Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
This post documents my experience on August 10, 2019. This year, when Mary Queen of Peace transformed their annual Summerfest into the new Old Brooklyn PierogiFest… …many pierogi-loving festival goers responded… …arriving en masse from the start of the festival (3 pm)… …and easily waiting 1-2 hours in line for … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I was given a complimentary full-sized package (entrance and sample/tasting tickets) in exchange for festival promotions. This post documents my experience on June 1, 2019. ******************** At 5 o’clock on the dot, I arrived at Lincoln Park… …where I was equipped with a sheet of beer and food … Read more
This post documents my experience on October 6, 2018. Down along the East Bank of the Flats… …the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland partnered up with the Flats East Bank… …to fry up the second annual East Bank Bacon Festival. Located in a scenic pedestrian area… …lined along various bars … Read more
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