Ohio Festivals June 5-8, 2019

June 5, 2019 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Cleveland, Ohio

Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
https://www.jamesbeard.org/celebrity-chef-tour

June 7-8, 2019  Annual Banana Split Festival - Wilmington, Ohio
Celebrating Wilmington's claim as the birthplace of the Banana Split in 1907. Music, car show, crafts, games, etc.
https://bananasplitfestival.com/

June 7-9, 2019  55th Strawberry Festival - Bedford, Ohio
Presented by the Bedford Historical Society, the festival will offer plenty of berries with ice cream, entertainment, and a classic car show.
https://bedfordohiohistory.org/?event=strawberry-festival

June 8, 2019  Yellow Springs Street Fair - Yellow Springs, Ohio
An all-day festival with entertainment throughout the Village. Over 200 booths.  Two Music Stages, a Beer Garden and Street Performers throughout town. A Festival like no other!  June 8 and October 12, 2019 - 9am - 5pm.
http://www.yellowspringsohio.org/street-fair/

The Cincinnati Garlic Festival 2019 Friday, May 31 and Saturday June 1, 2019

Get Stinky: Arnold's Bar & Grill to Host the Cincinnati Garlic Festival
The festival will take place over two days and will feature local garlic-themed foods

Arnold’s Bar & Grill isn’t afraid to get smelly with their food: Introducing the Cincinnati Garlic Festival 2019.

On Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, Cincinnatians can consume all the garlic they want via an

assortment of specially prepared local food and beer at the downtown bar:

Listermann, Fifty West and Rhinegeist will bring their very own garlic beers
Madisono’s Gelato & Sorbetto will have garlic gelato
Wunderbar! will have garlic pretzels
La Soupe will be providing garlic soup
Sixteen Bricks will have garlic breads
Avril-Bleh butchers will provide assorted garlic sausages and meats
and Arnold's will have a slew of garlic cocktails, appetizers, entrées and desserts from chef Kayla Robison
In 1998, Jim Tarbell hosted the original Cincinnati Garlic Festival in the Grammer’s parking lot in Over-the-Rhine, with restaurants, printed T-shirts and a garlic bulb mascot.

Arnold’s got Tarbell's blessing and reinvented the Queen City tradition, and design firm We Have Become Vikings created the logo and modernized the mascot. Limited edition Cincinnati Garlic Fest T-shirts and hand-numbered screen prints will be available to purchase at the event.

In addition to food, there will be live music from Root Cellar Xtract 8-11:30 p.m. Friday and The Cincinnati Dancing Pigs 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday,

5-11 p.m. May 31; all day June 1. Free admission. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown. More info: https://www.facebook.com/arnoldsbar/

https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/the-dish/blog/21068625/get-stinky-arnolds-bar-grill-to-host-the-cincinnati-garlic-festival

26th Annual Dandelion May Fest Dover, Ohio May 3-4, 2019

26th Annual Dandelion May Fest

Dover, Ohio
May 3-4, 2019

At the New Roadhouse Amphitheater located just 100 yards east of the winery on Old Rt. 39.  This festival provides fun and many activities for the entire family. Dandelion wine sampling, cellar tours and live entertainment are scheduled for both days.  Children will enjoy the dandelion picking contest and making their own dandelion jelly.  Dandelion sausage, dandelion bread, dandelion gravy, dandelion lasagna, dandelion ice cream and dandelion sangria will be available both Friday and Saturday. Arts and craft vendors dot the hillside. Past vendors have included fine art, blown glass, handmade jewelry, lawn ornaments and much more!  http://www.dandelionfestival.com/

 http://www.foodreference.com/html/ohio-may-festivals.html

Cincy Cinco 2019 - Saturday May 4, 2019 – 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with authentic music, culture, food and more. Runs Saturday noon-11 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride while it is also another great reason to party! Much like St Patricks Day and Oktoberfest, Cinco de Mayo in Cincinnati Ohio has several events and parties at local restaurants & bars. No matter your reasoning for celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Cincinnati OH, you will find plenty of things to do. Around this time of year you will find several parades, Mexican Festivals and of course Margaritas & Corona specials. Not only is this day is a national holiday in Mexico but for most here in Cincinnati OH, Cinco de Mayo 2019 is a day to party and celebrate with friends!
http://events.cincinnati.com/cincinnati_oh/events/cincy-cinco-2019-/E0-001-125000301-3

