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Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival
2025-05-10 11:00 - 20:00 UTC | Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival, 36 E Canal St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival is held in the Canal Market District and is presented by the Licking County Coalition for Housing.

The day starts with a DJ at 11 am, followed by live music throughout the rest of the day.

There will be 25 – 30 food trucks with a variety of cuisines. The festival will be open rain or shine and covered seating areas are available as well as open lawns for your own blankets or chairs.

When you have tried as many food trucks as you can, you can vote for the ‘Best of Fan Favorite Most Awesome Food Truck’.

If you want to know which food trucks are attending before you go, check out this page.

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The Real Taco Fest
2025-05-10 12:00 - 21:30 | The Real Taco Fest, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Real Taco Fest gives taco lovers the opportunity to indulge in the best tacos in town! Held in Cincinnati in May.

Taco enthusiasts have the opportunity to try tacos from more than 15 local vendors at Smale Riverfront Park on the Ohio River.

Margaritas and other drinks are available. The event is family-friendly with a live DJ and more!

Tickets are available online or at the event, but numbers are limited to prevent waiting in line.

Two tickets are available, Event Admission (save by purchasing online), and Super Taco Pack (only available online).

Taco tickets are available to purchase at the event.

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Medina Beer Fest
2025-05-10 17:00 - 21:30 | Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH, 44256, United States
The Medina Beer Fest is held at the Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center in May and is presented by Main Street Medina. Enjoy craft beer tasting and much more!

For the Medina Beer Fest there are three admission levels: Platinum VIP tickets, VIP tickets, and General Admission tickets. For both VIP tickets, the doors open at 5 pm, for the General Admission it is a 6 pm start.

Guests will receive (depending upon the ticket you purchase) 10-25 tasting tickets, a Bavarian pretzel with dipping sauces, and a commemorative tasting glass.

Designated Driver tickets are also available. The driver will get a ‘mocktail’, unlimited soda/water, and a Bavarian pretzel with dipping sauces.

As well as beer tasting, guests can taste wine, enter a raffle, enjoy games and music from a DJ.

Available for purchase is a la carte food tickets and extra tasting tickets.

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Toledo Tattoo Festival
2025-05-16 12:00 - 2025-05-18 19:00 | Toledo Tattoo Festival, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
The Toledo Tattoo Festival brings together some of the best tattoo artists from Ohio and neighboring states. The event is in May, at Glass City Center.

There will be more than 200 skilled tattoo artists at the Toledo Tattoo Festival. A full list of this year’s artists is on the website.

The event includes charity fundraisers, fine art, and live performances. Competitions include fresh and healed tattoos and Tattoo of the Day.

Day passes and weekend passes are available.

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Spring Fest in the Burg
2025-05-16 17:00 - 2025-05-18 18:00 | Spring Fest at the Burg, Riverfront Park, 1 Water St, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States
Spring Fest in the Burg is held in Miamisburg in Montgomery County in mid-May. Presented by the Miamisburg Moose Lodge at Riverfront Park.

The first event on Thursday is the ‘Out of This World’ pub crawl in downtown Miamisburg. Attendees can win prizes along the way.

Friday night has live music, Funtime Carnival, carnival food and drinks. Hours 5 pm to 9 pm.

The parade on Saturday starts at 9.30 am with awards for Best in Parade, Best in Theme, and Most Creative. There will be a handmade art Maker’s Mart, free family activities, Carnival, food court, and family fun throughout the day. Hours 10 am to 9 pm.

Live music and entertainment will be on all day. Sunday offers the same as Saturday from noon until 6 pm.

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Hamler Country Fest
2025-05-16 18:00 - 2025-05-17 23:30 | Hamler Country Fest, Hamler Community Park, 100 S 1st St, Hamler, OH, 43524, United States
The Hamler Country Fest is held at the Hamler Community Park in Henry County, northwest Ohio over two evenings in May.

A celebration of country music, this festival has eight acts, four performances each evening.

Saturday’s event starts earlier, with gates opening at 4:30 pm and closing at 12:30 am.

There is also a signed memorabilia auction on both evenings. Some of the acts are staples at this event, returning year after year, others are new to the stage here.

The setting is under-roof with open seating, so bring your own lawn chairs. Food and beverages will be available onsite.

Two nights of great music and fun! Tickets are available online, where a camping package is also available.

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Delaware Arts Festival
2025-05-17 11:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Delaware Arts Festival, 145 Union Street, Delaware, OH, 43015, United States
Delaware Arts Festival is a family-friendly arts festival that will take place in mid-May in Downtown Delaware, Ohio.

