OHIO EVENTS
Events are listed by date. If you would like to submit an event CLICK HERE for details.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of event dates and listings, however, we still advise that you check the venues website or call ahead before traveling.
JULY 2024
CLEVELAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL – King Lear
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: July 19-August 4, 2024
Times: FRI & SAT 7pm | SUN 4pm
Location: Sims Park, Euclid, OH
clevelandshakespeare.org
COLUMBIANA WOMEN’S CLUB – GARDEN EVENT
“Hydrangeas in the Landscape” with Eric Barret, OCES
Date: July 25, 2024
Location: Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park
RSVPs required. Tickets are: $25/person with lunch (served at noon); $15/person program-only (starts promptly at 12:30pm). Please make checks payable to Columbiana Women’s Club, 121 North Main, Columbiana, OH 44408. *Guests must include the number of tickets/attendees for each program choice when sending in payment. For more information on the 2024 Garden Events, please call 330.207.1470.
For more information on the Columbiana Women’s Club, to book an event or schedule a tour of rental space, please call 330.482.2832. Facebook @ColumbianaCWC
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Medina County NE OH
Date: July 25, 2024
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
VALLEY STEAM SHOW
Dates: July 25-27, 2024
Location: 5017 OH-557, Millersburg, OH 44654
An Old Time Steam Show with working sawmill, threshing, antique tractors, toy models, small engines, flea market, oil field engines, horse pull, tractor pull, and lots more . Watch for our schedule coming soon. Lots of activities for the whole family.
visitamishcountry.com
BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ITALIAN FESTIVAL
Dates: July 25-28, 2024
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica
343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown, OH 44505
Facebook post
What is better at an Italian Festival than great food? All your favorite vendors are back with delicious and tempting foods from the cavatellis to the sausage sandwiches, greens, fried boloney, burgers, wings, ribs and chicken, kettle corn and finish with the sweet taste of great cookies, ice cream or pastries, plus many more favorites from high-quality and highly recommended food vendors.
There will be a huge Italian Auction, craft and retail vendors, games and nonstop entertainment.
OFF THE VINE
Summit County NE OH
Date: July 26, 2024
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303-1399
stanhywet.org
FEATURED EVENT
WINE & WALLEYE FESTIVAL
Date: July 26-28 2024
wineandwalleyefestival.com
Bridge St, Ashtabula Harbor
A Savory scent and alluring sizzle waft through the air at The Wine & Walleye Festival. Enjoy filets of perch and walleye from Lake Erie. Enjoy the winery samples of reds and whites, all while enjoying live music from local artists.
NELSONVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
County: Athens
Dates: July 26-28, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Road, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Admission: $160+
Description: Set in the beautiful rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, the 18th annual Nelsonville Music Festival will take place July 26 – 28, 2024 at Snow Fork Event Center
The 3-day event billboard magazine calls “one of the best-kept secrets of the U.S. music festival circuit” offers a diverse lineup of 40+ national, regional, and local acts from a variety of genres in an intimate setting, along with camping, kid’s activities, unique artisan and retail vendors, local food, and more!
NMF is a production of Stuart’s Opera House, a non-profit historic theater and performing arts center in Nelsonville. All proceeds raised at the festival directly support Stuart’s Opera House, including its tuition-free Arts Education programs.
Contact info and/or website: nelsonvillefest.org
[email protected]
AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN LUAU
Castle Noel
Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Medina, OH
For additional information and tickets click here.
Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival
Sandusky County NW OH
Date: July 27, 2024
Lindsey, OH
Facebook event page.
