The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival celebrates the the town’s history with the tomato, thanks to resident Alexander Livingston, who developed the first commercially successful variety of tomato and more than 30 varieties of tomatoes throughout his life. Visitors of the festival can enjoy carnival rides, a Kid’s Corner with inflatables, games … Read more
The Carroll Community Festival is a small community festival with music entertain, crafts for the kids, vendors and plenty of delicious food. 2026 DATE: August 14-15, 2026Location: Downtown Carroll, OhioWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/CarrollFestOH/ ****AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2017, the festival name was changed named from the Old Timer’s Festival to the Carroll Community … Read more
The Columbus Food Truck Festival takes place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, offering many of the area’s great food trucks with the company of area vendors and plenty of live entertainment. 2026 DATE: August 14-15, 2026Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds4100 Columbia St.Hilliard, OH 43026Website: https://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/This post documents my experience … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 8, 2015. We decided to stop at the Oberlin Family Fun Fair and Classic Car Show… …where area businesses and organizations took part in the festivities via sidewalk sales… …washable hair colorings (Velvet Turtle)… …open houses (Oberlin Heritage Center)… …or booth hosting (FAVA). … Read more
The Nature Arts Festival is located at The West Woods Park in Novelty/Russell Township. The festival offers various art mediums, food, entertainment and more. 2023 DATE: August 5, 2023Location: The West Woods9465 Kinsman RdNovelty, OH 44072Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/3476970115917027 **** This post documents my experience on August 2, 2015. We arrived at … Read more
The Chardon Arts Festival takes place in the downtown square with offerings of paintings, stained glass, photography and more. 2026 DATE: August 2, 2026Location: Downtown ChardonWebsite: https://chardonsquareassociation.org/events/arts-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on August 2, 2015. The Chardon Square Association couldn’t have picked a more beautiful day… …to have … Read more
The Wauseon Homecoming takes place at Dorothy B. Biddle Park with food vendors, craft vendors, entertainment and more. Rides are also available in a specified location. 2026 DATE: CANCELLEDLocation: Dorothy B. Biddle ParkWauseon, OH 43567Website: https://www.facebook.com/wauseonhomecoming/ **** This post documents my experience on August 1, 2015. Festivals like the Wauseon … Read more
Officially called the “Royal Bull Thistle Arts Festival,” this festival is filled with entertainment, games and food and art vendors. There is a bull thistle competition and more. 2025 DATE: August 2, 2025Location: Fayette ParkN Eagle StFayette, OH 43521Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070052134035 **** This post documents my experience on August 1, 2015. … Read more
Arts in the Park is a decently sized arts festival in Port Clinton’s Lakeview Park 2026 DATE: August 1-2, 2026Location: Lakeview Park1100 E Perry StPort Clinton, OH 43452Website: https://portclintonartistsclub.com/arts-in-the-park **** This post documents my experience on August 1, 2015. I arrived at Arts in the Park shortly after its 10 … Read more