Pawpaw Festivals: Dates, Locations & Must-See Events
Mark your calendars and don’t miss key pawpaw festivals and events! Take advantage of finding fresh fruit, pawpaw food & drinks, and crafts while meeting other growers and enthusiasts.
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- Indiana Pawpaw Festival | Bluff Park | Merom, IN | September 6-7, 2025
- 5th Annual International Pawpaw Conference | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | September 9-11, 2025
- Ohio Pawpaw Festival | Lake Snowden | Albany, OH | September 12-14, 2025
- Pawpaw Festival in Paw Paw | Paw Paw Municipal Park | Paw Paw, WV | September 13, 2025
- West Virginia Pawpaw Festival | WVU Core Arboretum | Morgantown, WV | September 20, 2025
- Pawpaw Fest | Long Creek Homestead | Frederick, MD | September 20, 2025
What is a pawpaw festival?
A pawpaw festival is a celebration of America’s largest native fruit, the pawpaw. These events typically feature pawpaw tastings, cooking demonstrations, tree sales, live music, and educational talks on growing and foraging for pawpaws.
Where is the biggest pawpaw festival in the U.S.?
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival, held annually at Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio, is the largest and most well-known pawpaw festival. It attracts thousands of visitors and features a pawpaw cook-off, craft vendors, and expert presentations on all things pawpaw.
When is the best time to attend a pawpaw festival?
Pawpaw festivals are usually held in September, during peak pawpaw season. Some states with later harvests may host events into early October.
Are pawpaw festivals family-friendly?
Yes! Most pawpaw festivals include activities for kids, such as face painting, scavenger hunts, and nature walks. Many also have local food trucks and live entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
Can I buy fresh pawpaws or trees at these festivals?
Yes! Many pawpaw festivals have fresh pawpaw fruit for sale, along with pawpaw trees, seeds, and grafted cultivars from local growers. Arrive early for the best selection!
Do I need tickets for a pawpaw festival?
It depends on the festival. Some are free and open to the public, while others charge a small entrance fee. The Ohio Pawpaw Festival, for example, requires ticket purchase for entry. Check the festival’s official website for details.
How can I find pawpaw festivals near me?
Download our Pawpaw Festival & Event Guide to find upcoming events near you! We update this page regularly with dates, locations, and links to official festival pages.
- 2024 Small Farm Conference | The Ohio State University | Senecaville, OH | April 6, 2024
- Pawpaw Grafting Workshop | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | May 3, 2024
- Pawpaw Workshop | Clintonville Farmers’ Market | Columbus, OH | May 4, 2024
- Ohio Pawpaw Conference & Trade Show | Shisler Conference Center | Wooster, OH | May 18, 2024
- A Passion for Pawpaws: America’s Legendary Fruit | Blount County Library | Maryville, TN | June 1, 2024
- Pawpaw 101 | North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) | Growers Virtual Meetup | June 25, 2024
- SC Pawpaw Festival | Blue Oak Horticulture | Taylors, SC | August 31, 2024
- NC Pawpaw Field Day | N.C. Cooperative Extension – Forsyth County| Winston-Salem, NC | September 7, 2024
- Pawpaw Workshop | Clintonville Farmers’ Market | Columbus, OH | September 7, 2024
- Pawpaw and Poison Ivy | Chef Lorenzo Tavani with Tim Clemens | Columbus, OH | September 7, 2024
- Pawpaw Fruit Cultivation & Tasting | Boone County Arboretum | Burlington, KY | September 10, 2024
- Ohio Pawpaw Festival | Lake Snowden | Albany, OH | September 13-15, 2024
- Pawpaw Workshop at West Farm Nursery | NOFA-NJ | Branchburg, NJ | September 14, 2024
- Paw Paw Festival | Paw Paw Municipal Park | Paw Paw, WV | September 14, 2024
- Eat Wild! at 2024 Farm Science Review | Gwynne Conservation Area | London, OH | September 17, 2024
- Third Thursday Thing: National Pawpaw Day Celebration | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | September 19, 2024
- Forager’s Fest | Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | September 20, 2024
- Pawpaw Festival | Powhatan State Park | Powhatan, VA | September 21, 2024
- Pawpaw Fest | Long Creek Homestead | Frederick, MD | September 21, 2024
- Duncansville Pawpaw Festival | Memorial Park at Blair Gap Run | Duncansville, PA | September 22, 2024
- Wild & Uncommon Weekend | Horn Farm Center | York, PA | September 27-29, 2024
- West Virginia Pawpaw Festival | WVU Core Arboretum | Morgantown, WV | September 28, 208
- Pawpaw Festival in Paw Paw | Sponsored by Paw Paw Lions | Paw Paw, IL | September 28, 2024
- Pawpaw Workshop at West Farm Nursery | NOFA-NJ | Branchburg, NJ | September 28, 2024
