Last week, a road trip with my mother and younger son to see the strange and mesmerizing House on the Rock… …turned into a week-long adventure that allowed us to also explore Madison… …Milwaukee… …and even a few Wisconsin festivals. On our way there, we stopped at the Burpee Museum … Read more
This festival is discontinued. AUTHOR’S NOTE: I arrived shortly after the start of the festival on Sunday. Crowds picked up shortly after. This post documents my experience on June 30, 2019. **** I came to Our Lady of Mount Carmel… …walking behind the church down this private road… …taking the … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 29, 2019. Just through this short passage… …and beyond the tie dye alien… …peace and harmony were in the air… …at a festival called Love Fest… …where festival goers could practice free yoga… …express themselves through a face painting (Affordable Face Painting)… …and … Read more
The Simply Slavic Heritage Festival takes place in downtown Youngstown, offering plenty of live entertainment, an ethnic marketplace, cultural exhibits, a Slavic beer garden and all sorts of delicious ethnic food. There is an admission to this festival. 2026 DATE: June 26-27, 2026Location: Downtown YoungstownWebsite: https://www.simplyslavic.org/ **** This post documents … Read more
Throughout my festival career, I’ve seen festivals about Bigfoot… …BBQ (photo from a different festival)… …and even UFO’s (photo from a different festival)… …but never have I seen one about all three..until now. Located at the Milton Loop Campground in Dayton, Pennsylvania, the Bigfoot BBQ UFO Festival was a newer, … Read more
Parade the Circle is put on by The Cleveland Museum of Art. Along with the parade, there are plenty of activities, entertainment and food. 2026 DATE: June 13, 2026Location: Wade Oval10820 East BlvdCleveland, OH 44106Website: https://www.clevelandart.org/events/parade-circle ****This post documents my experience on June 8, 2019. Out at University Circle… …families … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I was given a complimentary full-sized package (entrance and sample/tasting tickets) in exchange for festival promotions. This post documents my experience on June 1, 2019. ******************** At 5 o’clock on the dot, I arrived at Lincoln Park… …where I was equipped with a sheet of beer and food … Read more
The Civil War Encampment allows visitors to learn from history while offering musical entertainment, shopping, food and a historic battle reenactment. 2026 DATE: May 23-24, 2026Location: Century Village Museum14653 E Park StBurton, OH 44021Website: http://www.centuryvillagemuseum.org/ **** This post documents my experience on May 25, 2019. Just beyond the entrance gates … Read more
The Northwest Ohio Polish American Festival takes place in Holland, offering polka music, gifts celebrating the Polish heritage and plenty of pierogi and other Polish foods. 2024 DATE: TBD**** This post documents my experience on May 18, 2019 when it was called the Toledo Polish American Festival. **** This weekend, … Read more