AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2016, the festival was renamed to Hands On Heritage. This post documents my experience on September 15, 2013. ******************** At the end of a trail in the Rocky River Reservation… …people were heading to the Frostville Museum… …for a good ole Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music … Read more
The Art and Artisan Festival, put on by the Bedford Historical Society, brings artists together, as well as live entertainment, food vendors and more. This festival is discontinued.Location: Bedford Commons730 Broadway AveBedford, OH 44146Website: https://bedfordoh.gov **** In 2021, the festival changed names to the Art and Artisan Festival.This post documents … Read more
Skunk Fest takes place in North Ridgeville, offering skunk lovers the chance to come together and celebrate their pets. 2026 DATE: September 12, 2026Location: South Central Park7565 Avon Belden RdNorth Ridgeville, OH 44039Website: https://www.skunkhaven.net/SkunkFest.htm ****I first attended this festival in 2009, which you can read about HERE. This post documents … Read more
Pioneer Days takes place at the Historic Lyme Village where guests can chat with historic re-enactors, learn from craftsmen demonstrations, visit historic buildings, enjoy music and more. 2025 DATE: September 6-7, 2025Location: Historic Lyme Village5001 St, OH-4Bellevue, OH 44881Website: https://www.facebook.com/HistoricLymeVillage/ **** This post documents my experience on September 8, 2013. … Read more
Located in downtown Bowling Green, the Black Swamp Arts Festival features 100 juried fine artists, three music stages, plenty of hand-on artistic kids activities and a nice selection of food. ****This post documents my experience on September 8, 2013.For my experience in 2023, please visit https://ohiofestivals.net/bowling-green-black-swamp-arts-festival/ In the heart of … Read more
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