May 26-30: The 25th annual Port Clinton Walleye Festival at Waterworks Park. Events include a parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, free entertainment, a carnival, and concession stands. Hours are 5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday. For more information: www.walleyefestival.com.
June 2-5: Celebration Town & Country Festival in Morenci, Mich. For more information: 517-458-6828 or www.cityofmorenci.com.
June 3-5: Peony Festival Weekend in Van Wert, with a parade, concert, and pageant. For more information: www.vanwert.com/peony.
June 4-5: The annual Historic Old West End Festival celebrates this central Toledo neighborhood of Victorian homes bounded by Monroe Street, Central Avenue, Collingwood Boulevard, and Glenwood Avenue. Highlights include guided home tours, art fair, yard sales, kids activities, and food. For more information: www.toledooldwestend.com.
June 4-25: Point Place Days along North Summit Street in this Toledo neighborhood, with several events from a parade at noon on June 4 and the Washington Township Fire Department fireworks on June 25. For more information: www.pointplace.net.
June 10-12: Deshler Schutzenfest, in the Bavarian Haus, Deshler. Admission is $5. For more information: 419-592-1786.
June 11-12: LatinoFest in Toledo s Promenade and Festival Parks will feature live Latino, tejano, and salsa music. Admission is $7 a day. For more information: 419-249-5018 or www.citifest.org.
June 11-12: The Findlay Arts Festival on South Main Street downtown, with exhibits, entertainment, and food. Admission is free. For more information: www.artspartnership.com.
June 15-19: The annual Holland-Springfield Strawberry Festival at Homecoming Park, 7808 Angola Rd., Springfield Twp. Highlights include strawberry desserts, other foods, a parade on Sunday, amusement rides, and more. Admission is free. Parking is $3. For more information: 419-865-1859.
June 17-18: Black Swamp Benefit Bazaar, a free family festival celebrating the Mennonite traditions of quilting, handcrafts, and homemade food, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, just north of the Ohio Turnpike at the Wauseon exit. Events include a quilt auction at 9 a.m. Saturday. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. to midafternoon Saturday. For more information:419-335-3763 or log ontowww.blackswampbenefit.org.
June 17-19: McClure Radish Festival, in the McClure Village Park, features games and a radish-recipe contest. Admission is $5. For more information: 419-592-1786.
June 18-19: The Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival, a celebration of national, regional, and local jazz musicians, at International Park in East Toledo. Hours are 2-11:30 p.m. Saturday and 2-10 p.m. Sunday. For more information: call 419-241-5299 or visit www.toledojazzsociety.org.
June 23-26: Taste of the Town, the annual downtown Toledo street festival that gives visitors the chance to sample food from the city s many restaurants, will be held on Jackson Street between Summit and Erie streets. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Food tickets are nine for $10. For more information: www.uhs-toledo.org.
June 24-26: The Mayfly Music Festival, on Toledo Street, in Dundee, Mich., features music and children s programs. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight Friday and 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday. Admission is $3 for ages 12 and over. For more information:www.mayflymusicfestival.com.
June 25-26: Crosby Festival of the Arts at the Toledo Botanical Garden with arts and crafts from 250 artists. Admission is $7 or $10 for a two-day pass, with members and children admitted free. For more information: 419-936-2986 or www.toledogarden.org.
June 26: The 25th annual Art in the Park at the Defiance Public Library, with arts and crafts, food, music, a used book sale and festivities for the 100th anniversary of the library s dedication. Call 419-782-1456.
July 7-10: Montpelier Bean Days, with an art show, tractor show, dances, parades, and games. For more information: 419-485-4416.
July 8-10: River Raisin Festival, in Ellis and Buckmayer parks, Blissfield, Mich., with three stages of free entertainment and fireworks Friday evening. Call 517-486-3642.
July 8-10: Delta Chicken Festival, Delta Community Park and High School. Call 419-822-4500.
July 8-10: Lagrange Street Polish Festival, Lagrange Street between Central and Mettler, Toledo. Three days of music, Polish foods, Polka dances, and traditional fun. Admission is $2, half price for Golden Buckeye cardholders, and free for children under 6. For more information: www.polishfestival.org.
