A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
Cowboy Days is Western-themed festival that takes place at the 1880’s replica Ghost Town. Along with the attractions of the venue, there are entertainment, food offerings and vendors. 2027 DATE: TBDLocation: Ghost Town10630 CR-40Findlay, OH 45840Website: https://www.facebook.com/ghosttownfindlay/ **** This post documents my experience on June 29, 2026. Ghost Town’s Cowboy … Read more
The Portage River Festival takes place at the Elmore Historical Society Depot Grounds where guests can enjoy live music and performances, a variety of local vendors, a car show and food provided by food trucks and the Elmore Historical Society. 2027 DATE: TBDLocation: Depot Grounds353 Ottawa StElmore, OH 43416Website: https://sites.google.com/view/elmoreohiohistoricalsociety/events/portage-river-festival … Read more
The Lavender Fest at Luckey Road Lavender Farm is an event where guests can purchase different lavender varieties, shop local vendors (many with lavender related items), and find something to eat from one the various food vendors. 2027 DATE: TBDLocation: Luckey Road Lavender Farm19587 Luckey RoadPemberville, OH 43450Website: https://www.facebook.com/luckey.lavender **** … Read more
Treasure Fest is an antique and vintage festival in downtown Oberlin with additional offerings of music and food trucks. 2026 DATE: May 9, 2026Location: Downtown OberlinWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/OberlinBusinessPartnership **** This post documents my experience on May 9, 2026. Treasure Fest is a festival in downtown Oberlin… …where antique, vintage and upcycled good … Read more
The Prairie Peddler Festival is an outdoor market in the woods with over 220 vendors, plenty of food options, multiple stages of entertainment, kids’ activities and more. 2026 DATES: TENTATIVESeptember 26-27, 2026October 3-4, 2026Location: 3170 SR 97Butler, OH 44822Website: http://www.shopthepeddler.com/ **** This post documents my experience on October 5, 2025.I … Read more
Tommy Boy Fest is a 30th anniversary celebration of the film and all its glory at the Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky. 2030 DATE: TBDLocation: Jackson Street Pier221 W Shoreline DrSandusky, OH 44870Website: https://www.tommyboyfest.com/home **** This post documents my experience on August 7, 2025. Tommy Boy Fest is a festival … Read more
The Mill Street Makers’ Market is a street market in downtown Medina that occurs monthly from May through October. Along with a wide selection of vendors, there are food trucks and live music. 2026 DATES:May 17, 2026June 28, 2026July 26, 2026August 30, 2026September 27, 2026October 25, 2026Location: Mill StreetMedina, OH … Read more
The Chillicothe Halloween Festival takes place in Yoctangee Park with a great variety of vendors, plenty of food options and entertainment that includes live music, a haunted house, coffin races, and a ghost walk. 2026 DATE: October 9-11, 2026Location: Yoctangee ParkChillicothe, OH 45601Website: https://www.chillicothehalloweenfestival.com/ **** As the sun began to … Read more
The Ohio Renaissance Festival is Ohio’s biggest Renaissance/Ohio festival made up of a permanent village that offers 24 stages, over 100 shops, plenty of food, games, fun and more. 2025 DATESAugust 30- September 1, 2025September 6-7, 2025September 13-14, 2025September 20-21, 2025September 27-28, 2025October 4-5, 2025October 11-12, 2025October 18-19, 2025October 25-26, … Read more