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Troy Strawberry Festival
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 18:00 UTC | Troy Strawberry Festival, Downtown Troy, Troy, OH, 45373, United States
Troy Strawberry Festival is a fun, family-friendly event that takes place in early June, in downtown Troy.

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Troy Strawberry Festival is an entire weekend filled with all things strawberry! Over 200,000 visitors attend this free event each year.

The fun begins Friday, the night before the festival, at the Strawberry Jam. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 pm, followed by the dyeing of the fountain. A concert will take place on Prouty Plaza. Activities for kids include a Children’s Big Wheel Race and a Children’s Berry Shuttle Run & Dash.

The Pie Eating Contest is on Saturday at 12:30 pm near the Community Stage on the lower levee, arena side. There is also a Tennis Shootout at Troy Community Park.

On Sunday, both the 5K and 10K Classic Runs as well as the 2-mile Strawberry Shortcake Run start on Riverside Drive at Troy Community Park. A Cruise-in will take place at Troy Community Park, starting at 10 am. Registration begins at 8 am. There will be awards. Superkids is scheduled at Troy Memorial Stadium.

There are three stages holding performances, the Levee and Community Stage on the river levee and Prouty Plaza in downtown Troy. A beer truck will be on the levee near the Levee State.

Handcrafted arts & crafts vendors and non-profit food vendors will be there, too! Kids will enjoy the face painting and balloons!

Troy Strawberry Festival is a rain-or-shine event unless there is severe weather. Service animals only, please.

You can park at the Miami County Fairgrounds and take the free shuttle to the festival. Handicap-accessible parking is available at ITW Hobart Headquarters.

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Pineapple Palooza
2025-06-07 16:00 - 2025-06-08 00:00 | Pineapple Palooza, Downtown, Bellefontaine, OH, 43311, United States
The Pineapple Palooza in downtown Bellefontaine is in early June from 4 pm until midnight. A family fun evening full of entertainment.

Visitors to this festival can enjoy taking a zipline down Main Street, pineapple-themed contests and games, dancing to the beats from the DJ, and a variety of food trucks.

There are live performances and a concert on the main stage to end the evening.

Celebrate the mighty pineapple for the evening!

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Taste of History
2025-06-13 12:00 - 2025-06-14 17:00 | Taste of History, Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH, 44001, United States
The Taste of History event is held in Amherst in mid-June. Enjoy this back-in-time experience focusing on military life through the ages.

The Taste of History is a free event hosted by the Military History Preservation Group, the Lorain County Visitors Bureau, and the Amherst Historical Society.

Sample authentic military rations from different eras. Watch military displays reenacted by more than 200 participants.

Visitors can get samples of period meals from the competing field kitchens.

There are military surplus and historical vendors.

Kids will be kept amused by the hands-on activities available.

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Festival of the Fish
2025-06-13 12:00 - 2025-06-15 15:00 | Festival of the Fish, 5495 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH, 44089, United States
Festival of the Fish is an annual festival on the waterfront in Vermilion that takes place on Father’s Day weekend each year.

The 2025 Festival of the Fish will be turning back the clock this year with the Fishing in the 80s – Mullet Mania theme

Get ready for freshly grilled food at a waterfront setting, live entertainment, and fireworks over Lake Erie!

On Saturday, watch the Crazy Craft Regatta and the Lighted Boat Parade with prizes. The Crazy Craft Regatta registration is from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The race starts at 1 pm.

The Father’s Day Parade is on Sunday in downtown Vermilion. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm.

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Urbana Black Heritage Festival
2025-06-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Urbana Black Heritage Festival, Barbara Howell Park, 213 E Market St, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
The Urbana Black Heritage Festival in mid-June celebrates and acknowledges Urbana’s heritage as a community.

Created for the purpose of remembering important people and local events in the history of Urbana, this festival has a mission to bring the local community together to learn, share and celebrate black families over generations.

A day-long family-friendly event with a vendor market showcasing local small businesses, heritage displays from local families, food trucks, live performances by local musicians and spoken word artists, and a car show including luxury collector’s cars.

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Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival
2025-06-17 18:00 - 2025-06-21 22:00 | Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival, Art Wright Stadium, 280 Grandview Ave, Wadsworth, OH, 44281, United States
The Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival is held in mid-June in the football parking lot on the north side of Art Wright Stadium.

The Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival starts with a parade and the lighting of a giant, twenty-foot blue tip match, which lights downtown Wadsworth throughout the festival.

The festival has vendor booths and food trucks throughout the opening hours in the football parking lot.

Other events and activities include Kids Land at the Art Wright Stadium, Speeder Rides at the Tracks by the Retro Bar on Main Street, a car show, a strongman competition, and live music performances each evening.

