This post documents my experience on May 18, 2013. It’s not often that I find a festival with a strong Amish influence, even when located in Amish-populated areas. So when I heard that the town of Plain City (outside of Columbus) was having a Heritage Days festival… …next to a … Read more
Downtown Worthington’s Green on the Green is a festival that promotes awareness of green alternatives and solutions through interesting eco-friendly products and services. 2024 DATE: TBDLocation: Corner of 161 and High Street, WorthingtonWebsite: https://www.greenonthegreen.com/ ****At the time of this review, Green on the Green was separate from the Worthington Plant … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Worthington Plant Fest had been combined with Green on the Green and may now simply be a part of that festival. You can read about the Green on the Green experience aspect at https://ohiofestivals.net/7-green-on-the-green/ This post documents my experience on May 11, 2013. ******************** Now that Julia … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I have returned to the Testicle Festival in 2017. To read that experience, please go to https://ohiofestivals.net/testicle-festival-tiro/ This post documents my experience on May 11, 2013. ******************** In the quiet town of Tiro, Ohio… …there’s a curious bar with an even more curious tradition that began 25 years … Read more
This post documents my experience on February 9, 2013. In Chinese mythology, on the first day of the year, a beast called the Nian would come out of hiding and go on a feeding frenzy, eating livestock, crops and sometimes people – especially children. At first, people would put plates … Read more
This post documents my experience on January 19, 2013. Along with maple syrup… …the city of Chardon is known for its production of snow. Located at the center of the snow belt, Chardon receives more than 100 inches of snow per winter with a record of 161 inches in the … Read more
The Mohican Winter Fest in Loudonville is a small winter festival that focuses on ice sculptures and town exploration. 2026 DATE: January 10, 2026Location: Downtown LoudonvilleWebsite: https://discovermohican.com/event/winterfest/ **** This post documents my experience on January 12, 2013. Since my last festival in early October, many events have occurred. We had … Read more
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival embraces pumpkins with various pumpkin displays, pumpkin treats, and pumpkin vendor items. There are rides, games, live entertainment and so much more to enjoy. 2026 DATE: September 24-26, 2026Location: Downtown BarnesvilleWebsite: http://www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 30, 2012. You should never assume … Read more