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Wauseon Homecoming – Wauseon, Ohio

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

Bull Thistle Arts Festival – Fayette, Ohio

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 – Port Clinton, Ohio

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

Taste of St. Casimir’s – Cleveland, Ohio

The Taste of St. Casimir’s is a parish festival with plenty of Polish dishes, music and church tours. 2025 DATE: July 26-27, 2025Location: St. Casimir Church8223 Sowinski AveCleveland, OH 44103Website: https://www.stcasimir.com **** This post documents my experience on July 31, 2015. Just west of Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens sits St. Casimir’s… … Read more

The Gathering at Garst – Greenville, Ohio

The Gathering at Garst takes place on the grounds of the Garst Museum where visitors can find plenty of artisans, food vendors, live music and a Living History encampment. You may even meet local legend, Annie Oakley. 2026 DATE: July 25-26, 2026Location: Garst Museum205 N BroadwayGreenville, OH 45331Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1205961305001844/ **** … Read more

Annie Oakley Festival – Ansonia, Ohio

The Annie Oakley Festival takes in Greenville at the Darke County Fairgrounds, celebrating the historic figure through fast draw competitions, entertainment, second hand shopping and food. 2025 DATE: July 25-27, 2025Location: Dark County Fairgrounds800 Sweitzer StGreenville OH 45331Website: https://www.annieoakleyfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience on July 25, 2015, when … Read more

LilyFest – Rockbridge, Ohio

Located at Bishop Educational Gardens in Rockbridge, Ohio, LilyFest is an arts festival in one of the most beautiful settings out there. Bring your camera. 2026 DATE: July 10-12, 2026Location: Bishop Educational Gardens13200 Little Cola RdRockbridge, OH 43149Website: https://lilyfest.com/ ****This post documents my experience on July 11, 2015. Out in … Read more

The Doo Dah Parade – Columbus, Ohio

The Doo Dah Parade is a satirical parade in which anyone can participate. Located in the Short North, there is also a small festival area with food vendors and entertainment. 2026 DATE: July 4, 2026Location: Goodale Park120 Goodale St Columbus, OH 43215Website: https://www.facebook.com/DooDahParade **** This post documents my experience on … Read more