A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
The Turtle Fest is a festival used to raise money for St. Augustine Parish and school. There is music entertainment, games, food and some cool turtle races. 2026 DATE: September 18-19, 2026Location: St. Augustine Catholic Church210 E Clinton StNapoleon, OH 43545Website: https://www.staugie.net/ **** This post documents my experience on September … Read more
The Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival is a competition in a festival format, complete with 1860’s-era version games, food vendors and a few merchandise vendors. 2026 DATE: September 5-6, 2026Location: Westerville Sports Complex325 N Cleveland AveWesterville, OH 43082Website: https://www.ohiohistory.org **** This post documents my experience on September 3, 2016. … Read more
The Cleveland Area Pagan Pride Days is a festival that takes place in Bedford Public Square. Along with food vendors, a children’s activity area and music performances, there are educational workshops, ceremonies/rituals performed at scheduled times, various psychics and vendors that sell everything from Tarot cards and crystals to books … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 13, 2016. Early Saturday morning in Vermilion’s Sherod Park… …kilt-wearing weight lifters had a “gathering” of sorts… …where they set up stations all around the area… …to compete against each other with their weight-lifting skills… …during “The Reckoning” Highland Games and Festival. Although … Read more
Called the “Ultimate Beach Party,” the Headlands BeachFest is a festival filled with sand sculptures, entertainment, food trucks and more. DISCONTINUED IN 2024Location: Headlands Beach State Park9601 Headlands RdMentor, OH 44060Website: https://cityofmentor.com ****This post documents my experience on July 16, 2016. Headlands Beach State Park is the longest natural beach … Read more
The Mulberry Creek Herb Fair is a festival with a different theme each year. There are vendors, a plant/herb sale, food and entertainment. 2024 DATE: TBDLocation: Mulberry Creek Herb Fair3312 Bogart RdHuron, OH 44839Website: https://www.facebook.com/MulberryCreekHerbFarm/ **** This post documents my experience on June 26, 2016. It was the perfect morning … Read more
The Duck Tape Festival is a festival where duct tape is celebrated through fashion, crafts and artistic sculptures. Rides, vendors, music and food join in. 2023 DATE: June 16-18, 2023Location: Mercy Health Stadium2009 Baseball BlvdAvon, OH 44011Website: https://www.duckbrand.com/duck-tape-festival **** My first visit to the festival was in 2010. You can … Read more
Malabar Farm’s Maple Syrup Festival is over two weekends with horse drawn wagon rides, historic maple sugar demonstrations with tastings, food and maple products to taste and more. In the past, there has also been live music. 2026 DATES: March 8, 2026March 14-15, 2026Location: Malabar Farm State Park4050 Bromfield RdLucas, … Read more
Brite Winter is a festival that embraces winter with outdoor entertainment, art installations, winter games and more. 2026 DATE: February 21, 2026Location: Waterloo Arts DistrictCleveland, OH 44110Website: https://www.britewinter.com/ **** This post documents my experience on February 20, 2016. You can read my earlier reviews of the Brite Winter Festival. Click … Read more