You don't have to be Latino to join in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The holiday is akin to our Independence Day/Fourth of July holiday and celebrates the victory of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. You can count on every authentic Latino restaurant in the area being hyper-busy this weekend, so here are a few alternative options for having "mucha fiesta."

Saturday
Cincy Cinco, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Family-friendly event showcases Latino music, culture and food. Children's area with games, raffles, pinatas, cake and a mascot parade on Saturday. Live music from the region's hottest Salsa bands. Traditional dances, Hispanic youth orchestra and more. Tacopolis features over a dozen restaurants offering wide variety of tacos and "alambres" (Mexican kabobs), plus Argentinian empanadas, Venezuelan fare and many other tasty treats. Largest Latino cultural celebration in the region. cincy-cinco.com.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2019/04/30/cinco-de-mayo-events-cincinnati-weekend/3620150002/

Jungle Jim’s International Market Fall Smash Oct. 20 | 3pm - 7pm

The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market

5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, OH 45014
Oct. 20 | 3pm - 7pm

Jungle Jim's Fall Smash is held in the Greenhouse, near the main entrance to our Fairfield location.
Your beloved fall festival is back and better than ever!
We’re celebrating fall flavors with our third annual Fall Smash! This year, we’re adding a new twist and serving hard ciders and sour beers! As always, we’ll have food trucks at the Greenhouse at our Fairfield location for a full day of food and fun. Food from all over the Tri-state will be freshly prepared and ready to go at 11:00 AM and will be available until 7:00 PM. We’ll start serving beer inside the Greenhouse at 3:00 PM sharp. Drink, eat, and enjoy some live entertainment. Let’s have some fun!

http://junglejims.com/fall-smash/

Ohio Festivals October 19-21, 2018

October 17-20, 2018  Circleville Pumpkin Show - Circleville, Ohio
Ohio's oldest and largest festival. Pumpkin growing competition, Miss Pumpkin Queen, World's Largest Pumpkin Pie, fruit & vegetable displays, hog calling, egg toss, pumpkin toss, pie eating, baked goods, parades, entertainment.
https://www.pumpkinshow.com/

October 18, 2018 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Columbus, Ohio

Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
https://www.jamesbeard.org/celebrity-chef-tour

October 19-20, 2018  Annual Van Wert County Apple Festival
Van Wert, Ohio
Includes Apple Festival, Rib Fest, Old Fashioned Farmers Days, and much more. Van Wert County Fairgrounds.
http://vanwertcountyfair.com/?page_id=588

October 19-21, 2018  Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival - Coshocton, Ohio
Smell the fresh apple butter simmering over an open fire and enjoy artisans & crafters, music, contests and demonstrations in historic Roscoe Village.
https://www.roscoevillage.com/events

Ohio Festivals October 12-14, 2018

October 9-13, 2018  Annual Bradford Pumpkin Show - Bradford, Ohio
Parades, pageant, bread & pie contests, Cornhole Tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pumpkin Parade, Pumpkin Art, talent show and much more!
http://www.bradfordpumpkinshow.org/index.html

October 12-21, 2018  10th Cleveland Beer Week - Cleveland, Ohio

Featuring 300 keg tapping, beer sipping events throughout greater Cleveland. From special tappings, tastings and dinners to leisure activities and educational programs, there is something for everyone At Cleveland Beer Week.  Established in 2009, Cleveland Beer Week is a not-for-profit celebration that raises awareness of the craft beer industry and promotes patronage at local establishments. But we are also philanthropic---proceeds from all of Cleveland Beer Week's flagship events benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund helps deserving students with scholarship money towards college. With over a 90% graduation rate - these students are worth getting behind!
http://www.clevelandbeerweek.org/ 

