Forest Faire Homeschool Fest 2026
Where Nature Becomes the Classroom!
Homeschool families, are you ready for a day unlike any other?
Trade textbooks for towering trees, classrooms for forest trails, and ordinary lessons for unforgettable hands-on adventures at the first-ever Forest Faire Homeschool Fest!
Join us for an exciting day of bushcraft, herbalism, foraging, forest foods, primitive skills, nature crafts, outdoor games, and family fun as the Vinton County Fairgrounds transforms into a living classroom where children can explore, create, discover, and learn through experience.
Whether your family is just beginning its nature study journey or you've spent years hiking the trails, camping, gardening, or exploring the outdoors together, Forest Faire has something for every age and interest. Build a slingshot, make botanical perfume, create woodland fairy crafts, discover edible plants, learn primitive survival skills, taste forest-inspired foods, and make memories your family will treasure for years to come!
📅 Event Details
🗓 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🥪 Lunch Break: Noon – 1:00 PM
Please bring a sack lunch.
📍 Vinton County Fairgrounds
Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills Region of Ohio
🚗 Admission: Just $10 per vehicle!
Don't Forget Your Event Map & Schedule!
To help you make the most of your day, please print and bring both the official Forest Faire Event Map and Class Schedule with you. With so many exciting classes and activities happening throughout the fairgrounds, these will make it much easier to find your favorite workshops and plan your family's day.
A large reference copy of both the event map and class schedule will be posted at The Homestead Homeschool Booth, located near the Fern Kruger Building, for guests to reference throughout the day.
Please note: Printed copies will not be handed out at the event, so we encourage each family to bring their own copy or save them to your phone before you arrive.
Why Families Will Love Forest Faire
✔️ Hands-on learning for all ages
✔️ Meet homeschool families from across the region
✔️ Bushcraft & primitive skills
✔️ Herbalism & wild foraging
✔️ Nature-inspired arts & crafts
✔️ Make-and-take projects
✔️ Make-and-eat cooking experiences
✔️ Outdoor games & adventure
✔️ Beautiful Hocking Hills setting
✔️ A full day of learning through exploration and creativity
Instead of simply reading about nature, your children will build, create, taste, experiment, hike, craft, and discover in an immersive outdoor environment designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Network Membership Has Its Perks!
Homesteading and Homeschool Freebies!
The learning and connection with other like-minded individuals doesn’t have to stop once the annual homesteading and homeschooling events conclude. Join the Heritage Skills USA Network to access a variety of resources including survival books, homesteading books, planners, logs, journals, cookbooks, and a comprehensive homeschool curriculum designed specifically for prepping families. Network members also enjoy discounted tickets to all Heritage Skills USA events, along with priority access to class registration and on-site camping. Click here to join the Heritage Skills USA Network today for just $25 for a full 12 months! No auto-renewal required.
You CAN become a homesteader, regardless of how many acres you have!
Our ultimate guides, handbooks, cookbooks, and journals will teach you how to:
- Grow your own food.
- Learn to identify and use medicinal herbs.
- Understand how to raise small-scale livestock on your homestead—no matter where you live—and how to butcher and preserve meat!
- Discover the art of canning the groceries you grow and raise.
- Set up your very own permaculture garden.
- Become informed about the value of livestock manure and learn composting techniques for creating your own system affordably.
- Gain insights into the art of bartering and how mastering these skills can help you save money while meeting your family's needs without relying on store purchases—especially useful during uncertain times.
Contact Us
Have Questions? Contact Us Anytime!
For inquiries about our hands-on homesteading events, homeschool curriculum, or survival skills workshops, please reach out to the Heritage Skills USA homestead team via email at info@heritageskillsusa.com. You can also contact Tara Dodrill directly at 740-596-4037 for any questions related to our homestead and homeschooling resources and events.