The Delaware Arts Festival will have art, food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family! This not-for-profit festival awards money to three high school senior art students in Delaware County. Grants are also given to Delaware County visual arts teachers.

On Sandusky and East and West Winter Streets, artists will exhibit a vast array of jewelry, tie-dyed art, paintings, leather creations, photography, and more. Youth art exhibits and children’s activities will also be there.

On South Sandusky, you will find food trucks, concessions, as well as musical entertainment. Jazz, orchestra, and country music are some of the entertainment visitors can expect. Magicians will be there, too!

A free shuttle service picks up at 145 Union Street, behind the Delaware County courthouse, and will drop off at William and Sandusky Streets. Run times are Saturday 11 am – 7.30 pm and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm.

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Cleveland Asian Festival
2025-05-17 11:00 - 2025-05-18 19:00 | Cleveland Asian Festival, Asiatown, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in May in Cleveland’s Asia Town neighborhood.

The annual festival offers Free Admission, Free Parking at the CSU lots, lots of Live entertainment including Cultural Performances and demonstrations on two outdoor stages.

A World Marketplace of vendors and exhibitors, 20+ food vendors and food trucks, and caterers offering authentic Asian cuisines.

Free health screenings at the Health Pavilion inside Asia Plaza and free activities for kids of all ages.

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Kent Craft Beer Fest
2025-05-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Kent Craft Beer Fest, Hometown Bank Plaza, N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240, United States
The Kent Craft Beer Fest is at Hometown Bank Plaza in Portage County. Guests can expect an event with music and, of course, beer tasting.

Guests at the Kent Craft Beer Fest can sample craft beers from many Ohio breweries. There will be music and the opportunity to buy food from local restaurants and food trucks.

VIP ticket holders will have access from 2 pm. Tickets are available online.

All profits are donated to local community organizations through the Kent Jaycees young professional organization.

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Port Clinton Walleye Festival
2025-05-22 17:00 - 2025-05-26 17:00 | Port Clinton Walleye Festival, 205 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH, 43452, United States
Port Clinton Walleye Festival will return on Memorial Day weekend, at Waterworks Park in Port Clinton.

Named the 2023 Best of Lake Erie’s – Best Festival by Lake Erie Living Magazine. Attend the free live concerts, and have beverages under the tent.

There will be over 130 vendors with festival food and merchandise. Enjoy the carnival rides and games! There will be educational activities and programs, too.

Children can participate in the kids’ fishing derby. A Walleye 5K run is also planned. Kids and adults alike will love the grand parade!

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Blossom Time Festival
2025-05-22 17:30 - 2025-05-25 22:30 | Blossom Time Festival, Riverside Park, E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Blossom Time Festival is at Riverside Park, Chagrin Falls Village during Memorial Day weekend. Presented by the Chagrin Valley Jaycees.

Thursday evening the Balloon Glow Event takes place near Middle School. Balloonists inflate their balloons at dusk and light them up. This is a free event.

Saturday is Kids Day at the Big Top Tent, which includes a DJ, an appearance by Jungle Terry, face painting, clowns, magicians, and much more.

The Blossom Time Run is 5.25 miles. Race Day Registration starts at 7 am on Sunday.

The parade on Sunday starts from Chagrin Falls Highschool, down East Washington Street and into the heart of the village.

Throughout the weekend, the Big Top Tent offers activities and music at Riverside Park, including a gyro eating contest, karaoke night, kids activities, and the John Kline Sr. Pie Eating Contest.

Food trucks will be available on Saturday and Sunday.

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Feast of the Flowering Moon
2025-05-23 11:00 - 2025-05-25 18:00 | Feast of the Flowering Moon, Historic Downtown Chillicothe, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States
Feast of the Flowering Moon is an annual festival celebrating Native American culture that takes place in the historic area of downtown Chillicothe on Memorial Day weekend.

At the Feast of the Flowering Moon visitors will learn about and honor Native American culture. There is Native American music and dancing.

Crafters and exhibitors will be there, and you can visit the Mountain Man encampment with working craftsmen and demonstrations.

Several bands will be performing. There will also be a car show and a motorcycle show.

Participate in the Ducky Derby fundraiser, and you might win a prize! Don’t miss the Princess and Teen Pageant and the Queen Court. There will be a parade, too!