October 13, 2018
Yellow Springs Street Fair
Yellow Springs, Ohio
9am to 5pm, with entertainment throughout the Village. Over 250 booths.  Two Music Stages, a Beer Garden and Street Performers throughout town.  For children, Primary Languages will have free crafts along with face painting and cookie decorating with donations going to the Dayton International School.  A festival like no other.
http://www.yellowspringsohio.org/street-fair/

October 13-14, 2018 - 49th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.  We jury our 450+ vendors to ensure that all items are handcrafted, and select items based on quality and variety.  Our unique food offerings range from sauerkraut pizza to fudge.  Visitors return year after year to sample their favorites, making the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival a favorite Midwest destination.  Always the Second Full Weekend of October.
https://sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com/


October 13-14, 2018  Oak Harbor Apple Festival - Oak Harbor, Ohio
Something for everyone! Pageant, parade, tractor pulling contest, baking contest, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple Run, youth football game and local performers.  Attendance: 25,000+.
http://www.oakharborohio.net/

Ohio Festivals October 5-7, 2018

October 5-7, 2018
56th Annual Ohio Gourd Show
Delaware, Ohio
Theme: 'Fall Into Gourds'  Food, gourds, gourd art, gourd music and special programs are featured on the grounds. Programs and presentations will provide information about gourds and gourd art. Gourd crafting opportunities will be available for children and adults without advance reservations. Gourd workshops (pre-registration required ) are offered on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
http://ohiogourdsociety.com/

October 6-7, 2018  Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival - Huntsburg, Ohio

The annual festival will include a baking contest, decorated & carved pumpkin show, pageant, horseshoe tournament, apple peeling contest, nail pounding contest, pumpkin roll, car show, pumpkin pie eating contest, road race, entertainment and a parade.
http://huntsburgpumpkinfestival.com/

October 6-7, 2018  Weekend Of Fire - Fairfield, Ohio
This weekend only! Sample and purchase sweat-inducing foods from all over the country at our Fiery Food Show! Hot and fiery, or mild and meek; you can choose your favorite feverish flavors and buy enough to stock your pantry. Hot sauces, BBQ sauces, salsas, rubs and all sorts of spicy foods will be available.
http://junglejims.com/weekend-of-fire/


October 6-7, 2018  41st Spring Valley Potato Festival
Spring Valley, Ohio
The first full weekend in October of each year brings thousands of people together to enjoy the free continuous live entertainment. The aroma of an endless variety of foods is there to enjoy while strolling the streets lined with booth after booth of quality crafts and home grown produce in the Farmer's Market. Raffles, contests, a baked goods auction and a pet parade are just part of the many things to take in.
http://www.springvalleyoh.com/events/

Ohio Festivals September 27- 30, 2018

September 27-30, 2018  55th Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
Barnesville, Ohio
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival has become a tradition for families and friends who come each year to enjoy one of Ohio's oldest and most popular festivals. Always held during the last full weekend in September, the Festival includes four days of fun-filled contests, entertainment, tastes, sights and sounds.  The festival started in 1963 in the basement of the Catholic Church and has has evolved from a small street fair to a premier event with visitors attending from all over the United States. Both adults and children will enjoy harvest-inspired arts and crafts, home-style foods, entertainment on two stages, a giant weigh-in of champion pumpkins, lots of fun contests and the Giant Pumpkin Festival Parade on Saturday. There is plenty to see and do and, best of all, admission is free.
http://www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/


September 28-29, 2018  Annual Ohio Swiss Festival - Sugarcreek, Ohio

Held in Sugarcreek, the Little Switzerland of Ohio, with parades, queen pageant, musical entertainment, rides, 5K Swiss Cheese Chase, cheese auction, cheese making contest, Steintossen stone throwing, yodeling Swiss cheese eating and Swiss costume contests. Sample award-winning wine & cheese from our local artisans throughout the festival.
http://www.ohioswissfestival.com/


