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Old Worthington Market Day – Worthington, Ohio

Old Worthington Market Day is a one-day festival in downtown Worthington that features over 150 arts and crafts vendors. 2026 DATE: September 26, 2026Location: Downtown WorthingtonWebsite: https://business.worthingtonchamber.org/communitycalendar/Details/old-worthington-market-day-1633783?sourceTypeId=Website**** This post documents my experience on September 13, 2014. Even with the unseasonably chilly weather in downtown Worthington… …plenty of people still came … Read more

Milan Melon Festival – Milan, Ohio

The Milan Melon Festival takes place over Labor Day Festival as the city crams all sorts of rides, food booths and vendors in Milan Square. There is plenty of live entertainment and contests galore. Be sure to get the Muskmelon Ice Cream and Watermelon Sherbet, made specially each year by … Read more

Pierogi Fest – North Royalton, Ohio

The Pierogi Fest is a Ukrainian church festival that offers its varied pierogi along with musical entertainment, gift vendors and children’s activities. One of the few fests where I’ve seen pierogi stuffed with blueberries and cherries! 2025 DATE: June 28-29, 2025Location: Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church9672 State Rd North Royalton, … Read more

Zucchini Festival – Chardon, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on August 16, 2014. After going to Chardon for only winter and early spring fests… …it was nice to go there for a festival in full summer… …especially since it celebrated zucchini. The 3rd Annual Zucchini Festival, put on by the Emerald Rose Corporation, was … Read more

Warehouse District Street Festival – Cleveland, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on August 3, 2014. At the Warehouse District Street Festival… …festival goers strolled down West 6th… …taking advantage of two entertainment stages… …human statues… …magicians… …minivan clowns… …origamists? (Michael Roy)… …aerial acrobatic dance (Jasmine Dragons)… …chalk… …and various athletic opportunities to improve skills related to … Read more

Roy Rogers Festival – Portsmouth, Ohio

The Roy Rogers Festival was a small festival/gathering in Portsmouth consisting of ticketed meals with entertainment, a trade show and a look-a-like contest. It’s not a traditional festival by any means, but one where a visit should be considered all the same. As of 2024, this festival is discontinued. **** … Read more

London Rhythm and Rib Fest – London, Ohio

The London Rhythm and Rib Fest is a downtown rib fest with a huge car show, plenty of food vendors and some interesting vendors. 2025 DATE: August 1-2, 2025Location: Downtown LondonWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/LondonRhythmAndRibFest/ This post documents my experience on August 1, 2014, when the festival was called the London Rib and … Read more