Oak Harbor Apple Festival

04/19/2026

🍎 We are looking for a ride company for the Oak Harbor Apple Festival! 🎡

The Oak Harbor Apple Festival is one of our community’s biggest and most loved traditions, bringing thousands of people to downtown Oak Harbor each year and we are searching for a ride company to be part of all the fun this fall!

This is a great opportunity to be part of a long-standing festival with strong community support, excited crowds, and a full weekend of activity in the heart of Oak Harbor!

If you are a ride company interested in joining us, or if you know of a company we should reach out to, please send us a message or contact the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Please share this post and help us find the perfect fit for this year’s festival! 🍏✨

04/14/2026

Our Oak Harbor Fireworks Reverse Raffle on May 9th is an important fundraiser to help pay for this year’s show, and we would love to have your support!!
If you love the Oak Harbor Independence Day, please consider buying a ticket and joining us for a fun night out!! Every ticket sold helps us get closer to making this year’s show amazing!!
We are so thankful for the continued support from our community, local businesses, and everyone who helps make this event possible. Oak Harbor always shows up in a big way, and we truly appreciate it!
Come out, have fun, and help us keep this tradition going strong for our community!!
https://www.zeffy.com/.../2026-oak-harbor-independence...

Our Oak Harbor Fireworks Reverse Raffle on May 9th is an important fundraiser to help pay for this year’s show, and we would love to have your support!!

If you love the Oak Harbor Independence Day, please consider buying a ticket and joining us for a fun night out!! Every ticket sold helps us get closer to making this year’s show amazing!!

We are so thankful for the continued support from our community, local businesses, and everyone who helps make this event possible. Oak Harbor always shows up in a big way, and we truly appreciate it!

Come out, have fun, and help us keep this tradition going strong for our community!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-oak-harbor-independence-day-reverse-raffle

04/03/2026

Our Oak Harbor Fireworks Reverse Raffle on May 9th is an important fundraiser to help pay for this year’s show, and we would love to have your support!!

If you love the Oak Harbor Independence Day, please consider buying a ticket and joining us for a fun night out!! Every ticket sold helps us get closer to making this year’s show amazing!!

We are so thankful for the continued support from our community, local businesses, and everyone who helps make this event possible. Oak Harbor always shows up in a big way, and we truly appreciate it!

Come out, have fun, and help us keep this tradition going strong for our community!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-oak-harbor-independence-day-reverse-raffle

03/23/2026

Bring the kiddos and join us March 28th, 2026 at Adolphus Kraemer Park (The Log Cabin) for the annual Oak Harbor Easter Egg & Candy Hunt!
Starting at 2:00pm, Kids are invited to join the Easter Egg Scramble at the park! After collecting as many eggs as possible, Grab a number from one of our volunteers and head into town to look for your candy!
🍀50 lucky winners will win a "Golden Egg" basket!
While you are searching the town for your candy and golden eggs, don't forget to check out all of our local businesses! We have all of our favorite long time businesses, as well as so many new businesses right here in downtown Oak Harbor!
After you find your candy in the downtown candy hunt, You can find the Easter Bunny at Portage Fire District! Stop in to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and he might have a treat for the kiddos! 😉
***In order to keep the event running smoothly, you must get your number from the volunteers at the park before going into town to search for additional goodies during the event!***

Bring the kiddos and join us March 28th, 2026 at Adolphus Kraemer Park (The Log Cabin) for the annual Oak Harbor Easter Egg & Candy Hunt!

Starting at 2:00pm, Kids are invited to join the Easter Egg Scramble at the park! After collecting as many eggs as possible, Grab a number from one of our volunteers and head into town to look for your candy!

🍀50 lucky winners will win a "Golden Egg" basket!
While you are searching the town for your candy and golden eggs, don't forget to check out all of our local businesses! We have all of our favorite long time businesses, as well as so many new businesses right here in downtown Oak Harbor!

After you find your candy in the downtown candy hunt, You can find the Easter Bunny at Portage Fire District! Stop in to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and he might have a treat for the kiddos! 😉

***In order to keep the event running smoothly, you must get your number from the volunteers at the park before going into town to search for additional goodies during the event!***

03/11/2026

Looking for a band to rock the Entertainment Tent on Saturday night at the Oak Harbor Apple Festival! 🍎🎶🍻

Our usual crowd favorites, The jUNK, won’t be joining us this year 😢, and while we are definitely going to miss them, we’re on the hunt for a great band to help us keep the Saturday night fun going strong!

If you know a band that would be a great fit for a fun, lively Apple Festival crowd, tag them below or send us a message. We’re looking for a group that can bring the energy and help make it a night to remember!