September 29, 2018  36th Annual Country Applefest - Lebanon, Ohio
The Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon will be filled with homemade crafts, great food and entertainment. Enter the apple bake off contest.
http://www.countryapplefest.com/


September 29-30, 2018  55th Geneva Grape Jamboree - Geneva, Ohio
Celebrates the harvesting of the local grapes. Taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine, and various other grape products. All grand-stand entertainment, including the grape stomping contest, is free. Miss Grapette is featured in the two giant parades each afternoon. Rides, crafts, food, and other concessions pack the downtown streets during this grape filled weekend.
http://www.grapejamboree.com/

Ohio Festivals September 18-23, 2018

September 18-22, 2018  Apple Week - Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Fall is the favorite season for many in the Midwest, and what better way to welcome in the season with a week dedicated to apples.  Sauder Village will be highlighting this fall fruit throughout the week with special apple-themed recipes in our historic homes and hands-on activities. Visitors will also be able to visit our 130 year-old cider mill-it’s a guest favorite!  On Friday and Saturday guests can join us for a day of apple butter making! Watch us schnitz and stir our way through a batch of delicious apple butter. Sneak a sample fresh from the kettle and make this harvesting tradition one of your family’s own!
https://saudervillage.org/classes-events/details/2018/09/18/default-calendar/apple-week

September 21-22, 2018
Jamestown Bean Festival

Jamestown, Ohio
All during the Festival the bean tent is open serving bean soup, Mexican beans, baked beans, burgers, chops, sausages and more. On Saturday morning the Fire Department has a really great pancake and sausage breakfast at the fire house.  Auction with lots of items donated by local businesses -Some really good stuff for some really good prices for some really good causes!  The money raised during the event goes back into the community and donations for many causes the Lions help with. (also: www.jtchamber.com/ )
https://www.facebook.com/events/2210297018987319/

September 21-23, 2018  Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Sam Adams, is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country. More than half-a-million herren und frauen will converge on a six-block area of Fifth Street to eat, sing, mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and perform the Chicken Dance!  Seven stages showcasing continuous live German music and more than 30 food vendors serving close to 200 dishes. And more than 1,300 barrels of beer, or 1.6 million ounces, are consumed each year at Oktoberfest, the approximate capacity of a small microbrewery.  Attendance: 500,000.
http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

September 22, 2018
Firehouse Clam & Steak Extravaganza
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
'Firehouse Clam Bake & Food Extravaganza' Live music! Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva-on-the-Lake.
http://www.oldfirehousewinery.com/

September 22, 2018  Taste of Yesteryear - Peninsula, Ohio
The Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club of is sponsoring the first annual “Taste of Yesteryear” food fest to be held in conjunction with the Peninsula Foundation’s 10th annual Music on the Porches event in Peninsula, Ohio. The food fest will be located on the east lawn of the Peninsula Methodist Church at the corner of State Route 303 and Locust St. in Peninsula.  The Foundation’s annual Music on the Porches event is a village-wide happening which celebrates music, arts and culture in the Cuyahoga Valley.
http://tasteofyesteryear.com/

September 22-23, 2018  39th Annual Germantown Pretzel Festival
Germantown, Ohio
Fall festival held on the fourth full weekend in September, since 1980, featuring handcrafts, good food, and free entertainment with live music & shows, baked goods & pretzels!
http://pretzelfestival.com/live/

Ohio Festivals September 14-17, 2018

September 14-16, 2018  20th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival

Albany, Ohio
A fun-filled and educational event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the Pawpaw. Delectable foods, quality entertainment, and unique arts & crafts. Special events include competitions for the best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.  Presentations will cover pawpaw growing, cooking, and other related topics.
https://ohiopawpawfest.com/

September 15-16, 2018  Preble County Pork Festival - Eaton, Ohio
Always 3rd full weekend in September. Entertainment, exhibits, food, parade and more!
https://www.porkfestival.org/

