Ohio Main Street events you don’t want to miss.
We love our small town Ohio Main Streets. Every year all around Ohio, Main Street Committees get together to plan and create some of best festivals and events. This year, why not support local by planning a road trip to one of Ohio’s Main Streets.
Below we have highlighted just a few of our favorite Ohio Main Streets.
MAIN STREET CAMBRIDGE
WEBSITE: downtowncambridge.com
EVENTS
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN
Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Downtown Cambridge, Ohio
The Classic Cruise-In Car Show draws thousands of car enthusiasts every year. From hot rods to Harley’s there is something for everyone during this annual event.
FALL FESTIVAL
Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 11am – 7pm
Live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, hay wagon rides, activities for the kids and more. Over 20 arts and crafts vendors, children’s games and more await a day of FREE family fun.
TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN
Date: October 28, 2023
Little ghosts and goblins can visit the merchants and stops in downtown Cambridge and collect goodies of their own. A safe alternative to trick or treat. This is a ticketed event, participants may pay $5 with a portion of the proceeds to go to another nonprofit. Tickets available at Cambridge Main Street.
DICKENS VICTORIAN VILLAGE DISPLAYS
November 1-December 31, 2023
Stroll Wheeling Avenue from 6th to 11th Streets to learn about the Victorian era by reading the plaques at the base of each of the 96 Dickens scenes.
Learn more: dickensvictorianvillage.com
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 5pm
NORTH POLE ADVENTURES
Date: December 2, 2023
The event includes visits with costumed characters including Santa, make and take craft projects, letters to Santa and more.
MAIN STREET KENT
WEBSITE: mainstreetkent.org
EVENTS
WIZARDLY WORLD OF KENT
Dates: July 28-29, 2023
- The Run That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4K – Free the Elves | Fri., July 28
- Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl | Fri. July 28
- Par for the Curse – Putt Putt Golf | Sat. July 29, noon-5pm
- Herbology Workshop at North Water Brewing | Fri., July 28 | 6pm
- CLICK HERE for additional details.
OKTOBERFEST
Date: September 21, 2023
KENT RAINBOW WEEKEND
Dates: October 13-14, 2023
MAIN STREET MEDINA
WEBSITE: mainsstreetmedina.com
EVENTS
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Dates: July 17-22, 2023
Join in on the Holiday fun! Forget about the heat … escape to a winter wonderland! Participating shops and restaurants will offer “seasonal” specials, and festive music and activities will happen around the Gazebo.
WIZARDLY WEEKEND
Dates: July 28-29, 2023
Harry Potter fans, this weekend is for you! Join in on the magical fun around the Square! Participating stores and restaurants will be decorated and offer themed specials. The Medina County District Library will host Wizarding Week with special classes each day. The Western Reserve Big Band will perform at the Square on Saturday.
MEDINA CARS & COFFEE
Date: August 6, 2023
Time: 8am-Noon
SOUTH TOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: August 19, 2023
Time: Noon – 11pm
South Town Medina, just south of the square, will be filled this day with multiple musical performances from area bands and solo acts, filling the open areas with fun, great food and beer.
MEDINA FALL FESTIVAL
Date: September 16, 2023
HOCUS POCUS WEEKEND
Dates: October 12-15, 2023
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Date: October 12, 2023
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
MEDINA CANDLELIGHT WALK
Dates: November 17-19, 2023
MEDINA HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
Dates: November 25-December 23, 2023
ROAD TRIP: Explore the charming square of Medina, Ohio.
If you have never taken a road trip to the picturesque town of Medina, which was originally part of the Connecticut Western Reserve area, then you are truly missing the opportunity to explore one of Ohio’s most charming squares. A definite Norman Rockwell painting. The county courthouse towers over one side of the square and the rest of the square is surrounded by mom and pop shops that offer an afternoon of shopping and exploring.
Click here to read more.
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MILLERSBURG
WEBSITE: historicdowntownmillersburg.com
EVENTS
VINTAGE IN THE VILLAGE
Date: August 5, 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
A full day (rain or shine) of antique. re-purposed, reused, and vintage finds all over The ‘Burg.
Craft demonstrations and food vendors can be found everywhere you look. We have eight local eateries, 14 artisan shops, and four hotels—all just waiting to host you for the weekend or day!
