Independence Home Days is a town festival with a strong emphasis on local groups and organizations. With plenty of games, food and entertainment, there’s plenty for everyone. 2026 DATE: August 7-8, 2026Location: Downtown IndependenceWebsite: https://www.independenceohio.org/home_days/index.php **** This post documents my experience on August 4, 2012. In 1912, a group of … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 4, 2012 when it took place at a different location and was called the Puerto Rican Parade and Latino Fest. This festival later became the Puerto Rican Parade and Cultural Festival I’ve most recently visited this festival on August 2, 2025, which you … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 4, 2012. Eastlake is the “Crown Jewel of Lake County” and where you can find the Lake County Captains minor league team, the Boulevard of 500 Flags Memorial, the First Energy generating plant that shut down and led to the Northeast Blackout of 2003… …and the Eastlake … Read more
The Lakewood Arts Festival takes place in downtown Lakewood along Detroit Avenue and offers 160 artists, music entertainment and food offered by both local businesses and community organizations. 2026 DATE: August 1, 2026Location: Downtown LakewoodWebsite: http://lakewoodartsfest.org/ **** This post documents my experience on August 4, 2012. The Lakewood Arts Festival is a … Read more
The Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival takes place at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds and offers plenty of Irish music, culture and history! 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds19201 E Bagley RdMiddleburg Heights, OH 44130Website: https://clevelandirish.org/index.php**** This post documents my experience on July 21, 2012. Over 30 years ago, a … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 21, 2012. To read my 2023 visit, please go to https://ohiofestivals.net/serbian-festival-parma-ohio/ **** When I arrived at St. Sava’s Serbian Festival in Parma… …hungry visitors were purchasing food/drink tickets… …cevapcici was sizzling on the grill… …and diners were enjoying their food in the shade… …where they could … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to this festival in 2019, which you can read at https://ohiofestivals.net/paul-grecian-festival/ This post documents my experience on July 21, 2012. **** When I visited the St. Paul Grecian Festival in North Royalton, I thought it was very similar to other Greek festivals I’ve visited in the … Read more
The Strongsville Homecoming Festival is a small festival mostly devoted to rides and games. There are a few food vendors and some entertainment, but it could use a lot more local flavor. 2026 DATE: July 29 – August 2, 2026Location: Strongsville CommonsCorner of Pearl and Royalton RdsStrongsville, OH 44136Website: https://www.strongsvillechamber.com/homecoming-festival/ … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 21, 2012. Founded in 1811, Lodi (low-die) is the oldest settlement in Medina County. Originally, the village was called Harrisville, named after the founders, but was later given the name of a local Native American chief in order to prevent confusion with another … Read more