Ohio Amish Country

06/12/2025

Mark your calendars for a day of family fun at the 2025 Berlin Summer Spectacular, happening this Saturday, June 14! This free community event offers something for everyone, featuring live music, a dedicated kids’ zone, artisan vendors, a craft show, and plenty more activities the whole family will enjoy.

What to Expect:
• Live Music
• Craft Show & Artisans
• Delicious Local Food
• Family Activities All Day!

📍Berlin Main Street — the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country
🕛All day fun!
📲For more info, visit www.visitberlinohio.com/berlin-summer-spectacular
Hosted by Berlin Main Street Merchants
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06/12/2025

IMPORTANT INFO

Starting June 16, State Route 754 will close from County Road 51 to County Road 316 for a culvert replacement project. The closure duration is five days.
Traffic will be detoured via SR 39 west to SR 514 north, SR 514 north back to SR 754, and reverse.
The completion date is June 20, 2025, weather permitting.

To view the exact location, visit https://www.ohgo.com/ne-ohio?ln=-82.05297763700186<=40.62587233240365&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&z=14&ls=construction,construction-future

06/10/2025

The fourth annual Food Independence Summit is just around the corner! More than just an event, it’s a hands-on experience designed to help you take control of your food, your health, and your future. Enjoy two enriching days filled with inspiring speakers, hands-on learning, and the chance to connect with a like-minded community that values homegrown and local food.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, this summit is about taking one more step toward greater food independence.

🗓 June 18–19
📍 Timbercrest Camp and RV Park
🎤 30+ workshops + speakers like Joel Salatin, Del Bigtree & more!
🎟 https://foodindependence.life/event-ticket
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06/09/2025

IMPORTANT INFO:
If you are planning to travel to the Walnut Creek area over the next couple of months, please be aware that construction has begun on two road improvement projects.

The first project is taking place on State Route 515 in downtown Walnut Creek. A portion of 515 in front of the main Der Dutchman Restaurant parking lot is closed, but all businesses in Walnut Creek are open. Watch for posted signs to direct you to the properties and parking for Der Dutchman Restaurant and Carlisle Gifts of Walnut Creek. Both can be accessed from Olde Pump Street.

Carlisle Inn of Walnut Creek and Coblentz Chocolates can still be accessed from the State Route 39 end of 515.

The second project involves resurfacing work on State Route 515 between Walnut Creek and Winesburg. SR 515 will be closed to non-local traffic from Walnut Street in Walnut Creek to US Route 62 at Winesburg for 75 days. The posted detour will follow Routes 62 and 39, or you can take the scenic route and bypass traffic by turning onto County Road 77, east of Berlin.

Businesses along State Route 515, including Yoder's Amish Home, Trail Battery & Solar, and Timbercrest Camp and RV Park, are all open for business during the construction period.

For more specific details on the road closures in Walnut Creek and navigating to the businesses and parking, click on the link below.⤵️
https://dhgroup.com/news/road-work-to-impact-traffic-in-walnut-creek/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ1lvRGwwS3RQbWh3MnNMYwEeR9UIZxCoIVwK2js36BSWh0foK4d6nE7mL4LDNg1Y5INsFZKkRSYMuo2m9zk_aem_F3-ASLLXFjoKwROCl48ZMg

06/06/2025

Looking for a new way to celebrate Father’s Day? Some fresh air, good company, and a little adventure is a strong start. If you’re in Holmes County, or close enough to make a weekend of it, consider this your field guide to outdoor experiences that go beyond the usual. Whether you're honoring Dad or just itching to get outside, these places serve up local flavor and time well spent.

If Dad’s always ready to hit the green, start the weekend at one of Holmes County’s top public courses — Fire Ridge or Black Diamond. Prefer boots to clubs? Head to Charm Harness and Boot, a destination in itself, then explore the scenic Holmes County Trail. For the adventurous type, Airport Ridge Sporting Clays near Millersburg offers 75 acres of wooded and open terrain, perfect for both first-timers and seasoned shooters.
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06/05/2025

Step back in time at the Steam to Victory 2025 event, June 13–14 at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio!

Enjoy two action-packed days featuring train rides, immersive WWII reenactments, and guided tours that highlight how railroads helped lead the Allies to victory.

To purchase your tickets, visit https://buff.ly/m5nXooa.
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06/01/2025

Check out some fun events happening in Ohio Amish Country this month!
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There’s more where that came from! For more exciting events, please visit https://www.visitamishcountry.com/events
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05/30/2025

🎉 Celebrate 200 Years of Holmes County! 🎉
Join us for the Holmes County Bicentennial Finale on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8 — a weekend filled with history, heritage, and community spirit!

Saturday, 1 – 4 PM
📍 Holmes Center for the Arts, 5200 SR 39, just east of Berlin
Enjoy an afternoon of:
• Student-led historical plays
• Fascinating exhibits showcasing 200 years of Holmes County history
• The premiere of the second Bicentennial Video
• Complimentary cookies crafted by Pastry Chef Jes McConville

Sunday, 2 PM
📍 Timothy Baker Amphitheater at Deer Run Park, Millersburg
Experience:
• A living history concert celebrating the legacy of the beloved Willie Green Band
• An 80-minute, free concert conducted by Joseph N. Rubin—also livestreamed on WKLM’s YouTube channel
• A time capsule ceremony presented by the Village of Millersburg and the Holmes County Historical Society

Come honor the rich past and celebrate the bright future together!

The Holmes County bicentennial grand finale celebration will feature an authentic living history concert performance and more.

05/29/2025

REMINDER ✨

Ascension Day is this Thursday, May 29th. Most Amish businesses will be closed in observance of the holiday.

05/26/2025

Let’s remember our fallen service members with pride this Memorial Day.

Our office is closed today, Monday, May 26th, as we honor those who made a great sacrifice for us.

05/22/2025

Holiday Business Hours Notice

Below is a list of operating hours for several local businesses during the upcoming holiday weekend. Please note that most businesses in the area will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. We recommend calling ahead or checking online, as hours may vary.
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05/20/2025

Driving along the winding roads in Ohio Amish Country, you may stumble upon one of the cutest towns in the area. Winesburg, Ohio, is a small village on the northern side of our region, founded in 1832 as a direct route from Canton to Millersburg.

Slow down and take in the charm of this community, where old stone buildings and small brick walkways leave visitors longing for simpler days in America. Historical character is just the beginning of what’s in store here. Residents and business owners take immense pride in their village, which is evident in the care and placement of everything in town. The first businesses included pottery, tannery, harness, gunsmith, cooper, and saddle shops. Small factories produced brooms, baskets, bologna, boots, shoes, ci**rs, and mattresses. The town also had two hotels as well as dry goods, grocery, and hardware stores. Looking up and down the village streets, it can be hard to imagine how all those businesses were established, but look closely, and you can see the past peeking through.
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