Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Ontario Fourth of July Festival
World Turning "Fleetwood Mac Tribute) & Those Damn Torpedoes (Tom Petty Tribute_
Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty tribute bands at Martinsville festival.
Huron Rotary Fine Art and Food Festival
Fine art and food festival at Huron's scenic boat basin with vendors and family activities.
Pyrate Festival
Family-friendly pirate-themed festival at Put-in-Bay.
Ashland Balloonfest
Hot-air balloons light up the sky at this Ashland classic.
Indianapolis Cars & Coffee - Hosted By Connection Pointe Christian Church
Cars & Coffee car show in Brownsburg — classic cars, community gathering.
Hendricks County Rib Fest
Hendricks County Rib Fest in Danville — food, community celebration.
Dragon Dash 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Dragon Dash 5K and 1-mile fun run in New Palestine — family-friendly race event.
Franklin Farmers Market Week #5
Franklin Farmers Market — fresh local produce, family-friendly weekly gathering.
Greenwood Freedom Festival
Greenwood Freedom Festival — fireworks, food, carnival games, community celebration.
6/27/26 Star Spangled Skies Drone Show with Friends of Fred Food Truck Feast-ival
Watch drone light show & enjoy food trucks at Star Spangled Skies event.
Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival
Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival — Native American art, culture, crafts.
Zionsville Farmers Market Run/Walk Series - JUNE
Family-friendly farmers market run/walk series in Zionsville with community vibes.
Ethos Celebration of the Arts
Ethos Celebration of the Arts in Franklin — local artists, crafts, community.
Midnight Drive at Rock the Junction
Rock the Junction — live music festival in Westfield with outdoor fun.
Darkside Day of Games and Fun at Faraday Toys for the Greenwood Freedom Fest!
Games and fun day at Greenwood Freedom Fest—free family celebration.
Speedway Main Street Summer Series
Speedway Main Street Summer Series — live entertainment & community fun.
Annual Caribbean Block Party
Caribbean Block Party with music, food, and cultural celebration on North Keystone.
Indy's Global Village 5th Annual Juneteenth Event
Celebrate Juneteenth at Indy's Global Village's 5th annual festival.
LE Social - Live Music by Jacobo Y Su Combo!! 🎵🎤🎺
Live Latin music by Jacobo Y Su Combo at a downtown event.
Indy Cigar Festival & Car Show
Cigar festival with car show — enjoy classic cars and outdoor fun.
BLESS THE BLOCK VOL II
Bless the Block Vol II community festival at North White River Parkway.
Fagers Freedom Fest 26'
Greenfield community festival with food, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
The Dead South
The Dead South concert at Monument Circle festival.
ROCK THE JUNCTION Craft Beer & Music Festival
🍓Market Day Berry Colanders 🍓
Market Day with berry-themed activities and vendors in Noblesville.
America's 250th Outdoor Summer Celebration
Patriotic summer celebration at Indiana State Museum.
Market Morning Breakfast
Breakfast & shopping at the Eiteljorg's Indian Market & Festival.
2nd Annual McClain 100
Community festival on Main Street in Paragon.
The Great Gathering of Garlic at Garcia's Gardens
Annual garlic festival at Garcia's Gardens in Indianapolis.
Pendleton Fiber Arts
Fiber arts festival featuring local artisans and crafts.
Spring into Summer adds color to the trees turning into colorful canopies!
Spring celebration with colorful trees and outdoor fun.
Citrus & Sunshine
Citrus & Sunshine festival in Noblesville—summer fun for the whole family.
Brain Octane
Brain Octane festival in Greenwood — fun for the whole family.
Shelby County Public Library Songfarmers Gathering
Shelby County Library's Songfarmers Gathering — music & community fun.
More events outside the Indianapolis area
207 events farther afield.
ComFest
Goodale Park festival celebrating art, music, and community.
Lorain International Festival and Bazaar
International festival & bazaar with food, crafts & cultural celebration at Black River Landing.
Pyrate Fest
Pirate-themed festival fun at DeRivera Park in Put-in-Bay.
Pyrate Festival
Pirate-themed lakeside festival on Lake Erie with games, crafts & swashbuckling family fun.
Maria Stein Country Fest
Country music festival at historic Maria Stein Shrine grounds.
Fourth Friday
Monthly downtown gathering in Westerville with food, art & activities.
St. John the Baptist Summer Festival
Church summer festival in Harrison with family fun and community spirit.
Panegyri Greek Festival
Panegyri Greek Festival—food, culture & entertainment for all ages.