September 15-16, 2018  51st Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Lisbon, Ohio
Many local organizations provide old fashioned apple butter, apple ice cream, apple fritters & apple dumplings. There is an apple pie baking contest along with 35 food concessions, arts & crafts including yarn spinning, goat milk soap, chain saw wood crafts, dunk tank, games, dancing, music and theatre.
http://www.lisbonareachamber.com/

Ohio Festivals September 6-9, 2018

September 6, 2018 - Taste to Remember - Cincinnati, Ohio

Annual Taste to Remember.  Freshly prepared food and fine wine will delight your senses as you tour the silent auction and vie for the chance to have a local chef dazzle you with a delicious, multi-course meal in your home.  Your fabulous night out will benefit Children’s Hunger Alliance.
https://www.childrenshungeralliance.org/events2/

September 6-8, 2018  Marion Popcorn Festival - Marion, Ohio
Marion County is one of the top popcorn producing counties in the world. Festival has top name entertainment, golf & bowling tournaments, porpcorn cooking contest, and the Orville Redenbacher Parade. Visit the popcorn museum while you're in town.  Attendance: 250,000+
http://www.popcornfestival.com/

September 7-8, 2018  Lithopolis Honeyfest - Lithopolis, Ohio
Enjoy a fascinating day of unique attractions - honey bee beards; honey in a variety of flavors, colors and textures; and an array of products direct from the hive. Watch honey being extracted from the comb and the State Apiarist demonstrate a hive inspection. Meet the American Honey Princess, Ohio beekeepers and explore beekeeping equipment hands-on. See a real queen bee and her colony up close under the glass of an observation hive.  Buzz over to the food court for scrumptious honey-made food and sample mead at the wine tasting tent.  Grab a honey brew at the beer garden and enjoy a treat from the Honey Bake-Off sale.  Live music on two stages, arts & crafts, and watch the kids have fun creating their own crafts at The Gilmore Group's Busy Beehive.
http://www.lithopolishoneyfest.com/

September 7-9, 2018  45th Annual Mantua Potato Festival
Mantua, Ohio
Join us for the annual Mantua Potato Festival. We will have many activities, contests and exhibits planned throughout the weekend. We are also looking for volunteers and committee members. Thank you to all that have supported us in the past, and we look forward to seeing you all at the Festival!
http://www.mantuapotatofestival.org/

September 7-9, 2018  Clinton County Corn Festival - Wilmington, Ohio
A family fun event held the weekend after Labor Day every year! Started in 1977 by the Antique Power Club. It is held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Wilmington, Ohio. We feature many activates for all ages! Whether you come for the continuous entertainment on our sound stage, games in our special events area, various tractor and antique displays, crafts and antiques, or THE FOOD it is sure you’re going to have a blast!!
http://www.cornfestivalonline.com/

September 7-9, 2018  Italian Fall Festa - Kettering, Ohio
A weekend of great Italian food, wonderful Italian music, good friends, and a fun game of Bocce on the beautiful, spacious, shaded grounds of Bella Villa! Dinners, Meatball Madness 5K and spaghetti eating contest.
http://www.italianfallfesta.com/

Ohio Festivals August 29 - September 3, 2018

A lot going on this weekend in Ohio!


August 29-September 1, 2018

The Sweet Corn Festival
Millersport, Ohio
Come enjoy hot butter flavored sweet corn served fresh on the cob and piping hot. Bring the whole family to experience a wide variety of delicious foods, large midway, tractor pulls, square dancing, contests galore, farm animals, historical exhibits and top-name country music entertainers while strolling the shady Historic Lions Park.
http://www.sweetcornfest.com/

August 29-September 3, 2018
Van Wert County Fair
Van Wert, Ohio
Includes Apple Festival, Rib Fest, Old Fashioned Farmers Days, and much more.
http://vanwertcountyfair.com/

August 31-Sept 1, 2018
PigMania Lebanon State Championship BBQ & Music Festival - Lebanon, Ohio
Great BBQ festival featuring a professional BBQ contest, Live music, FREE BBQ samples during our Peoples Choice contest on Saturday, plenty of the nations best BBQ vendors onsite, KCBS Judging class and a kids BBQ contest.
https://pigmaniabbq.com/

