Johnny Appleseed fest promises small-town charm

LISBON — Apple ice cream, a queen pageant and 600 rubber ducks.

It’s time for the Johnny Appleseed Festival.

The event that runs Saturday and next Sunday is based on the real nursery man named John Chapman who traveled Ohio in the 1800s.

It’s the 41st year for the festival that is rebounding nicely after taking place briefly at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds instead of the village square, and was also canceled for two years.

The festival is back on the square and surrounding streets.

For complete details, see Sunday's Vindicator or Vindy.com.