Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
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 New Paris Applefest is a festival with staged entertainment, vendors and plenty of food, including apple products that include apple dumplings, caramel apples and cider slush. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: New Paris Community ParkWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/NewParisAppleFest **** This post documents my experience on September 23, 2018. It was a … Read more
Saturday evening in downtown Shelbyville… …the Shelby County Tourism booth was checking ID’s… …and distributing pig noses… …for the Shelby County BBQ and Brewfest. Hungry festival goers lined up for hot BBQ (Dave’s Double Barrel BBQ/Mel’s Catering)… …among a good handful of food vendors (Three Brothers Barbecue/Jackson Street)… …and some … Read more
I walked onto the grounds of St. Thomas More Church… …for their annual Applefest… …stopping first at a large tent… …where festival goers examined tons of prizes in the huge basket raffle… …and then continuing to the Wine Spot, where adults enjoyed wine and beer… …during a friendly game of … 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
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
Out at Detroit’s Eastern Market… …I wasn’t the only one excited to attend the first annual Detroit Sushi Festival. Patiently, I waited with hungry sushi lovers… …as we made our way in with our $40 tickets… …here to Shed 3. Inside, we were given souvenir chopsticks and a start of … 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