Happening in Zoar

Browse the posts below for a look at both upcoming and previously held events. We do have fun in our little village!
Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to The Cobbler Shop! The Cobbler Shop Antiques is located in the heart of Ohio’s historic Zoar Village, inside a beautifully restored 19th Century home decorated with antiques dating back to 1828. We’re happy you’ve come to visit, and invite you to stop...
Zoar Village

Zoar Village

Zoar is home to approximately 175 residents. Many of the original homes from the Zoarite period still stand. Some are privately owned, and others were purchased and are maintained through the state. (https://www.ohiohistory.org) State owned properties are under the...
Zoar Brezelfest

Zoar Brezelfest

Zoar Pretzel Day The Zoar Separatists always made pretzels on Good Friday as a religious tradition. Come to Zoar for a fun, flavor-filled day that includes a how-to demonstration on making original Zoar pretzels given by a Zoar descendent! Plus: Kids activities,...
Zoar Maifest

Zoar Maifest

Maifest Beers, Brats, and Bands! Celebrate the coming of spring with a traditional German festival! German food and drink, German bands, choirs, and dancing, games, make-and-take art projects and a Maypole. Maifest is also the grand opening of the new year art exhibit...
Zoar Garden Tour

Zoar Garden Tour

Garden Tour The Garden Tour features Artful Blooms! In addition to enjoying the beautiful private gardens of Zoar residents, guests will be treated to local artist demonstrations and sales throughout those gardens, too. Artists featured include pottery, paintings,...
Antiques and Artisan Show

Antiques and Artisan Show

  In July, join Historic Zoar Village for the Antique and Artisan Show (formerly Harvest Festival.) More than 60 dealers of high-quality country antiques will be on site selling historic treasures. This is one of the nation’s most prestigious antiques shows, with...
Civil War Reenactment

Civil War Reenactment

Civil War Reenactment The very popular Civil War reenactment comes to Zoar during Autumn of odd years. Witness battles when hundreds of reenactors set up camp at Zoar and restage a key American Civil War battle at Ohio’s largest Civil War Reeanctment. Enjoy...
Zoar Ghost Tours

Zoar Ghost Tours

October Ghost Tours Held in October each year. Tour the buildings of Historic Zoar by lantern light as the ghosts of Zoar tell you their haunted tales. This popular event sells out every year, so call (330) 874-3011 to make reservations early. Visit Zoar Community...
Zoar Christmas Tours

Zoar Christmas Tours

Tour the historic village of Zoar with a seasonal twist. Visitors to Zoar will enjoy the history of Zoar, the Christmas traditions of the Separatists, and the origins of some of our favorite holiday traditions. Each building will be meticulously decorated with...