The Juneteenth Celebration in Oberlin is a festival that commemorates the end of slavery through music, food, non-profit booths and more. Oberlin is a significant city for this festival due to its role in the Underground Railroad. 2026 DATE: June 13, 2026Location: Oberlin Underground Railroad CenterS Main St (at Edison … Read more
The Three Sisters Intertribal Pow Wow takes place at the Atwood Lake Campgrounds with a variety of vendors, food trucks and a celebration of dances. 2026 DATE: October 3-4, 2026Location: Atwood Lake Campgrounds9500 Lakeview RdMineral City, OH 44656Website: https://www.facebook.com/threesistersintertribal **** This post documents my experience on October 8, 2023 Festival … Read more
The Cleveland Oktoberfest is held over two weekends at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds where visitors can enjoy Weiner Dog Races, Glockenspiel performances and giveaways, all sorts of entertainment, shopping, and plenty of ethnic food and cold beer. 2026 DATESSeptember 4-7, 2026September 11-12, 2026Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds19201 E Bagley RdMiddleburg Heights, … Read more
The Serbian Festival is held at St. Sava Cathedral, where there are live music and children’s activities, as well as a wide selection of authentic Serbian food and desserts. The cathedral, which is open during the festival, is definitely worth visiting. 2026 DATE: July 18-19, 2026Location: St. Sava Cathedral6303 Broadview … Read more
The St. Maron Lebanese Fun Fest is a church festival with authentic Lebanese dishes and desserts, games, entertainment and a kids’ area. 2026 DATE: July 11-12, 2026Location: St. Maron Parish1555 S Meridian RdYoungstown, OH 44511Website: https://www.stmaronyoungstown.org/ **** This post documents my experience on July 23, 2023.I should note that I … Read more
The Mt. Carmel Festival, put on by the Mt. Carmel Society, offers many Italian food vendors, a carnival, live entertainment and the dance of the Baby Doll, which brings an explosive performance. 2026 DATE: July 15-18, 2026Location: Mt. Carmel Society102 Washington StLowellville, OH 44436Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576713773100 **** The following post documents … Read more
The Mahoning Valley Irish Festival is an Irish festival with local vendors, food and Irish music and dancing entertainment. 2026 DATE: August 15-16, 2026Location: St. Luke Church5235 South AvenueYoungstown, OH 44512Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahoning-valley-irish-festival-tickets-1021301057957 **** The following post documents my experience on July 21, 2023 when it took place at Penguin City … Read more
The Warren Greek Fest takes place at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, where there is a carnival area and various tents and food stations offering everything from lamb shanks and gyros to ice cream and pastries. There is also a market area, live entertainment and church tours. 2026 DATE: July … Read more
The Lebanese Food and Music Festival takes place at the St. Sava Picnic Grove in Parma, where it offers various ethnic dishes and desserts, belly dancing and live performances, a bounce house and more. 2026 DATE: June 27-28, 2026Location: St. Sava Picnic Grove2300 W Ridgewood DrParma, OH 44134Website: https://www.facebook.com/LebFestCLE **** … Read more