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
Nearly 100 festivals with Harry Potter, Jumping Frogs, Cookies, Tattoos and Cultural Festivals that include Italian, Greek, Serbian, Irish and Lebanese Celebrations. Whether you’re into casting spells or jumping frogs, there are plenty of interesting festivals going on this weekend, Festival Fans. Some of these festivals include… The Wizardly World … Read more
Over 85 festivals with the Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace, Lilyfest, the Columbus Food Truck Festival, the Delta Chicken Festival, Cultural Fests and so much more! It’s an exciting festival weekend, Festival Fans. You can find over 85 festivals in all parts of the state. County fairs are also … 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 and great balloon glow. 2026 DATE: June 25-28, 2026Location: Freer Field1264 Center StreetAshland, OH 44805Website: https://ashlandballoonfest.com **** … Read more
Two weeks’ worth of festivals so that you don’t miss any of the 4th of July Festivals. This is a different kind of post, Festival Fans. Since July 4th is Thursday this year and many Independence Day festivals begin a few days beforehand (in this case, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), … Read more
The Ohio Viking Festival takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds, offering a wide assortment of craft and artisan vendors, a Viking Village, a nice selection of food, music entertainment, demonstrations and shows. 2026 DATE: June 26-28, 2026Location: Lake County Fairgrounds1301 Mentor AvePainesville, OH 44077Website: https://www.ohiovikingfestival.com/ **** This post documents … Read more