Bob Evans Restaurants is excited to announce that it will be celebrating the fall harvest season this year with the 50th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10.

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy live performances from incredible country music and bluegrass acts, including the legendary country music band, Exile; the award-winning bluegrass group, Dailey & Vincent; and long-time Farm Festival performers, Johnny Staats & The Delivery Boys and The Rarely Herd, among others.

Performances from lumberjacks, chainsaw carvers, an opportunity to interact with Columbus Zoo animals (Sunday only), and farm demonstrations, including sheep shearing by Stanley Strode, horseshoeing by the Hocking College Equestrian Program, and pig races, will also be a part of the festival. More than 60 artisans will be in attendance to showcase and sell their work during the festival.

Additionally, the professional, high-energy Ready Go Dog Show will wow crowds throughout the weekend with their natural ability to fly through the air and the Lily Pearl’s Square Dancing Tractor team will show off their fancy driving routines (on Saturday only). Fireworks will round out the night on Saturday with the colorful display provided by the Village of Rio Grande starting at 8:30 p.m.

“Farm Festival has become a tradition for so many families over the past five decades and we are grateful to be able to hold this event this year and celebrate this momentous anniversary together in-person,” said Holtcamp. “We look forward to welcoming back visitors and members of the local community to make memories together down on the farm.”

Additional Details:
The Farm Festival will include amusement park rides for all ages. All-day ride wristbands can be purchased for $10 for adults ages 13 and up and $5 for children 12 and under. Individual ride tickets can also be purchased for $1 each. A Kids’ Farmyard Fun area will feature face painting, a hay bale maze, game tent, kiddie train rides, and a corn pile.

Bob Evans welcomes families to camp on the farm for free from Tuesday, October 5 through Sunday, October 10 to enjoy all of the festival activities that weekend. Spots are available on a first come, first served basis and no reservations are necessary.