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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.
Printout:
AAFRO Festival
“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
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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(Admission
is Free)
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.
Printout:
Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
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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)
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.
Printout:
Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival
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 The 24th annual GREAT
MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission:
$8 adults, $4 Children, Pre
School Free)
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When: July 11- 13, 2008 &
Sept. 19 - 21, 2008 from 10AM - 7 PM
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Location: Mohican Reservation
Camp & Festival Grounds at 23270 Wally Road in Loudonville,Ohio 44842
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Phone: 800-766-2267
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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.
Printout:
Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
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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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When: July
26-27, 2008 (Always the last full weekend in July)
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Location: McConnelsville, Ohio At the
"Grove" at 10th and Main St. (Rt.60)
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.
Printout:
Howard Chandler Christy Art Show
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INGENUITY FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY
(Much of it is FREE,
but unlimited access to performances and exhibits is $10)
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.
Printout:
Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology
(Admission
is Free)
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.
Printout:
LaGrange Street Polish Festival
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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.
Printout:
LillyFest
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MARDI-GRAS FESTIVAL
“FESTIVAL OF THE JESTER”
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When: July 2008 date to be announced
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Location: Sandusky
Bay Pavilion, 605 E. water Street in Sandusky, OH
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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
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When: July 12 - 20, 2008
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Location:
Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field,
Moreland Hills,
Ohio
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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.
Printout: Summer Festival of the Arts
and Forte on the 50~Music and Fireworks
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 WALK+ROLL™
LAKEWOOD
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When: Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Location: Downtown Lakewood to Lakefront Park in
Lakewood, OH 44107
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Phone: 216-521-0655
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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)
 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.
Printout:
Wooster Arts Jazz
Fest
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