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Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off – Berea, Ohio

Located at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea’s National Rib Cook-off is a festival with an entertainment stage, games and activities and a nice selection of competing rib vendors. 2026 DATE: May 22-25, 2026Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds164 Eastland RdBerea, OH 44107Website: http://www.berearib.com/ **** This post documents my experience on May 24, … Read more

Rally by the Rails Festival – Walbridge, Ohio

To the best of my knowledge, this festival is discontinued. ****This post documents my experience on May 17, 2014. Located near Toledo, Walbridge is a village deeply rooted in trains…  …the village’s slogan is “Town on the Right Track”… …CSX has both a hump yard AND a flat yard here… … Read more

Claire’s Day – Maumee and Toledo, Ohio

Claire’s Day is a festival that honors Claire Lynsey Rubini by promoting the things she loved before passing away in 2000. Among these things include reading, story telling and craft making. TOLEDO2026 DATE: May 2, 2026Location: 325 N Michigan StToledo, OH 43604 MAUMEE2026 DATE: May 16, 2026Location: 501 River Rd … Read more

Green Thumb Festival – Delta, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on May 17, 2014. Down in the heart of Delta Park… …festival goers purchased plants for their yards and gardens (Lemle’s)… …through the offerings found at the 2nd annual Green Thumb Festival. And while there were plenty of plants found in the potted variety (Cub … Read more

Northwest Ohio Woodland & Wildlife Family Festival – Bowling Green, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on May 17, 2014. Just off of Route 6 near Bowling Green, you can find the Wood County Historical Center and Museum… …where history is preserved… …among antiques… …models… …and trophies and more*. And since they hosted this year’s Northwest Ohio Woodland & Wildlife Family … Read more

The Hooley – Cleveland, Ohio

The Hooley is a Kamm’s Corner neighborhood festival with a Irish kick. Booths are hosted by local organizations, artists and vendors and it helps festival goers see what the area has to offer. Other festival perks include live entertainment ranging from bagpipes to rock and a nice amount of activities … Read more

Ramp Up Peninsula – Peninsula, Ohio

Ramp Up Peninsula is a springtime festival that celebrates ramps, also knows as wild leeks or wild garlic. Along with presenations and educational lectures, vendors sell creative dishes and products using ramps for festival goers to experience them in various ways. 2026 DATE: April 25, 2026Location: Main Street and Mill … Read more