Summer means festival season. Cleveland certainly has plenty of festivals to hit up. From live theater and arts festivals to pickles and garlic, there’s something for everyone. So stop procrastinating and hit up that festival you’ve always talked about going to, because summer comes to a close sooner than you realize.

St. Demetrius Greek Festival When: June 22nd -25th Admission: $5-$50 Where: St. Demetrios Church in Rocky River What: Greek Food, Music, Entertainment and More Credit: Google
Light Up The Lake When: July 4th Where: Port of Cleveland Dock 20 What: Live Music, Fireworks, Food Vendors Credit: Erik Drost/Flickr
Cain Park Arts Festival When: July 7th-9th Where: Cain Park What: A fine arts and crafts festival featuring artists from across the country in ceramics, glass, sculpture, painting and more. Live music, food concessions and other entertainment. Credit: Scene Archives
Asian Lantern Festival When: Every Friday-Sunday From July 7th to August 27th, Wednesdays and Thursdays Starting July 12th Through August. Drive-Through Dates: Wednesdays Beginning July 12 to August 23 Admission: Walk-Through – $19 Member, $22 Non-Member, $60 4-Pack Member, $70 4-Pack Non-Member. Walk-Through Same Day – $25, 4-Pack $75. Drive-Through: Member $45, Non-Member $55 Where: Cleveland Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland) What: Animals on Display, Lanterns, Asian Food Market, 150-Foot Enchanted Garden Experience and More Credit: Scene Archives
Wonderstruck When: July 8th and 9th Where: Lakeland Community College Price: $175 Weekend GA, $99 Single Day GA, $60 Kids GA (Ages 3-10), $79 Kids Weekend GA (Ages 3-10). What: Live Music, Headliners This Year: Walker Hayes, Flo Rida, Khalid and Nelly Credit: @Wonderstruck/Instagram
Music In The Valley – Folk & Wine Festival When: July 8th and 9th Where: Hale Farm (2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath) What: Live Music, Winery and Brewery Vendors, Artists, Local Food Vendors and More, Plus Hale Farm Village’s Usual Exhibits and Demonstrations Credit: Scene Archives
Headlands Beach Fest When: July 15th Where: Mentor Headlands Beach State Park Price: Free What: Food Trucks, Master Sand Sculpting Competition, Arts and Crafts Vendors, All-Day Entertainment, an ‘Ultimate Beach Party’ and More Credit: Headlands Beach Fest/Facebook
Scene Ale Fest When: July 15th Admission: $100 VIP Advance, $55 GA Plus Advance (Growler Level), $45 GA Advance (Pint Level) Where: Lincoln Park in Tremont (1200 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland) What: 100+ Beers, Live Music, Food, Games, Local Vendors and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Tequila Fest When: July 15th Where: Voinovich Park (800 E. 9th St. Pier, Cleveland) Price: $50 Early Bird, $55 GA, $60 Late Registration, $65 Day Of, $125 VIP What: Tequila Sampling Of Over 50 Tequilas, Taco Eating Contest, Craft Beer, Barrio, Margarita Bar, Photo Booth and Live Music Credit: Tequila Fest
The Summer Market When: July 21st and 22nd Admission: Free Where: Black River Landing (421 Black River Ln., Lorain) What: Over 100 Vendors With Furniture, Architectural Salvage, Vintage Finds, Art, Jewelry, Fresh Produce and Other Goods, Local Restaurants, Food Trucks, Live Music and More Credit: The Summer Market/Facebook
Grand Slam Beerfest When: July 29th Where: Progressive Field Price: $75 Early Admission, $95 Super Fan, $50 General Admission, $30 Designated Driver What: More Than 200 Craft Beers, Seltzers, Wines and Craft Cocktails, Food and Live Entertainment in Two Sessions Credit: Emanuel Wallace
BorderLight Fringe Festival When: August 3rd-5th Admission: All Access Pass $200, 4-Pack of Shows for $55, 8-Pack for $100 Where: All Over Cleveland What: Live Theatre Festival, 130+ Local and National Perfromances at Six Venues and 15 Stages Emanuel Wallace Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival When: August 4th and 5th Admission: $10 Non-Drinkers/Designated Drivers, $37 With Wine, $4 Children Where: Lake Metroparks Farm Park (8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland) What: Wine From Ohio Wineries, Local Beer and Food, Cooking Demonstrations, 2 Stages of Live Music, Artisans and Shopping Credit: Scene Archives
Twins Days When: August 4th-6th Admission: Free 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 Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Lakewood Arts Fest When: August 5th Admission: Free Where: Downtown Lakewood What: Arts and Crafts Stands, Food, Entertainment and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
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Cuyahoga County Fair When: August 8th-13th Admission: Free Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds (19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights) What: Food, Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Dog Show, Music, Animals, Produce and Much, Much More Credit: Cuyahoga County Fair/Facebook
Chardon BrewFest When: August 12th (100 Short Court St., Chardon) Admission: $35 Early Bird, $40 Pre-Sale, $45 GA, $10 Designated Driver Where: Chardon Square What: 25 Brewers From Over Ohio Serving 50+ Beers, Live Music, Local Food Vendors and More. Tickets Include Tasting Glass and 15 Tastings Credit: Scene Archives
Feast of the Assumption When: August 12th-15th Admission: Free Where: Little Italy What: Food, Food and More Food, The Assumption Ceremony, Entertainment and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Food Truck Fest When: August 19th Admission: Free Where: Berea Fairgrounds What: Food Trucks, Entertainment and More Credit: Facebook/Food Truck Fest
Cleveland Garlic Fest When: August 26th and 27th Admission: Free Where: Shaker Square What: Top Chef Grill Offs, Food Vendors, Miss Garlic 2023, Garlic Fries, Mitchell’s Garlic Ice Cream, Ohio Craft Beers, Arts Vendors, Ohio Cheese Guild Tent, Live Music and Entertainment and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Cleveland Oktoberfest When: September 1st-4th and 8th-9th Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds (19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights) Price: $13 Single Day, $25 Two-Day, $16 At Door What: Drinking, Eating, A Marathon, Live Music Including Pink Floyd Cover Band, Fireworks, Miss Oktoberfest, Wiener Dog Races, 5K Run, Microbrew Competition, German Strongman Competition, Paulaner Sweepstakes, Cleveland Glockenspiel, Sand Sculptor, Art and Craft Market and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Waterloo Arts Festival When: September 9th Admission: Free Where: Waterloo Road Between E. 156th and E. 161st St. What: Live Music, Food Trucks, Local Art Booths, Live and Interactive Art, Performances, Educational Programming and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Tremont Arts Fest When: September 16th and 17th Admission: Free Where: Lincoln Park in Tremont What: Over 100 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 Credit: Emanuel Wallace
IngenuityFest When: September 22rd-24th Admission: Free Where: The Hamilton (5401 Hamilton) What: Immersive Artwork, Half a Dozen Stages Featuring Hundreds of Musicians, Dancers, Poets and Other Performances, Maker and Innovator Exhibits, Fine Art and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Pickle Fest When: September 23rd Admission: $5 General Admission, $30 VIP, $20 Pickle Eating Contest Where: Mall B Downtown What: Pickle Vendors, Pickle Contests, 5K Run, 10 Mile Bike Ride and 1 Mile Walk, Local Bands, Pickle Merchandise, Kids Tent, Food Trucks And More Credit: Emanuel Wallace

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