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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

Cleveland Donauschwaben Sommer Oktoberfest – Olmsted Township, Ohio

The Sommer Oktoberfest at Olmsted Township’s German-American Cultural Center offers plenty of beer, great food and German music for all. Complete with a biergarten, it’s a nice festival to spend the day. 2026 DATE: August 21-23, 2026Location: Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center7370 Columbia RdOlmsted Twp, OH, 44138Website: https://www.donauschwabencleveland.com **** This post … Read more

National Hamburger Festival – Akron, Ohio – My Experience

AUTHOR’S NOTE: For photos of my 2017 visit, please go to https://ohiofestivals.net/hamburger-festival-update This post documents my experience on August 19, 2012. ******************** In 1884, Ohio’s own Menches Brothers were selling sausage patty sandwiches at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY when they suddenly ran out of pork. They asked their supplier to butcher … Read more