Okeana & Shandon

Take a break from your daily hustle and recharge in Okeana & Shandon. These quaint, historic towns are filled with lush green landscapes, lending itself as the ideal natural retreat. It's brimming with history and festive celebrations.

Shandon’s Old Fashioned Strawberry Festival celebrates summer’s favorite berry in a big way. Every June, dozens of local vendors with their delicious strawberry offerings line the street of the historic district. An antique tractor show parades down the street, refreshments & produce are available, and traditional Welsh harp music plays throughout. 

Christmas in the Country is a beloved holiday tradition. Travelers are treated to a market of homemade offerings, signature Welsh cakes, antiques, gifts, and furniture.

You'll fall in love with the scenery and rich historical past of Okeana, Ohio at the Governor Bebb Pioneer Village. This 264-acre preserve full of hiking trail and a collection of historic log cabins and houses that have moved from other locations in the area. These reconstructed cabins represent a typical early Midwestern settlement. The centerpiece of the Pioneer Village is the log house birthplace of William Bebb, the 19th Governor of Ohio.