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@aboutguide.com. Have an enjoyable month!
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)


