Fall Foliage and Farm Tour set Oct. 18–19 in Coshocton County

Drive-it-yourself route showcases the county’s northeast, with farm stops and a food stop at Bakersville Community Park; maps available at Hopewell School

The Coshocton County Ohio State University Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District and Farm Service Agency will again sponsor a Drive-It-Yourself Fall Foliage and Farm Tour.

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Published October 7, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

The Coshocton County Ohio State University Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District and Farm Service Agency will again sponsor a Drive-It-Yourself Fall Foliage and Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. in Coshocton County.

This year's tour will highlight the northeast section of Coshocton County. The tour will continue to focus on the history of the area and provide the opportunity for participants to have an up-close experience with a variety of agricultural enterprises along the tour route.

The tour will begin with the first stop and map pickup at Hopewell School, located at 23720 Airport Road in Coshocton. Tour maps will be available at this first stop on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.

Some features of the 2025 Coshocton County Fall Foliage and Farm Tour include a grain farm, a sheep farm, a dairy farm and more. The food stop will be held at Bakersville Community Park, 59505 County Road 2, Newcomerstown.

Tour brochures will not be available until Saturday morning at Hopewell School. If planning on going on the tour, stop there to pick up your brochure, map and register. The tour is free, but donations are appreciated.

For more information call or email Alonna Hoffman at 740-622-2265 or hoffman.644@osu.edu.

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