SHOSTAKOVICH’S FIFTH SYMPHONY. – The Cleveland Orchestra
Summit County NE OH
Dates: July 27, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
clevelandorchestra.com
FLAIR ON THE SQUARE
Williams County – NW OH
Dates: 7/27/24
Time:10AM-9PM
Location: Downtown Bryan Ohio
Admission: Free
Description:
The Flair on the Square is a juried Fine Arts Festival with live entertainment, delicious culinary treats, and local fresh market. Located in scenic downtown Bryan, Ohio, our goal is to cultivate, encourage, and develop public appreciation and support of the visual arts for the enjoyment of the citizens of Bryan and the surrounding tri-state communities. Contact info and/or website: flaironthesquare.com
WINE & WALLEYE FESTIVAL
Ashtabula County NE OH
Dates: July 27-28 2024
Location: Bridge St, Ashtabula Harbor
wineandwalleyefestival.com
A Savory scent and alluring sizzle waft through the air at The Wine & Walleye Festival. Enjoy filets of perch and walleye from Lake Erie. Enjoy the winery samples of reds and whites, all while enjoying live music from local artists.
FILM FEST
Erie County NW OH
Dates: July 27-28, 2024
Location: Ball Field, 121 Addison St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
kelleysislandchamber.com
FAMILY FUN DAY
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Date: July 27-28, August 24-25, 2024
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
FUEL
Summit County NE OH
DATES: July 27-28, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
AUGUST 2024
FEATURED EVENT
THE EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE CONCERT
Date: August 1, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm and 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Back to School
Medina County NE OH
Date: August 2, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
FEATURED EVENT
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING – The Cleveland Orchestra (Movie Night)
Summit County NE OH
Dates: Friday, August 2, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 3, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 4, at 7 p.m.
Location: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
clevelandorchestra.com
The Cleveland Orchestra
Ludwig Wicki, conductor
Blossom Festival Chorus
The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus
HOWARD SHORE The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King (film with live orchestral underscore, chorus, and soloists)
The culmination of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy based on the timeless J.R.R. Tolkien classic and the final battle for Middle-earth, shown on the big screen with the score performed live by The Cleveland Orchestra!
FEATURED EVENT
MEDINA’S WIZARDING WEEKEND
Dates: August 2-3, 2024
Location: Medina Public Square Historic District
Medina, OH
facebook.com
More than 25 businesses will feature menu specials, wizardly treats, magical merchandise and more!
Stop by and keep the magic alive in Medina!
*No cost attractions
HOCKING HILLS BIGFOOT FESTIVAL
Dates: August 2-3, 2024
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Downtown, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free Fun, Indoor, Music, Community, Art & Culture, Outdoor, Tours, Workshops, Nightlife, Featured Events
explorehockinghills.com
FEATURED EVENT
CLUE ON STAGE
Lake County NE OH
Dates: August 2-24, 2024 (select days)
Evening performances begin at 7:30 pm
Location: Rabbit Run Theater
5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Box Office: 440-428-7092
rabbitrun.org
Single ticket prices:
Adult – $29; Senior/Student – $27; Youth ages 12 and under – $13
Youth Production single tickets: Adult – $17; Senior/Student – $15; Youth – $13
DEFIANCE COUNTY HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
Date: August 3, 2024
Time:
Location: Defiance County Airport
20399 Airport Road, Defiance, OH 43512
Facebook page.
ANTIQUE POWER SHOW
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: August 3-4, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
OCTANE NIGHTS
Date: August 7, 2024
Location: Downtown Ravenna Ohio
octanenights.com
Every year in August thousands of racecars, hotrods, classics, semis, tractors, motorcycles and vehicle enthusiasts of all ages descend on downtown Ravenna for a HUGE cruise-in!
ALL OHIO BALLOON FEST
Dates: August 8-10, 2024
Location: Union County Airport, 15000 Weaver Rd., Marysville
allohioballoonfest.com
WARREN ITALIAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Dates: August 8-11, 2024
Location: 161 High Street, Warren, OH
warrenitalianfestival.com
This festival promotes and perpetuates Italian culture and heritage throughout the Trumbull County community. You don’t want to miss it! There will be pageants, food, bocce and morra, and other activities.
County: Mahoning
Dates: August 9, 2024
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Location: OH WOW! 15 Central Square, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Admission: Tickets start at $85 per person
Description: Over 350 adults take over OH WOW!®, eating fabulous food and sipping wine, beer and spirits – all while exploring our exhibits and taking part in experiments and workshops, and enjoying live entertainment!
