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JULY 

AAFRO Festival

Ingenuity Festival of Arts & Technology

An Old-fashioned 4th of July

LaGrange Street Polish Festival

Car Show & Swap Meet

LillyFest

Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest

Mardi-Gras Festival

Criterium Bicycle Racing in Troy and Miamisburg

Chagrin Valley Jumper Classic

Crooksville - Roseville Pottery Festival

Summer Festival of the Arts

Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow

Wooster Arts Jazz Fest

Honoring Our Veterans Pow Wow

Walk + Roll™ Lakewood

Howard Chandler Christy Art Show

Youngstown Festival of the Arts with Music & Fireworks

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AAFRO FESTIVAL

  • When: July 10 - 13, 2008

  • Location; Elyria, OH at Holiday Inn, Lorain County Community College and Kanisa House (Underground Railroad)

  • Phone: 440-366-3244

The annual AAFRO (African-Americans for the Respect of Others) Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Ohio. The festival promotes diversity and family unity. The AAFRO Festival is an interpersonal tool that provides an opportunity to help each culture celebrate its beauty, uniqueness, and contributions to today's society and bring them all into the Iron Castle. The AAFRO Festival will have two days of events, featuring an Underground Railroad tour, recreational activities and performances, guest speakers and workshops.

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AN OLD-FASHIONED JULY 4TH CELEBRATION & PARADE
(Admission is free) 

  • When: July 4, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

  • Location: Hamilton, Ohio

  • Phone: 513-863-1717

 “A Slice of Hometown America” begins with one of Ohio’s most impressive Fourth of July parades featuring over a hundred floats, marching bands, organization representatives and prominent citizens. Meanwhile, “A Taste of Hamilton” offers delicious food samplings from area restaurants. Afterward, live vocal and band concerts are staged throughout the day on the Courthouse Green, along with face-painting and clowns for the kids. And at dusk, a rousing Rozzi fireworks display takes place over the Great Miami River, thus presenting a glorious patriotic finish to a full day of fun. Visitors are welcome.

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CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET
 

  • When: July 5, 2008

  • Where: Historic downtown Loudonville, Ohio
    Call: 419-938-7411

Rated the second best in the top-10 nationwide downtown events by Cruisn Times Magazine, this car show has become a swap meet. Enjoy more than 500 cars that will come rolling into town for the day. Listen to the "Back by Popular Demand" Remember When Band! or enjoy "Sunny Rich" Elvis Impersonator, or even the Sweeney Family Band. A great event for the whole family! Also enjoy a new addition to this years car show show - A Swap Meet!

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COLUMBUS JAZZ AND RIB FEST

(Admission is Free)
 

  • When: July 25 - 27, 2008

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio (Downtown Riverfront)

  • Phone: 614-645-3800

Fire up your taste buds with award winning ribs from all around the country and then go from hot ribs to cool jazz at this smoke’n summertime traditional event. It is definitely a popular attraction as 500-700 thousand people flock to the aroma of tasty sauce and the sound of tasty-tunes. Live music is provided by nationally known artists and headlining local performers featured on two stages.

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CRITERIUM BICYCLE RACES

Troy Classic On The Square
and Miamisburg’s Tour d’Burg

(Admission Free for spectators) 

Troy Classic On The Square is July 19, 2008
Miamisburg’s Tour d’Burg is July 20, 2008 from 8am - 5pm

For more information about the Troy Classic On The Square, call 937-339-5455 or visit www.troymainstreet.org. For more information about Miamisburg’s Tour d’Burg, call 614-529-4268 or visit www.myburg.com. Each web site provides detailed information about racing classes, starting times, distance, awards, etc.

Criterium or “crit” bicycle races are run on downtown city streets with hairpin turns over a short distance. This means spectators can get up close and personal to the action and see spectacular wipeouts. Crashes are pretty common in criterium races because dozens of racers frequently pack together as they cruise at 30 MPH or faster allowing only the most agile and experienced to navigate through successfully. This is one of the reasons why this form of bicycle racing has fast become an American favorite. Cyclists enjoy the challenging track conditions and crowds love the action…and crashes. Thankfully, most mishaps result in nothing more than road rash.

