May Festivals in Ohio
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May is a fantastic time to get outside and enjoy a festival while the weather is nice. This list of May Festivals in Ohio may help you find some festivals to add to your calendar!

Ohio Festivals in May
May often has ideal weather for outdoor events. Food festivals, cultural festivals, and music festivals are popular this month.
Map of May Festivals in Ohio
May Festivals in Central Ohio
- Herb Day | Gahanna | More Information
- Ohioana Book Festival | Columbus | More Information
- Central Ohio Folk Festival | Lewis Center | More Information
- Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival | More Information
- Delaware Arts Festival | Delaware | More Information
- Columbus Asian Festival | Columbus | More Information
- Utica Ice Cream Festival | Utica | More Information
- Columbus Taco Fest | Columbus | More Information
- Logan Hills Festival | Zanesfield | More Information
- Deercreek Dam Days | Williamsport | More Information
- Dennison Railroad Festival | Dennison | More Information
- Fore!Fest | Dublin | More Information
May Festivals in Northwest Ohio
- Lilac Festival and Street Fair | Defiance | More Information
- Toledo Tattoo Festival | Toledo | More Information
- Port Clinton Walleye Festival | Port Clinton | More Information
- Norwalk Jaycees Strawberry Festival | More Information
- Summerfair Cincinnati | Cincinnati | More Information
May Festivals in Northeast Ohio
- Medina Beer Fest | Median | More Information
- Hamler Country Fest | Hamler | More Information
- Cleveland Asian Festival | Asia Town | More Information
- Kent Craft Beer Fest | Kent | More Information
- Blossom Time Festival | Chagrin Falls | More Information
- Reggae Fest Cleveland | Cleveland | More Information
May Festivals in Southeast Ohio
- Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival | McArthur | More Information
- Feast of the Flowering Moon | Chillicothe | More Information
- Moonshine Festival | New Straitsville | More Information
May Festivals in Southwest Ohio
- Appalachian Festival | New Richmond | More Information
- The Real Taco Fest | Cincinnati | More Information
- Spring Fest in the Burg | Miamisburg | More Information
- CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival | Cheviot | More Information
Let’s Visit Festivals in Ohio in May!
Which is your favorite festival in May? Do you have a favorite that we haven’t included? Leave a comment below, this is an evolving list and all suggestions are warmly welcomed!
Hiking is a perfect activity to do in May! Clifton Gorge and Rockbridge State Nature Preserve are two beautiful places to explore. Ziplining in Ohio is an exhilarating, outdoor activity that would be perfect to try in the springtime.
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