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
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