August 31-September 3, 2018
Obetz Zucchinifest
Obetz, Ohio
The festival continues to celebrate the wonder that is the zucchini. Experience the first-class entertainment, great food and fun rides.
http://www.obetzzucchinifest.com/

September 1-3, 2018  West Jefferson Annual Ox Roast
West Jefferson, Ohio
Held annually over Labor Day weekend, our festival is the only festival that cooks 5,500 lbs. of beef underground. Join us for family oriented entertainment, food, rides, arts & crafts, parade, pageant, bike tour, car show, watermelon, hot dog and ice cream eating contests, and much more.
http://www.westjeffoxroast.org/index.html

September 2-3, 2018  Taste of Hudson - Hudson, Ohio
Join us for the NEW Taste of Hudson over Labor Day Weekend.  Featuring more than a dozen local restaurants offering “tastes” of their menus; an interactive children’s area; wine & beer garden; more than 75 exhibitors and artists and much more!
https://tasteofhudson.com/

Ohio Festivals August 24-26, 2018

August 24-25, 2018  Uncork'd WineFest - Ashtabula, Ohio

Formerly known as Wine & Walleye Festival.  Original Festival, New Name.  Celebrating Ashtabula County's favorite exports, the festival has live music, wine tastings, a fishing tournament, and food from local restaurants.
http://www.uncorkdwinefest.com/

August 24-26, 2018  53rd Annual German-American Festival
Oregon, Ohio
Taking place at Oak Shade Grove.  The Toledo Area’s Oldest, Largest and Greatest Ethnic Festival With Authentic German Food, Beer, and Entertainment.  (also: gafsociety.org/Festival_Information.htm )  Attendance: 30,000
https://germanamericanfestival.net/

August 25-26, 2018  Annual Cleveland Garlic Festival - Cleveland, Ohio
Funds from the Cleveland Garlic Festival allow North Union Farmers’ Market to operate markets weekly throughout the year in Greater Cleveland. We administer and expand our educational and charitable market programs, which continue to be very important complements to our market season (Food Stamp enhanced purchases/EBT-SNAP, Music at the Market, Chef at the Market, Mighty Locavores K-2 educational programming in Cleveland Municipal School District and much more). With the help of 150 loyal farmers and producers, North Union Farmers Market will bring fresh, local, healthy food to more than 275,000+ customers this year.
http://clevelandgarlicfestival.org/

Ohio Festivals August 9-12, 2018

August 9-12, 2018  48th Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show

Georgetown, Ohio

Antique/craft/flea market, 4 parades, tractors, engines & equipment, Sunday antique car show, camping & RV sites, baby costume contest, entertainment, antique and garden tractor pulls, covered bridge, log cabin livin’, threshing, sawmill, rock crushing, canning, broom making, grist mill, block making, shingle mill, blacksmith, etc.

http://www.ovams.com/

August 10, 2018  11th Annual Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala

Tiffin, Ohio

The Gala is a gourmet food and wine event that benefits the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center and Seeds of Hope Farm in Tiffin. The event celebrates local and seasonal cuisine by featuring the chemical-free, fresh produce, herbs, poultry and eggs from Seeds of Hope Farm.  Chefs representing area restaurants and businesses from northwest Ohio and around the country participate in the Gala. Each chef plans his or her menu based on the available produce and other seasonal items from the Farm.

http://felctiffin.org/gala/gala-2018/

August 10-12, 2018  Germanfest Picnic - Dayton, Ohio

Presented by Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, the annual picnic will feature continuous live music, authentic German food, keg tapping, crafts, genealogy support, and kid zone.

http://daytongermanclub.org/

August 10-12, 2018  North Ridgeville Corn Festival

North Ridgeville, Ohio

The annual festival will feature Sweet's corn steamed or roasted. Enjoy musical entertainment, parade, arts and crafts show, amusement rides, games, food, corn eating contest, 5 & 10k run, car show and horseshoe tournament.

