If you’re looking for something to do this summer, Cleveland’s festival scene has you covered. There are ton of great options for a fun night out with friends or with the whole family.

Cleveland Oktoberfest When: September 2nd-5th and 9th-10th Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Price: $13 Single Day, $25 Two-Day, $16 At Door, What: Drinking, Eating, A Marathon, Live Music Including Pink Floyd Cover and Frankie Valli Cover Bands, Fireworks, Miss Oktoberfest, Wiener Dog Races and A Microbrew Competition Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Blossom Music Festival When: July 22nd through September 4th Where: Blossom Music Center What: The Cleveland Orchestra Playing Multiple Concerts Including The Lord Of The Rings, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, Broadway Legends, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Beethoven’s Ninth, Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff, Harry Potter, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Sound of Music. Prices vary. Credit: Scene Archives
Twins Days When: August 5th-7th 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: Scene Archives
Lakewood Arts Fest When: August 6th Admission: Free Where: Downtown Lakewood What: Arts and Crafts Stands, Food, Entertainment and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
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
Country Fest Cleveland When: July 29th, August 12th and August 26th Admission: $18-$45 Where: Perici Amphitheater in Twinsburg (10620 Ravenna Rd.) What: Live Music (Queen Cover Band, Disco Inferno, Elton John/Billy Joel Cover Bands), Food Trucks and Craft Beer and Wine, More Credit: Countryfest
Cleveland Garlic Fest When: August 27th and 28th Admission: Free 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 Credit: Emanuel Wallace
IngenuityFest When: September 23rd-25th Admission: Free Where: The Hamilton Collaborative (5401 Hamilton Ave.) What: Community Engagement, Artists, Creators, Entertainment, Food and Drink and Much More Credit: Scene Archives
Tremont Arts Fest When: September 17th and 18th Admission: Free 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 Credit: Scene Archives
Avon Lake Beer Fest When: August 27th Admission: $5-$50 Where: Miller Road Park in Avon Lake What: Live Music, Local Beer and Wine, Food Vendors and More
Bourbon and BBQ Fest When: September 24th Admission: $15-$70 Where: Lago Custom Events (950 Main Ave., Cleveland) What: Over 30 Bourbons, Seminars, BBQ and Live Music
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival When: August 5th and 6th Admission: $14 Non-Drinkers/Designated Drivers, $37 With Wine 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
Pickle Fest When: September 17th Admission: $5 General Admission, $30 VIP Where: Mall B Downtown 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 Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Scene Ale Fest When: July 30th Admission: $30 Designated Driver, $50 Presale VIP Where: Lincoln Park in Tremont What: 100+ Beers, Live Music, Food, Games, Local Vendors and More Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Asian Lantern Festival When: Select Dates From July 20th-August 21st Admission: $22 Walk Through Tickets, $66 Drive-Through Tickets Where: Cleveland Zoo What: Animals on Display, Lanterns, Culturally Inspired Cuisine, Live Music, Acrobats, new RainForest light zone and much more Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Chardon BrewFest When: August 13th Admission: $15-$45 Where: Chardon Square What: 25 Brewers From Over Ohio Serving 50+ Beers, Live Music, Local Food Vendors and More Credit: Chardon Brewfest
Waterloo Arts Festival When: August 27th 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