A festival that is pretty hard to categorize, consisting of ideas, unique things, etc.
This post documents my experience on August 15, 2015. In 1971, a sewage treatment plant in Dayton wanted to expand… …but excavations led to the discovery of artifacts and remnants of a Fort Ancient Native American village. Thanks to public opinion and the city, the land was preserved and a … Read more
The Gathering at Garst takes place on the grounds of the Garst Museum where visitors can find plenty of artisans, food vendors, live music and a Living History encampment. You may even meet local legend, Annie Oakley. 2026 DATE: July 25-26, 2026Location: Garst Museum205 N BroadwayGreenville, OH 45331Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1205961305001844/ **** … Read more
The Annie Oakley Festival takes in Greenville at the Darke County Fairgrounds, celebrating the historic figure through fast draw competitions, entertainment, second hand shopping and food. 2026 DATE: July 24-26, 2026Location: Dark County Fairgrounds800 Sweitzer StGreenville OH 45331Website: https://www.annieoakleyfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience on July 25, 2015, when … Read more
Located at Bishop Educational Gardens in Rockbridge, Ohio, LilyFest is an arts festival in one of the most beautiful settings out there. Bring your camera. 2026 DATE: July 10-12, 2026Location: Bishop Educational Gardens13200 Little Cola RdRockbridge, OH 43149Website: https://lilyfest.com/ ****This post documents my experience on July 11, 2015. Out in … Read more
The Woollybear Festival, created by Cleveland meteorologist Dick Goddard, celebrates the Woolly Bear caterpillar, which is said to foretell the severity of the upcoming winter by its orange-brown stripe. This one-day festival takes place in downtown Vermilion and has an attendance of over 100 thousand festival goers each year. 2026 … Read more
The Roy Rogers Festival was a small festival/gathering in Portsmouth consisting of ticketed meals with entertainment, a trade show and a look-a-like contest. It’s not a traditional festival by any means, but one where a visit should be considered all the same. As of 2024, this festival is discontinued. **** … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: During a recent trip to Northeastern Italy, I documented a few festivals for your entertainment. This is the third. Enjoy! ******************** Many of you may already be familiar with the Tarantella, a folk dance once used to sweat the poison from the bite of a tarantula wolf spider. … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: During a recent trip to Northeastern Italy, I documented a few festivals for your entertainment. This is the second. Enjoy! NOTA DELL’ AUTORE: Benvenuti al mio blog delle sagre Ohioane. Durante un viaggio nel Veneto, sono andato a tre sagre. Ecco la seconda. Spero vi piaccia. ******************** While … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: During a recent trip to Northeastern Italy, I documented a few festivals for your entertainment. This is the first. Enjoy! NOTA DELL’ AUTORE: Benvenuti al mio blog delle sagre Ohioane. Durante un viaggio nel Veneto, sono andato a tre sagre. Ecco la prima. Spero vi piaccia. **** In … Read more