http://www.nrcornfest.org/

Ohio Festivals August 9-12, 2018

August 9-12, 2018  48th Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show

Georgetown, Ohio
Antique/craft/flea market, 4 parades, tractors, engines & equipment, Sunday antique car show, camping & RV sites, baby costume contest, entertainment, antique and garden tractor pulls, covered bridge, log cabin livin’, threshing, sawmill, rock crushing, canning, broom making, grist mill, block making, shingle mill, blacksmith, etc.
http://www.ovams.com/

August 10, 2018  11th Annual Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala
Tiffin, Ohio
The Gala is a gourmet food and wine event that benefits the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center and Seeds of Hope Farm in Tiffin. The event celebrates local and seasonal cuisine by featuring the chemical-free, fresh produce, herbs, poultry and eggs from Seeds of Hope Farm.  Chefs representing area restaurants and businesses from northwest Ohio and around the country participate in the Gala. Each chef plans his or her menu based on the available produce and other seasonal items from the Farm.
http://felctiffin.org/gala/gala-2018/

August 10-12, 2018  Germanfest Picnic - Dayton, Ohio
Presented by Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, the annual picnic will feature continuous live music, authentic German food, keg tapping, crafts, genealogy support, and kid zone.
http://daytongermanclub.org/

August 10-12, 2018  North Ridgeville Corn Festival
North Ridgeville, Ohio
The annual festival will feature Sweet's corn steamed or roasted. Enjoy musical entertainment, parade, arts and crafts show, amusement rides, games, food, corn eating contest, 5 & 10k run, car show and horseshoe tournament.
http://www.nrcornfest.org/

Ohio Festivals August 3-5, 2018

August 3-4, 2018
12th Annual Van Wert Rib Fest

Van Wert, Ohio
Annual Event featuring Ribs, Music & Fun!
http://www.vanwertribfest.com/

August 3-4, 2018  Annual Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
Kirtland, Ohio
Vintage Ohio is a two-day festival in Lake County, Ohio which will feature Ohio wineries, many food vendors, arts and music. Wine will be available to taste, by the glass and by the bottle. There is a designated driver program and all ages are welcome.
http://www.visitvintageohio.com/

August 4, 2018  Corn City Festival - Deshler, Ohio
Deshler Park Deshler.  Rides, a Parade, Volleyball, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, 1K and 5K runs, Live Musical Entertainment, band on Saturday night, along with great food! Car show on Sunday.

Ohio Festivals July 25- 29, 2018

July 25-August 5, 2018  Ohio State Fair - Columbus, Ohio

Celebrating Ohio's agriculture, products, and people for over 150 years, the fair includes concerts, educational exhibits, rides, competitions, and much more. Attendance is over 800,000 annually.  Attendance: 800,000.
https://ohiostatefair.com/

July 26-29, 2018 - International Cake Exploration Societé 43rd Annual Convention and Show - Cincinnati, Ohio
International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES), an organization comprised of over 3500 sugar artists, cake decorators and vendors from all over the world. (also: http://ices.org/ )
http://www.icesconvention.org

July 27-28, 2018  37th Annual Strasburg Corn Festival - Strasburg, Ohio
The family event, which is known for it's delicious, homemade food and superb entertainment, draws festival-goers from far and near.
http://userpages.bright.net/~cornfest/

July 27-28, 2018  Annual Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest
Canal Winchester, Ohio
As Ohio's only all-Blues & Rib-themed festival, this event draws serious rib and blues aficionados from around the state. Sizzling hot ribs and authentic live blues are served up on the streets of historic downtown Canal Winchester Ohio.  Fun activities for children and a wine/beer garden for our Blues and Rib lovers over 21 years old will be available.
http://www.bluesandribfest.com/

