A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Festival of Sail takes place at various cities/states. While this experience was in Sandusky, Ohio, similar offerings may be at other locations. This post documents my experience on July 13, 2018. **** Just down W. Shoreline Drive at Jackson Pier… …Sandusky was celebrating their Bicentennial through Festival … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 16, 2018. I headed to Sims Park… …where colorful stilt walkers posed (Pick Up Stix)… …bubbles floated every which way (Dr. U.R. Awesome)… …balloon creations were formed… …kite-flying was attempted (even with no wind present, unfortunately)… …and there was just a lot going … Read more
The Columbus Children’s Festival offers plenty of kids’ activities, food options and vendor offerings to meet any child’s necessity. There are also local athletic teams, schools, organizations and businesses that offer services and assistance to children. 2026 DATE: June 20, 2026Location: SportsOhio6314 Cosgray RdDublin, OH 43016Website: https://www.facebook.com/KidsLinked **** This post … Read more
The Washboard Music Festival celebrates the locally manufactured washboard through music, food and fun. 2026 DATE: June 4-6, 2026Location: Downtown LoganWebsite: https://www.loganwashboardfestival.com/ ****This post documents my experience on June 15, 2018. Logan, Ohio is home to the Columbus Washboard Company… …the only manufacturer of handmade washboards in the United States… … Read more
The Ashville Viking Festival celebrates through a Saxon Market, various forms of entertainment, re-enactors representing many times periods of history and a nice selection of food – including turkey legs. 2026 Dates: April 25-26, 2026Location: Ashville Community Park165 Walnut StAshville, OH 43103Website: https://ashvilleohvikingfestival.com/ ****AUTHOR’S NOTE: I first visited the Ashville … Read more
The FireFish Festival gives new life to downtown Lorain through art, music, food and more. At the end, a fish sculpture is lit on fire. 2025 DATE: September 20, 2025Location: Downtown LorainWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/firefishfestival/**** This post documents my experience on October 7, 2017. Along Broadway in downtown Lorain… …a band performance … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This event has turned into an expo and is no longer listed as a festival. This post documents my experience on September 23, 2017. **** Across the pond in Longwood Park… …a vendor booth landed on a witch’s sister… …and, boy, was the witch mad! Fortunately, that didn’t … Read more
The Dayton Pagan Pride Day is a welcoming festival that attempts to eliminate religious discrimination through education while offering entertainment, vendors, food and more. 2026 DATE: October 3, 2026Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds645 Infirmary RdDayton, OH 45417Website: https://www.facebook.com/daytonpagancoaliton **** This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. Deep in the … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. Out in Delco Park… …local beekeepers got together (Pittman Apiaries)… …for a special event called HoneyFest… …where they taught festival goers about bees… …committed themselves in building stronger pollinators (Propolis Projects)… …and offered free samples of their tasty local honey. All … Read more