My favorite festivals.
I’ve returned to this festival in 2024 and you can read that experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/ohio-renaissance-festival-waynesville/**** This post documents my experience on September 25, 2010. O cometh, children, gather ’roundfor I’ve a tale to share with theeabout a fest in Waynesvillewhere there is quite a bit to see…. And there is … Read more
The Rarden Whitetail Deer Festival is your back-to-school supply festival for hunters mixed with great entertainment, food and family activities. A rather unique Ohio festival worth checking out. 2025 DATE: September 5-7, 2025Location: Downtown RardenWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/RardenFestival **** This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010. East of Cincinnati, in … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 11, 2010 before it moved to the downtown location. For my 2024 experience, please go to https://ohiofestivals.net/honeyfest-lithopolis-ohio **** With a population of only 600, it’s impressive that the village of Lithopolis, just southeast of Columbus, would be able to pull off a successful honey … Read more
The Cleveland Hungarian Festival is Ohio’s largest Hungarian festival. It takes place German Central Park where festival goers can feast on stuffed cabbage, chicken paprikas, sausages and more. There are also folk dancers, a live animal show, vendors and more. 2026 DATE: September 6, 2026Location: German Central Park7863 York RoadParma, … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to this festival in 2019. You can read that experience at… https://ohiofestivals.net/perch-peach-pierogi-polka-festival/ This post documents my experience on September 4, 2010. **** Over this Labor Day weekend, if you walked through downtown Port Clinton… …past the mural… …and Wylie Walleye… …you would have found the Perch, … Read more
Referring to the Great Trail that connected the Mid Atlantic to the Great Lakes, the Great Trail Festival is a period festival with craftspeople, food, entertainment and more. 2026 DATESAugust 29-30, 2026September 5-7, 2026Location: 6331 Canton RdMalvern, OH 44644Website: https://www.greattrailfestival.com/db/Home.html **** This post documents my experience on August 29, 2010. … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to this festival in 2022. You can read that experience at https://ohiofestivals.net/german-american-festival-oregon This post documents my experience on August 27, 2010. **** As I’ve said in the past, ethnic festivals often work toward the preservation of culture. The German-American Festival in Oregon is no different. It started in Toledo … Read more
The Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival offers various types of bratwurst in various ways. It’s advised to bring friends or family so that you can try them all. Plenty of music, entertainment and other food options to also enjoy. 2026 DATE: August 13-15, 2026Location: Downtown BucyrusWebsite: https://www.bucyrusbratwurstfestival.com/ ****This post documents my experience … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to this festival in 2018. You can read that experience here: https://ohiofestivals.net/st-mary-romanian-festival/ This post documents my experience on August 20, 2010. ******************** On Cleveland’s Warren Road sits the oldest Romanian parish in the country… …St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church. Founded in 1904, the parish was originally … Read more