A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
This post documents my experience on May 25, 2013. Although it may be easy to consider the “hobo” the same as a “tramp” or a “bum,” the hobo is quite different indeed. As explained by this bench… In case you prefer some visual clarification… …the above figure depicts a respectable … Read more
Downtown Worthington’s Green on the Green is a festival that promotes awareness of green alternatives and solutions through interesting eco-friendly products and services. 2024 DATE: TBDLocation: Corner of 161 and High Street, WorthingtonWebsite: https://www.greenonthegreen.com/ ****At the time of this review, Green on the Green was separate from the Worthington Plant … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I have returned to the Testicle Festival in 2017. To read that experience, please go to https://ohiofestivals.net/testicle-festival-tiro/ This post documents my experience on May 11, 2013. ******************** In the quiet town of Tiro, Ohio… …there’s a curious bar with an even more curious tradition that began 25 years … Read more
The Ohio Gourd Show takes place at the Delaware County Fairgrounds where it offers workshops, demonstrations and all sorts of gourds, gourd art, crafts and more. 2025 DATE: October 3-5, 2025Location: Delaware County Fairgrounds236 Pennsylvania AveDelaware, OH 43015Website: https://ohiogourdsociety.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 29, 2012 when … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2012. Deep within the controlled wilds of Oberlin’s Tappan Square…. .…Julia, my mom, my aunt and I followed people toward the gazebo…. .…resisting the Obama volunteer who tried to lead us in the opposite direction (nice try, buddy!)…. . …and joining everyone at … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 15, 2012. Martin Van Buren Bates was born in Letcher County, KY in 1837, born a normal-sized baby to normal-sized parents and living the first few years of his life…well… …normally. . But when Martin was six years old, all that normalcy went … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 25, 2012. The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, known more commonly as the Shriners, was established in 1870 in Manhattan when some Masons wanted a new fraternity with less ritual and more fun. This idea would eventually translate into … Read more
The Antique Festival in downtown Loudonville is a smaller festival with a huge car show (Saturday). Antique dealers sell items that include license plates, bottles and interesting collectables and food vendors offer a nice variety of dishes. 2025 DATE: July 5, 2025Location: Downtown LoudonvilleWebsite: https://discovermohican.com **** This post documents my … Read more
Put-in-Bay’s Pyrate Fest brings historic re-enactors and pirate fans alike in a family friendly festival done island style. 2026 DATE: June 26-28, 2026Location: DeRivera ParkBayview AvePut-in-Bay, OH 43456Website: https://www.visitputinbay.com/events/put-in-bay-pyrate-fest-xvii/ **** This post documents my experience on June 24, 2012. Put-in-Bay is a village on Lake Erie’s South Bass Island where … Read more