September Events

September is the month of harvest festivals, apples, and the beginning of the Orchestra and theater seasons. Learn all about the interesting things to do this month. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more. The list is updated regularly.

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

September 4-6, 2009
St. John Cantius Polish Festival
What: Enjoy traditional Polish food, live music and dancing, and fun.
Where: St. John Cantius Church, 906 College Ave., Tremont
Time: Friday, 5pm - 11pm; Saturday, 3pm - 11pm; Sunday 3pm - 10pm
Cost: free; call 216 781-9095 for information

September 5-7, 2009
Taste of Cleveland
What: Enjoy samples from 30 different area restaurants as well as live music, children's activities, and fun.
Where: Time-Warner Cable Amphitheater, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: $7 for adults; children under 12 are free

September 4-7, 2009
Labor Day Oktoberfest
What: Enjoy German food, music, dance, beer, shopping, and fun.
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Time: Friday, 5pm - 11pm; Saturday and Sunday, noon - 11pm; Monday, noon - 9pm
Cost: Adults $8, Children 12 and under are free; free parking

September 5-7, 2009
Cleveland National Air Show
What: See the blue angels and other flying demonstrations as well as model planes and other aviation displays
Where: Burke Lakefront Airport
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

September 3-7, 2009
Geauga County Fair
What: See the animals, the rides, the food, and the music.
Where: Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N Cheshire St., Burton
Time: 8am - midnight
Cost: Adults $6, Children 12 and under are free

September 5 - October 25, 2009
Ohio Renaissance Festival
What: Enjoy Medieval food, entertainment, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Where: Harveysburg, Ohio
Time: 103am - 6pm
Cost: Adults $19.99, Children $9.99; call 513 897-7000 for details.

September 7, 2009
Western Reserve Academy Annual Antiques Show
What: See dozens of quality antiques dealers on the grounds of Western Reserve Academy.
Where: Western Reserve Academy, Hudson Ohio
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: $8; those under 18 are free.

September 11-13, 2009
Lake Erie Perch Fest
What: Enjoy live entertainment, celebrities, food, arts and crafts, and children's activities.
Where: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Time: Varies
Cost: free

September 12, 2009
Lakewood Community Festival
What: Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, music, food, and fun.
Where: Madison Park, Madison between Clarence and Halstead Aves., Lakewood
Time: 11am - 5pm
Cost: free

September 11, 2009
Tremont Art Walk
What: Enjoy the many galleries of Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood at this monthly event.
Where: Tremont
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Cost: free

^{(Last updated 8-31-09}