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
This post documents my experience on July 10, 2010. On all the walking trails I’ve been on, it’s rare to see someone eating a gyro, let alone a funnel cake. Fortunately, at the St. John Medical Center Festival of the Arts, you can do both, secure that staff will immediately … Read more
The Summit County Italian American Festival takes place at Lock 3 Park with all sorts of delicious food, live entertainment, Morra competitions, vendors and more. 2026 DATE: July 10-11, 2026Location: Bowery Street and Cascade Plaza (due to Lock 3 renovations)Akron, OH 44308Website: http://it-am.org/ **** This post documents my experience on … Read more
The Ashland Balloonfest takes place in Freer Field where there are food and merchant vendors, children’s activities, live music and a large amount of hot air balloons that come together for take off a a great balloon glow. For an updated version of this festival, you can read my 2024 … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2018, the Cleveland Pride Festival was merged with the March, now listed as Pride in the CLE March and Festival This post documents my experience on June 26, 2010. ******************** After Com Fest, I was rejuvenated, partially from the Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Cherry ice cream I picked up … Read more