August Events

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.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland.guide@about.com. Have an enjoyable month!

Through October 31, 2008
Barkitecture at Stan Hywet
What: See a unique collection of "designer" dog houses, scattered throughout the Stan Hywet grounds. It's fun for kids and adults, alike.
Where: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron
Time: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm (last admission is at 430pm)
Cost: Varies

Through August 2, 2009
Oklahoma
What: See this classic musical performed.
Where: Huntington Playhouse, Bay Village
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

August 3-9, 2009
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

August 3-9, 2009
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

Through August 16, 2009
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 $17.95, children $5.95

August 7-8, 2009
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: $18 in advance; $22 at the gate; children over 3 are $3

August 7-9, 2009
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 2, 2008
Summer Wonderland
What: Enjoy music, food, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and children's activities at this family summer festival.
Where: Bedford Commons, Broadway between Columbus and Franklin, Bedford
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: free

August 2, 2009
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 10-16, 2009
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 $5.95, Seniors and children $4.95

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

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