The Larchmere PorchFest is fun neighborhood festival where multiple porches and lawns become the stages for local bands. Walk, run or bike from porch to porch to catch as many performers as possible while nabbing food along the way. 2026 DATE: June 13, 2026Location: Larchmere Blvd. around E 128th Street … Read more
The Waterloo Arts Fest takes place along Waterloo Road in the Collinwood area of Cleveland. Visitors can enjoy street and stage performances, art activities and vendors, delicious food and much more. 2026 DATE: September 12, 2026Location: Waterloo Road (Between Calcutta Ave. and E 161st St.Cleveland, OH 44110Website: https://www.waterlooartsfest.org/ **** This … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 18, 2011. With my day starting in Columbus and stopping along the way at festivals in Coshocton, Dennison and Bolivar, there was something peaceful about ending the rather long day back in Cleveland… …at the Clifton Arts and Musicfest. By the time I got there, the day was … Read more
The Bolivar Strawberry Festival is a small town festival with plenty of sweet strawberry options, especially deep fried strawberries. There are also carnival rides, live music, vendors and so much more. 2026 DATE: June 5-6, 2026Location: Downtown BolivarWebsite: https://www.bolivarmainstreet.com/strawberry-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on June 18, 2011. After … Read more
The Dennison Railroad Festival takes place around the Railroad Depot Museum in the Historic Center Street District. During the festival, there are rides, games, live entertainment, a train exhibit and more. 2026 DATE: May 28-30, 2026Location: Historic Center Street DistrictDennison Railroad Depot Museum400 Center St.Dennison, OH 44621Website: https://www.facebook.com/DRRFestival/ ****This post … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Since this review, the festival has been moved to Roscoe Village, which is a rather cool location. Until I get a chance to revisit the festival, I hope this review gives you a general idea of some things to expect when you go. This post documents my experience on … Read more
The Columbus Pride Festival takes place at Goodale Park, where there is plenty of food, 2 stages for entertainment, community resources, vendors and rainbow galores. 2026 DATE: June 19-20, 2026Location: Goodale Park120 W Goodale StColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://stonewallcolumbus.org/pride/ **** This post documents my experience on June 17, 2011. In 1969, … Read more
Juneteenth is a reference to June 19, 1865 when the last slaves were freed in Galveston, Texas. The celebration in Columbus includes live entertainment, activities and plenty of food and non-food vendors that celebrate the African-American culture. 2026 DATE: June 19-20, 2026Location: Genoa Park303 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43215Website: http://www.juneteenthohio.com/ … Read more
The Bedford Strawberry Festival takes place in Bedford’s Public Square. There are craft vendors, live entertainment, and food vendors, some of which have strawberry treats. The star, though, are the strawberry shortcakes and sundaes sold by the Bedford Historical Society. 2026 DATE: June 12-14, 2026Location: Bedford Public Square730 Broadway AveBedford, … Read more