The Wild Turkey Festival offers nightly entertainment, carnival rides and games, vendors and various food booths. 2026 Date: May 7-10, 2026Location: Downtown McArthurWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/wildturkeyfestival/ ****This post documents my experience on May 7, 2011. Only a few days before going to the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival, I was blessed with a … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to the Ashville Viking Festival in 2018. You can read that experience here: https://ohiofestivals.net/9-ashville-viking-festival-april-30-2011/ This post documents my experience on April 30, 2011. ******************** When I first heard that there was a Viking Festival in Ashville, Ohio, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had … Read more
This post documents my experience on April 16, 2011. When I asked Julia if she wanted to go to the North Coast Nature Festival at one of the Cleveland Metroparks, she responded, “That’s the kind of festival I like.” And I guess I do too. They’re laid back, kid-friendly, and … Read more
In Hinckley, Ohio, they celebrate the return of the buzzards at the reservation. The following Sunday is Buzzard Sunday with activities, learning and fun. 2026 DATE: March 15, 2026.Location: Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation432 Bellus RdHinckley, OH 44233Website: https://www.hinckleyohchamber.com/happenings/#buzzardday**** This post documents my experience on March 20, 2011. To the average … Read more
The Arnold Classic is a multi-sport festival weekend with 18,000 athletic participants, over 170,000 festival goers and 700 vendor booths. 2026 DATE: March 5-8, 2026Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center400 N High StColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://www.arnoldsports.com/ **** This post documents my experience on March 5, 2011. I know there are some … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: You can also read the 2012 Review at https://ohiofestivals.net/1-brite-winter-festival-revisited-cleveland-february-18-2012/ The 2016 Review is at https://ohiofestivals.net/brite-winter-2016/ This post documents my experience on February 19, 2011. ******************** As the sun began to slowly roll down into the freshly refrozen horizon… …I rolled down Cleveland’s Columbus Road… …where, on the other side of … Read more
The Ice Festival takes place in downtown Medina where festival goers check out all the beautiful ice sculptures. There is usually some food. 2026 DATE: February 20-23, 2026Location: Downtown MedinaWebsite: https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/medina-ice-festival.html**** This post documents my experience on February 19, 2011. In the state of Ohio, February is a month when … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This festival has changed locations and – most likely – it’s format. Therefore, please go to the main site and check festival information. This post documents my experience on February 5, 2011. As you may have noticed from my posts and festival schedule, I’m not a big frequenter … Read more
This post documents my experience on February 5, 2011. I have to admit that I usually enjoy festivals more when everything is in one general location, whether on the fairgrounds, a closed-off downtown area, or a park. In these locations, I know exactly what there is to see and do without … Read more