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June in Olde Williamsburgh Festival
2025-06-19 15:00 - 2025-06-21 23:00 | June in Olde Williamsburgh Festival, Old High School Grounds, 549 West Main St, Williamsburg, OH, 45176, United States
The June in Olde Williamsburgh Festival is a three-day festival at the Old High School Grounds in Williamsburg.

This festival is a small town tradition filled with family fun and entertainment with exciting activities for all ages.

Visitors can participate in the Color Run, explore the craft vendors, grab a bite from the food trucks, and watch the parade.

There is plenty of entertainment for kids, including carnival rides and KidsFest activities.

There is live music every night, and the beer garden offers a relaxing spot to enjoy a cold drink.

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Shreve Swampfest
2025-06-19 16:00 - 2025-06-21 22:30 | Shreve Swampfest, N. Market Street, Shreve, Ohio, 44676, United States
Shreve Swampfest is a community festival that takes place in downtown Shreve in June.

Shreve Swampfest is a family-friendly festival named after the nearby 5,500-acre wetland that locals call “Shreve’s Swamp.”

Vendors and local food trucks will be there to serve you. There will also be live entertainment.

Rides, games, and activities like inflatables and a climbing wall are sure to keep the kids having fun!

A car show and a fireworks show are planned for Saturday. The fireworks will be at Miller Park.

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Tusky Days
2025-06-19 16:00 - 2025-06-21 23:00 | Tusky Days, 450 School Street NE, Tuscarawas, OH, 44682, United States
The Tusky Days Festival is a community event that takes place in Tuscarawas in late June.

The Tusky Days Festival is all about food, fun, and community!

Activities for the festival include a car, bike, and truck show as well as a talent show with prizes.

There will be a 5K and 1 mile run or walk.

Don’t miss the Kodachrome babies and the memorabilia auction!

There will be live music, too!

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London Strawberry Festival
2025-06-19 17:00 - 2025-06-21 22:00 | London Strawberry Festival, South Main Street, London, OH, 43140, United States
London Strawberry Festival is a three-day event that takes place annually on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday following Father’s Day.

If you are looking for a “berry” good time, come to London Strawberry Festival this summer!

There will be games, rides, food, entertainment, contests, and a parade! Every food vendor will have something strawberry to eat!

See the largest Cobra Car Show on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be a parade into London from 9 am to 9:30 am. Charity rides follow from 10 am to 2 pm. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn at 9:30 pm. All benefits go to charity.

Try some delicious strawberry shortcake while you’re there! You can even vote for your favorite strawberry food in the People’s Choice Strawberry Food Contest.

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Dayton Air Show
2025-06-21 11:00 - 2025-06-22 18:00 | Dayton Air Show, Dayton International Airport, 3700 McCauley Drive, Vandalia, OH, 45377, United States
The Dayton Air Show in late June features food and fun for aircraft fans of all ages. Tickets are available online.

Air Shows are somehow irresistible, whether you’re an aircraft fan or not! The Dayton Air Show is two days of flying displays, as well as some distractions for the kids, such as an inflatable area if they get bored!

Tickets sell out quickly for this event, so be sure to get yours early!

The show does not release the specific flying times of each performer. All performers will fly both days of the show.

Gates open at 9 am and flying displays start at approximately 11.15 am. Gates close at 6 pm.

Ground displays typically include aircraft such as the B-29 Superfortress Doc and the F/A-18 Hornet.

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Buckeye Country Superfest
2025-06-21 15:00 - 23:00 | Buckeye Country Superfest, 411 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210
Buckeye Country Superfest is a country music concert event at the Ohio Stadium, Columbus in late June.

A rain-or-shine event at Ohio Stadium, Buckeye Country Superfest featuring stars of country music.

The cashless venue accepts debit, credit, and mobile payments. Tickets are available online.

The official Tailgate Fanfest takes place just outside the stadium before the event, where there will be food trucks and some fun activities and games.

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Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
2025-06-26 15:00 - 2025-06-28 23:00 | Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is three days of jazz music in a variety of cultures and styles, held in late June, with both indoor and outdoor venues.

If you love jazz in all its forms, you will love this festival!

The outdoor performances are held in Playhouse Square and start in the afternoons. All outdoor entertainment is free.

The indoor performances are held at the Connor Palace Theatre and the Mimi Ohio Theatre, starting in the evenings. These are ticketed concerts, and tickets are available to purchase online.

Visitors can expect special tributes to jazz musicians and well-known global jazz musicians.

Shopping, food, and beverage vendors will be in attendance, as well as street performers and much more!

