The Summer Fun Continues. | | ROSCOE VILLAGE FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL | | Calling all foodies!! Coshocton is the place to be for a day packed with fun for the whole family! The 4th Annual Roscoe Village Food Truck Festival is open 11 AM to 7:30 PM. International cuisine and classic American fare is available from a variety of food trucks. | | Sunflowers as far as the eye can see. What a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors. Local farms and fields are offering special come experience the field events and U-pick events. | | BOURBON & SPIRITS FESTIVAL | | |
Get ready for one of Grove City's most anticipated summer events!
Guests can enjoy curated ticketed tastings featuring a variety of bourbons and spirits, with VIP ticket options available for an elevated experience. Stroll through the park, browse unique creations from various artisans, grab a bite from the food trucks, and enjoy live music all day.
Whether you're a bourbon enthusiast or just looking for a lively day out, this festival has something for everyone.
Stay in Grove City and get a $20 Gift Card to a Grove City Restaurant or experience.
| | AUGUST EVENTS AND FESTIVALS | | ANYONE READY FOR A TREASURE HUNT? | |
Some may call this a "junk" run, but for many these yearly road warrior yard sales make for a perfect reason to take a road trips.
Events:
- 176 Yard Sale
- Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale.
- Route 7 60-Mile Yard Sale
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SOUTH TOWN
MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 11am-10pm
Location Medina's Couth Town District
A variety of bands will be performing throughout the day. Mill Street Art Walk will feature 25+ Arts & Crafts vendors. "Medina Pedal Co." will offer free rides from W. Mill Street at S. Elmwood Street.
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The Living History of the Great Lakes | Special exhibit
Dates: through October 18th
Location: National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St. Toledo, OH
The exhibit invites visitors to explore the ever-evolving relationship between people and our freshwaters.
From beavers that shaped early Great Lakes economies to invasive species and harmful algae blooms that challenge us today, this immersive exhibit traces the powerful forces that have transformed our region.
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Dates: August 15-16, 2026 Time: Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Location: Free Event Parking & Shuttle Bus:1210 Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44306
We are excited to announce the US Air Force has selected Akron as one of only 23 airshows in North America that the prestigious F-16 Demo Team will visit. Additional events include Air Show. Cruise-in. Historic military vehicles and custom bikes. Family events. Food trucks and more.
| | | NORTH RIDGEVILLE CORN FESTIVAL | |
Dates: August 7-9, 2026
Location: 7565 Avon-Belden Rd.
North Ridgeville, OH
Grand Parade. Classic Car Show. Corn Eating Contest. Drone Light Show. Entertainment , Kid's Crafts, and more.
| | | BUCYRUS BRATWURST FESTIVAL | |
Dates: August 13-15, 2026
Time: 11AM-11PM
Location: Downtown Bucyrus
Delicious food, lively parades, and unforgettable memories await. Join over 100,000 visitors in celebrating Ohio’s Eatingest Festival this August!
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| | PORT CLINTON LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL | |
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Waterworks Park
Port Clinton, OH
Our annual celebration includes the United Way Duck Race, a plein air art show, antique & classic wooden boat show, historic talks, musical entertainment, merchandise & food vendors, activities for kids and once again, the cardboard boat race!
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Dates: July 20 thru August 23
Location: 3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH
"Experience the wonder of the Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live performances on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market."
| | | AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE & CULTURAL CELEBRATION | |
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 10am-7pm
Location: The Cleveland History Center, Cleveland
The celebration will reconnect families and institutions, create meaningful spaces for youth engagement and artistic expression, foster civic pride, and elevation the stories that have shaped Cleveland's African American identity across generations.
FREE. Advanced reservations required.
| | | GREATER DAYTON LEBANESE FESTIVAL | |
Dates: August 28-30, 2026
Location: St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Church
50 Nutt Road, Washington TWp.
Enjoy a weekend of authentic Lebanese food, including favorites from the festival menu, fresh Za'atar and Cheese Flatbread, homemade desserts, Lebanese wine, Almaza beer, and other cold beverages. The festival also features traditional Dabke dance performances, live ethnic music, family-friendly activities and rides for the kids.
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| | HISTORY COMES ALIVE AT THESE EVENTS. | | |
Dates: August 8-9, 2026
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OH
Experience the largest annual Civil War Reenactment in the state of Ohio. Relive one of the most significant events in our nation’s history through a reenacted battle, speeches by “President Lincoln,” cavalry mounted drills, artillery demonstrations, Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps performances, and more.
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Dates: August 13-15, 2026
Rain or shine.
Location: Conneaut, OH
Once again D-Day Ohio, Inc. will invade the Lake Erie shores of Conneaut, Ohio, and stage the largest D-Day (1944) living history reenactment in the country. Featuring over reenactors from across the US and Canada, spectators will witness men, women, and their machines perform a living tribute to the veterans of WWII through dress, mock battles, and living history displays.
