While 2020 saw almost every social function cancelled due to COVID-19, for 2021, most festivals are returning. So if Festival Season is your thing, here’s some to hit up this Summer and Fall around Cleveland.
Cleveland Oktoberfest
When: September 3rd-6th, 10th-11th
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
What: Drinking, Eating, A Marathon, Live Music, Miss Oktoberfest, Wiener Dog Races and A Microbrew Competition
Photo by Emanuel WallaceCleveland Orchestra’s Star-Spangled Spectacular
Mall B, Cleveland
Every summer, the Cleveland Orchestra puts on a free concert to the public on Mall B downtown. The Star-Spangled Spectacular always falls around July 4 and the music celebrates America’s Independence Day.
Photo via @TableTopCleve/InstagramCountry Fest Cleveland
When: August 21st
Where: Perci Amphitheatre in Twinsburg
What: Live Country Music, Food Trucks and Craft Beer and Wine
Photo via Country FestCain Park Arts Festival
When: July 9th-11th
Where: Cain Park
What: A Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Featuring Artists From Across The Country in Ceramics, Glass, Sculpture, Painting and More
Photo via WonderstruckIngenuityFest
When: September 24th-26th
Where: Gordon Park
What: Community Engagement, Artists, Creators, Entertainment, Food and Drink and Much More
Photo via Scene ArchivesLight Up The Lake
When: July 4th
Where: Port of Cleveland Dock 20
What: Live Music, Fireworks, Food Vendors
Photo via Downtown Cleveland AllianceWonderstruck (Formerly Laurelive)
When: July 24th and 25th
Where: Lakeland Community College
What: Live Music, Headliners This Year: Walk The Moon, Third Eye Blind, Portugal The Man and Trombone Shorty
Photo via WonderstruckBourbon and BBQ Fest
When: October 1st
Where: Lago Custom Events
What: Over 30 Bourbons, Seminars, BBQ and Live Music
Photo via Taste CLEVintage Ohio Wine Festival
When: August 6th and 7th
Where: Lake Metroparks Farm Park in Kirtland
What: Wine From Ohio Wineries, Local Beer and Food, Cooking Demonstrations, 2 Stages of Live Music, Artisans and Shopping
Photo via Vintage Ohio Wine FestivalTwins Days
When: August 6th-8th
Where: Twinsburg Town Square
What: Twins Competition, Food, Live Entertainment, Cornhole Tournament, Raffles, Parades, Twins’ Talent Show, Research Tents, Volleyball Tournament, ‘Twingo”, Group Photos, Amusement Rides, 5K Marathon and More
Photo via Scene ArchivesCleveland Garlic Fest
When: August 28th and 29th
Where: Shaker Square
What: Top Chef Grill Offs, Food Vendors, Miss Garlic 2021, Garlic Fries, Mitchell’s Garlic Ice Cream, Ohio Craft Beers, Arts Vendors, Ohio Cheese Guild Tent, Live Music and Entertainment and More
Photo by Emanuel WallaceTremont Arts Fest
When: September 18th and 19th
Where: Lincoln Park in Tremont
What: Over 130 Vendors, Children’s Village, Community Village (Non-Profit Organizations), Cultural Village (Restaurants and Merchants), Artists’ Village, LGBTQ and African Diaspora Celebration, Farmers’ Market, Live Music and Much More
Photo via Scene ArchivesSt. Demetrius Greek Festival
When: June 24th-27th
Where: St. Demetrios Church in Rocky River
What: Greek Food, Music, Entertainment and More
Photo via GooglePumpkin Ale Fall Festival
When: October 8th
Where: Lake Metroparks Farm Park in Kirtland
What: Cornhole, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Many Pumpkin Ales, Food Vendors, Live Music and More
Photo via Pumpkin Ale FestivalGrand Slam Beerfest
When: July 31st
Where: Progressive Field
What: More Than 150 Craft Beers, Seltzers, Wines and Craft Cocktails, Food and Live Entertainment in Two Sessions
Photo by Emanuel WallaceChocolate Fest
When: October 3rd
Where: Lago Custom Events
What: Chocolate Tasting, Wine and Chocolate Pairing Classes, Truffle Making Classes, Chocolate Martini Bar, Craft Beer and Wine and Food
Photo via Chocolate FestPickle Fest
When: August 28th
Where: Brecksville-Broadview High School
What: Pickle Vendors, Pickle Contests, 5K Run, 10 Mile Bike Ride and 1 Mile Walk, Local Bands, Pickle Merchandise, Kid’s Tent, Food Trucks And More
Photo by Emanuel WallaceLakewood Arts Fest
When: August 7th
Where: Downtown Lakewood
What: Arts and Crafts Stands, Food, Entertainment and More
Photo by Emanuel WallaceHeadlands Beach Fest
When: July 17th
Where: Mentor Headlands Beach State Park
What: Food Trucks, Master Sand Sculpting Competition, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Al-Day Entertainment, an ‘Ultimate Beach Party’ and More
Photo via Headlands Beach Fest/FacebookAvon Lake Beer Fest
When: August 28th
Where: Miller Road Park in Avon Lake
What: Live Music, Local Beer and Wine, Food Vendors and More
Photo via Avon Lake Beer Fest/Facebook
