The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is back for its 27th year, bringing together Athens’ creative spirit, local flavors, and family fun at Lake Snowden. Artist Kevin Morgan’s iconic posters will showcase the festival’s colorful history, while local farmers and artisans highlight the region’s love for Ohio’s native fruit. This year’s cooler weather means fewer fresh pawpaws, but the energy is high with cook-offs, contests, and even sword-fighting for kids. The festival’s impact stretches far—Athens’ mayor even planted a pawpaw tree in Ukraine! What’s your favorite part of the Pawpaw Festival, or a memory you’d like to share? #News #AthensOhio #PawpawFestival