A Guide to Annual Festivals in Cleveland, Ohio
Enjoy Family Friendly Fun in North East Ohio
Spring
·Rock Hall of Fame Induction (March)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts noteworthy musicians each year. While the actual ceremony may take place in New York, the party is in Cleveland. The Hall of Fame hosts concerts and special events surrounding the induction and year round.
Site: Welcome to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
www.rockhall.com
·Tri-C JazzFest (April)
Cuyahoga Community College hosts the annual Tri-C Jazz Fest where students, professional musicians and fans can join together and enjoy a lot of great music. The venues for the festival can vary from the Tri-C campus, local libraries to the House of Blues. Students may even have the opportunity to earn scholarships and learn from some of the best musicians around.
Site: Tri-C Presents - All That's Entertainment
www.tricjazzfest.com
Summer
·Parade in the Circle Celebration (June)
Each year, The Cleveland Museum of Art and the University Circle Incorporated sponsor a parade and hands on activities for the whole family.
Site: University Circle, Cleveland Ohio, One Amazing Place!
www.universitycircle.org
·International Sports & Entertainment Festival (June)
The festival is held at the Cleveland Convention Center and brings fans together with professional athletes for autographs and memories.
Site: The International Sports and Entertainment Festival
www.thenationalconvention.com
·German-American Cultural Festival(June)
Enjoy German food and music at the Cuyahoga Count Fair Grounds in Berea, Ohio. This festival has been going strong and growing larger since 1889. There is fun for all ages.
Site: The International Sports and Entertainment Festival
www.fogas.org
·Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival (July)
Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival is held at the Berea Fairgrounds each year. Dance to jigs, watch plays and of course enjoy good food.
Site: Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival - Cleveland, OH Ohio
www.clevelandirish.org
·Great Lakes Medieval Faire (July-August)
Have you ever wanted to be a knight in shining armor? Or a princess? Step back in time to the 14th century when you visit the Great Lakes Medieval Faire in Geneva, Ohio. The Faire runs weekends only, but is packed full of shows, music and food. Wander around and take in the skills of the craftsmen and women in their booths and complete the day enjoying a real life joust with knights in armor. Guests are encouraged to dress in period costumes, but you can always come as you are.
Site: Great Lakes Medieval Faire
www.medievalfaire.com
·Twins Days (August)
Every year over the first full weekend of August, Twinsburg, Ohio sees double as twins from all over come together to celebrate. They have parades, contests and concerts and more. Some of the events are for twins and their families only, but there are some activities that are open to the public.
Site: Twins Days Festival Official Website
www.twinsdays.org
Fall
·Cleveland Wine Festival (September)
The Cleveland Wine Festival allows their guests to sample wine from all around the world. They also can enjoy food provided by some of Cleveland's top restaurants.
Site: Welcome to the Naperville Wine Festival
www.clevelandwinefestival.com
·Fall for the Circle (October)
A full schedule of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family highlights this fall festival in the heart of University Circle. Music and art highlight this three-day festival. The mood is enhanced by music performed by local musicians. (Group rates and discount tickets available for the designated driver)
Site: University Circle, Cleveland Ohio, One Amazing Place!
www.universitycircle.org
Winter
·WinterFest Holiday Lighting (November-December)
Enjoy a parade and holiday cheer during the WinterFest in Public Square. Many of the surrounding museums and attractions offer free admission.
Site: Winterfest 2005 (past festival information still available)
www.cleveland.com/winterfest
·Country Lights (December)
Enjoy Christmas lights in the country when you visit Lake Farm Park, a working farm and education center located in Kirtland, Ohio, just a short drive from Cleveland.
Site: Enter Lake Metroparks Here
www.lakemetroparks.com
·Martin Luther King Day (Jan)
On Martin Luther King Day, University Circle is host to many free concerts and activities. Some of the museums even have free admission and special exhibits about Martin Luther King.
Site: University Circle, Cleveland Ohio, One Amazing Place!
www.universitycircle.org
Note: Some of sites may not have updated their sites for the upcoming season. Be sure to contact each site for further details.
Published by Shari Armstrong
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Hello Shari - the Cleveland Wine Festival presented by Giant Eagle has been moved up to June this year (after extremely cold weather last September). The event is set for June 29 & 30 at Voinovich Park in downtown Cleveland -- just north of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The hours are 4-10 p.m. on Friday and 2-10 p.m. on Saturday. New this year is an Ohio Wine Pavilion. Adult tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. For more details, visit www.clevelandwinefestival.com. Cheers!
Carole, thanks so much for the information on the festival! As I stated in my article, this is only a "a small sampling" of what can be found in NE Ohio. I couldn't have listed everything. I knew there were festivals in Little Italy, but I actually had a hard time finding information about them. Thanks again.