The Festival at St. John XXIII
St. John XXIII parish festival in Middletown with food, games, and family activities.
Ohio Viking Festival
Ohio Viking Festival in Painesville.
Tremont Food Truck Festival
Food truck festival in Tremont, Cleveland.
The Remains @ Deer Park: Party in the Park Summer Concert Series!
Free outdoor summer concert with The Remains at Deer Park—family-friendly.
The Flutter Run
Family-friendly running event in Columbus.
Blendon Township Ridge Runners Dog Fest
Dog fest in Westerville bringing together families & pup lovers.
"Infinity", IBT's Belonging Project
Festival celebrating belonging and community at Toledo's Front Street.
A Summertime Shindig
Summer festival in Oregon, OH with outdoor fun for families.
Deer Creek State Park 2026 Car Show
Classic cars & family-friendly fun at Deer Creek State Park's annual car show.
Art & Designs of India: Free Event - Make Rangoli & Mandalas Event at Cincinnati Main Library
Free art workshop making rangoli & mandalas—explore Indian art traditions at Carnegie Center.
Journal Comics with Hallie Bateman
Learn comic journaling with cartoonist Hallie Bateman.
Licking County Hope Fest
Licking County Hope Fest in Newark—community celebration for all ages.
Lantern Fly Stomp Fest
Community festival celebrating nature and pest control in Toledo.
Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival
Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival with rides, games, food & community fun.
7th Annual Canal Park Kid’s Fishing Derby
Annual kids fishing derby at Canal Park in Circleville—catch fun & memories.
HUB Garden Class: Plants for a Purpose @ the Melrose Medicinal Garden
Loveland Art Gallery Crawl
Art gallery crawl exploring Loveland's creative venues.
North Baltimore Ohio Festival
Community festival in North Baltimore with local fun and activities.
Camp Chase Bean Dinner Festival
Camp Chase Bean Dinner Festival in Columbus.
Disco Cow Girl Cake Decorating Class
Julia Danielle Quartet
All-ages live music performance by Julia Danielle Quartet at a Cincinnati festival.
Summer Fest
Summer Fest on East Sycamore Street—community festival with family entertainment.
Now Foundation Quarterly Symposium 26'
Crown Watts @ St. Veronica Festival
Faith-based community celebration at St. Veronica Festival with live music and family activities.
Bird Fest at Deer Haven Park
Nature & wildlife celebration for all ages at Deer Haven Park.
Boone Woods Park Summer Concert
Free summer concert series in Boone Woods Park—perfect for families enjoying live music outdoors.
No truck
Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays creative workshop in Columbus.
Freedom Festival, Parade & Fireworks
Maineville Freedom Festival with parade and fireworks.
Pickaway Co Fair Demolition Derby
High-octane demolition derby at the Pickaway County Fair.
Liquid Fire LIVE @ St John’s Summer Festival
Live music at St. John's Summer Festival—family-friendly outdoor gathering in Harrison.
Representative Humphrey Hosts Bundles&Blessings:First Annual Diaper Shower
Keeping it Country - Waynesville OH
Family-friendly country music festival in Waynesville with live performances for all ages.
DV8 Rocks Hyde Park Blast!
Family outdoor festival with rock music at Hyde Park in Cincinnati.
Ghost Town's Cowboy Days
Family-friendly cowboy days festival in Findlay with Old West fun.
Freedom Celebration
Patriotic celebration in Holland with family activities.
Pickle Palooza Food & Drink Fest | Columbus, OH
Food & drink festival celebrating all things pickle at Huntington Park.
North Baltimore Community/Alumni Band Parade
Community band parade celebrating music and local tradition in North Baltimore.
Toledo’s Holistic Scavenger Hunt & Carnival
Scavenger hunt and carnival with games and activities for the whole family.
Viridian’s Summer Mini Art Fest
Summer art festival in Willoughby with creative fun for all ages.
Ohio Scottish Games Harp Competition
Scottish heritage celebration with music and cultural performances in Berea.
12th Annual Lebanese Food & Music Festival
12th Annual Lebanese Food & Music Festival in Cleveland—taste cultures and live music.
☀️🌺 2nd Annual Garden Party! ☀️🌺
2nd Annual Garden Party in Holland—outdoor celebration.
2026 Northwest Regional OCTAfest
Regional OCTAfest at Maumee Indoor Theatre celebrating local culture.
Food Fight
Food-themed festival with fun and flavor for the whole family.
Tucker Farms Lavender Fest!!!
Lavender Fest at Tucker Farms in Temperance—scenic seasonal celebration.
Cars and Christ
Faith-based car show festival combining community & cars in Maumee.
