UPDATED: 4/29/26 Ohio has over 2300 festivals! 2300! Let that soak in a bit. If you’re new to Ohio, or even if you’re new to Ohio’s festival world, you may be searching through my 600+ festival reviews and trying to figure out what the best festivals are. And while I … Read more
Now that I’ve shared what festivals you’ve read the most in 2017, I thought I would share my favorite festivals of 2017. Out of over 40 festivals visited in and beyond Ohio, these are my top 10. Hope you enjoy… 10.) Kent Potterfest https://ohiofestivals.net/potterfest/ With a cute location and many … Read more
Now that we’re toward the end of the year, I thought it would be interesting to look at all of the 2017 traffic and see what posts you guys read the most. Since most readers don’t come across a festival review until the following year (an issue of timing), most … Read more
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