The LilyFest, a three day event, was first held in 1992 at the home of Bobbi and Bruce Bishop in Rockbridge, Ohio. Five artists displayed and marketed their works and the lily gardens of Bruce Bishop were showcased. Each year the LilyFest grew. The year 2008 drew almost 8,000 visitors.

Bruce and Bobbi Bishop

The Lily Fest, in its seventeenth year, has grown again and includes:

• 70+ AREA ARTISTS displaying, demonstrating and marketing their products
• 3 ACRES of artistically designed gardens, ponds and garden sculptures
• PLANT SALES by professional horticulturists
• O.S.U. MASTER GARDENERS who will answer questions on plant growing and maintenance
• A SCHOLARSHIP that is awarded each year to an outstanding art student from Logan High School
• MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT is provided by bagpipers, dulcimers country and Appalachian musicians
•  SPECIAL TOURS for Persons with Disabilities