If you enjoy trying different ethnic foods, then this is the weekend for you!

From Italian, to German, to Irish, to Spanish, to the All-American Hamburger, this weekend you have the opportunity to sample some of Ohio’s favorite ethnic foods at area Ohio festivals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

118th ANNUAL FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Dates: August 12-15, 2016
Place:  Little Italy, Cleveland
County:  Cuyahoga (NEOH)
Description:  For the past 117 years, the Parish of Holy Rosary has hosted the celebration of Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood, located on Mayfield Road near University Circle. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic Holy Day on August 15, commemorates Mary being taken into Heaven.  Rides, food, shrine and religious goods, as well as an evening procession.

For more information visit http://holy-rosary.org/2014-feast-info

 

 

 

 

FESTA ITALIANA 
Date: August 13, 2016
Place:  1500 E. Milltown Road Unit I, Wooster, Ohio 44691
County:  Wayne County (NEOH)
Description:  Meatball eating contest, cornhole tournament, entertainment, amateur wine making competition, children’s activities and more.

For more information visit www.festaitalianawooster.com/index.html

 

 

 

 

 

YOUNGSTOWN SPANISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Dates:  August 12-13, 2016
Place:  East Federal Street, Downtown Youngstown
County:  Mahoning County (NEOH)
Description:  This festival showcases music, dance and foods of the local Latino community.

For more information visit www.yshf.info/index.html

 

 

 

 

OHIO CELTIC FESTIVAL
Dates:  August 12-14, 2016
Place:  Classic Park, Eastlake, OH
County:  Lake County (NEOH)

Description:  The Ohio Celtic Festival, held at Classic Park in Eastlake, is a family-friendly event celebrating Irish culture through music, dance, Celtic food, merchandise and arts and crafts. Enjoy some of the very best in Celtic music and dance including The Next Generation Leahy, The New Barleycorn and world champion Murphy Dancers!

For more information visit www.ohiocelticfest.com

 

 

 

32nd ANNUAL WARREN ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Dates:  August 11-14, 2016
Place:  Courthouse Square, Downtown Warren
County: Trumbull (NEOH)

Description:  Food, heritage displays and cultural exhibits along with music, a bocce tournament, pasta sauce and wine-tasting competitions, games and amusement rides all take center stage.

For more information call 330.550.7877 or 300.507.3567. Or visit www.WarrenItalianFestival.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL HAMBURGER FESTIVAL
Dates:  August 13-14, 2016
Place:  Lock 3 Park, 200 South Main Street, Akron
County:  Summit County (NEOH)
Description:  Food, entertainment, Buckeye Brewfest, and more.  Admission is $5 per day.  Children 8 and under are free.

For more information visit http://hamburgerfestival.com

 

5TH ANNUAL GERMAN FEST
Date:  August 13, 2016
Time:  2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Place: Amherst Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave., Amherst
County:  Lorain County (NEOH)
Description:  Enjoy German ethnic cuisine and  beverages.  Entertainment and activities for the children.  Admission $5 per person, children 6 years & younger admitted free.

For more information visit website.

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Another great place to sample ethnic food is at a County Fair.   This weekend there are eleven (11)  county fairs happening in Ohio.

August 5-13, 2016 – Athens County Fair (Athens)
August 6-13, 2016 – Ross County Fair (Chillicothe)
August 7-13, 2016 – Hartford Independent Fair (Licking County)
August 6-13, 2016 – Richland County Fair (Mansfield)
August 8-13, 2016 – Holmes County Fair (Millersburg)
August 8-13, 2016 – Scioto County Fair (Lucasville)
August 8-14, 2016 – Cuyahoga County Fair (Berea)
August 9-13, 2016 – Attica Independent (Seneca County)
August 9-14, 2016 – Erie County Fair (Sandusky)
August 9-14, 2016 – Ashtabula County Fair (Jefferson)
August 10-14, 2016 – Hamilton County Fair (Carthage)

 

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