Due to the geographic location of Ohio, some of the finest hardwoods in the world grow there and to the North. The Amish/Mennonites have developed a large cottage industry around hard woods. Furniture stores are scattered throughout the county offering these products which are usually manufactured without electricity. Some of the more unique and finer items can be found at the numerous benefit auctions throughout the warmer months, that are held to support the Amish/Mennonite schools, rest homes and medical needs of the community.
The Budget is a local newspaper, printed in Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County and sent to the world wide Amish/Mennonite community. It is printed in English and available by single copy or subscription. There you can find most of the local happenings and Auction advertisement. It is very helpful to new visitors and those wanting to understand the Amish/Mennonite community.
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Quilts. Know what you are buying. Ask a knowledgeable party about them. There is quite a difference in the value and stiching. There is an annual Mennonite Relief Quilt Sale held at Kidron each year, that has been featured on National Geographic. If you go, parking is remote with a hay wagon ride to the sale/auction tents. Dress conservatively, wear old shoes.
Cheese. Award winning cheese of numerous variety is available, most made locally.
Jams, jellies and vegetables abound.
Bakery items. You will find numerous bakeries around the county. Just part of the Amish/Mennonite tradition. Made with sugar rather than corn sweetener. Great treat. Bring a cooler.
Horses/livestock. Traders heaven for those interested in livestock and "exotic" animals. The auction barn at Mount Hope seems to be the center for this activity selling herds of cows, sheep, goats, chickens, eggs, bakery items and so on each month surrounded by a somewhat primitive flea market. There are numerous horse sales and "exotic" sales throughout the year.
The Budget P.O. Box 249, 134 N. Factory St., Sugarcreek, OH 44681. Phone: 330-852-4634. Fax: 330-852-4421. Amish/Mennonite Newspaper - printed in English- weekly paper. Ask for the Amish Edition, same price, more info.
John's Furniture Gallery, Quality Amish-made furniture in oak, cherry, walnut, maple, white oak, plus upholstered furniture, Howard Miller clocks, home accessories. Open M-Sa 9AM-5PM Ohio,
Green Acres Furniture, Mt. Eaton (southeast Wayne County, accessed by State Route 241). One of the few places in Amish Country where furniture still is made and sold on the same location. Tour the workshop by request. www.GreenAcresFurniture.com
Farmerstown Furniture, 5,000 square foot of Holmes Counties finest crafted furniture. They will custom build and finish. They also have a large inventory of furniture-restoration hardware. Farmerstown Furniture LTD, 3155 SR 557, Baltic, OH 43804 (three miles SE of Charm); voice mail (330) 897-0406; hours: M-Sa 7AM-5PM closed Sunday.
Lehman Hardware, One Lehman Circle, Kidron ph. 888-438-5346. Full line of non-electric appliances, wood-burning stoves, oil lamps, furniture and hardware.
Mount Hope Auction/Farmers Produce Auction, P.O. Box 82, 8076 St Rt 241 Mt. Hope, OH 44660, Phone: 330-674-6188 . Weekly auctions of livestock, horses, machinery, surrounded by primitive flea market. Other special auctions of furniture and exotics throughout the year.
Guggisberg Cheese, 5060 SR 557, . Award winning cheese factory and showroom.
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