July 15-16: Archbold Carp Festival in the village s Ruihly Park. Free admission. Call 419-445-4726.
July 15-16: The Fostoria Glass and Heritage Festival, in the Fostoria Town Center on North Main Street. Call 419-435-4324.
July 15-17: Toledo Irish-American Club Festival, International Park, East Toledo. Irish singers, musicians, bagpipe players, games, and food. Admission is $5 a day, $10 for the weekend. Children under 17 are free with their parents. For more information: www.toledoirish.com.
July 15-17: The Onsted Festival in downtown Onsted, Mich. For more information: 517-403-7137 or www.onstedareachamber.com.
July 16-17: The Oak Ridge Festival in Attica, Ohio, with arts and crafts, historical encampments, and music. Admission is $5 for adults. For more information: www.oakridgefestival.com.
July 22-24: Thunder on the River, in Promenade and Festival parks, featuring motorcycles, hot rods, and power boats. Free admission. For more information: 419-249-5018 or www.thunderontheriver.net.
July 29-30: Good Ole Summertime Days, with rides, entertainment, and food in the village park, North Baltimore. Free admission. Call 419-257-2394.
July 29-30: Fort Defiance Days Festival. For more information: www.defiancetourism.com.
July 29-31: Hamler Summerfest, an old-fashioned German festival best known for its polka dancing and food, will be held in Summerfest Park on State Rt. 109 in this Henry County community. For more information: 419-592-1786.
July 29-31: Stony Ridge Summer Festival and Flea Market, located along and off U.S. 20 in this village just west of State Rt. 420 link to I-280 and five miles east of I-75 in Stony Ridge. Craft and flea market vendors, kids rides, food, karaoke, and more. For more information: www.stonyridgeoh.net.
July 30: The Toledo Blues Festival with artists from across the country from 2-10 p.m. in Promenade and Festival parks. Admission is $7. For more information: 419-249-5018.
July 30-31: Hancock Heritage Days in Findlay s Riverbend Recreation Area, with a focus on the Civil War era. Military encampments, skirmishes, period music, and historical demonstrations. On Saturday, events include vintage baseball and a ball. For more information: 419-423-4433.
Aug. 4-7: The annual Northwest Ohio Rib-Off in Promenade Park in downtown Toledo. Features barbecue from local, regional, and national restaurants. For more information: www.uhs-toledo.org.
Aug. 6: Fayette Bull Thistle Festival in Normal Grove Park, with a parade at 11 a.m. Free admission.
Aug. 12-14: The Ohio South of the Border Mexican-American Festival featuring food, music, games, dancing, and rides will be held at Perrysburg Community Park off State Rt. 25 just south and east of I-475 in Perrysburg Heights.
Aug. 12-14: Metamora Park-O-Rama, in Metamora Community Park.
Aug. 13-14: River Raisin Jazz Festival at St. Mary s Park in Monroe features local and national jazz performers. For more information: www.monroeinfo.com.
Aug. 17-20: Pemberville Free Fair in Memorial Park includes a frog jumping contest on Saturday, arts and crafts show, and a flower show. For more information: www.pembervillefair.org.
Aug. 18-20: Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival featuring roasted bratwurst in the downtown center of the Bratwurst Capital of America. Parades, entertainment, arts and crafts, rides and games. For more information: 419-562-BRAT.
Aug. 19-20: Maumee Summer Fair, a free community festival in downtown Maumee. More than 200 vendors with fine arts, crafts, and food. Children s Fun Zone, Taste of Maumee, live entertainment, car show, and carriage rides. For more information, log onto:www.maumeesummerfair.com.
Aug. 21: The annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival along Consaul Street from Front to Milford streets in East Toledo, the heart of Toledo s Hungarian community. Noon parade, Hungarian foods and pastries, cultural exhibits, entertainment, music, games, rides, and more. The 10th annual waiter s race is at 7 p.m. Friday.
Aug. 26-28: German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, Ohio. Northwest Ohio s oldest ethnic festival featuring nonstop food, music, and entertainment. Admission is $4 for adults, free for children 15 and under. For more information: www.gafsociety.com.
