The Spooky Pooch Parade takes place at Kauffman Park, offering a festival for dog lovers and a special parade with all types of costumes. 2026 DATE: October 10, 2026Location: Madison Park13201 Madison AveLakewood, OH 44107Website: https://lakewoodalive.org/event/spooky-pooch-parade-2026/ **** This post documents my experience on October 21, 2017. Out at Kauffman Park… … Read more
The FireFish Festival gives new life to downtown Lorain through art, music, food and more. At the end, a fish sculpture is lit on fire. 2026 DATE: September 19, 2026Location: Downtown LorainWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/firefishfestival/**** This post documents my experience on October 7, 2017. Along Broadway in downtown Lorain… …a band performance … Read more
The Sts. Peter and George Egyptian Festival offers plenty of food, children’s activities, shopping and entertainment at select times. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: Sts. Peter and George Coptic Orthodox Church25800 Hilliard BlvdWestlake, OH 44145Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1783614839290004 **** This post documents my experience on October 7, 2017, when it was a … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This event has turned into an expo and is no longer listed as a festival. This post documents my experience on September 23, 2017. **** Across the pond in Longwood Park… …a vendor booth landed on a witch’s sister… …and, boy, was the witch mad! Fortunately, that didn’t … Read more
The Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival takes place in Lincoln Park with local artists, local organizations and groups, a fair trade village, children’s activities, live entertainment and delicious food. 2026 DATE: September 19, 2026Location: Lincoln Park1200 Starkweather AveCleveland, OH 44113Website: https://experiencetremont.com/featured-events/tremont-arts-cultural-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on September 17, … Read more
Harvest of the Arts is a juried craft fair that takes place on the third Saturday of September in downtown Wellington. There are nearly 75 artisans in and around Town Hall with food options available. 2026 DATE: September 20, 2026Location: Downtown WellingtonWebsite: http://www.wellingtonfriends.org/hoaapplication.pdf **** This post documents my experience on … Read more
The Dayton Pagan Pride Day is a welcoming festival that attempts to eliminate religious discrimination through education while offering entertainment, vendors, food and more. 2026 DATE: October 3, 2026Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds645 Infirmary RdDayton, OH 45417Website: https://www.facebook.com/daytonpagancoaliton **** This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. Deep in the … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. Out in Delco Park… …local beekeepers got together (Pittman Apiaries)… …for a special event called HoneyFest… …where they taught festival goers about bees… …committed themselves in building stronger pollinators (Propolis Projects)… …and offered free samples of their tasty local honey. All … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: in 2018, the festival was renamed the Miami Valley Bluegrass and Artisan Festival This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. ******************** It was a beautiful day in Miamisburg… …perfect for celebrating the Miami Valley Bluegrass Heritage Festival. This festival incorporated the Miamisburg Historical Society‘s artisan festival… … Read more