Festivals that either have food as a main theme or incorporate plenty of eating.
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. 2026 DATE: September 13, 2026Location: 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
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