SHAWSHANK 30
Dates: August 9-11, 2024
shawshanktrail.com
This isn’t your typical movie tour experience. The Shawshank Trail is truly one of a kind for movie fans with 15 filming sites. You can start where you want and end where you want as you drive to see the sites at your own pace!
FLAG CITY BALLOONFEST
Dates: August 9-11, 2024
Location: Emory Adams Park
1861 South Blanchard Street, Findlay, OH 45840, Findlay, Ohio 45840
flagcityballoonfest.com
54TH SALT FORK ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Guernsey County
Dates: August 9-11, 2024
Times: Friday 12pm-6pm | Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Location: Cambridge City Park
Cambridge, Ohio
SaltForkFestival.org
RACOON COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Date: August 10, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
CHARDON BREWFEST
Geauga County NE OH
Date: August 10, 2024
Time: Noon – 5pm
Location: Chardon Square
eventbrite.com
SOUTH TOWN MUSIC FEST
Medina County NE OH
Date: August 10, 2024
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
Summit County NE OH
DATES: August 10-11, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE
Date: August 11, 2024
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Historic Public Square
Medina, Ohio
affaironthesquare.net
SHAKER WOODS FESTIVAL
Columbiana County NE OH
Dates: August 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2024″Time: 9am-5pm
Location: 44337 Countyline Rd, Columbiana, OH 44408
shakerwoods.com
COLUMBUS COMEDY FESTIVAL
County: Franklin
Dates: August 14 – August 18
Time: 7pm-11:30pm, daily
Location: The Kee, 225 Neilston Avenue, Columbus OH 43215
Admission: $20
Description: The Columbus Comedy Festival is a five-day multi-venue celebration of all things funny! Featuring 150+ comedians, ranging from national headliners to local Ohio talent!
Contact info and/or website: columbuscomedyfest.com
email: [email protected]
COLUMBIANA WOMEN’S CLUB – GARDEN EVENT
“Harvesting & Preserving” + “Careers in Gardening & Horticulture” with a panel of OCES Master Gardeners
Date: August 15, 2024
Location: Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park
RSVPs required. Tickets are: $25/person with lunch (served at noon); $15/person program-only (starts promptly at 12:30pm). Please make checks payable to Columbiana Women’s Club, 121 North Main, Columbiana, OH 44408. *Guests must include the number of tickets/attendees for each program choice when sending in payment. For more information on the 2024 Garden Events, please call 330.207.1470.
For more information on the Columbiana Women’s Club, to book an event or schedule a tour of rental space, please call 330.482.2832. Facebook @ColumbianaCWC
TRIUMPHANT QUARTET CONCERT
Date: August 15, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
RUBBER DUCKY RACE
Erie County NW OH
Dates: August 15-16, 2024
Location: Island Mining Co, 115 Division St, Kelleys island, OH 43438
kelleysislandchamber.com
FEATURED EVENT
D-DAY Conneaut
Dates: August 15-17, 2024
Rain or shine.
Location: 480 Lake Rd., Conneaut, OH
For directions click here.
America’s premier living history event, D-Day Ohio a highly realistic experience of the WWII European Theater of Operations and the D-Day Normandy invasion. This free reenactment occurs every August on the long, sandy Lake Erie beach at Township Park in Conneaut!
MENTOR CITYFEST
Lake County NE OH
Date: August 16-17, 2024
Times: FRI 5pm-11pm | SAT Noon-11pm
Location: Mentor Civic Center Park
Mentor, OH
cityofmentor.com
ANNUAL FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – Little Italy
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: August 15-18, 2024
Location: Holy Rosary Church, Little Italy, Cleveland, Ohio
website
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic Holy Day on August 15, commemorates Mary being taken into Heaven. A solemn Mass is celebrated in the Church at 10:00 a.m., after which the statue of the Virgin Mary is taken in procession throughout the neighborhood. During the four days of festivities, booths are set up in the Churchyard featuring Italian foods, desserts, live music and rides for young children.
PERRYSBURG HEART THE ARTS!
