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. 2026 DATE: July 31 – August 2, 2026Location: 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. … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to the festival in 2019, which you can read about HERE. This post documents my experience on August 7, 2010. **** In 1819, two brothers from Connecticut, Moses and Aaron Wilcox, came to the very small town of Millsville, Ohio. In their possession were 4,000 acres … Read more