Sternwheels, Skunks, Deer, and Potatoes for one of Ohio’s Biggest Festival Weekends! Here we are, Ohio. One of the biggest festival weekends of the year with over 85 festivals, plus another 35 fairs and shows, spread all over the state. I know a lot about this week’s festivals because I … Read more
Labor Day Weekend celebrated with the Ohio Renaissance, the Fair at New Boston, Melons, Sweet Corn and the 4 P’s. Who knew this weekend would get here so quickly? The kids are back in school, the summer as ending and, ironically, the festivals are going to pick up even more … Read more
The German-American Festival is the Toledo area’s oldest and largest ethnic festival with plenty of delicious food, great entertainment and more. 2026 DATE: August 27-30, 2026Location: Oak Shade Grove3624 Seaman RdOregon, OH 43616Website: https://www.facebook.com/GAFSociety **** My first experience was in 2010, which you can read at https://ohiofestivals.net/51-german-american-festival-oregon-august-27-2010/ This post documents … Read more
September is Ohio’s biggest festival month, so it could be overwhelming when deciding on which ones to attend. That’s why I’ve put together a list of my favorite festivals to help you navigate through your weekend plans. Please remember that this list is based on my personal experience. Also, festivals … Read more
Garlic, Fiery Foods and the Great Trail. Plus Cultural Festivals galore. Festival numbers dip down a bit for the last weekend of August as families either get their kids ready for school or get used to the new routine. This is also the weekend before Labor Day Weekend, when festival … Read more
The Brier Hill Italian Festival celebrates Youngstown’s old Italian neighborhood with plenty of Italo-Youngstown foods, including the green pepper and sauce Brier Hill Pizza, the braciola sandwich with peppers, the pepper and egg sandwich and more. Vendors and entertainment this neighborhood food fest. 2026 DATE: August 13-16, 2026Location: Calvin and … Read more
Sunbury Sizzles, Bucyrus Bratwurst, Columbus Food Truck Festival, Ethnic Festivals and more. And still another big weekend with 13 county fairs, nearly 80 festivals and many of them are Ohio classics! Some of the classics I’m referring to include the Columbus Food Truck Festival (Review) at its location in Hilliard, … Read more
Feast of the Assumption, Germanfest Picnic, Akron Pickle Fest and 100 more events It’s another weekend with over 100 festivals and events, including Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland’s Little Italy. This festival is like two festivals in one: the Holy Rosary Parish Festival off to the side of the … Read more
Over 100 Festivals and Events: Dublin Irish, Twins Days, Bigfoot Festival and more! Now that we are into August, the festivals are a-plenty. Just a quick glance at the map below shows that festivals are blossoming all over Ohio this weekend, offering you everything from Cultural Celebrations to Cryptid Pride. … Read more