A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
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
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is an updated 2014 Review here – https://ohiofestivals.net/woollybear-festival-revisited/ This post documents my experience on September 26, 2010. ******************** Although Vermilion’s Woollybear Festival is similar to their June festival, Festival of the Fish… …in regards to vendors… …children’s activities… …entertainment… …and food… …the Woollybear Festival gets a lot more attention (and visitors) … Read more
IngenuityFest is a festival that mixes art, live music, performance, technology and innovation to create a unique experience. Locations can change from year to year, sometimes reutilizing abandoned spaces. There are also vendors and food trucks present. 2026 DATE: September 25-27, 2026Website: https://www.ingenuitycleveland.org/programs/ingenuityfest/ This post documents my experience on September … Read more
I’ve returned to this festival in 2024 and you can read that experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/ohio-renaissance-festival-waynesville/**** This post documents my experience on September 25, 2010. O cometh, children, gather ’roundfor I’ve a tale to share with theeabout a fest in Waynesvillewhere there is quite a bit to see…. And there is … Read more
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta takes place right at the river with over 30 docked Sternwheelers, food, entertainment and a very memorable fireworks show. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Ohio River Levee100 Post StMarietta, OH 45750Website: https://sternwheel.org/ ****This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. Marietta is more … Read more
Hot Times Festival is Comfest Part Deux…it’s basically a “thank you” to Comfest volunteers and a chaser festival for the Comfest Lovers who can’t quite say goodbye. More food, vendors, music and art cars. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Lawns of Columbus Public Health240 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43215Website: https://hottimesfestival.com/ **** … Read more