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
Comfest, or Community Festival, is a fantastic festival with tons of music, food, vendors and more. Live every day the Comfest way! 2026 DATE: June 26-28, 2026Location: Goodale Park120 W Goodale StColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://www.comfest.com/AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post documents my experience on June 25, 2017, but I first visited Comfest … Read more
The London Strawberry Festival takes place in downtown London with rides, games, crafts, an AC Cobra Car Show, live entertainment and a parade. There is also a nice selection of food vendors, each of which should have some strawberry dish. The festival’s signature dish, though, is the strawberry shortcake. 2026 … Read more
The Toast to Summer is a wine tasting festival with art, live music, and more at the Fayette County Airport. 2025 DATE: September 13, 2025Location: Fayette County Airport2770 OH-38Washington Court House, OH 43160Website: https://www.facebook.com/Toast2Fall **** This post documents my experience on June 24, 2017 when it took place in June … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 24, 2017. After a $6 admission… …to benefit the Masonic Center… …I was granted access to the Festival on the Hill. I was greeted immediately by the aromas of frying churros… …only to be followed by the tempting perfumes of fish and chips… … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post documents my experience on June 24, 2017, but I also reviewed a festival at SunWatch where I explain more about the history of the park. You can read that review at https://ohiofestivals.net/sunwatch-native-flute-festival-dayton/ ******************** Here at Sunwatch… …the sun brightened the colors of the archaeological park… …as … Read more