Heritage Village Museum to hold annual Jane Austen Festival April 24-25


Heritage Village Museum will hold its 2026 Jane Austen Festival on April 25-26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 11500 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati.

The Village Faire will offer lectures, demonstrations, games, duels, and a costume promenade. This year will feature a new lineup of workshops and demonstrations, and outdoor amusements, including Regency lawn games. Plus, gather at the Maypole for a May Day celebration with
music and dancing. There will also be performances by the Forget-Me-Nots and Flying Cloud dance troupes, as well as music by the Drewry’s and Jim’s Red Pants.

The Jane Austin Festival at Heritage Village Museum (Photo provided)

Over 20 historical vendors will be open for business at the Meryton Shoppes, and food will be available for purchase at Pemberly Provisions & Libations.

Guests are expected to attend from over 25 states and multiple countries. This will be an international affair that Janeites will not want to miss.

Tickets are $25 per day and include parking. They are available for purchase at the gate. Special pricing is available for members of HVM or JASNA.

The festival will take place at Heritage Village Museum inside Sharon Woods Park, located at 11500 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241.

For more information, see HeritageVillageCincinnati.org.

Heritage Village Museum and Educational Center is operated by Historic Southwest Ohio (HSO), a private, non-profit organization that owns and operates the buildings and collections of Heritage Village Museum and Educational Center.

Heritage Village Museum and Educational Center is a picturesque gathering of 13 authentic historical buildings that represent various aspects of family life during the 1800s. These buildings include historic homes, a train station, a doctor’s office, a general store, and a church.s

Heritage Village Museum