July 28, 2018  Backyard Bash - Fairfield, Ohio
Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to relax, soak up the sun, and, more importantly, eat delicious food! With over 40 booths serving Bacon, Cheese, Barbecue, Seafood and much, much more, your options are vast, with over 200 products to sample! Sip on a refreshing sample from our Craft Beer Garden or purchase a mouthwatering summer cocktail at one of The Oscar Event Center bars. This will be our largest summer extravaganza, so why not start a new summer tradition with family and friends? Plus, if you find something you love, every product sampled in the show can be purchased inside Jungle Jim’s! So the festival really goes on all year long!
http://junglejims.com/backyard-bash/

July 29, 2018  Annual Sweet Corn Challenge Bicycle Festival
Richfield, Ohio
Start the day off with a free all you can eat corn cakes (pancakes) and orange drink breakfast. Ride the 100, 50, 25-mile route, or 10-mile family route through parks, valleys, and farmland. Enjoy a corn-on-the-cob & sandwich lunch, music, and more.
http://www.sweetcornchallenge.com/

Ohio Festivals - July 19-21, 2018

July 19-21, 2018  37th Annual Lodi Sweet Corn Festival - Lodi, Ohio

The festival includes a parade, carnival, fireworks, and 5K run. 
http://lodiohiochamber.com/sweet-corn-festival

July 20-21, 2018
Marietta Sweet Corn Festival
Marietta, Ohio
Come enjoy hot buttered Ohio sweet corn served fresh on the cob and piping hot. Bring the whole family to experience a wide variety of delicious foods prepared by our local restaurants, events for all ages, contests galore, farm animals, historical exhibits and non-stop entertainment!
http://www.mariettasweetcorn.com/

July 20-22, 2018  Jazz & Rib Fest - Columbus, Ohio
The Jazz & Rib Fest has become one of the most anticipated traditions in Columbus--thanks to hot ribs, cool jazz and great fans!
http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/

July 21, 2018  Ukranian Village Festival - Parma, Ohio
Hosted by St. Vladimir Cathedral, the event will offer Ukrainian Foods including Perogies, Stuffed Cabbage, and Borscht. There will be Ukrainian entertainment including dancers, music, displays and demonstrations of Ukrainian art and crafts.
https://www.stvladimirs.org/festival.html

Ohio Festivals July 12-15, 2018

A lot of festivals this week!

July 12-14, 2018
Annual Italian American Festival

Akron, Ohio
Sponsored by the Italian-American Council, the festival will offer food, contests, music, fireworks and more.  Attendance: 50,000.
http://it-am.org/

July 12-15, 2018
69th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show
Plain City, Ohio
Demonstrations of steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines, saw, shingle and veneer milling, drag saw, baling, prony brake, draft horses, threshing, and operating blacksmith shop. There will also be flea markets, arts, crafts, food, model engines, entertainment, tractor pulls and a large parade.
https://www.mvsteam.com/

July 13-14, 2018  Ohio Veterans 12th Annual BBQ Cook-off
Kettering, Ohio
The annual Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event is presented by American Legion Post 598 of Kettering.  Watch professional BBQ teams vie for the championship trophy and share in a purse of $6,000!  Live Band.
http://www.ohioveteransbbq.com/

July 13-15, 2018  Delta Chicken Festival - Delta, Ohio
Enjoy chicken dinners, a midway, elephant rides, entertainment, pageant, Chicken Run, pancake breakfast, volleyball and dodgeball tournaments, and a parade.
https://sites.google.com/view/deltachickenfestival/

July 13-21, 2018  13th Ohio Brew Week Festival - Athens, Ohio
Ohio Brew Week celebrates Ohio's diverse microbrews during the weeklong festival. You can enjoy more than 200 craft beers from 40 Ohio microbreweries. Events include craft brew cooking competiton, Brew BQ Cookoff, homebrew competition, and Boogie on the Bricks. 
https://ohiobrewweek.com/

July 14, 2018  India Food Fair
Macedonia, Ohio
An Indian Food and cultural extravaganza. Come and experience mouth watering Indian cuisine, music, dance and a host of games and entertainment. If you are looking for a fun-filled evening for your whole family, you will not be disappointed. The event will have free entry and free parking!  Time: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
https://www.indiafoodfaircleveland.com/