Twilight Garden Lantern Pop-In Saturday June 27th
Twilight garden walk with lantern magic at Lakewood venue.
Lorain County International Festival
International festival in Lorain celebrating diverse cultures and food.
Vendor for Zion Market and Tractor Day
Market vendors & family-friendly tractor day in Ottawa Lake.
Lavender Fest- Luckey Road Lavender Farm
Lavender Fest at Luckey Road Lavender Farm in Pemberville.
Artist & Food Vendor Application – MAPA Outdoor Art Festival
Toledo Festival of theArts
Toledo's arts festival celebrates creativity with live performances & art.
Light Up the Square Summer Fest - 5k and 1 Mile Glow Run - Supporting the Cardinal Crew Foundation
Summer fest with 5K and glow run supporting Cardinal Crew Foundation.
Cleveland Railroad Festival at the Historic B&O Roundhouse
Explore vintage trains and railroad history at the Historic B&O Roundhouse.
2026 LEROY TOWNSHIP DAY Celebrating America 250
LeRoy Township Day celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
22nd Annual Holy Ghost Ukrainian Festival
22nd Annual Holy Ghost Ukrainian Festival with cultural food & activities.
Columbia Station’s Community Festival
Community festival in Columbia Station with family-friendly activities.
9th Annual Fat Little Buffett Music Festival
Celebrate Jimmy Buffett music and summer fun at this annual festival in Olmsted Falls.
Town Center Park Summer Concert Series Presented by Clark-Reliance LLC - In The Heartland
Free summer concert series in Strongsville park—perfect for families.
Pieces of Eight @ Cleveland Metroparks Concert
Live band concert in Cleveland Metroparks—family-friendly outdoor music.
Jump for fun
Community festival with fun activities for all ages in Dundee.
Paws at the Hideout
Pet-friendly community festival in Haskins.
Huron Rotary Festival
Huron Rotary Festival—community celebration in Huron.
Freedom Celebration - Ignite the Night
Family-friendly fireworks and celebration in Holland.
Eyes to the Skies Festival and Fireworks
Eyes to the Skies Festival and Fireworks in Holgate.
Music On Mill 2nd Annual Block Party
2nd Annual Music On Mill Block Party in Brookville—outdoor celebration.
Garrettsville Summerfest
Summer celebration with food, music & activities in Garrettsville.
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Baby and Me Yoga
Bonding yoga class designed for babies and parents together.
Airbrush Workshop
Splits Workshop
Golf for Joy 2026
The Morrow Market - June Edition
Family-friendly farmers market with local vendors in Morrow.
Coffee & Conversation: Park Edition
Dog friendly car show
Dog-friendly car show at Auto Mall Parkway—bring the family and furry friends.
Eric Sowers Band @ Sycamore Fest
Sycamore Fest with live music and family-friendly fun.
Tator Tot Madness @ Hastings Pool
Tater Tot Madness fun day at Hastings Pool in Morrow.
Raise The Lodge Festival - Son’s Of Legion
Raise The Lodge Festival at Hartford Fairgrounds.
Summer Concert Series: Between Seven
Summer Concert Series with live music from Between Seven.
The Early Start- Sunset Fest By The Lake
Sunset festival by the lake with music, food, and family fun.
Lorain International Festival 2026 - Back 2 The Future '80s Tribute
International festival celebrating '80s tribute—fun for the whole family.
Special After Hours at the Soda Fountain
After-hours soda fountain fun at Sauder Village.
Garretsville Summerfest ‘26
Summer festival in Garrettsville with live music, food, and family activities.
Kreimer's
Kreimer's farm festival—seasonal family fun and activities.
Lebanese Food and Music Festival
Lebanese Food and Music Festival in Parma—taste, culture & live music.
MIX TAKE AT JOHNSTOWN FIREMAN'S FESTIVAL
Johnstown Fireman's Festival with food, activities & community fun.
Saffire Express at Light UP Aurora Fireworks Festival
Light UP Aurora Fireworks Festival with live music & pyrotechnics.
America 250 Homecoming Festival
America 250 Homecoming Festival in Cleves with music & activities.
LIVE MUSIC: JRossty Duo
Casual outdoor live music by JRossty Duo at a Delaware festival.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Madisonville Brady Block Party
Free family concert by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Madisonville Brady Block Party.
Pickle Palooza Food and Drink Fest at Huntington Park
Family-friendly food fest at Huntington Park with pickle-themed fare and activities.
4th Day Echo @ Pohlman Lanes!!
