Festivals are a popular form of family friendly entertainment in a social setting with music, shopping, food, fun and more. Some of the festivals in Ohio this summer include the Dublin Ohio Irish Festival, Ohio State Fair, Piqua Heritage Festival, Ohio Renaissance Festival, Columbus Oktoberfest and Zinzinnati Oktoberfest.
Dublin Ohio Irish Festival July 31 – August 2
The Dublin Irish Festival is a three day celebration of Irish heritage, tradition and people. Enjoy the music, dance, culture, art, history and shopping of Ireland right in Ohio. Dublin Irish Festival advertise 7 stages, 65 acts, 240 performances and endless experiences at the celebration of all things Irish. Irish culture will be celebrated and shared at this popular festival. The festival is situated on over 20 wooded, rolling acres, for a beautiful setting. Musical artists from Ireland and the United States perform a variety of music, including Celtic rock, traditional ballads and more.
There are opportunities to learn more about the Irish culture, with an Irish wake tent, Ireland’s traditional instruments and Irish canines. You can research your genealogy and find ancestors. The marketplace offers imported and handmade goods, so you can shop for unique gifts and souvenirs at the Dublin Ohio Irish Festival
Ohio State Fair July 29 – August 9
The Ohio State Fair is a family friendly event featuring entertainment, agriculture, livestock, sporting competitions, horses, creative arts, food, fun and more. The Ohio State Fair is held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH
Piqua Heritage Festival September 5-7
Piqua Heritage Festival is at State Route 66 and Hardin, in the Piqua Historical Area Johnson Farm Indian Agency in Piqua, Ohio.
Ohio Renaissance Faire September 5 – October 25
The ren-faire is a festival that is part history and part fantasy. Walk the marketplace lanes with costumed characters recreating the medieval era in Old England. Entertainment includes nearly 100 shows daily on 12 stages and knights jousting on horseback. Over 125 shops are in the market area, offering unique arts and crafts. Enjoy the sights and sounds while eating and drinking the hearty food and refreshments. The Ohio Renaissance Faire is in Harvey burg, Ohio.
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati September 19-20
Cincinnati’s Oktoberfest, Zinzinnati, is one of the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the North American, attracting a half a million people every year. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati has about t80 booths that serve authentic German beer, wine, food, soft drinks and souvenirs. Stages and tents feature live entertainment such as big brass bands, accordion music and German Folk Dancers.
German Village Oktoberfest October 2-4
Oktoberfest is a German celebration held in the German Village in Columbus, Ohio. Oktoberfest is a historic festival in Munich that has gained popularity around the world in recent years. Entertainment includes German music and dancing. German food and beer are available as refreshments.
Information about these festivals was gathered over the Dublin Ohio Irish Festival, Ohio State Fair, Piqua Heritage Festival, Ohio Renaissance Faire and the German Village Oktoberfest website. Information is subject to change.
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