My favorite festivals.
When I told my uncle about the upcoming Celina Lake Festival, he responded, “Watch the algae.” I didn’t know what he meant. I figured, since he traveled a lot, algae was something that Celina was known for. Maybe there were legends that their algae glowed at night, luring waterfowl into its … Read more
As the people of Toledo (tol-eh-doh), Spain celebrated their country’s win in the World Cup, I was heading to Toledo (Tol-ee-doh), Ohio for other celebrations. Here, on Lagrange Street… …a Polish Festival was in effect. Set up in Toledo’s Polish Village with an entrance fee, the festival goes a few blocks, taking … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: If you wish to see my 2017 photos, you can visit https://ohiofestivals.net/comfest. ******************** Years ago, my aunt and uncle – Columbus residents – told me that I had to go to ComFest (Community Fest) . When I asked what ComFest was, their reply was “a hippie fest.” That was enough for … Read more
When thinking of reasons to visit Steubenville, there are two things that come to mind. The first are all the murals throughout the city. And the second, of course, is… …Dean. You don’t have to resort to history books to realize that Dean Martin was born and raised in Steubenville. … Read more
Seven years ago, a committee in Avon was trying to replace the Festival of Flowers, which faded away with the area’s greenhouses. Turning to the city’s biggest employer, the German industrial company Henkel Corp., who sold Duck brand duct tape out of the Avon location, the committee made an agreement for … Read more
When deciding on a festival to attend, the town’s size and location are important factors. Those closer to Columbus, for example, might draw a greater crowd, even if the town itself is small. A larger crowd typically means more vendors and products available to those attending. When I read about … Read more