Festival with live music by 4th Day Echo at Pohlman Lanes in Hamilton.
Beach Party!!!
Beach Party festival in Ashville—summer fun for the whole family.
European Days & Bierfest
European Days & Bierfest at Akron German Family Society.
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Festival
Ukrainian cultural festival with food, music, and traditions for the whole family.
Akron German Family Society's Old European Days and Bierfest
Old European Days festival celebrating German heritage with crafts, food & family fun.
Lucky Penny Sisters Pass the Hat 🎩
Street performance festival in Powell with the Lucky Penny Sisters.
Friends Of The Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute (ComFest Afterparty)
Grateful Dead tribute at ComFest, a major Columbus community festival.
Boston Mills Artfest
Arts festival at Boston Mills in Peninsula.
☀️Summer Just Begun☀️
Summer celebration in Grand Rapids — family-friendly festivities.
JazzFest 2026 - Ohio Players
JazzFest 2026 celebrates the legendary Ohio Players.
Second Wind – Summer Concert Series 2026
Free family concert series at Boone Woods Park in Burlington.
Toledo Holistic Scavenger Hunt + Carnival
Scavenger hunt and carnival games at Inner Voyage Studio.
Chamberfest
Chamberfest community festival at Metzger Park in Louisville.
Historic Hilltop Bean Dinner
Historic Hilltop Bean Dinner community festival in Columbus.
Tales, Tunes & Troubadours!
Family-friendly music and storytelling festival in Hamilton.
GroveFest
Family festival at historic Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library.
Oasis in Space at Ritter Planetarium
Planetarium show at Ritter exploring outer space.
Ignite the Night | Freedom Celebration
Community homecoming celebration with fireworks and outdoor fun.
Lavender Fest
Lavender Fest at scenic farm with family activities and local vendors.
Mayfield Village Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day celebration in Mayfield Village with fireworks, food, and family fun.
Saddle Up: LakeFest Luau 2026
Free lakeside luau festival with live music and family fun.
Pollinator Day Celebration
Nature education & family fun celebrating pollinators in Gahanna.
J & C Music Fest Featuring Wailon and more!
Family-friendly music festival in Mechanicsburg featuring live performances.
Hellroys Live at Comfest 2026
Hellroys perform at ComFest, Columbus's legendary all-ages music & arts festival.
The Fronks at ComFest AGAIN!
The Fronks play ComFest, Columbus's legendary arts & music festival.
Hoedown!
Family-friendly hoedown festival in Cleveland.
Stars, Stripes & Treasures
Stars, Stripes & Treasures festival in Springdale celebrates community.
Van Aken Summer Concert
Summer concert at Van Aken District—family outing with live music.
Cleveland Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night
Magical water lantern festival—families release glowing lanterns together.
Hanover Township's Kids Fest
Community kids festival in Hanover Township — activities and fun for children.
Rail Festival
Rail Festival celebrating trains and railroads — perfect for model-train and history buffs.
Filly Fly 2026
Filly Fly 2026 festival in Fairfield.
Exploring Crayfish: Catch & Cook Invasive Crayfish Round-Up and Boil
Catch invasive crayfish and learn to cook them at a fun family boil.
Maineville/Hamilton township Freedom Festival Parade
Maineville/Hamilton Freedom Festival Parade celebrating community.
Summer Concert Series: The Michelle Robinson band
Summer Concert Series featuring The Michelle Robinson Band.
Windborne's The Music of Tom Petty: Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
Outdoor picnic concert featuring Tom Petty tribute at Columbus Commons.
FreedomFest
Community 4th of July festival at Boettler Park with fireworks and family fun.
KFANA at the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival & Highland Games
Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival & Highland Games—music, dancing, and cultural celebration.
Lakeshore Art Festival
Lakeshore Art Festival in Muskegon—live art, vendors, and creative fun for all ages.
Grand Rapids Color Run By Color Craze
Fun color run in Grand Rapids — families race together in colorful style.
Summer Concert Series: Neon Crows @ Dinks & Dingers
Summer concert series featuring live music at Dinks & Dingers.
Mudmen Celtic Festival Holland Michigan USA
Mudmen Celtic Festival in Holland with family-friendly music and activities.
CrossBow at the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival
Live music at Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival.
Lake Odessa Fair Custom Car Show
Lake Odessa Fair custom car show — kids love seeing cool vehicles.
Whorled at Holland Celtic Festival
Celtic Festival in Holland with music and cultural activities.
MUDMEN
Live music at Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Holland.
GR FIESTA FEST
Grand Rapids Fiesta Fest — celebration of culture, food, and music.