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Ashland BalloonFest
2025-06-26 16:00 - 2025-06-29 22:00 | Ashland BalloonFest, Freer Field, 1256 Center St, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Ashland BalloonFest is a family fun festival held in late June each year. Enjoy watching the sky filled with colorful balloons!

This three-day festival kicks off at 4 pm on Thursday with live music.

Take your chairs and blankets early on Friday and Saturday to see the 7 am Balloon Flyover.

Other activities include an Art Walk, merchant tents, food trucks, a group fitness class, the Annual Ashland BalloonFest 5K, Pancake Breakfast, and helicopter rides.

Kid Zone is open from 4 pm each day and includes pony rides, inflatables, gem mining, and more.

Each evening at 9.15 pm visitors can watch the Balloon Glow on the launch field.

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Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest
2025-06-27 16:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest, 341 Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH, 43456, United States
Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest is an annual pirate-themed event that takes place in late June at DeRivera Park in Put-in-Bay.

Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest is a swashbuckling adventure you don’t want to miss! It’s three days of family fun and daring escapades where you can engage in pirate antics, watch live cannon firings, and meet legendary pirates and mermaids. So, don’t forget your camera!

Visit a Pyrate Encampment and Marketplace while you’re there. Go on a treasure hunt, participate in interactive activities, and see historical demonstrations. Kids can sword fight at the Pyrate Kids Zone. They will also have a chance to join the Pyrate Krew under the watchful eye of Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew.

A spirited Pyrate Pub Crawl is planned for adults. On Sunday at 2 pm, the Antique Car Parade will make its way through downtown.

If you want to really feel like a pirate, don’t forget to dress like one in celebration of this unique culture!

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Cy Young Days Festival
2025-06-27 17:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Cy Young Days Festival, Downtown Newcomerstown, Newcomerstown, OH, 43832, United States
Cy Young Days Festival is a summertime event taking place in late June, to honor Ohioan and Hall of Famer Cy Young and his beloved sport of baseball.

The Cy Young Days Festival pays homage to one of the baseball greats: pitcher Cy Young. This three-day event celebrates his legacy with concessions, rides, games, music, a parade with the queen’s court, and more!

Get ready to be entertained by jugglers, a magic show, a talent show, and a pet show.

Cornhole will be available to play. There will be vintage baseball games to watch, too!

A car, truck, and motorcycle show will be rain-or-shine.

Put on your running shoes for an all-ages and all skill levels 5K and 1-mile run.

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Lorain International Festival
2025-06-27 17:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Lorain International Festival, 421 Black River Lane, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
Lorain International Festival is a three-day event that takes place in Lorain on the last full weekend in June.

Lorain International Festival is an annual festival that celebrates cultures, nationalities, and the community through music, costumes, traditions, and food. Each year focuses on a different nationality.

There will be a three-day bazaar with ethnic food cuisine. American, Mexican, Italian, Bahamian, Thai, and much more will be there to try! Covered dining will be available.

Check out the cultural booths with crafts, too!

Live music and dancing from performers of different nationalities will be on the stage.

There will be free parking and paved walkways. Registered service animals only please.

Kids under 12 are free. After 6 pm, anyone under 18 must be with an adult.

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Garrettsville Summerfest
2025-06-27 18:00 - 2025-06-29 22:00 | Garrettsville Summerfest, Main Street, Garrettsville, OH, 44231, United States
Garrettsville Summerfest is a three-day event that’s fun for the whole family! It takes place in Garrettsville in late June.

Presented by the non-profit Garrettsville Summerfest Corporation, this summertime extravaganza is a free event.

From live music and contests to an interactive circus and family-friendly shows, this festival has it all!

Entertainment will be on multiple stages. There will also be lots of contests to enter! You don’t have to be a resident of Garrettsville to enter, but some of the contests do require pre-registration.

Ellerhorst Russell Kid’s Day will be on Saturday. At noon, the Cornhole Tournament begins. Save your appetite for the Hamburger Eating Contest at 6 pm.

On Sunday, the Grand Parade is at 12:30 pm. Show what you can do at Garrettsville’s Got Talent at 7 pm!

There will also be an Ice Cream Eating Contest, a Hot Wing Eating Contest, a Pickling Contest, and a Pie Baking Contest. Check out their website for more info soon to come on these contests.

They kindly request no pets at this event, please.

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First Town Days Festival
2025-07-03 16:00 - 2025-07-06 22:00 | First Town Days Festival, Tuscora Park, 161 Tuscora Ave, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663, United States
The First Town Days Festival is held at Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia, in July. The festival helps to raise funds to support park projects, as well as being great family fun!

