Looking for a unique festival this fall?
The Old West Fest transports you back in time on a western themed adventure for the whole family to enjoy.

So what is there to do at Old West Fest?
A one-of-a-kind- event in Ohio, The Old West Festival transports visitors to an authentic Dodge City Wild West town dating back to 1878. Guests can pan for gold, explore the authentic old west town, belly up to the Saloon and much more.

Drawing more than 20,000 visitors each fall, the permanent old west town is home to everything you would expect to see in Dodge City circa 1878. Attendees will enjoy gunfights, jailbreaks, delicious Old West food, drinks, and more. Period re-enactors will also be found walking the streets and performing the roles of cowboys, cowgirls, storeowners, residents, sheriffs, and of course, outlaws.
Other performers will be ‘round town as well. Magician Jason Jacobs will amaze, bewilder and astonish with magic and illusions during his daily shows at Long Branch Saloon, and world champion roper Rider Keisner will perform his signature gun slingin’, trick ropin’, whip crackin’ tricks. New in 2016, The Carnivale Gang will have visitors hootin’ and hollerin’ at their outrageous humor and outbursts of physical comedy as they tell fantastic tales of the west. Plus, folks can kick up some dust dancing to the musical stylings of two local bands, Gunpowder Creek and Raison D’Être.
And what would the old west be without a good ole’ fashioned gunfight? Back by popular demand, four times daily starting at high noon, the Big Irons Rangers return with their gunfight re-enactments and trick shooting. In between shows they, and other period interpreters, will be walking the grounds to meet visitors and pose for photos.
The Old West Festival is a grand time for the young’ins, too. New this year, children’s activities are INCLUDED in the Sidekick price of admission. Now, kids can enjoy UNLIMITED train rides, panning for gold, Santa Fe Slingshot, Beginner Bow and Arrow, and Lucky Levi’s Lasso.
They can also enjoy pony rides, an old-fashioned melodrama, educational and fun first-person narratives, and a horseback cowboy contest that takes place in the arena three times per day, where the folks of Dodge City settle their differences on horseback rather than with gunplay. The youngsters can also participate in historic games, and even cross the frontier in a covered wagon.
The Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays,
September 10 to October 16 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Themed weekends add to the experience of the Old West Festival and include
REACH Family Weekend (New this year) Sept. 10-11
Freedom Weekend (New this year – all firefighters, police, EMS and military members will enjoy free Sidekick admission with their public service ID) Sept. 17-18
America’s Pastime Weekend Sept. 24-25
Romance Weekend Oct. 1-2
Faith Weekend (New this year, featuring a special evening concert with My Brother’s Keeper) Oct. 8-9
Halloween Weekend Oct. 15-16
To celebrate the opening of another season, the Old West Festival presents REACH Family Weekend, sponsored by Reach Cincinnati Magazine. The weekend will be filled with giveaways and fun prizes. Plus, all paid admissions will be able to sign up for free admission for an upcoming festival weekend, too, valid during the 2016 season.
Tickets to the Old West Festival can be purchased online or at the door
Admission
Sidekick Admission $12.99
- Shows
- Children’s Train Rides*
- Live Entertainment
- Children’s Activities & Games
Deputy Admission
- Shows
- Children’s Train Rides*
- Live Entertainment
- Children’s Activities & Games
- Unlimited Soft Drinks
Only $2 More!
Sheriff Admission
- Shows
- Children’s Train Rides*
- Live Entertainment
- Children’s Activities & Games
- Unlimited Soft Drinks
- Souvenir Boot Mug
- $1 off Draft Beer
Children tickets for kids age 3-12.
***Kids 2 and under are FREE;
*Horse and wagon rides not included.
No firearms, pets, or outside food/beverage allowed on grounds.
Parking is FREE; horse rides are not included.
The festival is held rain or shine.

You can find out more about Old West Fest from their website. You can connect with the Old West Fest on facebook and twitter.
The Old West Festival is located at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg, Ohio just off St. Rt. 32.
Disclosure: I was provided with tickets for giveaway and review purposes. All opinions are my own.
I would like to win and take my kids to see the high noon gunfight.
I have never been to this. My kids would love it
I would love to take my husband here again!
I’d like to win because we went a few years ago and my son really enjoyed it. He has been talking about it this year and wanting to go again.
I’ve always wanted to take my kids here!
My kids would love going to this festival!!
We have visited this festival since it started, and it is something that my children all enjoy.
We’ve lived here 4 years and with 4 kids just never had the chance to make it to the Old West Festival. Hoping to make it this year!
I want to win to see Gunpowder Creek play.
I want to win b/c we love old west fest!
Reading about this and the pictures reminds me of a place in NJ. We used to go once every year when I was a kid. It was called Wild West City. It is still there too. They were open every weekend in the summer.
I would love to take my girls here and have them experience stepping back in time to the Old West!!
Looks like fun!
Love Old West Fest!!!