LORDSTOWN, Ohio - The annual Lordstown Apple Cider Festival is back, kicking off today for a three-day weekend of community fun. The festival, running from Sept. 12-14, promises a lineup of classic autumn activities, including fresh apple cider, carnival rides, live music, and a special appearance by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

 Organized by a nonprofit volunteer group, the festival’s midway opens at 5 p.m. this evening. Attendees can get their fill of fresh apple cider from the Lordstown Lions Club and enjoy rideS. The night’s entertainment will feature live music by Mike Cunningham from 7 to 10 p.m.

The festivities continue through the weekend, with highlights including:

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

  • 4-6 p.m.: Entries accepted for Photo, Fine Arts, Domestic Arts, Culinary Arts
  • 5 p.m.: Midway Opens
  • 5 p.m.: Apple Cider made fresh by Lordstown Lions Club
  • 5-11 p.m.: Rides provided by McGinnis Amusement Company
  • 7-10 p.m.: Live Music by Mike Cunningham

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025

  • 9-10:45 a.m.: Flower Show Entries Accepted at Lordstown Elementary
  • 10 a.m.: Car Show Registration (1824 Salt Springs Rd, Warren)
  • Noon: Midway Opens, Corn Hole Registration, Tournament Starts at 1 p.m.
  • Noon-2:30 p.m.: Baby Apple, Prince & Princess Pageant (Tent)
  • Noon-8 p.m.: Craft Show, Art Show & Flower Show (Inside Elementary School)
  • Noon-Midnight: Rides provided by McGinnis Amusement Company
  • 1 p.m.: Corn Hole Tournament by 330 Baggers
  • 1-6 p.m.: Car Show by Campfire Street Rodders (Next to Elementary)
  • 1-6 p.m.: Apple Cider made fresh by Lordstown Lions Club
  • 2-4 p.m.: Kid Zone: Mobile Petting Zoo by Pony Time Ranch & Happy Face Painting by Jessica, Candy Buffet, Scavenger Hunt, & Bounce House by Jump Around Rentals (Next to Elementary)
  • 3 p.m.: Power Wheels Race (In front of Elementary School)
  • 4-7 p.m.: Spaghetti Dinner by Lordstown Senior Center (Rear of Elementary)
  • 4 p.m.: Magic Show by Eric Thompson (Inside Tent)
  • 7-10 p.m.: Live Music "Paige Marie"
  • 10 p.m.: Fireworks provided by Zambelli Fireworks
  • Midnight: Midway Closes
  • Noon-4 p.m.: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025

  • 8-8:45 a.m.: Kids Fun Run Registration (In front of Lordstown High School)
  • 9 a.m.: Kids’ Fun Run "Lordstown Athletic Department"
  • 8-9:15 a.m.: 5K Registration (Front of High School)
  • 9:30 a.m.: 5K Race
  • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Breakfast Brunch by Lordstown Senior Center (Rear of Elementary)
  • 10 a.m.: A4 Jeep Truck Show Registration (Next to Elementary) Show till 5 p.m.
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Craft Show, Art Show & Flower Show (Inside Elementary School)
  • Noon-8 p.m.: Rides provided by McGinnis Amusement Company
  • 1-6 p.m.: Apple Cider made fresh by Lordstown Lions Club
  • 3 p.m.: 2025 Parade Grand Marshal: Dave Horner
  • 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Reptile Show by Komara Outdoors
  • 6 p.m.: Leg Contest
  • 7 p.m.: 50/50 Drawing
  • 8 p.m.: Midway Closes

The festival offers something for all ages, with events happening at and around Lordstown Elementary and High school.