Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
The Obetz Zucchinifest takes place at Fortress Obetz where it offers both national and local entertainment on two stages, plenty of rides and games, a car show, vendors and food, including zucchini breads and zucchini craft beer. 2026 DATE: September 4-7, 2026Location: Fortress Obetz2015 Recreation TrailObetz, OH 43207Website: https://obetzzucchinifest.com/ ****This … Read more
The Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest takes place in historic downtown Canal Winchester with an assortment of ribs and non-rib foods, children’s activities, music entertainment, beer and wine garden and more. 2026 DATE: July 24-25, 2026Location: Downtown Canal WinchesterWebsite: https://www.bluesandribfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 6, 2011. … Read more
The Bolivar Strawberry Festival is a small town festival with plenty of sweet strawberry options, especially deep fried strawberries. There are also carnival rides, live music, vendors and so much more. 2026 DATE: June 5-6, 2026Location: Downtown BolivarWebsite: https://www.bolivarmainstreet.com/strawberry-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on June 18, 2011. After … Read more
The Bedford Strawberry Festival takes place in Bedford’s Public Square. There are craft vendors, live entertainment, and food vendors, some of which have strawberry treats. The star, though, are the strawberry shortcakes and sundaes sold by the Bedford Historical Society. 2025 DATE: June 13-15, 2025Location: Bedford Public Square730 Broadway AveBedford, … Read more
The Pork Rind Heritage Festival takes place in the village of Harrod, where Rudolph Foods has its headquarters. Along with freshly fried pork rinds and cracklins, there are food vendors, a beer garden, rides and games, live entertainment, contests and more. 2026 DATE: June 12-13, 2026Location: Downtown HarrodWebsite: http://www.porkrindfest.com **** … Read more
The Cherry Fest takes place in the village of Whitehouse (near Toledo) with vendors, rides, a car show, BBQ chicken and cherry pie. 2026 DATE: June 11-13, 2026Location: Downtown WhitehouseWebsite: https://www.awchamber.com/cherry-fest **** This post documents my experience on June 11, 2011. Years ago, I went with my family to the … Read more
This post documents my experience on October 23, 2010. For my 2025 visit, you can read an updated post at https://ohiofestivals.net/circleville-pumpkin-show-ohio **** Over a hundred years ago, when farmers came to Circleville, it was usually to pay taxes…not a happy time at all. So, in 1903, to put Circleville in … Read more
The Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival takes place at Historic Roscoe Village where visitors can walk through 1800’s homes and businesses, shop among craft vendors, enjoy live entertainment and get a taste (and purchase) of some tasty apple butter. 2024 DATE: October 17-19, 2024Location: Historic Roscoe Village600 N Whitewoman StCoshocton, OH … Read more
This post documents my experience on October 16, 2010. The Ohio Smoked Meat & BBQ Festival is one of nearly 300 competitions sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, a nonprofit organization for the promotion and enjoyment of bbq. With 43 teams and $10k in prize money, it sounded like a decent event. … Read more