Destination Dresden

06/17/2026

🍔🧅 A Dresden Favorite for Food & Drinks!

Looking for a great meal while visiting Dresden?

Stop by The Warehouse Restaurant Dresden and enjoy a relaxed dining experience featuring their legendary onion rings, burgers, smoked meats, drinks, and more. Whether you're meeting friends, enjoying family time, or exploring Dresden, it's a great place to sit back and enjoy good food and good company.

📍 18 East 9th Street, Dresden, OH 43821
📞 740-754-5646
🌐 warehouserestaurants.com

Plan your visit and discover why The Warehouse Restaurant continues to be a favorite destination in Dresden.

06/16/2026

Live Basket Auction Preview! 🧺✨

Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the Longaberger baskets and collectibles that will be available during the Live Basket Auction at America’s Basket Festival. We have over 100+ baskets & Longaberger products that will be auctioned off.

Live Basket Auction Details
Register to Bid: 9:30 to 10:00 AM
Auction: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Lot at the corner of 6th & Main
ID required to be an auction bidder

Whether you’re a longtime collector, searching for a favorite piece, or simply enjoy the excitement of a live auction, this is one festival experience you won’t want to miss.

Baskets are presented one at a time, and guests can place bids. The auctioneer guides the process, building excitement as bids increase, and the highest bidder takes home a one-of-a-kind piece of Dresden history.

Proceeds from the auction will go to the Dresden Community Association and Friends of the Dresden Parks for Dresden Main Street Beautification

Festival details:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821
DestinationDresden.com/Americas-Basket-Festival

Explore more activities at the festival here:
ABF2026.Eventbrite.com

06/15/2026

Register today for America’s Basket Festival 2026 and you could win BIG! 🧺❤️

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
📍 517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

All registered guests will be entered into a drawing for the special “I Love Dresden Basket.” Plus, every registered guest will receive a basket cookie cutter to pick up at the Information Table on the day of the event.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day in Dresden, Ohio, enjoying shopping, food, basket traditions, local vendors, and community fun along beautiful Main Street.

🎟️ Admission is FREE!! Registration is required.
One General Admission Registration Ticket per person.

Click “Reserve A Spot” to register today: ABF2026.eventbrite.com

06/13/2026

Supporting our community goes beyond Main Street. 🧡💚

We appreciate organizations like The Community Bank that invest their time and resources into helping local communities thrive.

By volunteering with College Drive Presbyterian Church's Food Bank, they're helping neighbors and strengthening the spirit of community that makes places like Dresden special.

Thank you, The Community Bank, for making a difference and for being a valued supporter of the Dresden Community Association.

06/12/2026

Happy birthday! Hope it was a good one!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Rachel! 🎉

Today we celebrate Rachel Longaberger Stukey, whose passion and dedication have helped carry forward the legacy of one of America's most beloved basket brands. ❤️

Through her commitment to community and preserving the traditions that make Longaberger so special, Rachel continues to inspire collectors and basket lovers across the country. 🧺

Please join us in wishing Rachel a very happy birthday filled with joy, laughter, and time spent with family and friends. 🎂

Happy Birthday, Rachel, and thank you for all you do to keep the Longaberger legacy thriving!

06/12/2026

Have a basket that needs a little attention? 🧺

Bring your broken basket and spend a little time with former experienced Longaberger basketmakers as they help bring new life back to a basket you love during America's Basket Festival 2026.

Repairs may include:
🧺 Broken splints
🧺 Reattaching handles
🧺 Simple Basket Weaving Touch-Ups

Stop by Humble Heart Country Gifts, located at 18 E 6th Street in Dresden, and connect with former Longaberger basketmakers sharing their craft once again. Please note: Simple/basic repairs only. Repairs will be completed as time allows.

💵 $10–$20 cash
Cost based on repair needed.

At the Americas Basket Festival
📅 Saturday, July 11th, 2026

📍 Humble Heart Country Gifts
18 E 6th St, Dresden, OH 43821

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🎟 ABF2026.EVENTBRITE.COM

06/12/2026

Add a little warmth, charm, and character to your home with timeless finds from Humble Heart Country Gifts.

From wrought iron candle holders and wine racks to lanterns, decorative accents, and seasonal décor, you’ll find pieces that feel handcrafted, classic, and made to last.

Stop by Humble Heart in Dresden and browse gifts and home accents with small-town charm.
FB Link: facebook.com/humbleheartdresden

📍 18 E. 6th St., Dresden, OH
📞 (740) 754-2228

06/10/2026

🇺🇸 30 Days to Go Until America’s Basket Festival 2026! 🧺us

The countdown is on! Join us on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, in Dresden, Ohio America’s Basketmaking Capital, for a day filled with basketmaking heritage, community, shopping, food, and family-friendly experiences.

Plan your visit and experience:

🥪 Picnic Lunch in a Basket
🧺 Longaberger Event Basket
🧺 Longaberger Basket Repairs
👏 Live Basket Weaving Demonstrations
🛍 Vendor Row
📣 Live Basket Auction
✍️ Rachel Longaberger Basket Signing
🎉 Family-Friendly Activities and More..

Festival attendance is free. Some activities require pre-registration, and limited-capacity experiences may sell out.

📅 Saturday, July 11th, 2026
📍 517 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821
🎟 Reserve your spot today: ABF2026.Eventbrite.com

Learn more: DestinationDresden.com

06/09/2026

This month, we're proud to recognize American Legion Veteran Services as a Dresden Community Association Supporter.

The American Legion is dedicated to helping veterans and their families access important resources, including benefits assistance, career support, education opportunities, health information, and financial services.

Through advocacy, outreach, and service, the American Legion continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and communities across the country.

We appreciate American Legion Veteran Services for supporting those who served and for being a valued supporter of the Dresden Community Association.

Learn more at www.legion.org

06/08/2026

The official lunch tote has arrived 🥳 Navy blue insulated zipper bag, with a white basket screen print icon is so cute! Each basket and insulated tote combo has your lunch and water included. Get yours purchased on eventbrite now.

July 11th and the event goes from 9:00-5:00! Check out more details on our website.