ELMORE, Ohio — One of northwest Ohio’s oldest and most celebrated arts festivals announced Wednesday it will move to a new home.

Beginning in 2026, the Crosby Festival of the Arts will move from the Toledo Botanical Garden to the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens in Elmore. The festival, which will celebrate its 60th year, will also shift from its longtime June date to the first weekend in October.

The move marks a major change for the event, which has drawn artists and visitors from across the country for decades.

“The natural beauty of the gardens has always been part of the festival’s unique charm,” said Sarah Ryley, executive director of Toledo GROWs, which has hosted the festival since 2018. “We are thrilled that this tradition will continue at the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, wh

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