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
Comfest, or Community Festival, is a fantastic festival with tons of music, food, vendors and more. Live every day the Comfest way! 2024 DATE: June 28-30, 2024Location: Goodale Park120 W Goodale StColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://www.comfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on June 26, 2010. To can see updated images … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 26, 2010. After leaving Powell, I made my way to the Dublin Kiwanis Annual Frog Jump Festival in Dublin’s Coffman Park. Now this wasn’t my first frog jumping festival. Last year, I attended the Valley City Frog Jump Festival, a festival with hundreds of attendees who … Read more
The Powell Festival takes place in Powell, Ohio and offers a nice assortment of things from music, food, fun and more. 2026 DATE: June 19-20, 2026Location: Village Green ParkDowntown Powell, OhioWebsite: https://www.cityofpowell.us/Visitors/Events****This post documents my experience on June 26, 2010. Creating a festival isn’t as easy as it sounds. If … Read more