A festival basically set as a town celebration. The theme or focus doesn’t stem much further than that.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Galena Summerfest and the Sunbury Sizzle and Sounds no longer celebrate their festivals on the same weekend as shown in this review. In fact, you can read a more updated 2021 review of this festival athttps://ohiofestivals.net/sunbury-sizzle-and-sounds This post documents my experience on August 27, 2011. **** Deep … Read more
The Obetz Zucchinifest takes place at Fortress Obetz where it offers both national and local entertainment on two stages, plenty of rides and games, a car show, vendors and food, including zucchini breads and zucchini craft beer. 2026 DATE: September 4-7, 2026Location: Fortress Obetz2015 Recreation TrailObetz, OH 43207Website: https://obetzzucchinifest.com/ ****This … Read more
The Last Stop Willoughby Festival gets its name from the famous Twilight Zone episode which will play during the festival in the Willoughby Library. But the festival offers much more than a television screening, as there is a parade, a Kids Zone, an outdoor market, food vendors, live music and … Read more
The McComb Cookie Festival is a city festival that celebrates the town’s history in the cookie and cracker industry via the former Consolidated Biscuit Company. The festival offers food and non-food vendors, live music, a car show, parade and more. I’m a fan of the cookie auctions. 2026 DATE: July … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The festival became The Baltimore Festival in 2012. This post documents my experience on August 6, 2011. **** The village of Baltimore is home to 8 locks constructed for the Ohio and Erie Canal, which was used to carry goods from the 1820’s until the 1860’s, when railroads took … Read more
The Seven Hills Home Days Festival is a quaint town festival with a little for everyone: rides, food, vendors and more. 2026 DATE: July 17-19, 2026Location: Seven Hills City Hall7325 Summit View DrSeven Hills, OH 44131Website: http://www.sevenhillsohio.org/**** This post documents my experience on July 31, 2011. After my uncle, aunt, … Read more
Streetsboro Family Days is a community festival that takes place at Streetsboro City Park. Among the many offerings, there are vendors, food, live music, Car/Truck/Bike Shows, fireworks and beer garden and more. Usually there are also rides but that is not available in 2023. 2025 DATE: CANCELLEDLocation: Streetsboro City Park8970 … Read more
The Bolivar Strawberry Festival is a small town festival with plenty of sweet strawberry options, especially deep fried strawberries. There are also carnival rides, live music, vendors and so much more. 2026 DATE: June 5-6, 2026Location: Downtown BolivarWebsite: https://www.bolivarmainstreet.com/strawberry-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on June 18, 2011. After … Read more
The Dennison Railroad Festival takes place around the Railroad Depot Museum in the Historic Center Street District. During the festival, there are rides, games, live entertainment, a train exhibit and more. 2026 DATE: May 28-30, 2026Location: Historic Center Street DistrictDennison Railroad Depot Museum400 Center St.Dennison, OH 44621Website: https://www.facebook.com/DRRFestival/ ****This post … Read more