Summer 2009 Festivals and Events in Cleveland, OH

As the summer rolls in, celebrations begin. There's no better way to celebrate than with a parade, festival, or a fair. Cleveland offers several fairs each summer for a variety of cultures and purposes. At the great festivals, you'll enjoy experience music and activities and have a whole lot of fun.

1. Parade The Circle and Circle Village

University Circle

Cleveland, OH 44106

Date: June 13, 2009

Price: Free

Website: www.universitycircle.org/uci.aspx?page=122

Hours: 11 am - 4 pm; Parade starts at 12 pm

This parade is a great way to celebrate summer. At this parade and festival, you'll enjoy great food, entertainment, and lots of fun activities. The vibrant colors of the floats and costumes in the parade will have you amazed. You'll see people dancing, singing, playing instruments, and more. This festival offers tons of arts and crafts and an opportunity to get your face painted. You'll also find several locations where you can learn about healthy living.

2. Rock and Soul Festival

1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44114

Date: June 28, 2009

Price: Free

Website: www.rockhall.com/calendar

Phone: (216)781-ROCK

This fantastic festival celebrates African American Music and the many greats that it has produced. You will find an array of local and national artists who will perform live on stage. You can also enjoy great food and a great atmosphere as the celebration rolls on.

3. Cain Park Arts Festival

14591 Superior Road at Lee

Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Dates: July 10 - 12, 2009

Price: Free for everyone on Friday; Saturday and Sunday $2/person 13 years and older; 12 and under are free

Website: www.cainpark.com/arts_festival.asp

Hours: Friday 3 - 8 pm; Saturday 10 am - 8 pm; Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Phone: (216)291-3669

This annual festival exhibits art pieces, including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more from various local artists. Children can enjoy balloon characters, arts and crafts, and tons of entertaining shows. Various vendors are available for you to pick and choose the items that best suit your style.

4. Puerto Rican Parade and Festival

Cleveland Municipal Lot

E. 9^th & S. Marginal Road

Cleveland, OH 44114

Dates: July 17 - 19, 2009

Price: Free

Website: www.juliaburgos.org/festparade.htm

This cultural festival and parade celebrates Puerto Rican Culture. The parade offers many colorful floats and amazing performers. At this festival you will find tons of cultural foods, entertainers, and events. You'll think you're in Puerto Rico.

5. Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival

Berea Fairgrounds

164 Eastland Road

Berea, OH 44017

Dates: July 24 - 26, 2009

Price: $10/person; Children under the age of 10 are free.

Website: www.clevelandirish.org

Hours: Friday 4pm - 12am; Saturday 1pm - 12am; Sunday 1pm - 11pm; Mass is Sunday at 11:30 am

At this amazing cultural festival, you can enjoy music from many great artists including Tommy Fleming (Ireland Platinum artist), Dennis Doyle (Celtic harpist and singer), and Seven Nations. Children can enjoy a petting zoo, play area, and pony rides free of charge. An outdoor mass will take place on Sunday. You will also be able to enjoy an amazing Irish dag show.

6. Ingenuity Fest

Playhouse Square

1501 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44115

Dates: July 10 - 12, 2009

Price: $10 - 1-day pass; $15 Weekend pass; children 12 and under are free

Website: www.ingenuitycleveland.com/festival-info

Phone: (216)589-9444

Likely Page BreakThe Ingenuity Fest is a celebration of art and technology. The forms of art displayed and expressed at this festival include music, photographs, dance, paintings, jewelry, and more. At this festival, you'll see art come to life through the use of amazing technology. You'll enjoy performances from local and national artists.

7. Cuyahoga County Fair

Berea Fairgrounds

164 Eastland Road

Berea, OH 44017

Dates: August 10 - 16, 2009

Price: Free

Website: www.cuyfair.com

This fair has been drawing many Clevelanders for over 100 years. Fun is the atmosphere of the fair. You'll find many things to engage in. The rides at this fair include bumper cars, roller coasters, carousel, and many more. Children can engage in arts and crafts and enjoy a petting zoo. There will also be lots of tasty treats, contests, derbies, music, and thrilling shows.

8. Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival

Lincoln Park

1208 Starkweather Avenue

Tremont, OH 44113

Dates: September 12-13, 2009

Price: Free

Website: www.tremontwestdevelopment.com/tacf.htm

Hours: Saturday 11am - 6pm; Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Phone: (216)575-0920

This festival is a combination celebration of arts and culture. You'll enjoy food and music from many different cultures. This fair is an expression of the grand diversity that is found in Cleveland, OH. You will find many different activities to enjoy including arts and crafts.

A festival is a great way to kick off and end the summer. More information on these festivals and many others can be found on Cleveland's Tourism website at www.positivelycleveland.com.