Grand Opening, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
April 24, 2026

LANCASTER, Ohio — The Fairfield County Ohio Visitors and Convention Bureau, in partnership with the Buckeye Lake Region Chamber of Commerce and the Buckeye Lake Region Corporation, will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Buckeye Lake Region’s only tourist welcome center on Thursday, May 21.

The event will take place from 3–5 p.m. at the new Escape to Buckeye Lake Welcome Center, located at 4894 Walnut Road in the Village of Buckeye Lake. Community members, visitors and regional partners are invited to attend and experience the new space designed to connect travelers with everything the Buckeye Lake area has to offer.

The celebration will feature live music by Matt Frampton, refreshments, slushies and yard games. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the event.

To accommodate guests, free parking will be available at the Heron Boardwalk Shopping Center, across from Pizza Cottage at 4675 Walnut Road. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided by Ohio Party Bus and Mid Ohio Golf Car.

Following the grand opening, the welcome center will be open to the public on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends after Memorial Day through October, Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The new welcome center serves as a hub for visitors and residents exploring the tri-county Buckeye Lake Region, offering travel resources, local recommendations and insight into the area’s communities, attractions and experiences.

“This space represents a shared commitment to welcoming visitors and helping them discover all that makes the Buckeye Lake Region special,” said Jonett Haberfield, Executive Director, Visit Fairfield County. “It’s a place where stories begin, plans take shape and connections to our local communities are made.”

For more information, visit EscapeToBuckeyeLake.com.