Visit Wayne County, Ohio

09/03/2026

🎨 It's the LAST First Friday of the season don't miss it! Friday, September 4th, from 5-9pm at South Market in Wooster for an evening celebrating the arts in Wayne County!

🖼️ William Gallery's Ink & Oil exhibition is still on display, with live music from Harley & Ashley setting the mood.

🎨 Five talented art vendors will be set up across from the gallery!

As always, First Fridays is a community effort be sure to check out our amazing partners for what they've got planned for September 4th:

📍 Grigio Wine & Cocktail Bar
📍 The Market Grill & Tavern
📍 Beef 'O' Brady's Wooster
📍 Crystal Lake Creatives
📍 Lyric Theater of Wooster
📍 St. Paul Hotel
📍 Wooster Floral
📍 601 Snowballs

Wayne County is full of creativity, connection, and community come see it for yourself this Friday! 💛

09/01/2026

Come celebrate with Wild Fox 2nd birthday! 🥳

Wild Fox Café is turning TWO! 🎉

What a journey these last two years have been. We’ve served thousands of drinks, shared countless laughs, and met some truly amazing people along the way.

As a thank-you for all your support, we’re celebrating all week with anniversary specials. We hope you’ll stop in, say hi, and celebrate with us!

08/29/2026

🍂 Fall in Wayne County just hits different. 🍂
Crisp air, back roads through rolling farmland, and small-town charm around every corner — this is done right.

🎪 Wayne County Fair magic
☕ Cozy afternoons in downtown Wooster
🥧 Farm stands overflowing with the season's best
🚜 Scenic drives through Amish Country's golden fields

Grab your 2026 Fall Events Guide and start planning your visit full of weekly festivals happening all season long.

📍http://ohio.org/FallEvents

Wayne County, Ohio where fall feels like home❤️.

08/24/2026

Make sure to add Bishop's a local MUST to your list next time you are visiting us!

📌 Pro Tip: Order Onion rings and the Nutty Muffit.

08/14/2026

🍂 One more reason to spend your fall weekend in Wayne County: Vintage Market Days is rolling into the Wayne County Fairgrounds!

Make a day of it — browse one-of-a-kind finds from local vendors, then explore downtown Wooster's shops and restaurants, or take in the fall scenery on your way in. Whether you're local or planning a getaway, this is the kind of event that makes a great excuse for a weekend trip to Wayne County.

📍 Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH
🗓️ October 9–11,2026

🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/vintage-market-days-r-central-ne-ohio-traditions/tickets

Come for the treasure hunt, stay for everything else Wayne County has to offer. 🍂🛍️

08/11/2026

Check out the free list of things to do from Ohio, The Heart of it All ⬇️

We see a couple of amazing spots in Wayne county made the list.❤️

Be sure to add them to yours for your next weekend adventure in Ohio!

150 free, fun, and family-friendly attractions in Ohio.

08/10/2026

🐂🎉 THE OX ROAST IS BACK! 🎉🐂

Mark your calendars, Smithville — Saturday, August 15th, the Ox Roast returns to Smithville Park and it's part of a full day celebrating our Village's 250th birthday!

Come hungry for good food, stay for the live music and activities all evening long. They've got The Shawshank Band headlining, The Corbi Band also performing, and Richard Matty opening things up.

This is a Smithville tradition you do NOT want to miss. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate our community!

See you there! 🇺🇸✨

07/30/2026

🍯🌽 Big news from our friends at Ramseyer Farms! 🌽🍯

Get ready, Wayne County — the 2026 Mystery Maze theme has been revealed, and it's a HUNNY of a good one! This fall, wander through 100 acres inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood and all your favorite silly old bear's friends. 🐻❤️

Fall in Wayne County means corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches galore — and Ramseyer Farms is kicking off the season in style. Tag your favorite adventure buddy below — the one you want beside you when the maze gets twisty! 🐝

🚨 Don't forget: their 50% OFF Season Pass Flash Sale runs August 6-11 — mark your calendars now so you don't miss it!

The countdown is on... Ramseyer Farms opens for the season September 2 - October 31! 🍂🐷

Who's ready for some Wayne County fall fun?