This is just a quick post to let you know that I have posted about our trip to Italy on my other blog, Man-gi-am-OH! (mangiamo means “let’s eat” in Italian…the OH is just an Ohio thing) :-) If you want to read it, here are the links for each of … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This post documents my experience on November 16, 2014. As the autumnal air got colder… …I decided to seek shelter at Akron’s Temple Israel… …and warm myself with an Art and Jewish Food Festival. Right as I walked inside… …I found handcrafted jewelry made out of silverware (Silver Wear) and … Read more