45th Year of Fall Fun Under Way at Oglebay

Celebrate the wonders of fall at the 45th annual Oglebayfest, presented by WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and Reynolds Memorial Hospital, on Friday, October 7, through Sunday, October 9, 2022. 

The 2022 schedule of events includes: Phil Maxwell Artists’ and Gourmet Market presented by Oglebay Institute: Located in Mansion Woods next to the Mansion Museum, this exciting market features regional foods and an extensive display of fine, handcrafted wares with live demonstrations by the tri-state’s most skilled artisans. Mansion Woods also features a robust live entertainment schedule. 

Parade & Fireworks: Taking place on Saturday, October 8, the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Oglebay Good Zoo, and an electrifying fireworks display will light up the night sky over Schenk Lake on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. 

German-style Rathskeller: Located at Hess Shelter, the Rathskeller is one of Oglebayfest’s most popular destinations. This German-style beer garden offers dozens of seasonal and domestic brews paired with German food favorites such as bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and more! The Rathskeller also features a variety of live entertainment all weekend long. 

Ohio County Country Fair: Located at Levenson Shelterthe fair features displays of elaborate quilts, homegrown foods, and gentle animals on Saturday and Sunday. The fair offers a variety of traditional fair demonstrations and competitions for all ages including quilting demonstrations, butter making, hog calling, fiddling, rock throwing, and baby crawling competitions.

Oglebayfest Cornhole Tournament: Don’t miss our single elimination cornhole tournament at the Wagon Shed, next to Hess Shelter on Saturday, October 8 at 2 p.m. Check-in begins at 1 p.m. Winners receive a $250 Oglebay gift card and a 2-night stay at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge. Cost is $20 per team. Registration is limited to the first 16 two-person teams.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/3BqI3lW.  Oglebayfest 0.5K Beer Dash: Join us on Sunday, October 9 at 10 a.m. for our 0.5K Beer Dash at Schenk Lake. Race around the lake and try not to spill your beer! Winners will be determined by finishing time and amount of beer remaining in their mug. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in a men’s and women’s category. Cost is $20 and includes a souvenir mug and two beer refills. Must bring valid ID to participate. Underage participants will receive non-alcoholic beverages. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3SdycGX. Same day registration begins on Sunday, October 9, at 9 a.m. at Hess Shelter.  

Parking & Shuttle Service: Oglebayfest offers free parking and shuttle service. Complimentary shuttle service will transport guests to a variety of key locations including Schenk Lake, Good Zoo, Mansion Museum, The Hilltop, Crispin Center, and Wilson Lodge. 

For a complete schedule of Oglebayfest events, visit www.oglebay.com/oglebayfest

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