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Date: August 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW, Bolivar, OH 44612
Come meet American soldiers spanning across several pivotal wars, notable people from the Revolutionary War, and key signers of the Declaration of Independence at Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. Additionally, enjoy a duel between General Lachlan McIntosh vs. Button Quinette.
| | | THE 60 YEARS' WAR FOR OHIO: American Revolution | |
Date: August 22-23, 2026
Time: 9:30am-5pm
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg,
Become immersed in the sights and sounds of the American Revolution! Join us as we welcome hundreds of re-enactors from across the United States and Canada for this living history event featuring;
Military & battle demonstrations
An interactive ambush
Hands on activities for kids
Live music fife and drum concerts and more.
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Date: August 5, 2026
Time: 2pm-10om
Location: Downtown Ravenna
"Every year in August thousands of racecars, hotrods, classics, semis, tractors, motorcycles and vehicle enthusiasts of all ages descend on downtown Ravenna for a HUGE cruise-in! Its’s a great show rain or shine."
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Lehman's
Date: August 22, 2026
Location: Lehman’s
4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH
Spend the day at Lehman’s enjoying great vehicles, live music, and family-friendly fun. While you’re here, explore our unique store and discover why Lehman’s has been a destination in Amish Country for generations
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Date: August 1-8, 2026
Green Week events take place across four Lake Erie Islands: Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island), Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island, and Gibraltar Island.
Island Green Week events highlight the islands’ natural beauty and unique ecology.
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BENSON FORD SHIPHOUSE TOURS
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Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: 1191 Ashburn Ave., Put-in-Bay
The Benson Ford is one of the most unique and interesting homes in America, and since it is privately owned, it is rare to get a glimpse inside."
Tickets required.
| | | 10 COUNTIES | 100 + EXPERIENCES | | COSHOCTON SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL | |
Coshocton County
Dates: August 8, 14 - 16, 22
Times: Friday 2 PM - 7 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM
Location: Coshocton KOA
Ticket Prices vary
| | | SALT FORK ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | |
Guernsey County
Dates: August 15-17, 2026
Times: Friday 12pm-6pm | Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Location: Cambridge City Park, Cambridge, Ohio
Juried Artist. Ohio Made Tent. Live music and performances.
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Holmes County
Date: August 10-15, 2026
Location: 8880 OH-39
Millersburg, OH
As one of the few remaining fairs without open exhibition livestock shows, the Holmes County Fair prides itself on its focus on local 4-H and FFA youth. From nostalgic rides to mouthwatering treats, captivating performances to entertaining exhibits, there’s something for everyone at this beloved community tradition.
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FINK'S H-D BIKE SHOW!
Reasons to Ride
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Muskingum County
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 11am-4pm
Location:
265 Maysville-Pike, Zanesville
The RtR Bike Show Series features local, regional, and nationally recognized shows that all builders and bike owners are encouraged to participate in. Vintage, metric, v-twin, customs, restored antiques, “resto-mods”, trikes, and radicals – they are all welcome to the show. Each bike show is also a qualifier for our Championship Shows.
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GREAT TRAIL FESTIVAL
& Farm Market.
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Carroll County
Dates: August 29-30, 2026
Hours: 10am-5pm
Location: 6331 Canton Rd.
Between Malvern and Carrollton, OH.
Living history, period music & distinctive arts & crafts.
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Jefferson County
Dates: thru August, 2026
Location: Downtown Steubenville, OH
This summer, come check out the GIANT Catfish that swam into the Steubenville collection of oversized art subjects.
Each Catfish is uniquely painted by a different local artist, and will be displayed along downtown sidewalks for the months of July & August.
| | | CONCERT AT THE MARK AT THE PARK | |
Harrison County
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Location: 43000 Industrial Park Rd., Cadiz, OH
An evening of classic pop rock. Eli and the Mojo Kings. Free. Tickets required.
| | | VICTORIAN MANSION MUSEUM SUMMER FUN DAY | |
Belmont County
Date: August 16, 2026
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: 532 Chestnut St.
Barnesville, OH
Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, drinks, games, music, and so much more. Plus, take a tour of the beautiful Victorian Mansion Museum and explore a piece of Belmont County’s history.
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Columbiana County
Dates: August 8-9, 15-16, 22-23
Hours: 9am-5pm
Location: 44337 Countyline Rd, Columbiana, OH 44408
"Here we will carry on the tradition of hosting more than 200 of the best juried craftspeople in the country. Each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable handmade wares."
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's
STATE FAIR
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Tuscarawas County
Dates: August 1, 7, 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Location: Trumpet in the Land Amphitheatre,
New Philadelphia
"Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa state fair.
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