This post documents my experience on May 28, 2011. Although Grafton isn’t all that far from where I live, I had never heard about the Grafton Village Firemen’s Festival until a coworker gave me a copy of her local paper. Being that it was a firemen’s festival (unique) and into … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: For a 2017 updated experience, please visit https://ohiofestivals.net/hessler-street-fair This post documents my experience on May 22, 2011. ******************** Sometimes, when things look like they’re about to end… …they simply don’t. Such was the case when, in the late 1960’s, University Circle, Inc. wanted to knock down the houses on Hessler Road … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: You can read the 2016 Review at https://ohiofestivals.net/cleveland-asian-festival-2016/ This post documents my experience on May 22, 2011. ******************** Last year (2010), when I heard about an Asian Festival starting in Cleveland, I was a unclear on the specifics. I kept having the impression that it would be a simple … Read more
This post documents my experience on May 21, 2011. After filling our bellies with Romanian food, Julia and I headed to nearby Medina… …for the Chalk Art Festival. Taking place in downtown Medina, it was the perfect location on a beautiful day… …where we could stroll along the sidewalks… …and admire … Read more
The Primavara! Romanian Festival is a Romanian festival in Fairlawn, Ohio that offers live entertainment, a market area, and plenty of delicious food, including baked goods and pastries. 2026 DATE: May 30, 2026Location: The Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church3365 Ridgewood RdFairlawn OH 44333Website: https://presentationorthodoxchurch.org/**** This post documents my experience … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This festival has since moved to Nelsonville where it is, mostly likely, different. If you have visited this festival recently, please feel free to describe your experience in the comments below. Thanks! This post documents my experience on May 7, 2011. **** Just north of Athens, the present-day … Read more
The Wild Turkey Festival offers nightly entertainment, carnival rides and games, vendors and various food booths. 2026 Date: May 7-10, 2026Location: Downtown McArthurWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/wildturkeyfestival/ ****This post documents my experience on May 7, 2011. Only a few days before going to the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival, I was blessed with a … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to the Ashville Viking Festival in 2018. You can read that experience here: https://ohiofestivals.net/9-ashville-viking-festival-april-30-2011/ This post documents my experience on April 30, 2011. ******************** When I first heard that there was a Viking Festival in Ashville, Ohio, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had … Read more
This post documents my experience on April 16, 2011. When I asked Julia if she wanted to go to the North Coast Nature Festival at one of the Cleveland Metroparks, she responded, “That’s the kind of festival I like.” And I guess I do too. They’re laid back, kid-friendly, and … Read more