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August Events (Courtesy of the Ohio Dept of Travel and Tourism)
August is the month of summer concerts, festivals, and fun. Learn all about the interesting things to do. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more.

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Through August 5, 2012
Medina County Fair
What: See the animals, rides, arts & crafts exhibits, food, entertainment, and more.
Where: US 42 and Smith Rd., Medina
Time: Varies
Cost: $2 - $5

Through August 5, 2012
1776
What: See this classic musicalabout the signed of the "Declaration of Independence" performed.
Where: Huntington Playhouse, Bay Village
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through August 12, 2012
The Sound of Music
What: Enjoy this popular musical, performed under the stars.
Where: Porthouse Theater, Cuyahoga Falls
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through August 12, 2012
Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace
What: Enjoy Medieval-style entertainment, costumes, food rides, parades, and more.
Where: 3033 Ohio 534, seven miles south of I-90, Rock Creek
Time: 10am - 7pm
Cost: Adults $20, children $5

Through August 26, 2012
On The Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life
What: See dozens of apparel items and accessories from the Civil War era in Northeast Ohio
Where: Kent State University Museum, Kent
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through December 12, 2012
Grateful Dead: A Long, Strange Trip
What: Explore this exhibit about the iconic band. Exhibits include instruments, costumes, artwork and more.
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through January 6, 2013
Frogs: A Chorus of Color
What: Explore the world of frogs, including 70 live frogs from around the globe.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

August 1-5, 2012
World Golf Championship - Bridgestone Invitational
What: See Tiger and all of the other golf greats compete.
Where: Firestone Country Club, 462 E. Warner Rd., Akron
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

August 3-4, 2012
Vintage Ohio
What: Enjoy Ohio food and wine, live music, arts and crafts, fireworks, and kids activities
Where: Lake Farmpark, Kirtland
Time: 1pm - 10pm
Cost: $25 in advance; $27 at the gate; children over 3 are $3

August 3-5, 2012
Twinsburg Twins Days Festival
What: You don't have to be a twin to enjoy the music, food, live entertainment, crafts, rides, and fun at this festival.
Where: Glen Chamberlin Park, Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
Time: Saturday, 9am - 1030pm; Sunday, 10am - 7pm
Cost: Adults $3

August 5, 2012
Chardon Square Arts Festival
What: Enjoy food, fun, and a juried art show.
Where: Chardon Square, Ohio 44 and US 6, Chardon
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free

August 6-12, 2012
Cuyahoga County Fair
What: Enjoy animals, live music, food, a parade, rides, children's activities, and lots more.
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $6, Seniors and children $5

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

(Updated 7-9-12)

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