This post documents my experience on August 10, 2013. On the grounds of Amherst’s Sandstone Village… …the Historical Society celebrated its one-day German Fest… …with some German-American dancing… …German style food… …(from one main food vendor – hence the long line)… …some German style desserts from another vendor… …and German beer. Beyond … Read more
Festa Italiana is an Italian festival in Cuyahoga Falls with a lot of great food, entertainment, beer and games. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: 2050 Riverfront PkwyCuyahoga Falls, OH 44221Website: https://festaitalianacf.com/**** This post documents my experience on July 21, 2013. I’ve been to a fair share of ethnic fests in … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Over this weekend, powerful thunderstorms passed through the area and caused problems with many of the festivals that I attended either through delays, destruction or the cancellation of events. Please keep this in mind when reading these reviews, as my experience may not be the most typical. 2018 … Read more
This post documents my experience on February 9, 2013. In Chinese mythology, on the first day of the year, a beast called the Nian would come out of hiding and go on a feeding frenzy, eating livestock, crops and sometimes people – especially children. At first, people would put plates … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2012. Deep within the controlled wilds of Oberlin’s Tappan Square…. .…Julia, my mom, my aunt and I followed people toward the gazebo…. .…resisting the Obama volunteer who tried to lead us in the opposite direction (nice try, buddy!)…. . …and joining everyone at … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 15, 2012 when it was in Independence, Ohio. I returned to this festival in 2025, which you can read about at https://ohiofestivals.net/india-festival-usa **** Festivals can take place downtown, at a church, park… …or even a middle school… …where the gym can magically be … Read more
The Sts, Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival offers plenty of food from fried smelts and calamari outside to traditional Greek dishes like gyros and moussaka inside, plus plenty of music and shopping. 2026 DATE: July 23-26, 2026Location: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral3352 Mayfield RdCleveland Heights, … Read more
The Egyptian Festival at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Seven Hills offers a variety of food, pastries, gifts and more. Church tours and children’s activities are also available. 2025 DATE: August 22-24, 2025Location: St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Cleveland2100 E Pleasant Valley RdSeven Hills, OH 44131Website: https://www.facebook.com/stmarkclev/ **** … Read more
The Sommer Oktoberfest at Olmsted Township’s German-American Cultural Center offers plenty of beer, great food and German music for all. Complete with a biergarten, it’s a nice festival to spend the day. 2026 DATE: August 21-23, 2026Location: Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center7370 Columbia RdOlmsted Twp, OH, 44138Website: https://www.donauschwabencleveland.com **** This post … Read more