The State of Ohio is home to a wide range of festivals throughout the year. Here are some of the most popular festivals in Ohio:

  1. Ohio State Fair (Columbus) – This is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the state, featuring rides, games, concerts, agricultural exhibits, and more.
  2. Cincinnati Music Festival (Cincinnati) – Formerly known as the Cincinnati Jazz Festival, this event features live music from top performers in R&B, soul, and hip-hop.
  3. Columbus Arts Festival (Columbus) – This three-day event features artists from across the country showcasing their work in a variety of mediums, as well as live music and food vendors.
  4. Cleveland International Film Festival (Cleveland) – This annual film festival showcases a variety of films from around the world, including documentaries, feature films, and short films.
  5. Ohio Renaissance Festival (Harveysburg) – This festival recreates a 16th-century English village, complete with costumed performers, jousting, food and drink, and other entertainment.
  6. Dublin Irish Festival (Dublin) – This festival celebrates Irish culture and heritage with live music, dancing, food, and cultural exhibits.
  7. Nelsonville Music Festival (Nelsonville) – This festival features a variety of live music performances, as well as local food and craft vendors.
  8. Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival (Canton) – This festival celebrates the induction of new members into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with a parade, concerts, and other events.
  9. Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival (Cleveland) – This festival features live music, art exhibits, food vendors, and other cultural activities.
  10. Cleveland Asian Festival (Cleveland) – This festival celebrates Asian culture with food vendors, cultural exhibits, and live performances.

Here is a list of the 50 summer festivals in Ohio:

  1. Ohio State Fair (Columbus)
  2. Cleveland International Film Festival (Cleveland)
  3. Jazz and Rib Fest (Columbus)
  4. Dublin Irish Festival (Dublin)
  5. Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival (Canton)
  6. Cincinnati Music Festival (Cincinnati)
  7. Nelsonville Music Festival (Nelsonville)
  8. Cleveland Asian Festival (Cleveland)
  9. Dayton Celtic Festival (Dayton)
  10. National Hamburger Festival (Akron)
  11. Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival (Cleveland)
  12. Dayton Air Show (Dayton)
  13. Vintage Ohio Wine Festival (Kirtland)
  14. Ohio Renaissance Festival (Harveysburg)
  15. Ohio Brew Week (Athens)
  16. Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival (McArthur)
  17. African American Cultural Festival (Dayton)
  18. Germania Oktoberfest (Cincinnati)
  19. Columbus Food Truck Festival (Columbus)
  20. Great Lakes Burning River Fest (Cleveland)
  21. Ohio River Sternwheel Festival (Marietta)
  22. Ohio Scottish Games (Wellington)
  23. Westerville Music & Arts Festival (Westerville)
  24. Circleville Pumpkin Show (Circleville)
  25. Dayton Heritage Festival (Dayton)
  26. Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (Canton)
  27. Jackson County Apple Festival (Jackson)
  28. Italian-American Festival (Akron)
  29. Ohio Pawpaw Festival (Albany)
  30. Sweet Corn Festival (Millersport)
  31. Athens International Film + Video Festival (Athens)
  32. Cincinnati Fringe Festival (Cincinnati)
  33. Gates Mills Art Show (Gates Mills)
  34. Painesville Party in the Park (Painesville)
  35. Ohio Dreams Action Sports Camp (Butler)
  36. Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding (Litchfield)
  37. Ohio Light Opera Festival (Wooster)
  38. Brite Winter Festival (Cleveland)
  39. Lakeside Chautauqua (Lakeside)
  40. Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival (Centerburg)
  41. Ohio Wine & Beer Festival (Dayton)
  42. Columbus Arts Festival (Columbus)
  43. Italian Fall Festa (Kettering)
  44. Great Mohican Pow-Wow (Loudonville)
  45. Lancaster Festival (Lancaster)
  46. Old Fashioned Days Festival (North Ridgeville)
  47. Uncle Sam Jam (Dublin)
  48. Holistic Health & Healing Expo (Cleveland)
  49. Ohio Wizard of Oz Festival (Twinsburg)
  50. New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day (New Albany)

These are just a few of the many festivals that take place throughout Ohio.

Please note that some of these festivals may be subject to cancellation or changes due to ongoing public health concerns. It’s always best to check with the festival organizers for the latest information before making any plans.