Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
My cousin in Catania had kept an eye out for festivals… …and he was sure to let me know about the Catania Street Food Fest. That morning, after a cappuccino… …and a cream-filled brioche… …we walked along Via Etnea to understand the festival set-up (it wouldn’t start until later that … Read more
The Norwalk Strawberry Festival takes place in downtown Norwalk, offering plenty of kids’ activities, food options and rides. There are also strawberries for sales and some strawberry food items. 2025 DATE: May 23-25, 2025Location: Downtown NorwalkWebsite: https://www.norwalkjaycees.com/strawberry-festival.html **** This post documents my experience on May 26, 2018. It was a … Read more
The Mac N Cheese Throwdown is a macaroni and cheese festival and competition where guests taste a large variety of mac and cheese samples from local restaurants and vote. 2026 DATE: March 7, 2026Location: 2111 Center StCleveland, OH 44113Website: https://www.macncheesethrowdown.com/**** This post documents my experience on February 17, 2018. When … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. Out in Delco Park… …local beekeepers got together (Pittman Apiaries)… …for a special event called HoneyFest… …where they taught festival goers about bees… …committed themselves in building stronger pollinators (Propolis Projects)… …and offered free samples of their tasty local honey. All … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Although this is a review for Apple Daze, there is the possibility that all festivals at this location are similar to this one. This post documents my experience on September 16, 2017. ******************** When I got to the Hidden Valley Fruit Farm for Apple Daze… …the music was … Read more
If there’s ever a way to try a dish for the first time… …you should do it through a festival. But, interestingly enough, the Spoonbread Festival isn’t so much a food festival… …as it is a vendor and community festival… …with over 200 booths hosted by artists, businesses and community … Read more
The Hungarian Fall Festival is a cultural celebration with live music, vendors and delicious ethnic dishes. 2025 DATE: September 14, 2025Location: 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
The Mantua Potato Festival offers plenty of potato-themed contests and such potato-based dishes as pierogi, fresh fries and potato pancakes. Of course, there are also vendors, live entertainment and a Potato Sack Race. 2024 DATE: CANCELLEDLocation: Buchert Memorial ParkMantua, OH 44255Website: https://www.facebook.com/MantuaPotatoFest **** This post documents my experience on September … 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