America’s Basket Festival – Destination Dresden

Get ready, basket lovers!
America’s Basket Festival™ returns to Dresden for a
two-day celebration on July 16 & 17, 2027!

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America’s Basket Festival Returns July 11!🧺

Get ready for a day of fun, creativity, and community spirit as America’s Basket Festival returns to Dresden, Ohio!

This beloved festival is a celebration of Dresden’s rich basketmaking heritage, featuring local vendors, delicious food, and hands-on experiences that bring basket artistry to life. Whether you’re a longtime basket lover or discovering the craft for the first time, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

America’s Basket Festival

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Event attendance is free.

Event Registration - Free Attendance

There are plenty of activities to enjoy during your time in Dresden, and America’s Basket Festival is free to attend.

👉 Register now on Eventbrite: ABF2026.eventbrite.com

👉 Follow us on Facebook: @DestinationDresden & @AmericasBasketFestival

Free General Admission registration is available through Eventbrite. If you would like to participate in select festival experiences, pre-registration or advance purchase may be required.

All ticketed and pre-registered festival activities are sold out. Festival admission remains free.

Buzz Into Dresden Early - Friday Dinner & Gathering (SOLD OUT)

*All Friday Dinner & Gathering tickets are sold out.

Start your America’s Basket Festival weekend early with shopping, basket fun, and time spent with friends in Dresden.

On Friday, July 10, 2026, visit participating Dresden Community Association member businesses and enjoy exclusive early shopping specials. Qualifying purchases will also enter guests for a chance to win a basket filled with hand-selected treasures.

The day will conclude with the Buzz Into Dresden Friday Dinner & Gathering, featuring a pasta and salad bar, homemade desserts, drawings and giveaways, special Longaberger guests, shared memories, and time to reconnect with fellow basket enthusiasts.

Come early, explore Dresden, shop during the day, and enjoy a welcoming evening gathering before the festival begins.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Location: 701 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Time: 5:30 PM

Registration: $25 per person

Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Advance registration required. Reserve your place at ABF2026.eventbrite.com.

Longaberger Build A Basket (SOLD OUT)

*All Saturday Build A Basket sessions are sold out. Thank you to everyone who reserved a weaving time.

Immerse yourself in the art of basket weaving with our exclusive Build A Basket activity at America’s Basket Festival. This hands-on workshop is led by a professional basket weaver who will guide you through the entire process of creating your own unique festival basket. Whether you are a beginner or have some weaving experience, this activity is perfect for all skill levels

And the best part, you’ll sign the bottom of your basket, making it a one-of-a-kind keepsake from your day in Dresden.

This isn’t just an activity. It’s a memory in the making.

Location: 305 Main Street *D&Co Workshop

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Festival Information Center

The Festival Information Center will be located at: 517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Time: 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM

This will be the location for:

– Registration

– Drawing pickup
– Event Basket
– T-shirt pickup

If you are attending the festival, this is a great place to start your day.

Friday Longaberger Build A Basket (SOLD OUT)

*All four Friday Longaberger Build A Basket sessions are officially sold out.

Friday, July 10, 2026. Scheduled sessions: 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM & 3:45 PM

During this hands-on experience, registered guests will create their own handwoven basket under the guidance of a skilled basket weaver.

Thank you to everyone who reserved a Friday weaving time. We look forward to welcoming you to Dresden for this special festival-weekend experience

Paint A Basket (SOLD OUT)

*The Paint A Basket experience at the 2026 America’s Basket Festival is officially sold out.
Thank you to everyone who reserved a spot. We are excited to see the creativity and color this experience brings to America’s Basket Festival!

This creative basket activity will take place at: 701 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Unleash your inner artist at our Paint A Basket workshop, a highlight of America’s Basket Festival. Receive expert instruction from a talented artist who will guide you through the painting process. All painting supplies, including high-quality paints and brushes, will be provided.

Picnic Lunch In A Basket | America's 250 Picnic Experience (SOLD OUT)

*All Picnic Lunch In A Basket tickets are sold out. Thank you to everyone who reserved their lunch.