Aug. 27-28: The Lenawee County Heritage Festival in Adrian features a rodeo, antique tractor pull, crafts, and entertainment. Admission is $2 for adults. For more information: 517-403-0028.
Sept. 3-5: The annual Milan Melon Festival, located at the intersection of U.S. 250 and State Rt. 113 at the town square in Milan, Ohio. The free festival features the traditional muskmelon ice cream and watermelon sherbet along with rides, contests, a car show, and a parade. For more information: 419-499-2766.
Sept. 4: RiverFest in downtown Toledo s Promenade Park with music and fireworks. Free. Call 419-249-5018.
Sept. 9-11: Greek American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Walnut and Superior streets off Cherry and Summit streets, downtown Toledo. Greek foods and dancing. Hours are 4 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday.
Sept. 9-11: Black Swamp Arts Festival, State Rt. 25, downtown Bowling Green. Music, juried fine art show, food, children s activities, and more. For more information: www.blackswamparts.org.
Sept. 10: Butterfly Festival at Old Stone Church on Kelleys Island to celebrate the stopover of the Monarch butterflies as they fly south for the winter.
Sept. 10-11: Historic Weekend at Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island, an annual celebration held to mark the victory of the American fleet led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry over the British fleet on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
Sept. 11: The annual Sylvania Arts and Crafts Show, Starlite Plaza, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania. Parking and shuttle service along Whiteford Road.
Sept. 16-18: Clyde Country Fair, Main Street, Clyde. Highlights include rides, a parade, and a go-cart grand prix on Sunday. For more information, call the Sandusky County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-255-8070.
Sept. 17: Harrison Rally Day in downtown Perrysburg. Marketplace, arts, crafts, food, parade, music, and boat rides on the Maumee River. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 23-25: Clinton Fall Festival in Clinton, Mich. Arts and crafts, entertainment, food. For more information: 517-456-7396.
Sept. 24: The Salsa Fest in Hamler, Ohio, features music, food, and dancing revolving around salsa from 4 p.m.-midnight. Admission is $15. For more information, contact the Henry County Arts Council at 419-592-2787.
Sept. 24: Roche de Boeuf Festival, downtown Waterville. Juried and non-juried arts and crafts. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 1-2: MacQueen Orchard s Apple Butter Festival in Holland, with rides, pick-your-own-apples, pie contest, and apple butter making. Hours are 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. For more information: 419-865-2916.
Oct. 8: Marblehead Light House Festival at the Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Free festival with a craft show and baked goods. For more information: 419-798-9777.
Oct. 8: Fall Festival in Lakeside, with children s games from 3-5 p.m. and a soup and sandwich supper at 5 p.m. For more information, call the Lakeside Association at 1-866-952-5374.
Oct. 8: Fostoria Rail Festival, with food and activities for train enthusiasts. For more information: www.fostoriatrains.com.
Oct. 8-9: Harvest Happenings, a fall festival featuring arts, crafts, food, and a tractor show, is held in Osborn Park, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron, Ohio. For more information: 419-625-7783 or www.eriemetroparks.org.
Oct. 8-9: Appleumpkin & Antique Street Fair Festival in downtown Tecumseh, Mich. Juried craft show, festival food, children s activities, and more. For more information: www.downtowntecumseh.com.
Oct. 8-9: The Oak Harbor Apple Festival celebrates fall with food, entertainment, and a parade.
Oct. 9: The Grand Rapids Apple Butter Festival features apple butter-making in the town park, civil war re-enactments on the canal banks, and an arts and crafts fair on Main Street. For more information: www.applebutterfest.org.
Oct. 15-16: Toledo Powwow, a festival celebrating Native American dancing, singing, arts, crafts, and food will be held at Summit Hall, 6182 North Summit St. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12, and $4 for students and seniors. For more information: 419-249-2601.
Oct. 22: Autumn Fest on the River, downtown Pemberville. Historical re-enactments, living historians, specialty foods, artisan demonstrations, and a craft show.
First Published May 18, 2005, 12:55 p.m.
