Last year, I wrote a post about My Favorite Festivals of 2017, which you can read HERE. I really liked this idea since it not only gave me a chance to reflect on all the year’s festivals, but it gave readers a chance to catch up on some great festival … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I was invited to a special preview event of the 12 Beers of Christmas, which will officially take place on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. If you wish to attend, see the event information below at the end of my post. ******************** I was recently invited to Der Braumeister … Read more
I recently had the pleasure of accompanying my wife to Los Angeles, where we could spend a few days together sans children (thanks, Moms!), eat some incredible dishes and do some fun things around town. Some of my more memorable food experiences included the decadent sweet potato muffin topped with … Read more
The Pumpkin Festival takes place at the Huron Boat Basin, offering games and activities for families. There are usually inflatables, entertainment, art activities and a pumpkin drop. 2025 DATE: October 11, 2025Location: Huron Boat Basin330 Main StHuron, OH 44839Website: https://www.cityofhuron.org**** This post documents my experience on October 13, 2018. Out … Read more
This post documents my experience on October 6, 2018. Down along the East Bank of the Flats… …the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland partnered up with the Flats East Bank… …to fry up the second annual East Bank Bacon Festival. Located in a scenic pedestrian area… …lined along various bars … Read more
The Oktoberfest takes place on the grounds of the Dayton Art Institute, offering a great selection of food, beer and wine, while offering a showcase of artists in various mediums. 2026 DATE: September 25-27, 2026Location: Dayton Art Institute456 Belmonte Park NDayton, OH 45405Website: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/upcoming-events/special-events/oktoberfest/**** This post documents my experience on … Read more
The New Paris Applefest is a festival with staged entertainment, vendors and plenty of food, including apple products that include apple dumplings, caramel apples and cider slush. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: New Paris Community ParkWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/NewParisAppleFest **** This post documents my experience on September 23, 2018. It was a … Read more
Right off I-70, I stopped at the Warm Glow Candle Company… …where I found all sorts of scented candles… …(even Circus Peanut)… …and a special Fall Festival… …set up with a maze… …and bounce houses for the kids… …as well as 100+ vendors lining the back of the parking lot… … Read more
At St. George’s in Fishers, Indiana… …their annual festival was taking place. Out in front… …the large yard was used for a children’s area with jump houses… …and prize games… …that included Test Your Strength and Skee Ball… …while, inside the church… …festival goers could shop the church’s market area… … Read more