Let’s find the perfect band to keep the tradition going!

Date- October 10th, 2026

Inquiries can leave a message here or email - [email protected]

02/05/2026

Our community lost a truly special man this week- Roger Carpenter, and it’s hard to put into words just how much he meant to this town.

For over 75 years, Roger dedicated himself to leading our local Boy Scout Troop, shaping generations of young men through service, responsibility, and community involvement. His impact can be seen in so many of the traditions and events we hold dear.

From the Apple Festival to Easter egg hunts and parades, Roger made sure the Scouts were there to lend a hand. Whether it was making apple butter over an open fire, helping with crowd control, assisting with setup and cleanup, or taking part in service projects, he taught the value of giving back by living it himself.

The Oak Harbor Apple Festival, Chamber of Commerce and our entire community benefited from his steady leadership, generous spirit, and unwavering commitment to service. His legacy lives on in every Scout he mentored and every project he helped bring to life.

We are grateful, we are proud, and we will not forget him.

Rest easy, Roger! And thank you for everything you gave to this town. ❤️🍎

02/04/2026

This year we’ll be celebrating “Happy 250th Birthday, America!”

Mark your calendars and plan to join us in downtown Oak Harbor on October 10 & 11, 2026

From all your favorite apple treats and vendors to live entertainment and small-town fun, it’s shaping up to be a special weekend as we celebrate America and everything that makes our festival so great. We can’t wait to see you there! 🗽🍎

**The Oak Harbor Apple Festival Committee is looking for some fresh new faces! If you enjoy planning events, sharing ideas, and helping bring one of our community’s favorite weekends to life, we’d love to have you involved. Whether you can help a little or a lot, every helping hand makes a difference.

Send us a message to learn how you can be part of the team!

01/26/2026

The Oak Harbor Apple Festival Royalty Court wants to take a moment to thank our community for the incredible love and support shown during this difficult time. Below is a message from Matt Bentlage, who wishes to personally express his gratitude to the community!

As she continues her recovery, a fundraiser has been set up to help with medical bills, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Any support—whether through a donation or sharing the fundraiser—is deeply appreciated.
Donations may be made at any Commodore Perry branch or mailed to:
Christina Bentlage Fund
c/o Commodore Perry
1016 OH-19
Oak Harbor, OH 43449

-On behalf of my family, I want to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude to the entire Oak Harbor community.

After the accident in Clyde on November 22, when Christina Bentlage, was struck by a truck during the parade, our lives were suddenly changed. What followed has been a long and challenging road to recovery—one that we are still walking today.

During this incredibly difficult time, the love, kindness, and support from Oak Harbor has meant more to us than words can fully express. From the prayers and messages, to the meal cards, donations, acts of generosity, and constant encouragement—you rallied around us in a way we will never forget.

Your compassion gave us strength when we needed it most. It reminded us that we are not alone, and that we are surrounded by people who truly care. The support of this community has helped carry us through some of our hardest days, and for that, we are endlessly thankful. Oak Harbor is more than just a place to live—it is a family. We are so grateful to be part of it.

With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,

Matthew J Bentlage

11/18/2025

Join us for the Annual Oak Harbor Olde Fashioned Christmas on Friday, December 5th, 2025, in Downtown Oak Harbor! This magical hometown tradition is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family, friends, and neighbors.

Mark your calendars, bundle up, and help us celebrate the joy of Christmas the old-fashioned way! We can’t wait to see our community come together for one of the most heartwarming nights of the year.

Friday, December 5th | Downtown Oak Harbor | FREE Family Event

You’re Invited!
Join us for the Annual Oak Harbor Olde Fashioned Christmas on Friday, December 5th, 2025, in Downtown Oak Harbor! This magical hometown tradition is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family, friends, and neighbors. ❄️

🎅 Event Highlights Include:
🚒 Firetruck parade featuring Santa Claus
✨ Tree Lighting Ceremony
🎶 Live Christmas Music & Caroling
🎁 Holiday Shopping & Treats from Local Businesses
📸 Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Log Cabin
🧸Toy Drive

Mark your calendars, bundle up, and help us celebrate the joy of Christmas the old-fashioned way! We can’t wait to see our community come together for one of the most heartwarming nights of the year. 🎁🌟

Friday, December 5th | Downtown Oak Harbor | FREE Family Event

11/05/2025

2026 Theme Announcement!!!
We LOVED seeing you all get behind this years theme in such a BIG way...We wanted to put next years theme out to the public as early as possible so you can start planning!! Drum roll please............
Cheers to 250 Years; Happy Birthday, America!
We can't wait to see what you all come up with!

10/29/2025

Set 2 from Sarah J Photography of the 46th Apple Festival!