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Russian Maslenitsa-Pancake Festival – Cleveland, Ohio

Maslenitsa is a Russian pre-Lenten festival that usually involves blini and Maslenitsa, a doll that represents winter and is sometimes burned. 2026 DATE: February 15, 2026 – CANCELLEDLocation: Russian Cultural Garden5947 Mayfield RdCleveland, OH 44124Website: https://www.russianculturalgarden.com **** This post documents my experience on March 1, 2020. Just before Eastern Orthodox … Read more

Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival – Cleveland, Ohio

The Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival is a Slovenian Festival where lamb-skinned wearing Kurents ring bells to scare the winter away. Music, food and fun for all. 2026 DATE: February 14, 2026Location: Slovenian National Home6417 St Clair AveCleveland, OH 44103Website: https://www.clevelandkurentovanje.com/ **** I first visited this festival in 2014, which you can … Read more

St. Paul Grecian Festival – North Royalton, Ohio

The St. Paul Grecian Festival offers a great selection of delicious food, vendors, kids’ games and entertainment. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church4548 Wallings RoadNorth Royalton, OH 44133Website: https://www.stpaulgoc.org/festival/festival This post documents my experience on July 19, 2019., but I first reviewed this festival in 2012, … Read more

Simply Slavic Heritage Festival – Youngstown, Ohio

The Simply Slavic Heritage Festival takes place in downtown Youngstown, offering plenty of live entertainment, an ethnic marketplace, cultural exhibits, a Slavic beer garden and all sorts of delicious ethnic food. There is an admission to this festival. 2026 DATE: June 26-27, 2026Location: Downtown YoungstownWebsite: https://www.simplyslavic.org/ **** This post documents … Read more

The Dayton Art Institute’s Oktoberfest – Dayton, Ohio

The Oktoberfest takes place on the grounds of the Dayton Art Institute, offering a great selection of food, beer and wine, while offering a showcase of artists in various mediums. 2026 DATE: September 25-27, 2026Location: Dayton Art Institute456 Belmonte Park NDayton, OH 45405Website: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/upcoming-events/special-events/oktoberfest/**** This post documents my experience on … Read more

Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival – Cleveland, Ohio

The Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival takes place at the Cretan Club where there are classic Greek dishes, live entertainment and some Greek spirits. 2025 DATE: August 29 – September 1, 2025Location: George Varouh Cretan Club of Cleveland3853 W 168th StCleveland OH 44111Website: https://www.facebook.com/cretanclubofcleveland **** This post documents my experience on … Read more

42.) Slovak Festival Review – Sterling Heights, Michigan – August 25, 2018

This year marked the 100th anniversary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish… …and their 28th Annual Slovak Festival. Off to one side was the kids’ area… …where children could jump… …climb… …roll… …express themselves through henna and face painting… …and play all sorts of games. There was also a Children’s … Read more