This post documents my experience on September 24, 2016. Here in downtown Sandusky… …the Sandusky State Theatre was putting on its 5th North Coast Oktoberfest. QS Jazz was rocking under the main tent… …as lined vendors sold various products… …from comic-based gifts to beer-related beard balm (The Beerded Beard Company). … Read more
The Turtle Fest is a festival used to raise money for St. Augustine Parish and school. There is music entertainment, games, food and some cool turtle races. 2026 DATE: September 18-19, 2026Location: St. Augustine Catholic Church210 E Clinton StNapoleon, OH 43545Website: https://www.staugie.net/ **** This post documents my experience on September … Read more
The Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival is a large festival with plenty of flea market and craft vendors, entertainment and food vendors run by local organizations. DISCONTINUEDLocation: Paulding County Fairgrounds501 Fairground DrPaulding, OH 45879Website: https://www.facebook.com/flatrockcreekfest/ This post documents my experience on September 18, 2016. After a 15 minute parking line, … Read more
The Fall Festival at Lake Loramie State Park includes tractor and machine shows, a mountain men encampment, entertainment, food and plenty of craft vendors. 2026 DATE: September 18-20, 2026Location: Lake Loramie State Park4401 Fort Loramie-Swanders RdMinster, OH 45865Website: https://www.facebook.com/LakeLoramieStateParkOH **** This post documents my experience on September 18, 2016. I … Read more
The Harvest Moon Festival (frame by Jeff Davis)… …took place at Parkersburg City Park… …and offered a pavilion… …and (3) tents… …filled and surrounded by all sorts of vendors. Offerings were vast as they included seasonal crafts… …pottery… …leather… …designer jewelry (Penny Whistle Jewels)… …and framed lit trinket Christmas trees. … Read more
It was a beautiful day at Cedar Lakes… …perfect for the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair. This festival was spread out over a large picturesque property… …and sectioned into one Americas Village… …and 4 villages based on the cultures that make up Appalachia. There was an Irish pub/restaurant in … Read more
The Pomeroy Sternwheel Riverfest takes place in the downtown area with a nice selection of sternwheel boats, some vendors, food and entertainment. 2025 DATE: September 18-20, 2025Location: Downtown PomeroyWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/pomeroysternwheel/ **** This post documents my experience on September 17, 2016. When I got to the picturesque town of Pomeroy… …it … Read more
On November 15, 1966, two young couples were driving outside of Point Pleasant, WV… …when they saw a large flying white creature with glowing red eyes. Soon after, more people saw this “Mothman” in the area… …and these sightings lasted until December 15, 1967 (Jamie C. Sloane)… …when the Silver … Read more
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival celebrates the largest edible native fruit of the United States (and Ohio’s State Fruit) through education presentations, various pawpaw competitions, the use of pawpaw in each of the festival’s food vendors, and a selection of pawpaw beer. There are also a nice assortment of vendors, educational … Read more