Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I’ve returned to this festival in 2016. You can read the updated festival review here –https://ohiofestivals.net/festival-of-the-fish-vermilion/ This post documents my experience on June 18, 2010. ******************** When festival-goers hear of Vermilion, Ohio, the first thing that pops in their head is the Woolly Bear Festival, a festival where people … Read more
The Troy Strawberry Festival brings in more than 200,000 strawberry lovers each year who can enjoy everything from strawberry salsa and deep-fried strawberries to strawberry funnel cake and strawberry donuts. Vendors, food and entertainment only add to it. 2026 DATE: June 6-7, 2026Location: Downtown Troy and along banks of the … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is an updated 2015 Review here – https://ohiofestivals.net/port-clinton-walleye-festival-revisited/ This post documents my experience on May 31, 2010. ******************** One of the great risks of both planning and attending a festival is weather. You never can tell what’s going to happen – especially in Ohio. And, sometimes, while things … Read more
The Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival takes place right next door to the Velvet Ice Cream Company, which you can visit during the event. The festival offers over 90 vendors, pony rides, car and motorcycle shows, fantastic live entertainment, activities for the kids, various competitions and delicious food. But don’t … Read more
The Taste of Cincinnati is a downtown festival with plenty of local foods brought together, along with music and vendors. 2026 DATE: May 23-25, 2026 Location: Downtown CincinnatiWebsite: https://tasteofcincinnati.com/ **** This post documents my experience on May 30, 2010. Nothing has more appeal than a festival that promises a wide selection of … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is an updated 2015 Review here – https://ohiofestivals.net/dandelion-may-festival-revisited/ This post documents my experience on May 1, 2010. ******************** There’s something to be said about unexpected surprises. When you hear about a festival that’s in a small town (let alone a winery in that small town), you can’t help … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is an updated 2015 Review here – https://ohiofestivals.net/maple-festival-chardon/ This post documents my experience on April 25, 2010. ******************** With all the festivals I went to in 2009, those that stood out the most were those that really seemed to take advantage of the theme or product their festival … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is an updated 2015 Review here – https://ohiofestivals.net/geneva-grape-jamboree-revisited/ This post documents my experience on September 26, 2009. ******************** Geneva, Ohio, not to be confused with Geneva-on-the-Lake, seems a rather quaint city. Surrounded by wineries and country roads, one wouldn’t expect a festival all that big. I mean, when you’re passing … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 20, 2009. After a long driving day Saturday, I had another 2-3 festivals to hit on Sunday. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do it, but I remained optimistic. From Columbus, I figured I should take advantage of my location … Read more