ART IN THE BURG – Holmes County Art Festival
Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
Historic Downtown Millersburg is proud and excited to be bringing to Holmes County an Art Exhibition of Ohio’s truest Artisans. We will be featuring wood carvers, canvas artists, pottery, quilting and more. As part of the Appalachian region of Ohio, our artists pull their inspirations from the history, land and people themselves.
ANTIQUE FESTIVAL
Date: October 7-8, 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
BOO IN THE ‘BURG
Date: October 28, 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
Boo in the Burg and Ohio Wine Tasting will be held October 29th, 2022. Tour historic buildings that date back 100 years and learn their many secrets.
Have a taste for wine? Sample delicious Ohio Wines that will be on hand and be sure to take a bottle or two home with you! Stock up for the holidays! Tour hours: 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Wine Tasting: 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy live music while tasting your wine, come for the weekend, we have a great variety of hotels to choose from!
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & CHOCOLATE WALK
Date: October 28, 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
The Burg will be hosting a casual but festive Holiday Open House & Chocolate Walk. Hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm. Each participant will purchase a empty box. While visiting each shop you will be given a piece of Troyers Candy Shoppe. Stores will be decorated for the holidays, there will be sales and many more festive events taking place!
ROAD TRIP: Historic Downtown Millersburg
One of my favorite things to do is explore Ohio’s small town main streets. I love their charm, their architecture and their unique shopping opportunities. When planning my recent road trip to Ohio’s Amish Country, I decided to skip my regular itinerary for a point a little west of my normal stopping ground, a place I never seemed to find the time to visit, Millersburg Ohio.
Click here to read more.
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MAIN STREET VERMILION
WEBSITE: mainstreetvermilion.org
EVENTS
MARKET IN THE PARK
Every Saturday – July & August
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Victory Park
CHALK IT UP!
Date: August 5, 2023
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Old Fire Station @ Victory Park
Chalk it Up! returns for a 8th year to fill Victory Park with colorful artwork and bring visitors to Vermilion to enjoy it all! This free, family-friendly event that welcomes everyone includes activities for the kids like Chalk-A-Square and other hands-on activities and chance to vote for a favorite drawing!
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
Date: September 9, 2023
The tour is 1 – 1.5 hrs long, docent led, 1 mile stroll throughout the historic downtown Vermilion and the Harbourtown neighborhood featuring lake captain homes, historic houses, the Vermilion lighthouse and riverbank.
LIGHT UP VERMILION!
Date: December 1, 2023
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Throughout Downtown Vermilion.
Christmas concert, tree lighting, Santa and more.
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH
WEBSITE: mainstreetwadsworth.org
EVENTS
TASTE OF WADSWORTH
Date: July 19, 2023
BALLOONS OVER WADSWORTH featuring the American Legion Pig Roast
Dates: August 4-5, 2023
Location: Downtown Wadsworth (Saturday @ Wadsworth Airport)
FIRST FIRDAY: GOING ON A “GRIZZLY” BEAR HUNT
Date: September 1, 2023
FIRST FRIDAY: DOWNTOWN DINOSAUR DERBY
Date: October 6, 2023
SCARE ON THE AQUARE AND WADSWORTH THRILLER
Date: October 19, 2023 Time: 5-8pm
FIRST FRIDAY: BLUEGRASS & LUMBERJACKS
Date: November 3, 2023
CANDLELIGHT WALK
Date: November 17, 2023
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET
Date: December 1, 2023
WOOSTER MAIN STREET
WEBSITE: mainstreetwooster.org
EVENTS
MAIN STREET MUSIC brings free! live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster’s Historic Downtown Square every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 6pm-8pm starting May 18th thru October 14th.
For music line-up click here.
PICNIC DAY
Date: July 22, 2023
Time: 11am-2pm
To participate in picnic day is easy: Get a FREE insulated Picnic Bag with a carryout order of $30.00 or more from participating restaurants (while supplies last). You will also be able to participate in the cookie trail. Stop at each business on the trail and get a FREE cookie!
Facebook event page.
The day also includes Christmas in July sidewalk sales.
CONCERT & CRUISE-IN
Date: August 18, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm – 9pm
WOOSTERFEST
Dates: September 28-30, 2023
Location: Downtown Wooster
ROAD TRIP: Historic Downtown Wooster Ohio .
“Dine, Shop, Live & Play” is how “Main Street Wooster” promotes their Historic Downtown; and they couldn’t be more correct. Filled with history, charming shops, restaurants, and beautiful main street views, this Historic Downtown has much to boast about.
Click here to read more.
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