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21.) Mountain Craft Days Review – Somerset, Pennsylvania – September 9, 2017

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

20.) Pittsburgh Irish Festival Review – West Homestead, Pennsylvania – September 8, 2017

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

19.) Ukrainian Food Festival Review – Carnegie, Pennsylvania – September 8, 2017

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 – Parma, Ohio

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

National Hamburger Festival Update – Akron, Ohio – My Experience

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