This post documents my experience on September 13, 2014. I arrived at the North YMCA just an hour after the start… …of the New American Festival (see NOTE at end). The festival celebrated the city’s culture and heritage through the immigrants and refugees that came here from such countries as… … Read more
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
This post documents my experience on September 7, 2014. In Avon’s French Creek District… …clusters of booths were set up both along Detroit Road… …and in hidden pockets only a short distance away… …to celebrate the Fall into Avon Festival. Signs helped people find festival attractions… …which included a large … Read more
The St. Rocco Festival is an Italian parish festival with gambling games, music, and plenty of Italian food, including their famous zeppoles. Be sure to catch the Greasy Pole Climb as it’s really entertaining – just don’t stand too close to it. 2026 DATE: September 4-7, 2026Location: St. Rocco Parish3205 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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