• 1968 Ohio Festival Foods cookbook with Midwestern recipes, festival traditions, and bold 60s design. Vintage regional cooking ephemera. Cover image
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  • 1968 Ohio Festival Foods cookbook with Midwestern recipes, festival traditions, and bold 60s design. Vintage regional cooking ephemera. Maple Festival
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State of Ohio Travel and Tourist Division

Ohio Festival Foods Cookbook 1968 Ohio Travel & Tourist Division Vintage Regional Recipes

Ohio Festival Foods Cookbook 1968 Ohio Travel & Tourist Division Vintage Regional Recipes

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Ohio Festival Foods"
Publisher:
State of Ohio Travel and Tourist Division
Type:
Cookbook
Subject:
Festival foods, Midwestern cooking
Style:
Festival foods
Author:
Marian A. Paoliello, Editor
Era:
Mid-Century Modern (1945- 1970)
Date:
1968
Origin:
Columbus, Ohio
Dimensions:
5 ½” x 8 ½”
Condition:
Good (G)
Ephemera:
Culinary pamphlet
Location:
Columbus, Ohio USA
Cover:
Staple‑bound softcover
Pages:
53
OCLC:
3178469
Book genre:
Community & Junior League
Notes:
State-issued tourism cookbook from Jim Rhodes, Ohio Governor administration

1968 Ohio Festival Cookbook with Midwestern Recipes & Folk Art Cover Design

A vibrant snapshot of Midwestern culinary tradition, Ohio Festival Foods (1968) was published by the State of Ohio’s Development Department, Travel and Tourist Division as both a cookbook and a celebration of regional heritage.

This 53-page booklet brings together recipes inspired by Ohio’s local festivals—apple harvests, maple celebrations, and community gatherings—offering a charming mix of traditional dishes and regional specialties. Recipes reflect the era’s home-style cooking, with approachable ingredients and time-honored techniques passed through generations.

Notable selections include apple fritters, buckwheat griddlecakes, potato pancakes, honey confections, and watermelon pickles, alongside recipes tied to seasonal and festival traditions across the state.

The booklet also highlights Ohio’s cultural landscape, referencing events such as apple festivals, Swiss celebrations, and Oktoberfest gatherings—positioning the book as both a culinary guide and a piece of regional tourism history from the late 1960s.

Visually, the cover stands out with its bold orange field and stylized sun illustration—an unmistakable nod to late-1960s folk art and graphic design, perfectly matching the booklet's publication date.

Framing Appeal

The cover with its cheerful, slightly hippie graphics and 1960s aesthetic, set against a bold orange background give this booklet strong visual impact—an eye-catching example of mid-century folk-inspired graphic design. Framed, it makes a striking accent in a vintage-inspired kitchen, adding both color and regional character.

Ideal for gallery walls, open shelving, or culinary-themed décor, it pairs beautifully with warm wood tones, enamelware, and retro kitchen palettes.

Good condition with light overall wear consistent with age. Stapled softcover remains intact; interior pages clean and legible. Notable chip to lower back cover, as shown, but does not affect usability or framing.

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