A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
This post documents my experience on June 26, 2011. The Kenton Hardware Company was once the largest iron toy manufacturer in the world……the world!. But, in 1937, the effects of the Great Depression became too much to bear. The company had already ceased making entire lines of toys while reducing the … Read more
The Larchmere PorchFest is fun neighborhood festival where multiple porches and lawns become the stages for local bands. Walk, run or bike from porch to porch to catch as many performers as possible while nabbing food along the way. 2026 DATE: June 13, 2026Location: Larchmere Blvd. around E 128th Street … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Since this review, the festival has been moved to Roscoe Village, which is a rather cool location. Until I get a chance to revisit the festival, I hope this review gives you a general idea of some things to expect when you go. This post documents my experience on … Read more
The Columbus Pride Festival takes place at Goodale Park, where there is plenty of food, 2 stages for entertainment, community resources, vendors and rainbow galores. 2026 DATE: June 19-20, 2026Location: Goodale Park120 W Goodale StColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://stonewallcolumbus.org/pride/ **** This post documents my experience on June 17, 2011. In 1969, … 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
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
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
The Arnold Classic is a multi-sport festival weekend with 18,000 athletic participants, over 170,000 festival goers and 700 vendor booths. 2026 DATE: March 5-8, 2026Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center400 N High StColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://www.arnoldsports.com/ **** This post documents my experience on March 5, 2011. I know there are some … Read more