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The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is North America's largest native tree fruit. The fruit has a wonderful creamy texture and a tropical flavor.

Southern Ohio is home to some of the largest and best tasting wild pawpaw patches on the planet - Yum! The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled and educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the Pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This three-day event highlights the rich history and future possibilities of the pawpaw through delectable foods, quality entertainment,

unique arts, crafts and local businesses throughout southeastern Ohio and beyond. Special events at the festival include competitions for the best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest. An energetic family environment is created by Kids Central, which provides a wide range of hands-on activities. The Main Stage is host to some of the best musicians and performers in our region. A full line-up of presentations and activities cover pawpaw growing, cooking, genetics, medical use and other topics related to sustainability.

08/15/2025

We've had a lot of people asking if pawpaws are truly safe to eat. We never recommend eating any part of the tree/fruit OTHER than the flesh! Here's an excellent video that should dispel any worry about eating pawpaw fruit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3G2L9ZdeX8

And while we're at it, think you love pawpaws best? Our Pawpaw Eating Contest will be happening at 5:30p on Sat 9/13! Sign up in the Pawpaw Tent and YOU could be the champ. FLESH ONLY!

08/14/2025

Make sure you get your campsite reserved soon before they're all gone! Lake Snowden is the perfect place to pitch your tent for the weekend with us!

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08/13/2025

We're just a month away from the Ohio Pawpaw Festival! The original, the most amazing, and wow, it's been 27 years of incredible pawpaw memories. Make yours this year, get those tickets today!

https://www.showpass.com/pawpaw-festival-25/

08/11/2025

Our Holistic Wellness Tent will have such cool offerings during the fest! We're really excited about "What is Ayurveda? – Seasonal Harmony: Ayurvedic Self-Care for Lasting Balance" at 2pm on Saturday!

Jeannie Faulkner, LMT, M.Ed., M.S. has been studying, teaching and practicing Ayurveda and Spa Therapies for over 20 years, and is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Ayurveda Practitioner and Panchkarma Therapist. She's traveled and studied with many teachers, but finds her home in the hills of Southeast Ohio. She loves sharing her knowledge of holistic and natural therapies with her community. https://www.wildearthspa.com/

08/08/2025

🔆 Celebrating 25 years of solar innovation! Local legends Kokosing Solar (formerly Third Sun Solar) are here at the Pawpaw Festival. Stop by their bright orange booth and learn how you can power your world with sunshine 🌞

08/07/2025

The pawpaws are ripening, the festival is nearing... now the question is...

WHO HAS THE BEST PAWPAW? Maybe you!!

Only one way to find out, and that's by entering this year's Best Pawpaw Contest! Saturday, 9/13/25 at 12:15p.

https://ohiopawpawfest.com/pawpaw-competition-more-info/

08/04/2025

Thanks so much to for including us!!

https://www.columbusnavigator.com/central-ohio-food-festivals/

07/28/2025

Check out the sweet Pawpaw Charms!! This singular design adapted by core artist Troy Goins, has been made into beautiful necklaces by ! Get ready for the fest with this and more here:

https://tinyurl.com/3wtv295h

07/21/2025

We are incredibly excited to share that a band that got it start right here in Athens, Ohio will be returning to headline Saturday night! That's right ... Papadosio will be taking the stage at the 27th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival! Follow the link below to grab your tickets for this unforgettable weekend!

https://ohiopawpawfest.com/tickets/

07/20/2025

Exciting news is right around the corner friends! Tomorrow is the day we announce our Saturday night headliner! Make sure to check in with our page to catch this announcement & see what incredible band will be joining us this year!

06/27/2025

EARLY BIRD TICKETS! We will have these available until mid-July, get 'em while they're hot!

https://www.showpass.com/pawpaw-festival-25/

06/08/2025

Something we started a few years ago was putting together a Spotify playlist of the top 5 songs from each of the artists playing at this year's Ohio Pawpaw Festival. (click this link - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iGBAHkKBu4HTzCNNhzZ7D?si=067b834158fa4bb3 ) This is done in the spirit of live music and the great indie artists we host each year ... allowing for you to click the shuffle button and easily start picking out the artists you're excited to see on stage in September! And remember, we are announcing our Saturday headliner this summer and will add them to the playlist at that time, so if you save the playlist, it will automatically integrate those songs! Please enjoy and share with your friends!

Address

5900 US Highway 50
Albany, OH
45710

Website

http://www.ohiopawpawfest.com/

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