Bob Evans Marks 55th Annual Farm Festival with Family Fun and Live Music
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Rio Grande, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Bob Evans is celebrating its 55th annual Farm Festival, an event that has become a cherished tradition for families across the region. This year, the festival returns to the original Bob Evans Farm, the birthplace of the brand, from October 9 to 11. The three-day celebration promises a lineup of activities and entertainment that will appeal to everyone, from live music to fall-themed food and fireworks.
Mickey Mills, Chief Executive Officer of Bob Evans, expressed the company's pride in this milestone event.
The festival will feature a variety of live performances, including headliners such as Cledus T. Judd, a country music king of parody, performing on Friday at 3:30 p.m. Will Jones, a rising country artist, will take the stage on Saturday at the same time, and Wyatt Ellis, a teenage bluegrass star, will perform on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. In addition to these headline acts, attendees can enjoy live music every day starting at 11:30 a.m. from renowned bluegrass, country, and gospel musicians, including Conway Turley and Toby May.
The festival will also offer a range of family-friendly activities, such as live chain saw carvings, performances from local dancers such as Taps in Motion Cloggers, and activities like lumberjack challenges and all-American pig racing. Over 60 artisans will be on-site throughout the farm, offering one-of-a-kind arts and crafts for sale. Visitors can also visit animal petting farms from the Columbus Zoo and enjoy the Kids' Farmyard Fun area, which includes face painting, games, and a hay bale maze.
Food enthusiasts will have plenty to savor, with a variety of delicious, farm-fresh food and fall favorites available. The famous Farm Festival Bean Soup, homemade preserves, Ohio-made cheese, roasted corn on the cob, fresh-made caramel apples, and the brand's iconic sausage will be featured in a variety of sandwiches, along with the signature sausage gravy and freshly baked buttermilk biscuits. Guests can also enjoy meals all weekend long at the original Bob Evans restaurant, located on the property, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Festivalgoers can experience the "Rockets Over Rio" Fireworks show on Saturday night, starting at 8:30 p.m., before festivities continue through the final day on Sunday. The Farm Festival is located on State Route 588, just off U.S. Route 35, with festival hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11. A $5 gate ticket is required for entry (free for children five and under, cash or credit card only). Admission covers all festival activities and entertainment except carnival rides, which require a separate $5 all-day handstamp for unlimited rides. Tickets are not sold in advance or online.