Author’s Note: in 2015, the festival moved to the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon to allow for expansion. I returned to the festival in 2022. You can read about that experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/country-applefest-lebanon/ This post documents my experience on September 25, 2010. **** Lebanon is another town that I need … Read more
The Germantown Pretzel Festival takes place in Veterans Memorial Park, offering carnival rides, tons of craft vendors, entertainment and various food options – including different kinds of pretzels. 2026 DATE: September 26-27, 2026Location: Veterans Memorial Park190 W Warren StGermantown, OH 45327Website: https://germantownpretzelfestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 24, 2010. You can read my 2024 experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/columbus-oktoberfest-ohio/ **** In 2009, after considering their upcoming 44th Columbus Oktoberfest, the German Village Society realized that, due to area development, they could no longer hold their festival in its current German Village location. They also didn’t … Read more
The Elyria Apple Festival is a city festival that showcases a local apple business while offering general festival food, music and games. 2026 DATE: September 18-20, 2026Location: Downtown ElyriaWebsite: https://www.elyriaapplefestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 17, 2010. I think apples are one of the most underestimated fruits … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 12, 2010. Down the hill from the Marine Museum and Lighthouse… …the Lake County Perch Fest was underway in Fairport Harbor’s Lakefront Park. Consisting of a general vendor section (non fish-related products)…. …a large entertainment/dining tent… …and a children’s area… …the festival was a nice … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I did make it back to the Mantua Potato Festival, which you can read about at… https://ohiofestivals.net/mantua-potato-festival/ **** Last year, when faced with the decision of going to the Mantua Potato Festival or the North Ridgeville Skunk Fest, I chose the latter because Mantua is a bit of a … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2022, the festival reached out and let me know that there have been major updates since this review was done. Since then, until I write an updated review, I am not putting this experience on the Ohio Festival Guide. This post documents my experience on September 12, … Read more
The Yankee Peddler Festival pulls festival goers back in time for artisan gifts, old-fashioned food and great entertainment. A nice shopping festival. 2026 DATESSeptember 12-13, 2026September 19-20, 2026September 26-27, 2026 Location: Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park12951 Patterson St NWNorth Lawrence, OH 44666Website: https://www.yankeepeddlerfestival.com/ This post documents my experience on September 12, … Read more
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta takes place right at the river with over 30 docked Sternwheelers, food, entertainment and a very memorable fireworks show. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Ohio River Levee100 Post StMarietta, OH 45750Website: https://sternwheel.org/ ****This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. Marietta is more … Read more