The festival opens at 4 pm on Thursday. There will be vendor booths and food trucks throughout the festival.

See the Grand Parade and enjoy entertainment and live music in the Cronebaugh Tent and on the Al Maloney Midway stage at various times over the four days.

Activities include a Bocce tournament, bingo, softball games, a baby contest, a kiddie tractor pull, a pedal tractor pull, a men’s leg contest, and a pie-eating contest.

Visitors can demonstrate their talent at the amateur talent show and see the cars of yesteryear at the Classic Car Show.

Fun family events include a fishing derby, a frog-jumping contest, turtle races, parent/child sack races, and parent/child hoop shoot. There is also a big fireworks display.

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Picktown Palooza
2025-07-10 17:00 - 2025-07-12 18:00 | Picktown Palooza, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
Picktown Palooza is a three-day, family-oriented celebration in July in Pickerington.

If you are looking for a fun event this summer, Picktown Palooza is the place to go! From a national entertainment line-up, lots of food vendors, beer gardens, and carnival rides, to a Freedom 5K run/walk, a business showcase, and a car, truck, and bike show, this palooza has something for everyone!

There is a full entertainment lineup, and food vendors will be there to satisfy your cravings. Beer Gardens will be open from 5 pm to 11 pm on Thursday, and from 5 pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Kids’ Corner is an exciting area planned for kids 10 years old and younger. They will have fun on Uncle Sam’s Slide and the large Jurassic Park Bounce/Slide Combo, or making their way through the Jurassic Park Obstacle Course. Kids can get their faces painted, get an airbrush tattoo, or have a balloon animal made. COSI Connects Curbside: Science LIVE! will be doing multiple shows.

The Freedom 5K run on Saturday starts at Victory Park and follows the bike path through Sycamore Creek Park. Each participant will receive a Freedom 5K dog tag.

The Car, Truck, and Bike Show will feature antique and classic cars and motorcycles.

Community Ceremonies with the National Anthem are scheduled for Saturday at 7 pm.

An ATM will be on site.

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Lilyfest
2025-07-11 10:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | Lilyfest, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, OH, 43149, United States
Lilyfest is a festival in Rockbridge at Bishop Educational Gardens that takes place in July. Three days of family-friendly fun!

Lilyfest is a free, summer celebration of art, music, and gardens. Over 60 fine artists and craftspersons will be there to sell their arts and crafts. Mediums include pottery, garden art, jewelry, glasswork, leather, sculpture, and more!

There will be live music on two stages.

You can also wander through three acres of artistically designed gardens, ponds, and garden sculptures. A Viking Village and the Forrest Friends exhibit for kids of all ages are sure to delight!

Food will be offered by Chef Moe’s On-the-Go, including sandwiches, salads, and special desserts. Pap’s Ice Cream will satisfy your cravings with both ice cream and locally roasted coffee.

Only service animals are allowed, please.

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Shelby Bicycle Days
2025-07-11 12:00 - 2025-07-12 23:00 | Shelby Bicycle Days, Richland Avenue, Shelby, OH, 44875, United States
Shelby Bicycle Days is an annual community festival held in July at Black Fork Commons in Shelby.

A family fun event for more than 25 years, Shelby Bicycle Days incorporates the history of Shelby bikes into two days of exciting activities. From a parade to a community challenge to a jaw-dropping fireworks display, there is something for everyone at this festival!

Food trucks and non-food vendors will be there from 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and 11 am to 11 pm on Saturday.

Take a selfie or group photo with the light-up marquee letters at the end of the Main Midway!

Don’t miss out on the Kids Passport Contest for a chance to win Target gift cards. An inflatable zone will be open on Friday, and Saturday. The Kids’ Safety Spot is a touch-a-truck event on Friday, where your kids can explore safety service vehicles.

On Saturday, the annual Lindy Flyer Biker Tour starts at 8:30 am at the corner of W. Main Street and Washington Street, at the flag park.

The parade is scheduled for 2 pm along Main Street and Gamble Street. See the Whiz Bang Science Show following the parade at the Black Fork Common Amphitheater. Make sure to bid on your favorite pie at the auction, also after the parade at Central Park Gazebo.

Music in the Amphitheater is on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Fireworks begin at dark on Skiles Lawn.

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Cain Park Arts Festival
2025-07-11 15:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Cain Park Arts Festival, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118, United States
Cain Park Arts Festival is a three-day juried arts festival that takes place in Cleveland Heights in July.

The award-winning Cain Park Arts Festival has free admission and live entertainment! Hundreds of artisans from across the country will showcase their work. Mediums include wood, glass, clay, jewelry, sculpture, photography, painting, and more.