The thrill of the criteriums is only part of the draw to these two historic downtowns. All shopkeepers will be keeping their stores open, restaurants will be serving folks day and night and food vendors will be at the events. Other activities surrounding the events include family fun rides, children’s activities, BMX demonstrations, and even a rock wall to climb.

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CROOKSVILLE – ROSEVILLE POTTERY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)  

  • When: July 10 - 13, 2008

  • Location: 7327 Ceramic Road NE in Roseville, OH  43777

  • Phone: 740-697-7021

This annual event features pottery demonstrations, blacksmithing jewelry making, woodcarving, quilting, rug making, basket weaving, etc.  Artwork is from all over Ohio. The event also has food, games, entertainment and a car show.

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The 24th annual GREAT MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission: $8 adults, $4 Children, Pre School Free)

  • When: July 11- 13, 2008 & Sept. 19 - 21, 2008 from 10AM - 7 PM

  • Location: Mohican Reservation Camp & Festival Grounds at 23270 Wally Road in Loudonville,Ohio 44842

  • Phone: 800-766-2267

  • Web: www.mohicanpowwow.com  

A Top 100 Event in USA by the ABA.
Learn Native Culture & Lifestyle.Fellowship & Competition.
Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Storytelling, Demos and much more...
Experience Dance & Drum Competitions and over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders.
Held Rain or Shine with the Public Welcome w/ Free Parking.

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HONORING OUR VETERANS POW WOW
(Admission: Veterans Admitted Free. Adults $2,  Children $1 up to age 10) 

This event will feature intertribal Native American dancing, with dancers in full regalia, and at least two Native American drumming groups. It also features a Native American flute player, Flint Knappers, more than 20 vendors with hand-made only items, traditional Native American food, candy dances for children, and much more. The public is invited to enter the circle and experience firsthand – dancing at a Native American Pow Wow. It is a wholesome event for the entire family. Learn about the Native American culture and enjoy the family fun as well.

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HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY ART SHOW (outdoor)
(Admission is Free)
 
 

  • When:  July 26-27, 2008 (Always the last full weekend in July)

  • Location: McConnelsville, Ohio At the "Grove" at 10th and Main St. (Rt.60)

  • Phone: 740-962-5642 or 740-962-2489

All art mediums welcome. Amateur and Prof. (Non-juried.) $ entry fee.  Food, music, parking, free to the public. Saturday registration is 7:30-10:30. Judging begins 11am Saturday. Art auction 2pm Sunday, and awards ceremony at 4 pm (Cash and ribbon awards given). Howard Chandler Christy was a world famous illustrator of the early 1900's born in Morgan County near McConnelsville, Ohio. Christy 's well known works include the painting of the "Greenville Treaty", "Signing of US. Constitution," Naval recruitment posters, and the "Christy Girls." Join us under the trees.

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INGENUITY FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY
(Much of it is FREE, but unlimited access to performances and exhibits is $10) 

  • When: July 25 - 27, 2008

  • Where: Throughout downtown Cleveland, Ohio

  • Phone: 216-589-9444

Cleveland is filled with ingenuity and art when more than 70 organizations and about 1,000 arts and technology groups come together for the unique festival that is celebrated throughout downtown Cleveland’s streets, alleys and performance venues. It has Opera in the Alley, fireworks, piano competitions, virtual entertainment, and many amazing, innovative and bizarre acts and exhibits. 

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LAGRANGE STREET POLISH FESTIVAL

(Admission is Free)
 

  • When: July 11-13, 2008

  • Location: LaGrange Street between Central and Mettler Streets in Toledo

  • Phone: 419-255-8406 or 419-255-8406

See a city street transform into an authentic ethnic festival celebrating its Polish community’s culture and traditions. Polka dancing and music are provided. In addition, there are plenty of children’s activities rides, crafts, polka contest and plenty of ethnic food.

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LILYFEST
(Admission is Free) 

This festival will hold over 60 local artists displaying and selling their work.  The event is held on 3 acres of professionally designed gardens, ponds, and sculptures and will have professional horticulturists selling plants.  The event will also feature musical entertainment in the form of bagpipers, dulcimers country, and Appalachian musicians.