MLK Park Party
Community party at MLK Park with activities for the whole family.
On The Lash @ Holland Celtic Festival
Holland Celtic Festival with live music and family fun.
Uneven Ground @ the Holland Celtic Festival
Live music at Holland Celtic Festival — great for music-loving families.
Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival
Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival with music & cultural celebration.
Outlaw Country Warren County Fairgrounds
Outlaw Country festival at Warren County Fairgrounds—family-friendly music.
Outlaw Country Concert!
Outlaw Country Concert at Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon.
2026 Waterford at Levis Commons Summer Fest!
Waterford Summer Fest at Levis Commons in Perrysburg—family festivities.
Cirque Italia - Water Circus Atlantis at Indian Mound Mall
Spectacular water circus with acrobatics at Indian Mound Mall.
Jeepite & Roll
Jeepite & Roll festival—family vehicle celebration with music & fun.
13th Annual Autism Awareness Car Show
Family-friendly car show celebrating Autism Awareness in Sylvania.
Portage River Festival
Portage River Festival in Elmore with family activities and food.
B-ONE BBQ at Morrow County PAS Show!!!
Morrow County PAS Show with BBQ, farm exhibits, and local vendors.
Weenie Wars 2026
Weenie Wars festival in Morrow.
Old School Groove at Comfest
Live music at Columbus's Comfest community arts festival.
2026 Ohio Brass Arts Festival
Brass instruments and music celebration at the Ohio Brass Arts Festival in Gahanna.
KOI Drag Racing at The Hamilton County Ohio Fair on Sunday June The 28th
KOI Drag Racing at Hamilton County Ohio Fair on June 28th.
Whey Jennings and Richard Lynch Band
Live country music at Warren County Fairgrounds—a fun outing for music-loving teens.
Strawberry Arts Fest
Strawberry-themed arts festival in Cleveland.
Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Art & craft vendor show in Hilliard with handmade goods—great for creative families.
Summer Sundays at Stradley
Summer family entertainment series at Stradley—perfect for outdoor fun with kids.
Art in the Park
Outdoor art celebration at Topiary Garden.
Red, White & Moo: 4th of July Kickoff
4th of July kickoff celebration with family-friendly activities in Aurora.
2026 Garden Walk
Self-guided garden walk exploring East 13th Street gardens—a lovely spring/summer family stroll.
Strawberry Arts Fest
Strawberry Arts Fest in Medina—art, crafts, and seasonal strawberry treats for families.
Summer Solstice Celebration!
Summer Solstice Celebration in Painesville—seasonal outdoor festivities for the whole family.
JBCLO- Parade Event! Garrettsville Summerfest
Garrettsville Summerfest parade and celebration—classic small-town summer festival fun.
Cars and Coffee at RollHouse Parma
Classic and custom car showcase at RollHouse Parma—a fun family outing to see cool vehicles.
Jazz on the Trail
Outdoor jazz festival on the trail in Akron—music and nature combined.
Create at Cascade: Paint on the Plaza
Paint on the plaza at Cascade — outdoor community art for all ages.
24 Annual Gospel Fest Explosion 2026 Anniversary
24th Annual Gospel Fest Explosion in Cleveland — celebration of gospel music.
Red-White-Bleu BASH
Red-White-Bleu Bash in Cleveland — patriotic community festival.
11th Annual Taste of Pepper Pike 2026
11th Annual Taste of Pepper Pike — food and community festival.
'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' at The Nightlight 🎬
Family movie screening of 'Talladega Nights' at The Nightlight in Akron.
C.C. Sabathia RedStixx Bobblehead | RedStixx Day & Family Fun Sunday
RedStixx bobblehead giveaway & family fun day at the ballpark in Eastlake.
CLEVELAND Showcase: Winner Performs w/ Rob 49 On BnB Fest
Music festival on West 65th with live performances and emerging artists.
Summer Carillon Festival feat. Hunter Peterson
Live carillon music festival in Cleveland Heights.
Ivan Kupala Festival
Ukrainian cultural celebration with crafts, food & traditions.
Concerts on the Green: Ladies of Longford
Free outdoor concert series at Worthington Village Green.
Lakeshore Art Festival
Arts festival in Muskegon with local art vendors and creators.
Mixed Media Sunflower
Mixed Media Sunflower art project in Fremont—interactive creativity for all ages.
2026 5K on the Fairway Drone Drop
5K fun run with a drone drop in Waterville—race and spectate for family fun!
Summer Bash 2026
Summer celebration with activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Pizza In The Park: Ottawa County
Community pizza festival in Zeeland park.