Northwest Ohio
Dates/times:
Friday, August 16th 5:00p-8:00p
Saturday, August 17th 10:00a-10:00p
Sunday, August 18th 10:00a-4:00p
Location: Downtown Perrysburg – 214 Louisiana, Perrysburg, OH
visitperrysburg.com
This fine art fair features jury-selected artists and artisans including jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more.
Located in Perrysburg’s Historic Downtown, this inaugural event is located near convenient parking and wonderful restaurants and shops.
In addition to spectacular artists the event will include live music, food trucks, kids activities, music, and will be free to the public.
FEATURED EVENT
PRO BULL RIDING – BUCKIN’ OHIO
Medina County NE OH
Date: August 17, 2024
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Mutton Bustin’ sign-up at 4:30
Mutton Bustin’ begins at 5:30
Pro Bull Riding begins at 7:00
8154 Garman Rd, Burbank, OH 44214
330.624.7205 |buckinohio.com
TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIFTH SYMPHONY – The Cleveland Orchestra
Summit County NE OH
Dates: August 17, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
clevelandorchestra.com
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor | Víkingur Ólafsson, piano (Blossom Music Festival debut)
FEATURED EVENT
BASH ON THE BAY 7
Dates: August 21-22, 2024
Location: Put-in-Bay Airport, South Bass Island, OH
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Jelly Roll, Oliver Anthony, Warren Zeiders, Ashland Craft, Logan Crosby
Thursday, August 22, 2024 – Hardy, Ernest, Drake White & The Fire, Tigerlily Gold, Cory Farley
Ticket holders from last year’s rained out show can convert their tickets to this year’s show or get a refund.
Hotel options and more information about Put-in-Bay can be found at VisitPutinBay.com. Extend your stay and explore the entire Shores & Islands Ohio region – SHORESandISLANDS.com will give you plenty of ideas on how to enjoy your Bash on the Bay getaway. Get additional concert details at BashontheBay.com.
FEATURED EVENT
THE PINE RIDGE BOYS CONCERT
Date: August 22, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
FEATURED EVENT
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Wayne County NE OH
Date: August 24, 2024
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Awesome cars, swingin’ music, and lots of prizes at Lehman’s Annual Car Show from 9 am to 1 pm! For just a $10 registration fee (at the door) and free to spectators, enter your cars, win door prizes and awards. There will be a free dash plaque for the first 100. We will also have a 50/50 raffle that will be donated to the Kidron Volunteer Fire Department.
Bring the family too! There is so much to do and see at Lehman’s store in Kidron, OH.
43RD YEAR GREAT TRAIL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 24-25 and August 31-Sept 1-2, 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Great Trail Festival Grounds
Malvern, OH
greattrailfestival.com
NORTHEAST OHIO STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: August 24-25, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
SHAKER WOODS FESTIVAL
Columbiana County NE OH
Dates: August 24-25, 2024″Time: 9am-5pm
Location: 44337 Countyline Rd, Columbiana, OH 44408
shakerwoods.com
FAMILY FUN DAY
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Date: August 24-25, 2024
The 60 years’ war for Ohio: American Revolution
Date: August 24-25, 2024
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Admission: website024
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
SINATRA AND BEYOND – Blossom Festival Band
Summit County NE OH
Dates: August 25, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
clevelandorchestra.com
Singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself in a critically acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs like “Come Fly with Me,” “I’ve Got the World On a String,” “The Summer Wind,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “Night and Day,” “New York, New York,” “My Way,” and so many more Sinatra classics.
FEATURED EVENT
10TH ANNUAL OCTANE NIGHTS ON MAIN STREET CRUISE-IN
Portage County NE OH
Date: August 27, 2024
Location: Downtown Ravenna, OH
centralportagevcb.org
MEDINA FALL FESTIVAL
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
MADE IN OHIO ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
Summit County NE OH
Dates: August 30, 31 – September 1, 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm daily
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio 44210
330.666.3711 | madeinohiofestival.org
CIRQUE GOES BROADWAY – Akron Symphony Orchestra
Summit County NE OH
Saturday, August 31, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 1, at 7 p.m.