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MARDI-GRAS FESTIVAL
“FESTIVAL OF THE JESTER”
 

  • When: July 2008 date to be announced

  • Location: Sandusky Bay Pavilion, 605 E. water Street in Sandusky, OH

  • Phone: 419-627-5986 

This festival will be featuring both southern style and traditional food.  The event will also feature live music from Colin Dussault’s Blues Project and The Swamp Boogie Band.

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CHAGRIN VALLEY JUMPER CLASSIC

  • When: July 12 - 20, 2008

  • Location: Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, Moreland Hills, Ohio

  • Phone: 440-708-0013 or 330-903-9915

The Merrill Lynch Hunter Jumper Classic is a nationally recognized horse show held annually at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills.

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
and FORTE ON THE 50~MUSIC AND FIREWORKS

Summer Festival of the Arts
(Admission is Free) 

When: July 12-13, 2008
Location: Youngstown Ohio at Youngstown State University
Phone: 330-941-2307
Web: www.ysu.edu/sfa

The Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio is a true celebration of the visual and performing arts. Welcoming over 60 local, regional and national artists, the event draws over 15,000 people to the park-like campus. In addition to the artists’ marketplace, dozens of music, theater and dance performances occur and activities are planned by local museums and churches. An ethnic fair, 5K run and children’s activities add to the excitement of this two-day event. Admission and parking are free to the Summer Festival of the Arts. More information is available at www.ysu.edu/sfa.

and  Forte on the 50~Music and Fireworks
(Tickets are available by calling 330-941-7170 or logging on to www.ysu.edu/forte)

When: Saturday, July 12
Location: Youngstown Ohio at Youngstown State University
Phone: 330-941-7170
Web: www.ysu.edu/forte 

The mid-point of the festival brings Forte on the Fifty to the campus on Saturday evening, July 7, complete with national recording country fusion artists Carolina Rain and a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by BJ Alan Phantom Fireworks. This event is held at the University’s football stadium and features general admission and premium field seating.

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WALK+ROLL™ LAKEWOOD 

  • When: Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

  • Location: Downtown Lakewood to Lakefront Park in Lakewood, OH 44107 

  • Phone: 216-521-0655 

  • Website:  www.mainstreetlakewood.org 

Walk+Roll™ raises awareness of Lakewood parks and green spaces, the culture and history of the community, and encourages healthy, active lifestyles.  

Join the fun and celebrate Lakewood’s walkability and its finest assets: a vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a spectacular Lake Erie park. Two-miles of streets in the heart of the urban community will be closed for walking, running, strolling, bicycling, blading and socializing. Programming includes tumbling, dancing, aerobics, yoga, a bike rodeo, skateboard demonstrations and more. All activities are free and will take place on the streets or in Lakewood Park. Visitors will have the opportunity to join “classes” on an impromptu basis. This is a progressive and unique event for health, environmental and community-minded Ohioans. 

With more than 185 miles of sidewalks within 5.5 sq miles, Lakewood is considered by many to be Ohio’s most walkable city. Visit the nation’s #1 library, walk or bike down to the lakefront, note the beautiful homes and return for dinner in the downtown district. Come experience wonderful, walkable, Lakewood on July 19th!

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WOOSTER ARTS JAZZ FEST
(Admission is Free) 

  • When: July 13, 2008 from 11-5

  • Where: Wooster, OH 44691 (On the square in Historic downtown Wooster at the intersection of Liberty and Market Streets)
  • Phone: 330-262-6222
  • Web: www.woosterartsjazzfest.org

This day-long festival features art, fine craft, jazz, quality food, a traditional New Orleans-style parade, and free children’s arts activities. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the arts, provide sales opportunities for artists, and promote economic development in downtown Wooster.

Enjoy music throughout the day in front of the gazebo on the square. Bring your umbrella, or use the umbrellas provided, and join in the New Orleans-style parade! The 2005 WAJF juried art show featured 50 exhibitors from around Ohio that were enjoyed by over 3,000 visitors. The 2006 festival will feature over 80 exhibiting artists. Enjoy free children’s activities provided by art teachers and students from area schools. These activities will take place in the parking lot in front of Everything Rubbermaid, located in the southwest quadrant of the Wooster square.

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