Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

Fall festival · Downtown Waynesville · Ohio

Downtown Waynesville shuts down Main Street every second weekend of October for a sauerkraut-themed street fair that has grown to hundreds of craft booths and food stalls. The 2026 dates are October 10 and 11, with the small brick storefronts of this southwest Ohio village dressed for fall the whole weekend.

Best for: A small-town Ohio street festival near Dayton and Cincinnati

Don’t miss

  • Hundreds of craft vendors
  • Downtown Main Street fair
  • Second weekend of October

Plan your visit

2026 season: Oct 10 – Oct 11.

Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm; always the second full weekend of October

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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 15–October 19

Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 8

Color starts: October 9Peak: October 17Bare: November 8AugustDecember

Sampled at Ohio Sauerkraut Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (233 m) rather than a regional average.

22 weather points cover Ohio, and the model shifts their answer 1 day later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

Good color holds through about October 26, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day later than Ohio as a whole.

It is roughly 37 mi out of Cincinnati. Columbus is about 65 mi out.

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Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Ohio, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Cincinnati · 37 mi · day tripColumbus · 65 mi · day trip

Frequently asked

When is Ohio Sauerkraut Festival open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Oct 10 – Oct 11. Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm; always the second full weekend of October. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Ohio Sauerkraut Festival peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 15–October 19 (best estimate October 17). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 8.
How do I get to Ohio Sauerkraut Festival?
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival is in Downtown Waynesville. The closest city is Cincinnati, about 37 mi away. It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.
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