Location: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
clevelandorchestra.com
Dizzying acrobatic heights and eye-popping feats come together with top Broadway hits from Les Misérables, Frozen, Miss Saigon, and more. Fun for the whole family and the perfect way to close out the summer.
CLEVELAND NATIONAL AIR SHOW featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: August 31-September 2, 2024
Location: Burke Lakefront
Cleveland, OH
No gate sales.
clevelandairshow.com
43RD YEAR GREAT TRAIL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 31-Sept 1-2, 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Great Trail Festival Grounds
Malvern, OH
greattrailfestival.com
SEPTEMBER 2024
FEATURED EVENT
THUNDER ON THE STRIP
Dates: September 5-8th, 2024
Location: Lake Rd East (Geneva on the Lake Strip)
thunderonthestrip.com
On the weekend after Labor Day, the strip at Geneva-on-the-Lake comes alive with the largest local motorcycle rally in northeastern Ohio. Since 2007, tens of thousands of bikers have gathered from all over the country to enjoy live music, exhibitions and food. Break out the leather and don’t miss out on one of the biggest events in the state for motorcycle enthusiasts!
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Rivalry Game – Grizzlies Bears vs. Medina Bees
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 6, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
FEATURED EVENT
OKTOBERFEST
German Family Society of Akron
Portage County NE OH
Date: September 6, 7, 8, 2024
Times: FRI 6pm-11pm | SAT 3pm-11pm | SUN Noon-7pm
Location: 3871 Ranfield Road
Kent, Ohio 44240
germanfamilysociety.com
FEATURED EVENT
MANTUA POTATO FESTIVAL
Portage County NE OH
Date: September 6-8, 2024
Location: Buchert Park, Mantua Village, OH
centralportagevcb.org
BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
Location: Downtown Bowling Green, Ohio
blackswampfest.org
Experience three days of free concerts and fine art shows in historic downtown Bowling Green, Ohio. The Black Swamp Arts Festival is an award-winning art festival and the largest free live music festival in Ohio. Fun fact: The Black Swamp Arts Festival is a non-profit run entirely by volunteers.
Admission is free.
Commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
Time: Saturday 11am – 4pm | Sunday 11am – 3pm
Admission: Free
Location: Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
website
All events are free, open to the public, and held at Perry’s Victory and international Peace Memorial unless otherwise noted.
Historic encampment with hands-on learning stations, music and historic weapon firings will be set up on the lawn.
TREASURE ISLAND DAY
Erie County NW OH
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Island Wide
Kelleys Island, OH 434348
kelleysislandchamber.com
HARBOR HOGS AND HOT RODS
Lake County
Date September 7, 2024
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Fairport Harbor Memorial Park, 301 Third Street
•RAIN DATE will be Sept. 8th•
Free general admission
facebook.com/events/
Aeronautics & Engineering Expo
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Kent State Airport
4020 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224
kent.edu
This family friendly event has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades and we are thrilled to bring this event back and showcase our Airport and FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center to the entire community. The Expo offers a unique look into the Kent State Airport and offers one-of-a-kind activities for both the young – and young at heart.
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Dates: September 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
MOLTO BELLA AUTO SHOW
Summit County NE OH
Date: September 8, 2024
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303-1399
stanhywet.org
FINDLAY FALL MODEL TRAIN SHOW
Date: September 8, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 12-14, 2024
September 11-13, 2025
Location: Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com
A favorite annual attraction in the Mohican Area! This is a family festival, now in its 32nd year. Bring your lawn chairs and a few good friends to enjoy the most scenic venue around. Picnic tables and benches are available on a first come first serve basis. Kids are free and parking is free for the day. Food and craft vendors available.