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Norwalk Jaycees Strawberry Festival
2025-05-23 17:00 - 2025-05-25 22:00 | Norwalk Jaycees Strawberry Festival, W Main St, Norwalk, OH, 44857, United States
The Norwalk Jaycees Strawberry Festival takes place on Main Street on Memorial Day weekend, with lots of fun and games for the whole family!

The festival opens at 5 pm on Friday with live music on the main stage until 10 pm.

Saturday events and activities include the Strawberry Jam 5K and Fun Run/Walk, Cute Baby Contest, live music, and bingo. The festival begins at 10 am and closes at 10 pm.

Sunday’s fun begins at 10 am. The Royal Princess Show is on the main stage, followed by a meet and greet. There will be live music until 10 pm closing.

A beer tent is open Friday from 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from Noon, until 10 pm.

Other activities include face painting, crafts, games, and much more. These activities take place on West Main Street.

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Moonshine Festival
2025-05-23 18:00 - 2025-05-26 18:00 | Moonshine Festival, 1 Main Street, New Straitsville, OH, 43766, United States
The annual Moonshine Festival in New Straitsville takes place on Memorial Day weekend.

On Memorial Day weekend, the Moonshine Festival will return for four days of fun! Games, rides, and crafts will be there. Check out the jug auction, and see a working moonshine still display.

Don’t miss the Memorial Day parade! There will also be contests for Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss Moonshine.

Live music on Friday night from 8 pm to 10 pm. A tractor pull is scheduled for Saturday night, and live music is planned for Sunday night from 8 pm to 11 pm.

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Columbus Asian Festival
2025-05-24 11:00 - 2025-05-25 18:00 | Columbus Asian Festival, 1755 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The Columbus Asian Festival is a free annual cultural event that takes place on Memorial Day weekend at Franklin Park in Columbus.

The Columbus Asian Festival will return for its annual celebration of cultural diversity at the end of May. More than 100,000 visitors attend this event each year.

Experience cultural entertainment in the form of a dragon dance, folk dancing, drum team, and Asian musical performers! Get up and dance with Zumba and other audience-engaging activities!

See Tai Chi demonstrations and other martial arts, too.

There will be cultural exhibits and a marketplace, as well as lots of food. A special children’s area and games will also be available.

Another exciting activity is the Dragon Boat Race, which takes place a few days earlier at 233 S. Civic Center Drive in Columbus. You can see dragon boats racing down the Scioto Mile River!

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Utica Ice Cream Festival
2025-05-24 11:00 - 2025-05-26 16:00 | Utica Ice Cream Festival, Ye Olde Mill, 11324 Mt Vernon Rd, Utica, OH, 43080, United States
The Utica Ice Cream Festival is a cherished tradition, hosted by Velvet Ice Cream and held over the Memorial Day weekend.

The Utica Ice Cream Festival is, of course, all about ice cream in all its amazing flavors, but there is so much more fun here too!

The parade opens the festival on Saturday at 11 am, covering 1.5 miles through downtown Utica. The Velvet Ice Cream truck along the route will be handing out ice cream treats to all attendees.

More attractions at this festival are craft and food vendors, a car show, ice cream eating contests, bounce houses, magic shows, and more.

Live music and other entertainers perform daily on the main stage.

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Columbus Taco Fest
2025-05-24 12:00 - 2025-05-25 20:00 | Columbus Taco Fest, 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Columbus Taco Fest is an annual festival celebrating the taco. It takes place in Goodale Park in Columbus in mid-May.

The Columbus Taco Fest is at Goodale Park and celebrates the vibrant community of Columbus.

Visitors will find a selection of food trucks serving the best tacos in town, margaritas, and beer options. There will be local craft vendors as well.

Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including the Puppy Dress-Up Contest.

This event benefits the Friends of Goodale Park, and admission is free.

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Reggae Fest Cleveland
2025-05-24 12:00 - 2025-05-25 22:00 | Reggae Fest Cleveland, 800 East 9th Street Pier, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Reggae Fest Cleveland is a reggae music festival that will take place at Voinovich Park in Cleveland in late May.

Presented by 1 Million Hearts – the unity of loving hearts will change lives, Reggae Fest Cleveland will bring you Irie reggae music.

A two-day event showcasing both new modern rock reggae and traditional roots reggae. Something for every reggae lover!

Food trucks and beverage bars will be available.

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The Logan Hills Festival
2025-05-24 17:00 - 2025-05-26 22:00 | The Logan Hills Festival, Hall-Fawcett Park, Co Rd 153, Bellefontaine, OH, 43311, United States
The Logan Hills Festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend at Hall-Fawcett Park, Zanesfield, central Ohio.

