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Fire and Fresh Cheese: An Afternoon at Star Theater and Amish Country
A one-day Ridgeview Tours outing to Sugar Creek that pairs the Star Theater production Elijah Profit of Fire with Dutch Valley shopping, an Amish buffet, and Walnut Creek Cheese market.
Fire and Fresh Cheese: An Afternoon at Star Theater and Amish Country.
Spend a lively afternoon in Ohio’s Amish country watching the Star Theater bring Elijah Profit of Fire to life, with time carved out for shopping at Dutch Valley, an Amish lunch buffet at Dutch Valley Restaurant, and a stop at the expansive Walnut Creek Cheese market.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Elijah Profit of Fire at Star Theater
The trip’s centerpiece is the Star Theater production Elijah Profit of Fire in Sugar Creek — a theatrical performance presented by the Star Theater staff that anchors the afternoon.
Amish Lunch Buffet at Dutch Valley Restaurant
A sit-down Amish buffet at the well-known Dutch Valley Restaurant is included, offering a chance to taste regional specialties amid a shopping stop at nearby Dutch Valley gift stores.
Walnut Creek Cheese — Fresh, Roomy, Iconic
No Amish-country visit is complete without a stop at Walnut Creek Cheese: an ultra-fresh food market occupying 50,000 square feet in the heart of Amish Country.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The rhythm is relaxed and social: board in the morning, travel into Sugar Creek for an afternoon performance, then drift between shops, a hearty Amish buffet, and a large-format cheese market before returning home in the early evening.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day-trip suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Participants should be prepared for a medium walking level; comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for moving through shops and theater seating are advisable.
This is a one-day outing with departures from Niles and Ravenna in the morning and an estimated early-evening return; allow for travel and shopping time on site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What performance will we see?
The group attends Elijah Profit of Fire at the Star Theater in Sugar Creek, Ohio.
What food is included?
The itinerary includes an Amish lunch buffet at the Dutch Valley Restaurant.
Where and when does the trip depart?
Departures are at 8:00 am from Lowe’s, 940 Niles-Cortland Rd, Niles, and at 8:45 am from Giant Eagle Ravenna, 909 E Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266.
When will we return?
Estimated return is 6:00 pm to Giant Eagle and 7:00 pm to Lowe’s.
How much walking is involved?
The outing is rated a medium walking level, with walking through shops and theater seating.