THE INSPIRATION CONCERT
Date: September 12, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Ashland County NE OH
Dates: September 12-14, 2024 (Sept 11-13, 2025)
Location: Mohican Wilderness Campground
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com/bluegrass-festival/
FEATURED EVENT
KENT ROCKS MUSIC FEST
Portage County NE OH
Date: September 13, 2024
Location: Various locations Downtown Kent
centralportagevcb.org
Admission: FREE
FEATURED EVENT
PRO BULL RIDING – BUCKIN’ OHIO
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 14, 2024
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Mutton Bustin’ sign-up at 4:30
Mutton Bustin’ begins at 5:30
Pro Bull Riding begins at 7:00
8154 Garman Rd, Burbank, OH 44214
330.624.7205 |buckinohio.com
VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Lake County NE OH
Dates: September 14-15, 2024
Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid-Chardon Road,
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
villagepeddlerfestival.com
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Dates: September 14-15, 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
FEATURED EVENT
FEATURED EVENT
RAVENNA BALLOON A-FAIR
Dates: September 19-22, 2024
Location: Downtown Ravenna and SUNBEAU Valley Farm, Ravenna, Ohio
ravennaballoonafair.com
Entertainment, kids area, food vendors, Jeep Show (Sept 16th), Car Show (Sept. 17th), Balloon Glow, parade and more. Visit website for schedule and location of events.
44TH FALLS CUYAHOGA FALLS OKTOBERFEST
Summit County NE OH
Dates: September 20-22,2024
Location: Front Street in downtown Cuyahoga Falls
downtowncf.com
FEATURED EVENT
ART IN THE BURG
Holmes County NE OH
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Dates: September 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
PUMPKIN TRAIL
Date: September 21-October 20, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
MOLTA BELLA CAR SHOW
Summit County NE OH
DATES: September 22 (Rain date September 29)
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
WINE, ART & FOOD FAIRE
Erie County NW OH
Date: September 24, 2024
Location: The Kelley’s Island Wine Co., 418 Woodford Rd
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
kelleysislandchamber.com
HALLOWEEN EXPRESS
Date: September 27-October 26, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
WOOLYBEAR FESTIVAL
Date: September 29, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Downtown Vermilion
https://www.vermilionohio.com/woollybear-festival/
FEATURED EVENT
GENEVA AREA GRAPE JAMBOREE
Ashtabula County NE OH
Dates: September 28-29, 2024
Location: Route 20 & Route 534 intersection, Geneva, OH
grapejamboree.com
The Geneva Grape Jamboree is back in 2024! Join us on September 28rd & 29th for the celebration of the 59th Grape Jamboree! Celebrate the grape harvest at this two-day festival. Visitors may taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine, and various other grape products.
PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Dates: September 28-29 and October 5-6, 2024
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: 3170 OH-97, Butler, OH 44822
419.706.5483 | prairietown.com
OCTOBER 2024
OHIO MART
Summit County – NE OH
Dates: October 3-6, 2024
Time: Oct 3-5 10am – 5pm | Oct 6 10 am – 4pm
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org/events/ohio-mart
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Pumpkin Palooza
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
FINDLAY FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Date: October 4-6, 2024
Time: FRI-SAT 9am-9pm | SUN Noon-5pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
FEATURED EVENT
PRO BULL RIDING – BUCKIN’ OHIO
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 5 2024
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Mutton Bustin’ sign-up at 4:30
Mutton Bustin’ begins at 5:30
Pro Bull Riding begins at 7:00
8154 Garman Rd, Burbank, OH 44214
330.624.7205 |buckinohio.com
COLUMBIANA WOMEN’S CLUB – GARDEN EVENT
“Color in the Autumn Garden” with Keith Kaiser, Pittsburgh Botanical Garden
Date: October 5, 2024
Location: Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park
RSVPs required. Tickets are: $25/person with lunch (served at noon); $15/person program-only (starts promptly at 12:30pm). Please make checks payable to Columbiana Women’s Club, 121 North Main, Columbiana, OH 44408. *Guests must include the number of tickets/attendees for each program choice when sending in payment. For more information on the 2024 Garden Events, please call 330.207.1470.
