14 Fairs And Festivals In Ohio You Have To Go To This Year

Ohio is pretty good at celebrating both the mundane and the unusual. Among the numerous strawberry festivals and county fairs are some pretty unique celebrations that happen throughout the state once a year. The following are just a sample of what Ohio has to offer all year round.

1) The Ohio State Fair (Columbus, July-August) because it's a classic.

2) Cleveland Asian Festival (May) where the standard fair food just doesn't make the cut.

3) Nelsonville Music Festival (May) where music truly reigns.

4) Banana Split Festival (Wilmington, June) the best place to escape the summer heat.

5) Columbus Arts Festival (June) a showcase for some of the most creative artists in Ohio.

6) Cleveland Pizza Fest (June) where pizza is appropriately celebrated.

7) The Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival (June) where duct tape enthusiasts gather.

8) Red, White and Boom! (Columbus, July) where fireworks are taken very seriously.

9) Johnny Appleseed Festival (Lisbon, July) come and get your apple on.

10) Annie Oakley Festival (Greenville, July) come and celebrate what life was like at the turn of the century.

11) Zucchini Festival (Chardon) where zucchini is king.

12) Twins Day Festival (Twinsburg, August) where it's cool to match your twin.

13) Circleville Pumpkin Show (October) where pumpkin flavored burgers. waffles, and chili lives.

14) Bob Evans Farm Festival (Rio Grande, October) where we celebrate what's "down on the farm."

What festival in Ohio is your favorite? Tell us about your unique experiences with Ohio’s celebrations below!

April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.