This post documents my experience on September 7, 2013. When Max and I pulled into the IAV (Italian American Veterans) for the Festa Italiana, it was our fourth festival of the day. He had been in and out of car seats and strollers at least three times already and I … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 7, 2013. It was a busy weekend in Lorain with a popular Greek festival, an Italian festival… …and an Oktoberfest all going on at the same time. The first two fests were pretty close to each other, while the Oktoberfest was nearly ten … Read more
The Lakewood Community Festival takes place in Madison Park with the participation of many local organizations, restaurants and groups. There is live entertainment, ethnic dishes, cultural heritage, children’s games and more. 2026 DATE: September 12, 2026Location: Madison Park13029 Madison AveLakewood, OH 44107Website: https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/event/lakewood-community-festival-7/ **** This post documents my experience on … Read more
The European Festival at Fairview Park’s St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church is a parish festival that celebrates many European cultures through food and performance while also offering a selection of craft vendors and children’s activities. 2026 DATE: September 26, 2026Location: St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church5390 W 220th StFairview … Read more
The Lorain County Organized Labor Day Festival celebrates workers with food, music entertainment, a huge car show, and more. 2025 DATE: August 31, 2025Location: Black River Landing421 Black River LnLorain, OH 44052Website: https://www.downtownlorain.com/events/labor-day-festival-boogie **** This post documents my experience on September 1, 2013. Down at Lorain’s Black River Landing… …Uncle … Read more
The North Olmsted Homecoming Festival is a nicely sized festival with rides, games and many booths representing local organizations, schools and churches. Very family friendly. 2026 DATE: August 14-16, 2026Location: North Olmsted Community Park28114 Lorain RdNorth Olmsted, OH 44070Website: https://nolmstedcc.org/homecoming/ **** This post documents my experience on August 24, 2013. … Read more
The Serbian Cultural Festival takes place at the park in back of St. Sava’s in Broadview Heights, where you will find traditional Serbian cuisine, inflatables and music entertainment. 2024 DATE: August 31 – September 1, 2024Location: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church2151 W Wallings RdBroadview Heights, OH 44147Website: https://www.facebook.com/StSavaCleveland/ **** This … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 24, 2013. In downtown Medina… …the world was coming together in the square… …in the form of an International Fest… …and the square’s sidewalks swelled with people. Families occasionally wandered off to hear Native American folklore… …kids took advantage of inflatables and face … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 17, 2013. While passing through Wellington, I saw a sign at the Eagles… …a festival sign. And although the Southern Lorain County BBQ Festival had its share of musical entertainment (Arrival)… …activities were pretty limited… …and there were no gift vendors in sight. … Read more