The Strawberry Festivals and Other Local Ohio Events for 2009

Looking for fun things to do this summer in Ohio? If you like food, games, music, arts and crafts, rides and more then check out these local events for 2009.Great places to take the family and everyone will have a good time.If interested in attending any of these events, I would suggest contacting the festival as soon as possible for reservations if needed. Plan ahead call and make the necessary arrangements and get driving directions. Give plenty of travel time as traffic may be heavier on festival days.

Banana Split Festival
Wilmington, County, Ohio
Historic Wilmington OH
June 12 - 13, 2009

Banana Split Festival held in Wilmington, Ohio. 50's and 60's collectibles, arts and crafts, games, great food, old time rock & roll music, are just a few of the activities, including a huge car show featuring muscle cars from the post-World War II era. And a "make your own" banana split booth . For more details : www.bananasplitfestival.com or call: 877-428-4748

Summer Concert - Quaker City Band
The Quaker City Band is performing at the Salem Civic Center Band Shell, in Waterworth Memorial Park starting at 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Free to the public.
Event date: Jun 21, 2009

London Strawberry Festival
London, Madison County, Ohio
St. Rt. 56 & St. Rt. 42 (Downtown)
June 24 - 27, 2009

This festival, celebrating its 27th anniversary, is Wed-Sat after Father's Day, in downtown London. Lots of strawberry foods including strawberry shortcake. Rides, games, Wednesday and Saturday parades, free kids contests, art, food, baking contests, kiddie tractor pull, Bicycle Tour, Baby, Little, Young, Junior, and Miss Strawberry contests, AC Cobra event benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. Information, schedule, and applications at: www.LondonStrawberryFestival.com 740 857-1417

Willard's Festival in the Park
Willard, Huron County, Ohio

July 1 - 4, 2009

This festival features four days of entertainment and fun! Lisko Amusements providing 14 rides with special pricing on rides all night. Live bands playing every night starting at 7:00 p.m. The main attraction has shows daily at 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Fireworks on Friday evening at 10:30 p.m. The parade is Saturday starting at 3:00 p.m.There will be food available for all festival goers. For more information, call the Festival Hotline at 419-935-1654 or visit www.willardohio.com and select Parks and Recreation and then select Festival.

North Market Food and Wine Festival
Presented by the North Market and the Ohio Wine Producers Association,wine tastings with food and fun. Call (614) 463-9664 for more information.

July 4th FireworksDate: July 4, 2008
Location: all over Central Ohio
Price: FREE

Family Nights At The Columbus Zoo
Date: Wednesdays in July and August, 2008
Location: Columbus Zoo, Powell Price: various admission tickets

Family nights feature fun and events for the whole family.

Ohio Hills Folk Festival
Quaker City, Guernsey County, Ohio

July 8 - 11, 2009

Located in the town of Quaker City is the 105th OHIO HILLS FOLK FESTIVAL. Events includes: Kiddie Parade, Mile Long Parade, Car Show, Flea Market,Queens Parade Craft Hall and craft demonstrations. A 5-K run, children's bike races, pet show, and a large fireworks display on Saturday night . Free entertainment, concessions, and rides. This festival offers a look at a farm museum, country store and Quaker Meeting House. For info: call 740-679-2704 or write P.O. Box 11, Quaker City, OH 43773.

Franklin County Fair Date: July 12-19, 2008
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard
Price: various admission tickets

July 25 - All-American Soap Box Derby (www.aasbd.com) - 330-733-8723 Held in Akron,OH

Jazz and Rib Fest
Columbus,OH

Held the last weekend in July, famous jazz musicians perform while people from all over gather to sample a wide variety of ribs, sponsored by the Music in the Air and Office of Special Events programs of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, downtown Columbus waterfront. Call (614) 645-7996 for more information.

The Baltimore Festival
Baltimore, Fairfield County, Ohio
Johnson Park
August 5 - 8, 2009

The Baltimore Festival has pageants, bands, fireworks, great food, and a parade. For info: www.baltimorefestival.com.

August 15 - University Park Art Fair - 330-375-3101 Held in Akron,OH

Ohio Tobacco Festival
Ripley, Brown County, Ohio
Tobacco Warehouses, US Rt. 52
August 27 - 30, 2009

Held in Ripley, Ohio, The Ohio Tobacco Festival showcases the heritage of tobacco farming. Features of the festival include the opening parade, antique car show, outdoor flea market, craft show and commercial exhibits plus many food booths. The events scheduled include:the queen pageant, tobacco show, tobacco worm race, talent show, arm wrestling competition, corn hole tournament, carnival rides and Sunday prayer breakfast. For information contact Ohio Tobacco Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 91, Ripley, OH 45167 Phone: 937-515-6714 or 937-515-0369 e-mail: jfauth@dragonbbs.com

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