For more information on the Columbiana Women’s Club, to book an event or schedule a tour of rental space, please call 330.482.2832. Facebook @ColumbianaCWC
ANTIQUE FESTIVAL
Holmes County NE OH
Date: October 5-6, 2024
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Summit County NE OH
DATES: October 5-6, 12-13, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Dates: October 5-6, 2024
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: 3170 OH-97, Butler, OH 44822
419.706.5483 | prairietown.com
THE CHARDON POLKA BAND
Date: October 8, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO
Dates: October 10-12, 2024
Times: Thurs & Fri: 10am – 5:30 pm | Sat 10am-5pm
Location: Sharonville Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH
sewingexpo.com/Events/Cincinnati-OH
53RD ALGONQUIN MILL FESTIVAL
Carroll County NE OH
Dates: October 11-13, 2024
Location: Algonquin Mill Complex
234 Autumn Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615
WEBSITE
ST. PAUL SUTUMN CRAFT FAIR
Cuyahoga County NE OH
October 12, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
St. Paul Hellenic Center, 4548 Wallings Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133
$3 admission
Call for vendors, $60 indoor booth fee 8×10′
Contract and registration at stpaulgoc.org
or email [email protected]
FEATURED EVENT
FALL FESTIVAL
Wayne County NE OH
Date: August 24, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Kick off fall with the best of family fun at Lehman’s from 10 am to 3 pm! Enjoy digging in our corn box, pumpkin decorating, and outdoor games. Don’t miss Flower the Clown twisting up some fun with his amazing balloon art. Take a break for lunch with a fall favorite special in our cafe. Kick off the fall season with us here at Lehman’s!
FEATURED EVENT
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
OAK HARBOR APPLE FESTIVAL
Ottawa County NW OH
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Time: 10am-8pm & 10am-6pm
Location: Downtown Oak Harbor – 161 W. Water Street, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Admission: FREE
Description: Join us for our 45th year! Over 125 vendors, including food, retail and crafts! Rides, games, parade, run, car show, local entertainment and more!
Contact info and/or website: Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 419-898-0479, www.OakHarborOhio.net
GREATER VISION CONCERT
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
FEATURED EVENT
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH:
Scare on the Square and Wadsworth Thriller
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Dates: Oct 19: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Oct 26: 1:00PM to 4:00PM | Oct 26: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
53RD APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN’ FESTIVAL
Dates: October 18-20, 2024
Times: Friday: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
Location: Roscoe Village
600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, Ohio 43812
roscoevillage.com
Purchase your tickets online for $5.00 or at the gate for $8.00. Children 12 and under are free.
AUTUMN FIBER FESTIVAL
County: Richland
Dates: October 19th and 20th, 2024
Time: Sat 10am-5pm, 11am-4pm
Location: Richland County Fairgrounds; 750 N. Home Rd; Mansfield, Ohio
Admission: Free
Description:
Local fiber producers, craftsmen, and artists, will be brought together to sell their fiber related wares and handmade items at this two day event. Watch skilled artisans demonstrate their skills, and educate the visiting public about natural fibers and their importance to our community and culture. See lots of talent all under one roof, stock up on fiber related materials for your own projects, learn a new craft, and do some Christmas shopping! Visit with various types of Fiber Animals that will be on display throughout the weekend.
Featuring:
Raw Natural Fibers from Plants and Animals, Hand Spun, Mill Spun, Hand-Dyed Yarn.
Unique Finished Fiber Items. Spinning Supplies, Weaving Supplies, Crochet and Knitting Supplies, Rug Hooking Supplies, Felting Supplies, Dyes and Kits, One-of-a Kind Fiber Art Fiber Equipment, Fiber Animals, Demonstrations, Raffle, Food, Coffee Truck
Free Admission and Free Parking
Contact info and/or website:autumnfiberfestival.com/home
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
North Central Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk 2024
Date: 10/20/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 1:00 pm
Program Starts: 2:00 pm
Location: Freer Field, Ashland, OH
Contact: Adrianna Anderson
Contact Phone: 567-215-5430
Contact Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Register today at afsp.org/ashland4
North Central Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk is meant for all our small communities in north central Ohio who have lost someone to suicide, have struggles with mental health or support the cause. It enables us to get together to meet with people with shared experiences letting us know we are not alone, and to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and celebrating the beautiful people we have lost to soon. This year’s walk will have more activities, vendors and food trucks bringing their stories and experience to OUR walk.
