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Prairie Days – Greenville, Ohio

Prairie Days takes place in Greenville’s Shawnee Prairie Preserve to involve and educate festival goers with the pioneer way of life. The festivals has been discontinued.Location: Shawnee Prairie Preserve4267 State Route 502Greenville, OH 45331Website: https://www.darkecountyparks.org/prairie-days/ **** This post documents my experience on September 29, 2012. As I left the Ohio Gourd … Read more

Ohio Gourd Show – Delaware, Ohio

The Ohio Gourd Show takes place at the Delaware County Fairgrounds where it offers workshops, demonstrations and all sorts of gourds, gourd art, crafts and more. 2025 DATE: October 3-5, 2025Location: Delaware County Fairgrounds236 Pennsylvania AveDelaware, OH 43015Website: https://ohiogourdsociety.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 29, 2012 when … Read more

Oberlin Community and Culture Festival – Oberlin, Ohio – My Experience

This post documents my experience on September 22, 2012. Deep within the controlled wilds of Oberlin’s Tappan Square…. .…Julia, my mom, my aunt and I followed people toward the gazebo…. .…resisting the Obama volunteer who tried to lead us in the opposite direction (nice try, buddy!)….  . …and joining everyone at … Read more

India Festival USA – Independence, Ohio

This post documents my experience on September 15, 2012 when it was in Independence, Ohio. I returned to this festival in 2025, which you can read about at https://ohiofestivals.net/india-festival-usa **** Festivals can take place downtown, at a church, park… …or even a middle school… …where the gym can magically be … Read more

Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Festival – Cleveland Heights, Ohio

The Sts, Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival offers plenty of food from fried smelts and calamari outside to traditional Greek dishes like gyros and moussaka inside, plus plenty of music and shopping. 2026 DATE: July 23-26, 2026Location: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral3352 Mayfield RdCleveland Heights, … Read more

Egyptian Festival – Seven Hills, Ohio

The Egyptian Festival at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Seven Hills offers a variety of food, pastries, gifts and more. Church tours and children’s activities are also available. 2025 DATE: August 22-24, 2025Location: St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Cleveland2100 E Pleasant Valley RdSeven Hills, OH 44131Website: https://www.facebook.com/stmarkclev/ **** … Read more

North Royalton Community Festival – North Royalton, Ohio

The North Royalton Community Festival is a small town festival with rides, games and the representation of local businesses and organizations. 2026 DATE: July 3-5, 2026Location: North Royalton City GreenCorner of Ridge and Royalton RoadsNorth Royalton, OH 44133Website: https://nroyaltonchamber.com/community-days-1 **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2012. When … Read more