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The Black Swamp Arts Festival is a juried art show that showcases 100 artists in downtown Bowling Green. There are three stages of entertainment, a selection of food trucks, a beer garden and a Youth Arts Area. 2024 DATE: TBDLocation: Downtown Bowling GreenWebsite: https://www.blackswampfest.org **** This post documents my experience … Read more
Art Fair in the Square is a festival that takes place in Tappan Square with a variety of local artists, local organizations, music entertainment and some local food options. 2024 DATE: TBDLocation: Tappan SquareOberlin, Ohio 44074Website: https://www.facebook.com/FAVAatNUCA **** This post documents my experience on September 9, 2023. Festival Overview Art … Read more
Art by the Falls takes place Riverside Park where 120 artists and craftspeople come together to show off their work. There are also food vendors and music entertainment. 2023 DATE: June 10-11, 2023Location: Downtown Chagrin FallsWebsite: https://www.valleyartcenter.org/artbythefalls.html ****This post documents my experience on June 11, 2022. Only a few steps … Read more
The Rocky River Fall Arts Festival offers over 50 regional arts with live music and a few food options. 2023 DATE: September 16, 2023Location: Old Detroit RdRocky River, OHWebsite: https://rrparksandrecfoundation.com/rocky-river-fall-arts-festival **** This post documents my experience on September 15, 2018. In Rocky River’s Old Detroit Shopping Area… …the city celebrated … Read more
2023 DATESAugust 12-13, 2023August 19-20, 2023August 26-27, 2023 This post documents my experience on August 11, 2018. When I entered the grounds of the Shaker Woods Festival… …I was a little overwhelmed… …but with a map in my hand… …and an eye out for location markers… …I set out to … Read more
2023 DATE: June 17-18, 2023This post documents my experience on June 16, 2018. It was a beautiful day to head to the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center… …for the annual Worthington Arts Festival. Artists were lined up in rows along the lawn… …displaying metallic (William Colburn) and glass flowers … … Read more
The FireFish Festival gives new life to downtown Lorain through art, music, food and more. At the end, a fish sculpture is lit on fire. 2023 DATE: September 16, 2023Location: Downtown LorainWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/firefishfestival/**** This post documents my experience on October 7, 2017. Along Broadway in downtown Lorain… …a band performance … Read more
The Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival takes place in Lincoln Park with local artists, local organizations and groups, a fair trade village, children’s activities, live entertainment and delicious food. 2023 DATE: September 16-17, 2023Location: Lincoln Park1200 Starkweather AveCleveland, OH 44113Website: https://experiencetremont.com**** This post documents my experience on September 17, 2017. … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: in 2018, the festival was renamed the Miami Valley Bluegrass and Artisan Festival This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. ******************** It was a beautiful day in Miamisburg… …perfect for celebrating the Miami Valley Bluegrass Heritage Festival. This festival incorporated the Miamisburg Historical Society‘s artisan festival… … Read more