This post documents my experience on July 11, 2010. As the people of Toledo (tol-eh-doh), Spain celebrated their country’s win in the World Cup, I was heading to Toledo (Tol-ee-doh), Ohio for other celebrations. Here, on Lagrange Street… …a Polish Festival was in effect. Set up in Toledo’s Polish Village with an … Read more
Sacred Heart Chapel’s Fiestas Patronales is a parish festival with ethnic foods, entertainment and vendors. 2023 DATE: July 8-9, 2023Location: Sacred Heart Chapel4301 Pearl AveLorain, OH 44055 **** This post documents my experience on July 10, 2010. I know what you’re saying. “Another parish festival? Didn’t you learn from St. Anthony’s … Read more
The Summit County Italian American Festival takes place at Lock 3 Park with all sorts of delicious food, live entertainment, Morra competitions, vendors and more. 2023 DATE: August 3-4, 2023Location: Bowery Street and Cascade Plaza (due to Lock 3 renovations)Akron, OH 44308Website: http://it-am.org/ **** This post documents my experience on … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to the Lorain International Festival and Bazaar in 2016. You can read that review here – https://ohiofestivals.net/lorain-international-festival This post documents my experience on June 25, 2010. ******************** When I was a child, my mother would take my brother and me to the Lorain International Festival. At the … Read more
The Holy Trinity Greek Festival, also called the Food Festival, offers carryout and dine-in food made up of various delicious Greek dishes and desserts. There is also live entertainment and vendors. 2023 DATE: June 21-23, 2023Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church300 South 4th StreetSteubenville, OH 43952Website: https://holytrinitygreekfest.com/ **** This post … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 6, 2010. I really try to avoid church festivals unless there’s a cultural or food element involved. That’s why I’ll attend a cultural festival (Greek, Italian, Polish, etc.) that is held by a church, but I won’t go to a traditional annual church … Read more
The Feast of the Flowering Moon is a festival that celebrates the Native American culture with dances, music, exhibits and more. There are also more than 80 crafters, food, games and contests. 2023 DATE: May 26-28, 2023Location: Yoctangee ParkChillicothe, OH 45601Website: https://www.facebook.com/daltonfestival/ ****This post documents my experience on May 29, … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2014, this spring festival has turned into a drive-thru with no indoor activities or services. Therefore, although they are now calling it a Gyro Fest, it doesn’t match festival criteria and has been moved to the In Memorium listings. This post documents my experience on May 21, … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2021, I returned to this festival to write an updated experience. You can read about this experience at… https://ohiofestivals.net/columbus-italian-festival/ This post documents my experience on October 10, 2009. **** Let me say right off that I’m not a big Italian festival fan and that is due to … Read more