The Logan Hills Festival has an encampment organized by the Mountain Men Rendezvous. All participants are dressed in 1840s Fur Trade Era clothing and all shelters are the types used during the Fur Trade Era.

As visitors walk through the encampment they will see the participants involved in activities and competitions, including Lizard Pull, Archery, and Hawk and Knife throwing competitions.

The Taloga Historical Outdoor Drama will also make a presentation.

Admission to the festival is free, there is a small charge to see the drama.

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Deercreek Dam Days
2025-05-28 16:00 - 2025-05-31 23:00 | Deercreek Dam Days, Downtown Williamsport, Williamsport, OH, 43164, United States
Deercreek Dam Days is a family-friendly event held over four days in late May in Williamsport, Pickaway County.

The first day of the festival sees the Festival Royalty Queen Contest and the parade.

On Thursday the beer garden opens and there is live music.

On Friday the beer garden opens at 4 pm and there will be a couple of live music performances.

Saturday is the grand finale of the festival and includes the Kids Fest, a Baby Contest, and more. On Saturday the fun begins at 11 am.

Throughout the festival, there are fairground rides, food trucks, and more contests such as a Hot Dog Eating Contest, and a Pedal Tractor Pull. There is also a Fish Fry Sale.

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Dennison Railroad Festival
2025-05-29 17:00 - 2025-05-31 22:00 | Dennison Railroad Festival, Center St, Dennison, OH, 44621, United States
The Dennison Railroad Festival is held in Dennison in Tuscarawas County, Thursday to Saturday after Memorial Day.

This festival has been celebrated for over 40 years and provides family-friendly entertainment to the Twin Cities of Dennison and Uhrichsville.

The Dennison Railroad Festival kicks off at 5 pm on Thursday with a talent show, followed by live music.

At 5 pm Friday there is a kiddie pedal pull and live music on both the Gazebo Stage and the Railcar Stage.

The visiting queens will be announced at 2 pm on Saturday, followed by the parade. Gospel Hour is at 5 pm on the Gazebo Stage, and two more live music performances are at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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Summerfair Cincinnati
2025-05-30 12:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 | Summerfair Cincinnati, 6247 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
Summerfair Cincinnati is a three-day fine arts fair taking place at Coney Island in Cincinnati.

One of the nation’s oldest, continuous arts fairs is back for another year! Summerfair Cincinnati is a non-profit organization supporting visual and performing arts in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Over 300 juried, fine artists and craftspeople from across the country will exhibit and sell their work. Categories include the following: ceramics, glass, jewelry, metal/sculpture, leather/fiber, painting, drawing/printmaking, photography, wood, and 2D/3D mixed media.

Regional music performers will be there on Saturday and Sunday. You will hear a mix of jazz, Americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, and more.

A gourmet arts area will serve unique food and drinks.

Handicap parking will be available. There is a limited number of wheelchairs available for use. Only registered service dogs are permitted.

Funds raised from this event help support awards, scholarships, and exhibitions for high school and college artists, working professional artists, and community-based arts organizations.

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Fore!Fest
2025-05-30 17:00 - 2025-05-31 22:00 | Fore!Fest, Bridge Park, 6741 Longshore St, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Fore!Fest is a street and music festival that takes place in Bridge Park, Dublin in late May.

Fore!Fest is a free community event that is family-friendly and lots of fun! Live music, food trucks, drinks, and golf-related retail will be there.

The festival celebrates the Memorial Tournament, which golf legend Jack Nicklaus hosts.

Proceeds from Fore!Fest will benefit the nonprofits Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Eat.Learn.Play Foundation, and the Crawford Hoying Foundation.

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CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival
2025-05-30 18:00 - 2025-06-01 21:00 | CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival, Harvest Home Park, Cheviot, OH, 45211, United States
CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival is held in Harvest Home Park in Cheviot in late May. Three days of family fun and Italian Traditions.

This festival celebrates all things Italian, including live Italian music and dancing.

Games include Bars & Bells, Big Six, and Split the Pot. There are cooking demonstrations, kids’ games and rides, and more.

Around 20 local Italian restaurants are represented.

Friday is Adults Night (Ages 21+) from 6 pm to Midnight.

Saturday opens at 3 pm and closes at 11 pm. Sunday opens at 1 pm and closes at 9 pm.

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Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival
2025-06-05 08:00 - 2025-06-07 23:00 | Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival, Coshocton County Fairgrounds, 707 Kenilworth Avenue, Coshocton, OH, 43812, United States
The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival is in early June at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds.

