This post documents my experience on July 19, 2013. I actually fell upon the Kansas Firemen’s Festival by accident, noticing signs in nearby Bettsville en route to Fostoria and realizing that the festival was going on that very moment… …so I followed the signs to Kansas… …and easily located the … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 19, 2013. Although I don’t usually go to many non-ethnic church festivals, I decided to make a stop in Fremont… …and check out the Sacred Heart Summer Fest. At first, this festival appeared to be a child’s wonderland… …with plenty of rides… …miniature … Read more
The Castalia Cold Creek Celebration is an annual festival that celebrates the village through activities, food and the participation of local groups. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: Downtown CastaliaWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070050379531This post documents my experience on July 19, 2013. The village of Castalia is probably best known for the old tourist … Read more
Brook Park Community Days is a town festival is a town festival with a fair share of rides, games and typical festival grub, accented with booths from local organizations. 2026 DATE: July 10-12, 2026Location: Brook Park Recreation Center17400 Holland RdBrook Park, OH 44142Website: https://www.facebook.com/brookparkrec **** This post documents my experience … Read more
In case you wish to read some adventures that take place outside of Ohio for a change, I am posting a day-by-day account on my other blog, Mangiam-OH. I will post links to each post as I create them. Enjoy! – Kristian Day 1 – Beginning of the Great Trip … Read more
The Fairview Park Summerfest is a community festival that takes place in Bohlken Park. Along with plenty of food and vendors, booths are held by local organizations and businesses. There is also live music, fireworks, a parade and a midway area with rides, games and carnival food. 2026 DATE: July … Read more
The BAYarts Art and Music Festival brings together over 70 local vendors, live music, food trucks and an activity area for the kids. A fun family festival with some nice summer shopping. 2025 DATE: June 28, 2025Location: 28795 Lake Road, Bay VillageWebsite: https://bayarts.net/events/annual-art-music-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 8, 2013. Still full on a banana split, I headed south on Park Street… …to attend my last festival of the day. And although it appeared kid-friendly at first… …the Park Street Festival gave me a party vibe. Sure, there were your family … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 8, 2013. In the winter of 1907, Ernest R. Hazard, owner of Hazard’s Restaurant, needed a way to lure in the students from nearby Wilmington College. In order to do this, he held a contest with his employees, bringing out various ingredients for … Read more