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The 14th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival
The 14th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival will take place September 14-16, 2012. Come join the crowds of happy folks at scenic Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio for 3 days of Pawpaw music, food, contests, art, history, education, sustainable living workshops and activities for the kids!
To see some of the things that are in store, check out this video recap of last year's festival:
Ohio Pawpaw Festival from Heather Haynes on Vimeo.
2011 Best Pawpaw Contest Winners
- 1st: Deanna Powell for Overleese
- 2nd: Charles Colgate for NCI Harvest Gold Butter Sweet
- 3rd: Dick Glaser for Shawnee Trail
2011 Biggest Pawpaw Winner
- Jerry Lehman for CU 275-48
2011 Pawpaw Cookoff Winners
Sauces
- 1st: Pawpaw Ginger Sauce by Audrey Zane
- 2nd: Pawpaw Mango Salsa by Chica Chica Chop Chop
- 3rd: Pawpaw Lime Curd by Beth Riordan
Savories
- 1st: Butternut-Pawpaw Gratin by Carole Schloss
- 2nd: Chunky Vegetarian Pawpaw-Spicebush Chili by Casa Nueva
- 3rd: Guacamole-Pawpaw Burrito by the Burrito Buggy
Beverages
- 1st: Pawpaw Panache by Chris Daw
- 2nd: Pawpaw Passion Surprise by Mauvette's
- 3rd: Pawpaw Shaved Ice by Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Desserts
- 1st: Pawpaw Fried Pie by Stik'ms
- 2nd: Gingered Pawpaw Molasses Cake with Cream by Beth Riordan
- 3rd: Pawpaw Rice pudding by Beth Riordan
2011 Pawpaw Eating Contest
- Heidi Pierron (aka Heidi Paw Paw)
| Location | Hours | Admission Info |
|---|---|---|
Lake Snowden 5900 US Route 50 Albany, OH 45710 (740) 698-6373 |
Friday: 4 pm - midnight Saturday: 10 am - midnight Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm |
Weekend Pass: $12.00 Two Day Pass: $10.00 Day Pass: $6.00 Kids 12 and under: FREE No dogs (except service dogs) are permitted on the festival grounds. Dogs are allowed within Lake Snowden's campground. |
The Pawpaw Express
To provide students and community members with a safe, alternative transportation option to and from the festival, a free shuttle will be available throughout the weekend. Rides are provided by the Office of Sustainability at Ohio University.
Rides are first-come, first-served, with shuttles departing from and arriving at the Ohio University campus outside the lower level entrance of Baker Center. Each shuttle has space for 11 passengers. Additional rides may become available closer to the event dates. Please check with the driver upon your departure from Athens to receive an updated schedule.
If you need special accommodations, please email sustainability@ohio.edu. Please allow sufficient time for arrangements.
How To Get To The Festival
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is held at Lake Snowden near Albany, which is located about six miles west of Athens on US 50/SR 32. It is about 2 hours from Columbus, 3 hours from Cincinnati and 4 hours from Cleveland.
Traveling from the north
Take US 33 south into Athens. As you approach Athens, stay on US 33 , which merges with the bypass of US 50 W/SR 32 W. Follow US 50 W/SR 32 W heading toward Albany. Look for signs for Lake Snowden Drive, and turn right into the park area.
Traveling from the south
Take US 33 heading northwest toward Athens. As you enter Athens, look for signs for US 50 W/SR 32 W. There will be a BP gas station on the right, and another gas station on the left. Turn left here on Albany Road, which will put you on US 50 W/SR 32 W. Follow US 50 W/SR 32 W heading toward Albany. Look for signs for Lake Snowden Drive, and turn right into the park area.
Traveling from the east
Follow US 50/SR 32, heading west toward Athens. As you enter Athens, you will get on the bypass around the city (US 33/US 50 W/SR 32 W). Follow US 50 W/SR 32 W heading toward Albany. Look for signs for Lake Snowden Drive, and turn right into the park area.
Traveling from the west
Take US 50/SR 32 heading east toward Athens. About a mile or two south of Albany, turn left onto Lake Snowden Drive into the park.
Contact Info
Ohio Pawpaw Festival
9794 Chase Road
Albany, Ohio 45710
(740) 698-6060
pawpaw@frognet.net
