On the Howell Carnegie Library lawn… …the Rotary Club of Howell was selling something rather special and delicious… …ice cream made from official Howell melons… …in celebration of their annual Melon Festival. The Melon Festival took place in downtown Howell, with the majority running along W. Grand River Avenue… …where … Read more
In the town of DeWitt, Michigan… …I made my way downtown… …to visit their annual Ox Roast. Right off the bat, I saw that this was a festival where the carnival was a big draw… …as it had taken over the downtown area with all sorts of flying and spinning … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: While this experience took place in Ionia, Michigan, Hippie Fest is a festival that takes place in various cities and states all over the country. The elements of the festival experience seen below will likely reflect all of the other Hippie Fest events. **** During the 50th anniversary … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: After attending the festival, I learned that there was a second location (at Veterans Memorial Park) with vendors, food and entertainment. According to the festival booklet, there is also shuttle service that connects it to the downtown. Unfortunately, I did not see any indication of this second location … Read more
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