The Sts. Peter and George Egyptian Festival offers plenty of food, children’s activities, shopping and entertainment at select times. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: Sts. Peter and George Coptic Orthodox Church25800 Hilliard BlvdWestlake, OH 44145Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1783614839290004 **** This post documents my experience on October 7, 2017, when it was a … Read more
The Hungarian Fall Festival is a cultural celebration with live music, vendors and delicious ethnic dishes. 2026 DATE: September 13, 2026Location: Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio12027 Abbott RdHiram, OH 44234Website: https://geaugamagyarclub.org/ **** This post documents my experience on September 10, 2017. I finished my festival weekend at the Hungarian … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The festival changed its location in 2019. **** After a 10 minute walk from my room at the Hampton Inn, I arrived at Riverplex… …made my way through security, handed over my ticket… …and entered to celebrate the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. Attractions and events occurred all over the … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I arrived at a weird mid-afternoon time right after some rain had passed through Carnegie, PA. ******************** I came to St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church… …to not only check out the beautiful hand-painted artistry on the walls… …and the beautiful decor inside… …but to check … Read more
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival takes place in Ukrainian Village, offering music, gifts, activities and food – including plenty of desserts. 2026 DATE: August 22-23, 2026Location: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral5720 State RdParma, OH 44134Website: https://stjosaphatcathedral.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 26, 2017. Behind St. Josaphat’s in Ukrainian … Read more
The St. Demetrios Greek Festival is an ethnic church festival consisting of various food stations, a vendor area, a children’s area and entertainment. 2026 DATE: June 25-28, 2026Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church22909 Center Ridge RdRocky River, OH 44116Website: https://saintdemetriosrr.org **** This post documents my experience on June 25, 2017. … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post documents my experience on June 24, 2017, but I also reviewed a festival at SunWatch where I explain more about the history of the park. You can read that review at https://ohiofestivals.net/sunwatch-native-flute-festival-dayton/ ******************** Here at Sunwatch… …the sun brightened the colors of the archaeological park… …as … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 24, 2016. Here in downtown Sandusky… …the Sandusky State Theatre was putting on its 5th North Coast Oktoberfest. QS Jazz was rocking under the main tent… …as lined vendors sold various products… …from comic-based gifts to beer-related beard balm (The Beerded Beard Company). … Read more
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival offers a variety of food, gift vendors, a large rummage sale, church tours and musical entertainment 2026 DATE: September 17-19, 2026Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church129 S Union StAkron, OH 44304Website: https://www.akrongreekfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 16, 2016. As soon … Read more