Watch hot air balloons flying over Coshocton County’s hills and valleys! The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of the oldest hot air balloon festivals in the state.

See Hot Air Balloon Launches! You can check out this year’s balloons on their website, where you can read more about each balloon. Balloon launches will occur on Thursday at 7 pm, Friday at 6:45 pm, and Night Glow at 9:15 pm, and Saturday at both 6:30 am (from the countryside) and 6:45 pm.

There will be musical entertainment in the Grandstand, craft and merchandise booths, kids’ rides, and children’s activities. When you’re hungry, try some fair food from the food vendors.

Stay for the Night Glow on Friday at 9:15 pm! Watch as the balloons are inflated and the burners are fired. It’s a beautiful photo op as the balloons are aglow in the night sky.

There will be fireworks on Saturday at 10 pm!

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Hookahville Music Festival
2025-06-05 12:00 - 2025-06-07 22:00 | Hookahville Music Festival, Roost on the River, 14 Vogel St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The Hookahville Music Festival is held at Roost on the River in Newark in early June, with a full line-up of live music.

This music festival is a firm favorite among live music lovers!

Starting at 12 noon on Thursday, the festival opens at 10 am on Friday and Saturday. Camping is available. Basic camping is available to everyone with a ticket, visitors can upgrade to camp-by-car.

The organizers have deals with some local hotels also, when booking, use the codes shown on the Event Info page of their website.

Visitors may bring food and alcohol (no glass) into the concerts and there are food vendors on site.

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Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival
2025-06-05 12:00 - 2025-06-07 22:00 | Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival, Main St, Logan, OH, 43138, United States
The Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival celebrates the only remaining operational washboard manufacturer in the country, the Columbus Washboard Co! Held in June, over Father’s Day weekend.

Photo credit: Cindy Gordon of VisitOhioToday.com

At this festival visitors will find craft vendors and food trucks and tents. Live stone carving demonstrations, painting, photography, and more.

The three stages will have music playing throughout the festival.

There will be plenty of nods to the washboard too, and don’t forget to pay a visit to the Columbus Washboard Co while you’re there!

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Peony Festival
2025-06-06 11:00 - 2025-06-07 20:00 | Peony Festival, 210 West Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio, 45891, United States
The Van Wert Peony Festival is a family-friendly event that takes place on the first weekend of June each year.

On the first full weekend in June, treat yourself to two days of fun at the Van Wert Peony Festival in Fountain Park!

There will be live performances. Kids can enter a children’s fishing derby. A children’s tent will also be there, full of fun things for the kids to do!

Check out the cars at the car show. Don’t miss the Grand Parade! There will be contests for Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Queen Jubilee.

You will find a vendor fair on Central Avenue, between Jefferson and Washington.

Food Truck Alley will feature various vendors, such as C&J’s Shaved Ice, Deaf Dog Coffee & Co, and Fork in the Road.

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Greenfield Music Festival
2025-06-06 16:00 - 2025-06-08 18:00 | Greenfield Music Festival, Downtown, Greenfield, OH, 45123, United States
The Greenfield Music Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and community. Held on the first full weekend in June in Greenfield, Highland County.

The Greenfield Music Festival offers lots of fun and games for the whole family to enjoy.

The Pageant takes place at 5.30 pm on Friday. There will be an antique tractor show, a baby contest, the Power Wheels Derby, a car and bike show, and the Parade takes place on Sunday at 3 pm.

Food and beverage options and vendor stalls will be attending.

A run at Felson’s Park takes place on Saturday morning for the early birds, at 7 am.

Live bands will be on stage throughout the festival.

Festival hours:

Friday: 4 pm – 11 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 10.30 pm

Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm

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Ohio Valley Frontier Days
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 16:00 | Ohio Valley Frontier Days, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 South Third St, Steubenville, OH, 43952, United States
Ohio Valley Frontier Days at Fort Steuben is a festival of reenactments, demonstrations and more. Held on the first full weekend in June.

The reconstructed 18th Century Fort Steuben opens its gates for two days of reenactments, demonstrations, music, storytelling, arts, and crafts.

See the soldiers setting up camp and loading and shooting their muskets, as well as the daily life of the enlisted men who lived at the Fort in 1787.

Visitors can join in with crafts and other activities. Buildings are open for tours and soldiers teach military drill to young volunteers.

Meet the blacksmith, the candlemaker, the flintknapper, and other early American skilled tradesmen.

Live music adds to the weekend.

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