Celebrate 50 Years of Sauder Village with Special Events

Sauder Village celebrates 50 years this Sunday, June 14 with special admission pricing, family activities and festive dining!

A vibrant street scene featuring people walking in front of historic storefronts, including a clothing shop and a grocery store, under a clear blue sky.

WHO: Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest living history museum, located in Archbold, Ohio

WHAT: A one-day 50th birthday celebration featuring:

• Make-and-take crafts and interactive experiences highlighting Sauder Village’s early years

• Historic Village, skilled artisans, the Erie Express train, the 1920s main street, the wetlands trail and much more

• Special admission price of $3 – the same price as opening day in 1976 • Historic Village open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• The famous Barn Restaurant open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; each adult meal includes one child’s meal for just 50 cents

• Doughbox Bakery open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; buy a drink, get a donut for 50 cents WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2026

WHERE: Sauder Village, 22611 SR-2, Archbold, Ohio 43502 | SauderVillage.org

A scenic view of a vintage train station labeled 'Elmira', with a train on the tracks and historic buildings in the background, under a partly cloudy sky. — default

WHY: Over the last 50 years, Sauder Village has grown from a small attraction into one of Ohio’s premier destinations for those who love history, hospitality, education and hands-on experiences. This milestone birthday is a rare opportunity for families across the region to experience it all for $3, the same price as opening day in 1976.

A lively restaurant scene featuring a group of four people dining at a wooden table, with a waitress serving food. The interior is rustic with wooden beams and warm lighting, and other patrons can be seen enjoying their meals in the background.

“Sauder Village is already a fun, unique spot, but there’s going to be an even more festive atmosphere during our 50th birthday. It’ll be a great day for families of all ages.”

– Andi Erbskorn, Director of Marketing and Development, Sauder Village

The 50th Birthday Celebration is made possible through the support of sponsors F&M Bank, Fulton County Visitors Bureau and Sauder Companies.