This post documents my experience on September 15, 2012. Martin Van Buren Bates was born in Letcher County, KY in 1837, born a normal-sized baby to normal-sized parents and living the first few years of his life…well… …normally. . But when Martin was six years old, all that normalcy went … Read more
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
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. 2026 DATE: August 21-23, 2026Location: St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Cleveland2100 E Pleasant Valley RdSeven Hills, OH 44131Website: https://www.facebook.com/stmarkclevegyptianfestival/ **** … Read more
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
This post documents my experience on August 25, 2012. The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, known more commonly as the Shriners, was established in 1870 in Manhattan when some Masons wanted a new fraternity with less ritual and more fun. This idea would eventually translate into … Read more
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
This post documents my experience on August 19, 2012. If you’ve ever been to Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls… …not only should you recognize this stationary train… …but you should also be familiar with these old-fashioned-looking businesses. At first, it looks like fun… …a Wild West town to freely run wild … Read more
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
The Birmingham Ethnic Festival helps celebrate the Hungarian culture through homemade food, cultural merchandise and ethnic music. 2026 DATE: August 16, 2026Location: Consaul Steet (between Genesee and Milford)Toledo, OHWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1219390120368969 **** This post documents my experience on August 18, 2012. Even though Hungarians have been in East Toledo’s Birmingham District … Read more