Lilyfest

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsLilyfest's identity rests on pairing fine
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Lilyfest in Logan

Lilyfest began in 1992 when potter Bobbi Bishop and a few fellow artists held an art sale at her Rockbridge, Ohio home, showcasing the daylily gardens her husband Bruce Bishop had cultivated. Now held each July at Bishop Educational Gardens near Logan in the Hocking Hills, the three-day festival features roughly 65 artists and vendors amid three acres of gardens and sculptures.

Potter Bobbi Bishop and a handful of fellow artists organized the first Lilyfest in 1992 as an art sale at her home in Rockbridge, Ohio, timed to showcase both their own work and the daylily gardens her husband Bruce Bishop had spent years cultivating on the property.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Lilyfest's identity rests on pairing fine craft with genuine horticulture rather than treating gardens as mere festival decoration: the three acres of designed gardens, ponds, and sculptural installations at Bishop Educational Gardens trace directly back to Bruce Bishop's personal daylily cultivation, which predated the festival itself

02

The mystery stays covered

Timing the event to the second full weekend of July aligns it with peak daylily bloom, giving visitors a specific horticultural payoff beyond the roughly 65 artists selling pottery, textiles, jewelry, furniture, and sculpture

03

The city starts moving

Attendance has grown from a handful of visitors at the 1992 backyard debut to nearly 8,000 in peak years like 2008, all while the festival has stayed rooted in the Hocking Hills region rather than relocating to a larger metro venue

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Timing the festival to the second full weekend of July

Water and renewal

Living ritual

coinciding with peak daylily bloom in Bruce Bishop's original gardens

The sacred route

Living ritual

has remained unchanged since Lilyfest's 1992 founding

The local code

Living ritual

Pairing juried fine-craft vendors with a genuine working garden setting

Tradition 5

Living ritual

rather than a generic fairground

Tradition 6

Living ritual

continues to define the event more than three decades after that first small art sale at the Bishops' home

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Expect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.

What to wear

Dress for outdoor garden walking in July heat, with sturdy shoes suited to grass and gravel paths rather than paved surfaces. Sun protection and water are worth carrying given the limited...

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.74 N, 111.83 WOpen in Google Maps

Logan, United States

TransportExpect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Logan via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Logan, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearDress for outdoor garden walking in July heat, with sturdy shoes suited to grass and gravel paths rather than paved surfaces. Sun protection and water are worth carrying given the limited shade across the three-acre garden grounds.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lilyfest?

Lilyfest is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lilyfest take place?

The festival is listed in Logan, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Logan, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLlilyfest.com
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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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