A festival hosted by a church.
This post documents my experience on August 1, 2010. Lorain’s Hungarian Day is one of those festivals I heard about through a newspaper clipping. I found no website, banner, or lawn sign. I doubt anything was even mentioned at the Lorain County Visitor Bureau. Although I’m not clear on the festival’s … Read more
The Serbian Festival at St. Archangel Michael’s is a parish festival with tons of delicious food and desserts, church tours, sports tournaments, live music, children’s activities and more. 2023 DATE: July 29-30, 2023Location: St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church2552 Pickle RdAkron, OH 44312Website: https://www.starchangelmichaelakron.org/serbfestakron **** This post documents my experience … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 30, 2010. St. Peter’s isn’t the Roman Catholic Church it used to be, although it does retain a little Italian charm. And, while it’s not the typical ethnic parish festival I would follow, it is the parish I grew up in. Therefore, I’ve decided … Read more
This post documents my experience on July 11, 2010. 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 … Read more
Sacred Heart Chapel’s Fiestas Patronales is a parish festival with ethnic foods, entertainment and vendors. 2023 DATE: July 8-9, 2023Location: Sacred Heart Chapel4301 Pearl AveLorain, OH 44055 **** This post documents my experience on July 10, 2010. I know what you’re saying. “Another parish festival? Didn’t you learn from St. Anthony’s … Read more
The Holy Trinity Greek Festival, also called the Food Festival, offers carryout and dine-in food made up of various delicious Greek dishes and desserts. There is also live entertainment and vendors. 2023 DATE: June 21-23, 2023Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church300 South 4th StreetSteubenville, OH 43952Website: https://holytrinitygreekfest.com/ **** This post … Read more
This post documents my experience on June 6, 2010. I really try to avoid church festivals unless there’s a cultural or food element involved. That’s why I’ll attend a cultural festival (Greek, Italian, Polish, etc.) that is held by a church, but I won’t go to a traditional annual church … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2014, this spring festival has turned into a drive-thru with no indoor activities or services. Therefore, although they are now calling it a Gyro Fest, it doesn’t match festival criteria and has been moved to the In Memorium listings. This post documents my experience on May 21, … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I returned to this festival in 2015, which you can read about at https://ohiofestivals.net/st-nicholas-greek-festival-lorain-revisited/ **** So the St. Nicholas Greek Festival is not new to me. It’s the first Greek Festival I’ve ever been to and the main comparison I use to other Greek Festivals. It’s filled with great food … Read more