Festivals

Ohio Swiss Festival 2026: Oct 1-3 in Sugarcreek's Little Switzerland. Yodeling, alphorns, Swiss cheese, parades, Cheese Chase races. Dates & guide.

Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival 2026: Aug 13-15 in the Bratwurst Capital. 27 tons of brats, nightly parades, beer garden, free concerts. Dates & guide.

Troy Strawberry Festival 2026: June 6-7 (50th annual). Strawberry donuts, parades, concerts, pie-eating contest. Free admission in downtown Troy, Ohio.

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2026: October 10-11 in Waynesville. Sauerkraut pizza, donuts & fudge, 460+ craft vendors, free admission. Dates, food, tips.

Ohio Dreamfest: 3-day, 3-night music & arts camping festival in Ansonia, Ohio. Camping, workshops, fire performers, 30+ vendors & kids 12 and under free.

Ohio Ghana Festival celebrates Ghanaian culture in Columbus, Ohio: music, dance, durbar displays, and authentic Ghanaian food. Dates, venue & visitor tips.

Soberfest Ohio: drug- and alcohol-free music festival in Hilliard. Live music, food trucks, KidZone & recovery resources at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 2026: Sept 11–13 in Marietta, OH. Sternwheeler races, fireworks, riverfront concerts — free admission. Complete visitor guide.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2026: Sept 17–20 at Sawyer Point, Cincinnati. Free admission, World's Largest Chicken Dance, German food & beer — 50th anniversary guide.

Toledo Jeep Fest 2026 runs August 6–9 in downtown Toledo. Parade, exhibits, vendor midway, Jeep history, and free admission — your complete visitor guide.