Pickup Location: 601 Main Street * Gathering Tent

Pickup Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a simple and meaningful tradition a picnic.

As part of Ohio’s statewide Homecoming & Picnic celebration, Dresden invites you to slow down, gather, and enjoy lunch in a special festival setting. Each reservation includes an insulated picnic tote filled with a sub sandwich, pasta salad, chips, dessert, and water.

Wrapped in bold red, navy, and timeless Americana style, this experience is more than a meal—it is a memorable part of a once-in-a-generation celebration.

Find a bench. Grab a picnic table. Sit along Main Street. Take a break, soak it all in, and enjoy being part of a once-in-a-lifetime 250 celebration. ✨ Your basket is yours to take home ✨ A perfect way to experience the festival ✨ A memory you’ll carry with you

Reserve yours early $89 per person | Limited availability

Pre-registration required.

Picnic blankets will be set up for guests to enjoy near The Big Basket.

Order Your Festival Basket on Saturday

Festival baskets will be available to order in person during America’s Basket Festival™.

Celebrate a once-in-a-generation moment with a handcrafted keepsake from the 2026 America’s Basket Festival.

The official Event Basket comes with the Longaberger Commemorative Tag and the Official Longaberger Dresden, OH, USA burn mark on the bottom. This special basket is a meaningful way to remember your visit to Dresden and celebrate the basketmaking heritage that helped shape our community.

– Picnic Basket Only

– 2026 Longaberger Event Basket

Order at Registration Building / Festival Information Center

Location: 517 Main Street

Payment required at the time of order

Baskets will be shipped

Shipping: $10 per basket

Note: Picnic Basket does not include food or tote

Longaberger Family Basket Signing

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

601 Main Street * Gathering Tent

Rachel Longaberger Basket Signing

Rachel Longaberger will be at the Longaberger General Store for a special basket signing during America’s Basket Festival.

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Longaberger General Store, 606 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Guests are invited to bring their own basket for signing.

Limit 2 baskets per person.

This event is sponsored by Longaberger.

Live Basket Auction

Join us during America’s Basket Festival for a fun-filled Live Basket Auction featuring approximately 125 Longaberger baskets and collectibles from years past. Whether you’re a collector, searching for a favorite basket, or simply enjoy the excitement of a live auction, there will be something for everyone!

Location: 601 Main Street – Gathering Tent

ID is required for all buyers.

Auctioneers: Lance & Heather Miller of Ed & Ben Schaffer Auctioneers

Baskets will be presented one at a time, and guests can place bids as the auctioneer guides the process. The excitement builds as bids increase, and the highest bidder takes home a one-of-a-kind piece of Dresden history.

All proceeds support Main Street Beautification by the Dresden Community Association and Friends of the Dresden Parks.

Great baskets. Great fun. Great cause.

Shop at Vendors Row

Visit shops and local vendors at Vendors Row

Location: 601 Main Street

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Browse handmade goods, baskets, artisan products, décor, gifts, food items, and unique finds while supporting local businesses and makers.

View the Festival Map & Experiences

Guide to find vendor and activity locations.

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Event T-Shirts

Commemorate your day with an official America’s Basket Festival Event T-shirt.

Event T-shirts are $20 each and are available in adult sizes Small through 3XL. Pre-ordering is recommended to guarantee your size, as limited quantities will be available at the event.

T-shirt pickup will be available at the Festival Information Center, located at 517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Order yours at ABF2026.eventbrite.com

Festival Volunteers

Festival volunteers will be wearing name tags throughout the event.

If you have questions, need directions, or need help finding an activity, look for a festival volunteer. They will be happy to assist you during your visit.

Woven Stories * New in 2026

DETAILS COMING SOON!!

Plan Your Festival Day

There is so much to enjoy during America’s Basket Festival, from hands-on basket experiences to shopping, food, basket signings, and the live auction.

Plan ahead, reserve your activities early, and make the most of your visit to Dresden.

Festival Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Festival Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

Get ready, basket lovers!America’s Basket Festival™ returns to Dresden for a two-day celebration on July 16 & 17, 2027!