A festival basically set as a town celebration. The theme or focus doesn’t stem much further than that.
This post documents my experience on September 12, 2015. Under the shadow of the Old Hilliard water tower… …a festival ran called Old Hilliardfest. The main drag of the festival grounds… …was capped with a Community Stage… …and an Americana Stage (Hocking River String Band)… …while rides… …games… …beer… …food … Read more
The South Vienna Corn Festival offers plenty of crafts vendors, food booths run by local organizations, entertainment and more. 2025 DATE: September 5-7, 2025Location: South ViennaWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576725795994 **** This post documents my experience on September 12, 2015. I arrived in South Vienna and found parking on a country road… …later … Read more
Pony Wagon Days traditionally kicks off with a parade, followed by a basket auction. During the three days of the festival, there are live music, rides for children and food vendors. 2024 DATE: September 7, 2024Location: Downtown St. ParisWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/ponywagondays/ **** This post documents my experience on September 12, 2015 … Read more
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival is a huge town festival with many vendor booths, a great selection of food, tons of children’s activities and plenty of popcorn. 2026 DATE: September 12-13, 2026Location: Dayton-Xenia Road (between North Fairfield Rd and Meadow Bridge Dr)Beavercreek, OhioWebsite : https://www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience … Read more
The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival was a large community festival with plenty of vendor booths, food and free water. 2026 DATE: August 15-16, 2026Location: Community Park691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs RoadFairborn, Ohio 45324Website: https://www.fairbornsweetcornfestival.org **** This post documents my experience on August 15, 2015. When I arrived at Fairborn Sweet Corn … Read more
The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival celebrates the the town’s history with the tomato, thanks to resident Alexander Livingston, who developed the first commercially successful variety of tomato and more than 30 varieties of tomatoes throughout his life. Visitors of the festival can enjoy carnival rides, a Kid’s Corner with inflatables, games … Read more
The Carroll Community Festival is a small community festival with music entertain, crafts for the kids, vendors and plenty of delicious food. 2026 DATE: August 14-15, 2026Location: Downtown Carroll, OhioWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/CarrollFestOH/ ****AUTHOR’S NOTE: In 2017, the festival name was changed named from the Old Timer’s Festival to the Carroll Community … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 8, 2015. We decided to stop at the Oberlin Family Fun Fair and Classic Car Show… …where area businesses and organizations took part in the festivities via sidewalk sales… …washable hair colorings (Velvet Turtle)… …open houses (Oberlin Heritage Center)… …or booth hosting (FAVA). … Read more
The Wauseon Homecoming takes place at Dorothy B. Biddle Park with food vendors, craft vendors, entertainment and more. Rides are also available in a specified location. 2026 DATE: CANCELLEDLocation: Dorothy B. Biddle ParkWauseon, OH 43567Website: https://www.facebook.com/wauseonhomecoming/ **** This post documents my experience on August 1, 2015. Festivals like the Wauseon … Read more