This post documents my experience on July 30, 2010. St. Peter’s isn’t the Roman Catholic Church it used to be, although it does retain a little Italian charm. And, while it’s not the typical ethnic parish festival I would follow, it is the parish I grew up in. Therefore, I’ve decided … Read more
Celina Lake Festival is a festival that offers a lot, including rides, music, food and amphicars, which perform in the Grand Lake St. Marys. 2026 DATE: July 24-26, 2026Location: Downtown CelinaWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/lakefestival/ **** This post documents my experience on July 24, 2010. When I told my uncle about the upcoming Celina … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 24, 2010. AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2015, the festival has changed its name to the Dragon Boat Summer Learning Festival. **** Close to 2300 years ago, Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet, scholar and minister to the king of Chu (a southern state), found himself in … Read more
The Rittman Sleepwalker Festival is a community celebration that remembers a time when there was such high traffic through Rittman that merchants would need to keep late business hours and often end up wearing pajamas or nightclothes. The festival is a smaller festival, but with all the food, games, vendors … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to the Huron Riverfest in 2012, which you can read about at https://ohiofestivals.net/24-huron-riverfest-july-15-2012/ This post documents my experience on July 11, 2010. **** After two festivals in the blazing heat, we were cooked. Really…we got a lot of sun. Therefore, it wasn’t in my best interest … Read more
Toledo Lighthouse Festival takes place at Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, Ohio, offering music, food and art vendors. 2026 DATE: September 12-13, 2026Location: Maumee Bay State Park1400 State Park RdOregon, OH 43616Website: https://www.toledolighthousefestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience on July 11, 2010. Every year, on the weekend after … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 11, 2010. As the people of Toledo (tol-eh-doh), Spain celebrated their country’s win in the World Cup, I was heading to Toledo (Tol-ee-doh), Ohio for other celebrations. Here, on Lagrange Street… …a Polish Festival was in effect. Set up in Toledo’s Polish Village with an … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 10, 2010. The Old-Time’s Jamboree used to be tedious for those who traveled through downtown Amherst. Set around downtown’s 5-stop intersection in front of city hall, sections of roads would be closed and cause nightmares all weekend. Fortunately, it’s now moved out of the way … Read more
Sacred Heart Chapel’s Fiestas Patronales is a parish festival with ethnic foods, entertainment and vendors. 2024 DATE: July 13-14, 2024Location: Sacred Heart Chapel4301 Pearl AveLorain, OH 44055 **** This post documents my experience on July 10, 2010. I know what you’re saying. “Another parish festival? Didn’t you learn from St. Anthony’s … Read more