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
The Huron Rotary Fine Art and Food Festival is a small art festival with a nice selection of art vendors and a few food trucks. 2026 DATE: June 27, 2026Location: Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater330 Main St.Huron, OH 44839Website: https://www.facebook.com/huronrotaryclub **** This post documents my experience on August 11, 2013. … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 10, 2013. On the grounds of Amherst’s Sandstone Village… …the Historical Society celebrated its one-day German Fest… …with some German-American dancing… …German style food… …(from one main food vendor – hence the long line)… …some German style desserts from another vendor… …and German beer. Beyond … Read more
The St. James Lutheran Brats and Crafts Festival is a parish festival celebrating its German heritage through a nice selection food (brats particularly), music and crafts. 2026 DATE: August 7-9, 2026Location: St. James Lutheran5660 Trabue RoadColumbus, OH 43228Website: https://ohiostjames.com/programs/st-james-brats-and-crafts-festival **** This post documents my experience on August 3, 2013. Right … Read more
Festa Italiana is an Italian festival in Cuyahoga Falls with a lot of great food, entertainment, beer and games.**** This post documents my experience on July 21, 2013. I’ve returned for an updated post on July 18, 2026, which you can read at https://ohiofestivals.net/festa-italiana-cuyahoga-falls-2/ **** I’ve been to a fair … Read more
The St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair is a parish festival with rides, tons of food booths and precious ox meat that is roasted in served as a dinner, a sandwich and a “sundae” over potatoes. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church11045 St. Joseph BlvdMantua, OH 44255Website: https://www.stjosephmantua.com/ox-roast-fair**** … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Over this weekend, powerful thunderstorms passed through the area and caused problems with many of the festivals that I attended either through delays, destruction or the cancellation of events. Please keep this in mind when reading these reviews, as my experience may not be the most typical. 2018 … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 20, 2013. Rather close to Ohio’s Indian Lake… …is St. Mary of the Woods Church in Russells Point… … where I happened to hear that they were having a festival! I walked onto the grounds… …by the candy art and fudge… …and made … Read more