An interactive mural painting will be fun for children of all ages! Concessions and food trucks will be there, too.

There will be free live entertainment at the Evans Amphitheater.

Ticketed events will also take place during the arts fest.

No pets please.

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Kent Blues Fest
2025-07-12 09:30 - 22:00 | Kent Blues Fest, Downtown, Kent, OH, 44240, United States
Kent Blues Fest is an evening of music from various venues in the Kent area, all with no admission fees.

Kent Blues Fest is a celebration of music held in venues around the Kent area, such as101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall, Barfly, Bistro on Main, Dominick’s Pub, Kent Free Library, and North Water Brewing Co.

Around 40 artists will be performing at more than 20 participating venues.

There is a venue map on their website.

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Summer Festival of the Arts
2025-07-12 10:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | Summer Festival of the Arts, Youngstown State University, 1 Tressel Way, Youngstown, OH, 44555, United States
Summer Festival of the Arts is a celebration of art, music, and community. Held at Youngstown State University in early July.

Youngstown’s Summer Festival of the Arts showcases visual arts to live performances, culinary delights to children’s entertainment and craft tents, the festival offers something for everyone to enjoy.

There will be food vendors and live performances by musicians and dancers, providing an immersive cultural experience for attendees of all ages.

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Sunflower Wine Festival
2025-07-12 16:00 - 23:00 | Sunflower Wine Festival, Depot Street, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
Sunflower Wine Festival is an annual event for the fight to end childhood cancer that takes place in mid-July in Rocky River.

Sunflower Wine Festival is a rain or shine event that features wine and craft beer gardens, live music, and local eats. Proceeds for this event go to the Prayers From Maria Foundation and the fight to end childhood cancer.

Try a delicious beverage at the wine and beer gardens! They are open 4 pm to 9 pm. After that, it will be a street cash bar and live music until 11 pm. You must be at least 21 years old to enter the gardens.

There will be live music by local bands and singers.

A special VIP admission will give you access to a private full bar with premium drinks, food, and seating.

Bourbon and handcrafted cocktail mixology classes will be offered, too!

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Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show
2025-07-17 07:30 - 2025-07-20 15:00 | Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show, 370 N. Chillicothe Street, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show will occur at Pastime Park in Plain City with a four-day extravaganza in July!

The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show is a steam engine exhibition showcasing the iconic John Deere tractor.

This four-day event’s highlights include a scenic tractor ride and live demonstrations showcasing farming practices from the past.

There will be a giant flea market to explore and concessioned food available when you want to grab a bite to eat.

A grand parade is scheduled for Friday at 6 pm. Grab your lawn chairs and don’t miss it!

Truck and tractor pulls are slated for Saturday. A kids’ pedal pull is scheduled for Thursday at 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm on the track.

The Cruise in’ Vintage Car & Truck Show will take place on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.

On-site camping is available for the festival. It is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival
2025-07-17 18:00 - 2025-07-19 21:00 | Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival, 120 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Attend a showcase of premier bluegrass and American roots music at the Greene County Expo Center.

Photo credit: Cindy Gordon of VisitOhioToday.com

The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival is a smoke- and alcohol-free event where you can enjoy nationally recognized acoustic music groups, from a mix of bluegrass, country, and roots to old-time and gospel music—an educational and family-friendly experience.

Hosted by Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, the festival spans three days, with diverse lineups and featuring festival merchandise, arts and crafts, instruments, and concessions, including a buffet dinner on Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Party in the Park
2025-07-18 12:00 - 2025-07-20 22:00 | Party in the Park, Downtown Painesville, Painesville, OH, 44077, United States
Party in the Park is held in Painesville in July. Three days of music make this Ohio’s largest free outdoor music festival.

The Painesville Party in the Park is three days of continuous live music from noon to midnight.

Musicians include up-and-coming local acts, award-winning Cleveland musicians, and national touring acts from all over the US.

The music is presented in many different genres including rock, reggae, jazz, funk, pop, country, soul, and many more.

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Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Fest
2025-07-18 17:00 - 2025-07-19 23:00 | Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Fest, Ohio Turnpike Perrysburg-Toledo Interchange, Rossford, OH, 43460, United States
The Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Fest is a family fun festival held in Rossford, near Toledo, in mid-July.

This festival is an opportunity to see a collection of hot air balloons both during the day and aglow after nightfall.

There are food trucks, a beer garden, vendor booths, and live music.

The young ones can have fun in the Kids Activity Area with inflatables, carnival games, face painting, and live entertainment.

There is a mass ascension of balloons on both evenings. Tethered balloon flights are available at a small charge.

Each evening is rounded off with fireworks at 10 pm.

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