September 4, 2024
Lake Loramie State Park to Host 42nd Annual Fall Festival and Campout
Mum sale, craft exhibitors and more to be featured at event on September 13-15
MINSTER, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites you to celebrate the 42nd annual Fall Harvest Festival and Campout at Lake Loramie State Park from September 13-15. This beloved community event offers a weekend packed with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and food. Best of all, day-use admission is free!
The festivities kick off on Friday at 4 p.m. and continue throughout the weekend until Sunday at 4 p.m. While the campground is already at full capacity, overflow camping will be available starting Tuesday, September 10 at 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Co-sponsored by the Lake Loramie Improvement Association, this year’s festival boasts an array of attractions. Attendees can enjoy an antique power show featuring vintage gas-powered tractors and equipment, engaging kids’ games and activities, a Mountain Man encampment, a variety of food vendors, and a diverse selection of arts and crafts exhibitors.
The festival also includes Lake Loramie’s traditional mum sale, starting Friday and running through Saturday. Mums can be picked up at the campground, but please note that all vehicles must be parked in designated areas, with no vehicles allowed beyond the check station. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-motorized wagon or cart to transport their purchases.
Lake Loramie State Park is located at 11070 State Route 362 in Minster. The 407-acre park features an 843-acre lake, originally constructed in 1824 as a reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Overnight accommodations include a campground, cedar cabins, and two group camps.
For general inquiries, please contact Lake Loramie State Park at 937-295-2011. For information about the power show, call 419-953-6923.
The ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft provides exceptional outdoor recreation and boating opportunities by balancing outstanding customer service, education, and conservation of Ohio’s 76 state parks and waterways.
In 2024, join ODNR as we celebrate 75 years of protecting Ohio’s natural resources and providing outstanding and award-winning recreational opportunities.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
Lake Loramie Fall Harvest Festival 