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
The Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival takes place at the Cretan Club where there are classic Greek dishes, live entertainment and some Greek spirits. 2026 DATE: September 4-7, 2026Location: George Varouh Cretan Club of Cleveland3853 W 168th StCleveland OH 44111Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085119823571 **** This post documents my experience on September 3, 2018. … Read more
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
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is no parking on the festival grounds. Signs nearby direct festival goers to a parking lot at a neighboring business where buses transport people to and from the festival. ******************** When I arrived at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church‘s A Taste of Greece … Read more
Down 10th Street in Wyandotte, Michigan… …you can find Our Lady of the Scapular Parish. Formerly known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, this beautiful church… …is the oldest Polish parish in Wyandotte… …connected to the first settlement of Poles in the area… …and host to the annual Polish Festival. … Read more
The St. Mary Romanian Festival is a celebration at the oldest Romanian parish in the country. Along with a gift market area, there is entertainment and a lot of great food. There are also church tours and a visit to their museum. 2026 DATE: August 21-23, 2026Location: St. Mary Romanian … Read more
The Ohio Celtic Festival takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds with plenty of Irish gifts, music, food and more. 2024 DATE: August 9-11, 2024Location: Lake County Fairgrounds1301 Mentor AvePainesville, OH 44077Website: https://www.facebook.com/ohiocelticfest/ **** This post documents my experience on August 12, 2018. Out at the Lake County Fairgrounds… …the … Read more
The Italian-American Heritage Festival takes place in Court Square and offers games, entertainment and plenty of Italian food. 2026 DATE: August 6-9, 2026Location: Courthouse Square180 N Park AveWarren, OH 44481Website: http://www.warrenitalianfestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 11, 2018. In Warren’s Courthouse Square… …green, white and red decorated … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 11, 2018. When I arrived in downtown Wooster… …a Catholic Mass on the main stage began the events… …at the annual Festa Italiana. I used this time to check out the Heritage History… …reading about local Italian families… …and learning of Wooster’s Italian … Read more