This post documents my experience on July 30, 2011. As I’ve said many times, no matter how much I research, there are always festivals that catch me by surprise. Sometimes I hear about them through word of mouth. Other times, I find an announcement in a local paper. But this … Read more
Stark County’s Italian-American Festival offers great Italian entertainment, delicious food, and a variety of vendors. 2026 DATE: July 10-12, 2026Location: 6000 Frank Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720Website: https://cantonitalianfesta.org/This post documents my experience on July 9, 2011 when the festival was located at the Stark County Fairgrounds. ******************** Being of Italian … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 3, 2011. Even though it’s practically in my back yard, I had never made it to Lorain’s Port Fest. Maybe I overlooked it since it goes on shortly after the city’s big International Festival. Maybe I had just been busy. But this year, coinciding with … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 26, 2011. The Kenton Hardware Company was once the largest iron toy manufacturer in the world……the world!. But, in 1937, the effects of the Great Depression became too much to bear. The company had already ceased making entire lines of toys while reducing the … Read more
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