The Burning Snowman Fest works to bring the end of winter by burning a huge snowman sculpture and enjoying music, food and spirits. It’s an adults only event. 2026 DATE: February 28, 2026Location: 252 W Lakeshore DrivePort Clinton, OH 43452Website: https://www.facebook.com/BurningSnowman **** This post documents my experience on February 23, … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTES: This post documents my experience on January 26, 2019, but I first visited the Winter Days Festival in 2011. You can read that experience here: https://ohiofestivals.net/1-winter-days-festival-vermilion-january-15-2011/ **** Out at Mill Hollow, it was the perfect day for sledding… …carriage rides… …and a Winter Days Festival. Although lasting only … Read more
The Hudson Christkindlmarkt is a holiday market with musical entertainment, craft and Christmas vendors and various food and Germanic treat vendors. 2025 DATE: December 12-14, 2025Location: First and Main Green ParkHudson, OH 44236Website: https://www.hudson-landsberg.com/ **** This post documents my experience on December 15, 2018. On a chilly day in downtown … Read more
So you just read MY favorite festivals yesterday (click HERE if you didn’t) and you may be wondering what your favorite festivals in 2018 have been. Using Google Analytics, I’ve been able to compile a listing of your 10 Most Read Festival Reviews for 2018. Usually, most reviews get more … Read more
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