At the Sumner Daze Festival in Sumner, Michigan… …all sorts of activities were going on in and around the community center. Within the community center, there were rooms set for crafts… …and a bake sale with plenty of sweet treats… …perfect after a burger from the Ithaca Lions Club. Meanwhile, … Read more
When I first arrived in Montrose, I admit that the carnival first grabbed my attention… …as it was pretty sizable with plenty of rides… …various games… …and a lot of carnival food… …but I was more interested in what saw across the way… …since the carnival was only a part … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 10, 2019. This year, when Mary Queen of Peace transformed their annual Summerfest into the new Old Brooklyn PierogiFest… …many pierogi-loving festival goers responded… …arriving en masse from the start of the festival (3 pm)… …and easily waiting 1-2 hours in line for … Read more
The Twins Days Festival is the largest gathering of twins and multiples in the world, offering food, music, vendors and more. 2026 DATE: August 7-9, 2026Location: Glenn Chamberlin Park10260 Ravenna RdTwinsburg, OH 44087Website: https://twinsdays.org/ ****My first visit to the festival was in 2010. You can read about that experience HERE. … Read more
It was a beautiful day along the Ohio River… …perfect for Glier’s Goettafest. For those not from the Cincinnati area, goetta (gheh-tah) is a German breakfast sausage… …made of pork, beef, oats, onions and spices. The festival was helpful in introducing visitors to goetta through information panels… ..and a history … Read more
The St. Paul Grecian Festival offers a great selection of delicious food, vendors, kids’ games and entertainment. 2026 DATE: July 16-19, 2026Location: St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church4548 Wallings RoadNorth Royalton, OH 44133Website: https://www.stpaulgoc.org/festival/festivalThis post documents my experience on July 19, 2019., but I first reviewed this festival in 2012, which … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the 6th and final part of our trip to Wisconsin. **** As the Eiffel Tower stood proudly in Cathedral Square Park… …festival goers were either enjoying a glass of wine at the Garden Bistro… …standing in line for a freshly made beignet… …attaching a love lock … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is Part 5 of our trip to Wisconsin. **** We were in Milwaukee for only 1.5 days… …but we did our best to drive around, admire the beautiful architecture… …and seek out some of the unique features of the city (the Bronze Fonz). After checking into our … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is Part 4 of our trip to Wisconsin. **** It was a beautiful evening in McPike Park… …perfect for enjoying it at La Fete de Marquette. Sections of field were turned into Ball Parks for kids of various age groups… …and Luca was eager to join in … Read more