The Dublin Irish Festival is considered the second largest Irish Festival in the world with over 100k visitors annually. Among the festivals offerings include 7 music stages with 800+ performers, 90+ vendors, a huge assortment of food, various activities, games and competitions. 2026 DATE: July 31 – August 2, 2026Location: … Read more
Shaker Woods, Hippies, the Twilight Zone, Corn, Tomatoes, Pickles, Celts, Italians, Germans Welcome back, Festival Fans. It’s another weekend of 80+ festivals (over 100+ events if you include the county fairs and shows). This weekend, you’ll see a nice amount of Homecomings, Parish Festivals, Music Festivals and Beer Festivals. For … Read more
The Y-Bridge Arts Festival brings together local and regional artists while also providing live music, food trucks and children’s activities. 2026 DATE: July 31 – August 1, 2026Location: Zane State College Campus (due to downtown construction)Zanesville, OH 43701Website: https://www.facebook.com/ybridgeartsfestival/ **** This post documents my experience on August 3, 2024. To … Read more
The Dresden Melon Festival takes place along the Muskingum River at Dresden River Park, where there are vendors, food trucks and a stage for live music and competitions. There are also a kids area, a petting zoo, a car show and a melon booth selling fresh watermelon and cantaloupe. 2026 … Read more
The Baltimore Festival is a community festival with a nice selection of food vendors, a craft market, a carnival with rides and food, an entertainment stage and a car show. 2026 DATE: August 6-8, 2026Location: Johnson Park220 Summer ChoiceBaltimore, OH 43105 **** This post documents my experience on August 3, … Read more
The Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival offers a huge selection of cryptid-themed vendors, experts and personalities in the field, plentiful food options and live entertainment. There are also special events and a conference that take place at other locations. 2026 DATE: August 14-15, 2026Location: Vinton County Fairgrounds31471 OH-93McArthur, OH 45651Website: https://www.facebook.com/hockinghillsBFFestival/ … Read more
UPDATED for 2025. **** During the months of August, September and October, many Ohio cities and communities will be celebrating a particular festival called Oktoberfest. This festival, originating from the wedding celebrations of King Ludwig I (then Kronprinz Ludwig) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810, is celebrated annually in … Read more
Bigfoot, Twins, Dublin Irish, Puerto Rican Parade, Melon, a Rock N Green Tomato and Art Festivals in Lakewood, Zanesville, Chardon, Fayette and Port Clinton. Welcome back, Festival Fans. I JUST got back from a family trip to Ireland and I’m ready to tell you about this weekend’s festivals (which coincidentally … Read more
Over 85 festivals with Annie Oakley, Celina Lake, the Cannabis Festival, the Nelsonville Music Festival, Cultural Festivals and so much more. It’s the last weekend of July, Festival Fans, and the festivals are still going as strong as ever. Some of this week’s festivals include… The Annie Oakley Festival (Review) … Read more