- The New River PawpawFest | Nesselrod on the New | Radford, VA | October 5, 2024
- Pawpaw & Persimmon Workshop at West Farm Nursery | NOFA-NJ | Branchburg, NJ | October 5, 2024
- The Gulf South Pawpaw Symposium | Docville Farm | Violet, LA | December 14, 2024
- Pawpaw Grafting Workshop | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | May 5, 2023
- Spring Speaker Series: Growing Pawpaws in the Home Orchard | Dawes Arboretum | Newark, OH | May 18, 2023
- Pawpaws: From Seed to Fruit | Sharon Woods Metro Park | Columbus, OH | May 19, 2023
- Ohio Pawpaw Conference | The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | May 20, 2023
- Pawpaw Cultivation & Tasting | Boone County Arboretum | Union, KY | September 7, 2023
- NC Pawpaw Field Day | N.C. Cooperative Extension – Forsyth County| Winston-Salem, NC | September 9, 2023
- First Annual Merom Bluff Park Pawpaw Festival | Bluff Park | Merom, IN | September 9, 2023
- Pawpaw Hunting at Long Branch Farm & Trails | Cincinnati Nature Center | Goshen, OH | September 10, 17, & 22, 2023
- Ohio Pawpaw Festival | Lake Snowden | Albany, OH | September 15-17, 2023
- Farm Tour: PawPaws at West Farm Nursery | NOFA-NJ | Branchburg, NJ | September 16, 2023
- Pawpaw Festival | Powhatan State Park | Powhatan, VA | September 16, 2023
- 8th Annual Pawpaw Fest | Long Creek Homestead | Frederick, MD | September 16, 2023
- Pawpaw Day | Farm Science Review | London, OH | September 19, 2023
- Third Thursday Thing: National Pawpaw Day Celebration | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | September 21, 2023
- York County 19th Annual Pawpaw Fest | Horn Farm Center| York, PA | September 23-24, 2023
- First Annual Pawpaw Festival | Louisville Nature Center | Louisville, KY | September 23, 2023
- Introducing Pawpaw Fruit for Small Orchards | Cornell Cooperative Extension Oswego County | Mexico, NY| September 23, 2023
- WV Pawpaw Festival | WVU Core Arboretum | Morgantown, WV | September 30, 2023
- 4th Annual Harford County Pawpaw Celebration | Broom’s Bloom Dairy | Bel Air, MD | September 30, 2023
- The Gulf South Pawpaw Symposium | Docville Farm | Violet, LA | December 9, 2023
- Ohio Pawpaw Conference | OSU South Centers | Piketon, OH | May 21, 2022
- Pawpaw Cultivation & Tasting | Boone County Extension – Enrichment Center | Burlington, KY | September 8, 2022
- 2022 Pawpaw Field Day | N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center | Winston-Salem, NC | September 10, 2022
- Pawpaw Hunting at Long Branch Farm & Trails | Cincinnati Nature Center | Goshen, OH | September 10, 11, 19, 21, 2022
- Third Thursday Thing: National Pawpaw Day Celebration | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | September 15, 2022
- 24th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival | Lake Snowden | Albany, OH | September 16-18, 2022
- 7th Annual Pawpaw Festival at Long Creek Homestead | Long Creek Homestead | Frederick, MD | September 17, 2022
- Pawpaw Ice Cream Day for Families | Cincinnati Nature Center | Goshen, OH | September 24, 2022
- 18th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival | Horn Farm Center | York, PA | September 24-25, 2022
- WV Pawpaw Festival | WVU Core Arboretum | Morgantown, WV | September 24, 2022
- Pawpaw Prowl | Sharon Woods Metro Park | Westerville, OH | September 25, 2022
- New York State Pawpaw Conference | Cornell Cooperative Extension | Pulaski, NY | October 1, 2022
- Gulf South Pawpaw Symposium | Docville Farm | Violet, LA | December 3, 2022
- 2021 Ohio Pawpaw Virtual Conference | OSU South Centers | April 17, 2021
- Pawpaw & Pollinators Festival 2021 | Montgomery Parks | Wheaton, MD | August 23 – September 26, 2021
- 2021 Pawpaw Field Day | N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center | Winston-Salem, NC | September 11, 2021
- Pawpaw Hunting at Long Branch Farm & Trails | Cincinnati Nature Center | Goshen, OH | September 13, 18, 22, 24, 2021
- Third Thursday Thing: National Pawpaw Day | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | September 16, 2021
- 23rd Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival | Lake Snowden | Albany, OH | September 17-19, 2021
- 17th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival | Horn Farm Center | York, PA | September 18-19, 2021
- 6th Annual Pawpaw Festival | Long Creek Homestead | Frederick, MD | September 18, 2021
- WV Pawpaw Festival | WVU Core Arboretum | Morgantown, WV | September 25, 2021
- Paw Paw Tasting and Farm Tour | West Farm | Branchburg, NJ | September 25 & October 2, 2021
- Second Annual Harford County Pawpaw Festival | Broom’s Bloom Dairy | Bel Air, MD | October 3, 2021
- Cornell Pawpaw Orchard Tour | Cornell Cooperative Extension, Tompkins County | Lansing, NY | October 9, 2021