The Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival offers various types of bratwurst in various ways. It’s advised to bring friends or family so that you can try them all. Plenty of music, entertainment and other food options to also enjoy. 2026 DATE: August 13-15, 2026Location: Downtown BucyrusWebsite: https://www.bucyrusbratwurstfestival.com/ ****This post documents my experience … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to this festival in 2018. You can read that experience here: https://ohiofestivals.net/st-mary-romanian-festival/ This post documents my experience on August 20, 2010. ******************** On Cleveland’s Warren Road sits the oldest Romanian parish in the country… …St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church. Founded in 1904, the parish was originally … Read more
The North Ridgeville Corn Festival is a pretty sizeable festival with a lot to offer, including an Arts and Crafts Fair, vendors, local organizations, games, rides, live entertainment, a huge selection of food and even a Corn Eating Contest. Over the weekend, there are also fireworks and a parade. 2025 … Read more
Inspired by the Mark Twain story, the Valley City Front Jump Festival allows festival goers to either bring in or rent a frog for a rather interesting competition. Food, music and frog-games are also part of the fun. No frogs are eaten at this festival. 2026 DATE: July 19, 2026Location: … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is an updated 2015 Review here – Feast of the Assumption This post documents my experience on August 14, 2010. ******************** The hot, sunny weather of the Ohio Outdoor Quilt Festival changed rapidly before we headed out to the Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy. Clouds were filling the … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 14, 2010. When I came across some information about a quilt festival, I can’t say that I was inspired to run out and check it out. Granted, it was in Wellington, so not that far away, but there was a $5 admission charge … Read more
The Berlin Heights Basket Festival celebrates the tradition of basket making in a festival format with live music, various contests and competitions, food vendors, beer tent and vendors – some of which sell locally made baskets. 2026 DATE: August 7-8, 2026Location: Downtown Berlin HeightsWebsite: https://www.basketfestival.com/ **** This post documents my … Read more
The International Festival has a great assortment of food, fun things to do, various gift vendors and a tour of the center. 2026 DATE: September 26-27, 2026Location: Islamic Center of Greater Toledo25877 Scheider RdPerrysburg, OH 43551Website: https://icgt.org **** This post documents my experience on August 8, 2010. As you cross … Read more
The Pokrova Ukrainian Festival is an ethnic festival in Parma, Ohio with musical entertainment, gifts and foods that include pierogi and chicken kiev. 2025 DATE: August 1-3, 2025Location: Pokrova Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church66812 Broadview RdParma, OH 44134Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064743814449 **** This post documents my experience on August 7, 2010. While heading back … Read more