The Somerset Historical Center is a beautiful property to explore… …with a covered bridge… …a cider press… …a newly finished lime kiln… …and an annual festival called Mountain Craft Days. All over the grounds, festival goers were able to watch demonstrations and learn about such things as stone cutting… …coopering… … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The festival changed its location in 2019. **** After a 10 minute walk from my room at the Hampton Inn, I arrived at Riverplex… …made my way through security, handed over my ticket… …and entered to celebrate the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. Attractions and events occurred all over the … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I arrived at a weird mid-afternoon time right after some rain had passed through Carnegie, PA. ******************** I came to St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church… …to not only check out the beautiful hand-painted artistry on the walls… …and the beautiful decor inside… …but to check … Read more
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival takes place in Ukrainian Village, offering music, gifts, activities and food – including plenty of desserts. 2026 DATE: August 22-23, 2026Location: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral5720 State RdParma, OH 44134Website: https://stjosaphatcathedral.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 26, 2017. Behind St. Josaphat’s in Ukrainian … Read more
On August 21, 1955, five adults and seven children drove to the police station in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to report an unbelievable incident. They claimed that a spaceship with small alien creatures had come to their farmhouse in nearby Kelly, only to peer through windows and pop up in doorways. Later … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post will show you updated photos of the National Hamburger Festival during my experience on August 12, 2017. But if you want an official review with history and layout, please check out https://ohiofestivals.net/39-national-hamburger-festival-akron-august-19-2012/ ******************** I was invited back to the National Hamburger Festival… …to sign my name … Read more
The Wizardly World of Kent is a magically-themed celebration that every Harry Potter lover can enjoy. Downtown Kent is transformed into a wizard town as businesses offers various specials, a vendor villages sell items like wands and dragons, and entertainment includes magical activities and fun. Costumes are encouraged at this … Read more
This past weekend, I took the family’s animal lover… …to Cumberland, Ohio where 10,000 acres once used for surface mining… …are now used as the North America’s largest conservation center. Welcome to The Wilds… …a magical land where we took a 2.5 hour bus tour… …to see everything from Bactrian … Read more
The St. Demetrios Greek Festival is an ethnic church festival consisting of various food stations, a vendor area, a children’s area and entertainment. 2026 DATE: June 25-28, 2026Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church22909 Center Ridge RdRocky River, OH 44116Website: https://saintdemetriosrr.org **** This post documents my experience on June 25, 2017. … Read more