GHOST WALK TOURS
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: October 25-27, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Dates: Oct 26: 1:00PM to 4:00PM | Oct 26: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
ALL HALE’S EVE
Summit County NE OH
DATES: October 26, 204
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
NOVEMBER 2024
BUCKEYE BOOK FAIR
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Location: Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster
buckeyebookfair.org
Meet over 100 authors and illustrators at the annual book festival.
THE LEFEVRE QUARTET
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
FEATURED EVENT
VISIT WITH SANTA
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 9, 16, 23 and 29, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Bring the little ones to meet Santa at Lehman’s from 11 am to 2 pm. Take photos with Santa that will last a lifetime. While you’re here, take them through the toy barn so they can make their Christmas list full of unplugged fun.
THE AKRON COMICON
Summit County NE OH
Dates: November 9-10, 2024
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Emidio’s Expo Center
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
akroncomicon.com/
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Summit County NE OH
DATES: November 16, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Candlelight Walk
Medina County NE OH
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Date: Nov 22-Dec 29, 2024 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Time: FRI-SAT 5:30pm-9pm | SUN 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
FEATURED EVENT
VISIT WITH SANTA
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 9, 16, 23 and 29, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Bring the little ones to meet Santa at Lehman’s from 11 am to 2 pm. Take photos with Santa that will last a lifetime. While you’re here, take them through the toy barn so they can make their Christmas list full of unplugged fun.
FEATURED EVENT
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MEDINA CANDLELIGHT WALK
Medina County NE OH
Date: November 22-24, 2024
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
FEATURED EVENT
BLACK FRIDAY IN THE COUNTRY
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 29, 2024
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Lehman’s has the recipe for relaxing Black Friday shopping. Forget the rush of the big box stores and join us for a festive day, finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
We hope you’ll join us in kicking off the holiday season during our Black Friday in the Country event.
BACK IN TIME CHRISTMAS
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: November 29-December 1, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm Sat & Sun
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND CONCERT
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
DECEMBER 2024
JIM & MELISSA BRADY IN CONCERT
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Summit County NE OH
DATES: December 5-8, 12-15, 18-23, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Seasonal Storefronts Contest
Medina County NE OH
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
44th ANNUAL E.J. THOMAS CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Dates: December 6-8, 2024
Friday Noon-7, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-4
Location: E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron Ohio (University of Akron Campus)
E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
Featuring 106 artists and craftspeople…many of them local favorites
General admission $5.00, $4.50 seniors (62+), Children 12 & under free
Free Campus Parking
FEATURED EVENT
OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Wayne County NE OH
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Get in the holly jolly spirit at Lehman’s! We will be hosting our annual Old-Fashioned Christmas from 10 am to 3 pm.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in their old-fashioned Sleigh and get your picture taken!
Enjoy family-fun activities like holiday crafts, face painting and calligraphy on personalized ornaments. Don’t miss Flower the Clown twisting up some fun with his amazing balloon art.
CLEVELAND KEYS DEULING PIANOS
Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
JANUARY 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
MARCH 2025
APRIL 2025
MAY 2025
THE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING
Dates: May 9-18, 2025
Location: Oak Harbor, OH
biggestweekinamericanbirding.com
JUNE 2025
JULY 2025
THE NORTHEAST OHIO QUILT SHOW
Dates: July 17-19, 2025
Times: THU 9am-4pm | FRI 9am-4pm | SAT 9am-4pm
Free admission. Free parking.
theneohioquiltshow.com
AUGUST 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 11-13, 2025
Location: Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com
A favorite annual attraction in the Mohican Area! This is a family festival, now in its 32nd year. Bring your lawn chairs and a few good friends to enjoy the most scenic venue around. Picnic tables and benches are available on a first come first serve basis. Kids are free and parking is free for the day. Food and craft vendors available.
OCTOBER 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
Guernsey County
Dates: November 7-8, 2025
Location: Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center 7033 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge Ohio
visitguernseycounty.com
DECEMBER 2025
