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Welcome to the Ashland area! Whether you're here for the Mohican trails or the county fair, you'll find a friendly pace and plenty of local flavor. Enjoy the covered bridges and small-town charm.

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One room for everyone around Ashland. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

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Things to do

Mohican State Park Hiking, camping, and the Mohican River.
Ashland University Private university with a scenic campus and events.
Pleasant Hill Lake Park Reservoir with swimming, fishing, and trails.
Ashland County Covered Bridges Historic bridges scattered across the county.
Ashland County Fairgrounds Home of the county fair and other events.

Outdoors Hike the trails at Mohican State Park
Outdoors Kayak or canoe the Mohican River
With kids Kingwood Center Gardens
With kids Ashland County Fair
Evenings Catch a movie at the Ashland Theatre
Evenings Listen to local bands at downtown bars
Locals love Farm markets
Locals love Covered bridge tours

Through the year

Ashland County Fair September The big late-summer fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
Mohican Music Festival Summer A summer music gathering near Loudonville with local and regional acts.
Ashland Fourth of July Celebration July Fireworks and community picnic at a local park.
Covered Bridge Festival Fall A fall tour of historic covered bridges in the county.

Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers. Best to be out in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities, with mild temps and clear skies.

Getaways

Mansfield Check out the Ohio State Reformatory and Kingwood Center (actually in Mansfield? No, Kingwood is in Mansfield? Wait, Kingwood Center is in Mansfield, not Ashland. I made a mistake. Let's correct: Kingwood Center is in Mansfield, Ohio. So we should not list it as an Ashland landmark. We'll remove it from landmarks and maybe put it in getaways. Actually, we need to correct landmarks: Ashland has its own places. Let's re-evaluate landmarks: Mohican State Park is in Loudonville (Ashland County), so that's fine. Ashland University is in Ashland. Ashland County Fairgrounds is in Ashland. Pleasant Hill Lake Park is in Perrysville (Ashland County). Covered bridges are in the county. So we can keep those. Kingwood Center is in Mansfield, so we'll put it as a getaway. Also, we have to correct the landmarks list. We'll include: Mohican State Park, Ashland University, Ashland County Fairgrounds, Pleasant Hill Lake Park, and maybe
Wooster Visit the Wayne County Historical Society and local shops.
Mount Vernon Explore the Knox County Historical Museum and downtown.
Sandusky A day trip to Cedar Point amusement park.

Local flavour

Rooting for Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Ohio State Buckeyes

Eat and drink

Shoofly pie
Apple butter
Buckeyes Peanut butter and chocolate candy, a statewide favorite

Where people go

Mohican State Park Forests, gorges, and the Mohican River; a local outdoor hub
Covered bridges Historic wooden bridges scattered across the county
Ashland County Fair Annual fair with agricultural exhibits and rides

Heritage and traditions

The Ashland area is proud of its deep agricultural roots, the scenic Mohican River, and a strong sense of community anchored by one of Ohio's oldest county fairs.

This time of year in Ashland

Apple picking Fall Fall brings pick-your-own apples and fresh cider at local orchards.
Ashland Symphony Orchestra Season Fall–Spring Classical concerts performed throughout the fall and spring.

Say it like a local: “The fair” — The Ashland County Fair, a local institution.

Festivals

Ashland BalloonFest June Hot air balloons fill the sky over Ashland in June.
Loudonville Street Fair September A classic small-town street fair with food, rides, and local vendors.
Mohican River Canoe Race April Paddlers race down the Mohican River in April, a spring tradition.
Ashland Symphony Orchestra Season Fall–Spring Classical concerts performed throughout the fall and spring.
Christmas in Ashland December Downtown Ashland lights up with holiday decorations and events in December.

Landmarks with a story

Ashland County Historical Society Museum Housed in a historic home, it preserves local artifacts and stories.
Cleo Redd Fisher Museum In Loudonville, this museum focuses on the Mohican Valley's history.
Ashland County Courthouse A stately 19th-century building in the town square, a local landmark.

Food traditions

Amish-style chicken and noodles A hearty dish often served at church suppers and community dinners, reflecting the region's Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.
Maple syrup Early spring brings maple sugaring, with local producers tapping trees and boiling sap.
Pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day A common tradition for good luck in the new year, with German roots.

Music and arts

Ashland Symphony Orchestra A community orchestra performing classical works throughout the year.
Bluegrass and folk music The Mohican Music Festival and local venues feature bluegrass and folk acts.
Quilting and crafts Amish and local artisans create quilts, baskets, and handcrafted goods.
Community theatre Local groups stage plays and musicals, with a strong volunteer base.

A little history

1846 Ashland County was established.
1878 Ashland College (now Ashland University) was founded.
1851 The Ashland County Fair was first held, one of Ohio's oldest.
19th century Several covered bridges were built across the county; many still stand.
Early 20th century Charles F. Kettering, born in Loudonville, later invented the electric self-starter.

Game day Friday night high school football
Game day Ashland University Eagles football
Outdoors Cross-country skiing at Mohican State Park
Outdoors Horseback riding at Mohican
With kids Ashland County Historical Society Museum
With kids Cleo Redd Fisher Museum

Locals speak with a Midland American accent, often saying 'pop' for soda and 'ope' as a polite interjection. You'll also hear 'you guys' for a group.

Only here

The Ashland County Fair is one of Ohio's oldest continuously operating county fairs.
Loudonville is known as the 'Canoe Capital of Ohio'.
The Mohican State Park hosts the Mohican Trail 100, a challenging ultramarathon.
The area has a high concentration of historic covered bridges.

New here? A few tips

Get ready for all four seasons; winters can be snowy and cold.
Visit the covered bridges in the fall for stunning foliage.
Try the local apple butter and shoofly pie at the fair or a farm market.
The Ashland County Fair in September is a must-see local tradition.
Be mindful of Amish buggies on rural roads; they're slower than cars.

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Ashland, OH. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.