Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
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
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post will show you updated photos of the National Hamburger Festival during my experience on August 12, 2017. But if you want an official review with history and layout, please check out https://ohiofestivals.net/39-national-hamburger-festival-akron-august-19-2012/ ******************** I was invited back to the National Hamburger Festival… …to sign my name … Read more
The London Strawberry Festival takes place in downtown London with rides, games, crafts, an AC Cobra Car Show, live entertainment and a parade. There is also a nice selection of food vendors, each of which should have some strawberry dish. The festival’s signature dish, though, is the strawberry shortcake. 2026 … Read more
The Tiro Testicle Festival is fun tradition that began when a local farmer and the original tavern owner made use of the harvest from the springtime castration. This festival traditionally brings in a lot of bikers and anyone with an adventurous palate and a sense of humor. Along with live … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTES: I was given a press pass admission so that I could document the event. I returned to Donut Fest in 2022, which you can read at ohiofestivals.net/cleveland-donut-fest/ This post documents my experience on February 12, 2017. ******************** Within Cleveland’s Hotcards building… …the first annual Donut Fest was taking … Read more
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival celebrates the largest edible native fruit of the United States (and Ohio’s State Fruit) through education presentations, various pawpaw competitions, the use of pawpaw in each of the festival’s food vendors, and a selection of pawpaw beer. There are also a nice assortment of vendors, educational … Read more
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival offers a variety of food, gift vendors, a large rummage sale, church tours and musical entertainment 2026 DATE: September 17-19, 2026Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church129 S Union StAkron, OH 44304Website: https://www.akrongreekfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 16, 2016. As soon … Read more
Along with all the contests and competitions, rides, games, arts and crafts, and live entertainment, the West Jefferson Ox Roast Festival has 5,000 pounds of ox roasted in a 120 foot long pit. Ox sandwiches are served on Labor Day. 2025 DATE: August 30 – September 1, 2025Location: Garrette ParkFellows … Read more