The Italian Fall Festa is put on and hosted by the Sons of Italy. Food is spread out among booths as entertainment, bocce and kids activities take place along the grounds. 2025 DATE: September 5-7, 2025Location: Bella Villa Hall2625 County Line RdKettering, OH 45430Website: https://www.daytonlocal.com/festivals/italian-fall-festa/ **** This post documents my … Read more
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival is a huge town festival with many vendor booths, a great selection of food, tons of children’s activities and plenty of popcorn. 2026 DATE: September 12-13, 2026Location: Dayton-Xenia Road (between North Fairfield Rd and Meadow Bridge Dr)Beavercreek, OhioWebsite : https://www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 12, 2015. I came to the Miamisburg Artisan Festival on a cool, autumn-like morning… …as Evan Fiehrer entertained music lovers (Star City Music Studios)… …children were captivated with Indian tales (Miamisburg Historical Society)… …a juggler entertained passing guests… …artists prepared for the next … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I’ve reviewed this festival back in 2010, which you can read here – https://ohiofestivals.net/59-st-nicholas-greek-festival-lorain-september-9-2010/ Since some time has passed, I have a better camera, and I was planning on going there anyway for some grub, I decided to write a more updated experience. This post documents my experience … Read more
The Feast of the Assumption is a parish festival that takes over Cleveland’s Little Italy with plenty of food and wine. You should not wear white at this festival. 2026 DATE: August 13-16, 2026Location: 12021 Mayfield RdCleveland, OH 44106Website: https://holy-rosary.org/schedule-of-events ****I first wrote about the Feast of the Assumption back … Read more
The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival was a large community festival with plenty of vendor booths, food and free water. 2026 DATE: August 15-16, 2026Location: Community Park691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs RoadFairborn, Ohio 45324Website: https://www.fairbornsweetcornfestival.org **** This post documents my experience on August 15, 2015. When I arrived at Fairborn Sweet Corn … Read more
The Germanfest Picnic takes place in historic St. Anne’s Hill with plenty of German food, drink and entertainment for all. 2026 DATE: August 14-16, 2026Location: Dayton Liederkranz Turner German Club1400 E 5th StDayton, OH 45402Website: https://germanfestdayton.com/ This post documents my experience on August 15, 2015 when the festival took place … Read more
The Hispanic Heritage Festival is an annual festival that celebrates the Hispanic Heritage through live performances, delicious ethnic food, vendors, educational booths, children’s activities and more. 2025 DATE: September 20, 2025Location: Riverscape Metropark237 E Monument Ave.Dayton, Ohio 45402Website: http://www.pacodayton.org/index.html **** This post documents my experience on August 15, 2015. The … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 15, 2015. In 1971, a sewage treatment plant in Dayton wanted to expand… …but excavations led to the discovery of artifacts and remnants of a Fort Ancient Native American village. Thanks to public opinion and the city, the land was preserved and a … Read more