A festival where arts and crafts emphasized for sale.
This post documents my experience on September 28, 2012. When I arrived near the Riverfront Arts Festival in Columbus, I wasn’t sure where I was supposed to park. Since it was located right next to COSI (Center of Science and Industry)….…there was plenty of paid parking in the area… …(even … 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 Port Clinton Arts and Crafts Festival currently takes place at Waterworks Park, offering a nice selection of arts and crafts vendors, usually with maritime themes (lighthouses, sea glass). In the past, there have also been food trucks and vendors or activities for children. 2025 DATE: June 14, 2025Location: Waterworks … Read more
The Historic Old West End Festival celebrates a Toledo neighborhood that has been saved from years of neglect and abandonment. Festival activities include house tours, music, vendors and an art show. 2026 DATE: June 6-7, 2026Location: Old West End Neighborhood, ToledoMusic and Food around Parkwood Ave and Woodruff Ave intersectionWebsite: … Read more
You can read the more current 2024 experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/y-bridge-arts-festival-zanesville-ohio/This post documents my experience on August 6, 2011. Zanesville is not only Ohio’s second state capital (1810-1812), home to the Muskingum County Courthouse (which is fun to say aloud), and city once known as the “Pottery Capital of the World” … 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 Mayfest is an arts festival next to the Berea’s beautiful Coe Lake. 2026 DATE: May 16, 2026 **** This post documents my experience on May 28, 2011. With many art festivals usually having the same setup, I wasn’t sure if the Mayfest would provide us with anything unique. But … 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