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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

Port Clinton Walleye Festival – Port Clinton, Ohio

The Port Clinton Walleye Festival takes place over Memorial Day Weekend with plenty of vendors, rides and games, live entertainment and delicious food – including perch and walleye. 2026 Date: May 21-25, 2026Location: Waterworks Park205 E. Perry StPort Clinton, OH 43452Website: https://www.facebook.com/WalleyeFest/I first visited the Port Clinton Walleye Festival in … Read more

Mohican Traditions Arts and Crafts Festival – Loudonville, Ohio

The Mohican Traditions Arts and Crafts Festival takes place in the park areas near downtown Loudonville, where festival goers can find artistic and crafty goods and a great bbq dinner. 2026 DATE: May 23, 2026Location: Downtown LoudonvilleWebsite: https://discovermohican.com/event/mohican-arts-and-crafts-festival-2/ **** This post documents my experience on May 23, 2015. I took … Read more

Cherry Blossom Festival – Barberton, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on May 15, 2015. Just off to the side of Barberton’s Lake Anna… …a street of roped off lawns… …was filled with rides and food… …in preparation of Barberton’s Cherry Blossom Festival. Put on by the Barberton Area Jaycees, the Cherry Blossom Festival served as … Read more

Dandelion May Festival – Dover, Ohio

The Dandelion May Festival celebrates the dandelion at the Breitenbach Winery (Dover) through dandelion wine sampling, dandelion cooking demos, dandelion products, arts and crafts, live entertainment and various dandelion-inspired dishes. DISCONTINUED IN 2026 (Now Dandelion Day)Location: Breitenbach Vineyards5773 Old Rte 29 NWDover, OH 44622Website: https://breitenbachwine.com/dandelion-festival/ ****This post documents my experience … Read more

Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon, Ohio

The Geauga County Maple Festival takes place in downtown Chardon and is one of Ohio’s first major festivals of the year – it’s usually the first festival in Ohio with rides. Along with a pancake breakfast, maple syrup products and foods and maple syrup displays, the festival offers arts and … Read more

Columbus Winter Beerfest – Columbus, Ohio

The Columbus (Winter) Beerfest is a beer festival that takes place at the Columbus Convention Center with plenty of samplings, pretzel necklaces, entertainment and fun. 2024 DATE: January 20, 2024Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215Website: https://columbusbeerfest.com/ **** AUTHOR’S NOTE:  This review is for the winter … Read more