Cleveland Summer Events
Summer is festival season in Cleveland. Learn about these varied events as well as the Cleveland Grand Prix, Harbor Fest, the Air Show, and more.
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival has been highlighting Irish music, food, art, and dance for more than 25 years. Held each July at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio, the event is one of the area's most popular summer festivals.
Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival has been highlighting Irish music, food, art, and dance for more than 25 years. Held each July at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio, the event is one of the area's most popular summer festivals.
Burning River Fest
Cleveland Ohio's Burning River Fest, begun in 2002, showcases environmental issues while creating an enjoyable day of food, music, and outdoor fun. The event is the brainchild of the Great Lakes Brewing Company, who crafts a Burning River Ale, a name that evokes the sad chapter in the city's history when in the 1970s the Cuyahoga River caught fire several times.
Cleveland Ohio's Burning River Fest, begun in 2002, showcases environmental issues while creating an enjoyable day of food, music, and outdoor fun. The event is the brainchild of the Great Lakes Brewing Company, who crafts a Burning River Ale, a name that evokes the sad chapter in the city's history when in the 1970s the Cuyahoga River caught fire several times.
Ingenuity Fest Photos
Cleveland's Ingenuity Fest, founded in 2004, is a celebration of the marriage of arts and technology. Held in downtown's Playhouse Square the activities, many of them free, include concerts, dance, exhibits, music, and fun. Here are a few photos of the 2007 event.
Cleveland's Ingenuity Fest, founded in 2004, is a celebration of the marriage of arts and technology. Held in downtown's Playhouse Square the activities, many of them free, include concerts, dance, exhibits, music, and fun. Here are a few photos of the 2007 event.
Grand Prix of Cleveland
Cleveland Grand Prix photo gallery
Cleveland Grand Prix photo gallery
Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival at Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio, held for ten days each July and August, features 15 events, including the induction ceremonies for the new class of Hall of Famers and the annual Hall of Fame football game, the traditional start to the NFL season.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival at Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio, held for ten days each July and August, features 15 events, including the induction ceremonies for the new class of Hall of Famers and the annual Hall of Fame football game, the traditional start to the NFL season.
Cuyahoga County Fair
The Cuyahoga County Fair, begun in 1893, celebrates the county's agricultural heritage. Although Cuyahoga County is now more urban than pastural, there are still plenty of animal and produce exhibits at the fair as well as rides, music, food, and fun.
The Cuyahoga County Fair, begun in 1893, celebrates the county's agricultural heritage. Although Cuyahoga County is now more urban than pastural, there are still plenty of animal and produce exhibits at the fair as well as rides, music, food, and fun.
Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic and Cleveland Grand Prix
The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic is an eight-day horse show that includes the Cleveland Grand Prix jumping event. The show, held each July at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, includes an array of events and three rings of daily hunter and jumper competitions.
The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic is an eight-day horse show that includes the Cleveland Grand Prix jumping event. The show, held each July at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, includes an array of events and three rings of daily hunter and jumper competitions.
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
Vintage Ohio is a two-day festival that showcases Ohio wine, food, and music. The event, held at Lake Metroparks' Farmpark just east of Cleveland, features wine samples, ohio food vendors, craft exhibits and demonstrations, and food samples from area restaurants.
Vintage Ohio is a two-day festival that showcases Ohio wine, food, and music. The event, held at Lake Metroparks' Farmpark just east of Cleveland, features wine samples, ohio food vendors, craft exhibits and demonstrations, and food samples from area restaurants.
Grand Prix of Cleveland
Cleveland Grand Prix photo gallery
Cleveland Grand Prix photo gallery
Boston Mills ArtFest
The Boston Mills ArtFest, begun in 1970, is one of the top fine art and crafts shows in the United States. Held over two weekends each summer at the Boston Mills Ski Resort in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the juried show features 160 artists for each weekend, representing a variety of media.
The Boston Mills ArtFest, begun in 1970, is one of the top fine art and crafts shows in the United States. Held over two weekends each summer at the Boston Mills Ski Resort in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the juried show features 160 artists for each weekend, representing a variety of media.
Ingenuity Fest
Cleveland Ohio's Ingenuity Fest, founded in 2004, is a celebration of the marriage of arts and technology. Held in downtown's Playhouse Square the activities, many of them free, include concerts, dance, exhibits, music, and fun.
Cleveland Ohio's Ingenuity Fest, founded in 2004, is a celebration of the marriage of arts and technology. Held in downtown's Playhouse Square the activities, many of them free, include concerts, dance, exhibits, music, and fun.
Wade Oval Wednesdays
Each summer, from mid-June to the end of August, the cultural institutions of University Circle in Cleveland Ohio sponsor a series of free Wednesday concerts, rangings from jazz to big-band to classical. In addition to music, many of the area's museums offer extended hours and discounted admission and area restaurants offer samples of their cuisine.
Each summer, from mid-June to the end of August, the cultural institutions of University Circle in Cleveland Ohio sponsor a series of free Wednesday concerts, rangings from jazz to big-band to classical. In addition to music, many of the area's museums offer extended hours and discounted admission and area restaurants offer samples of their cuisine.
The Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair, begun in 1850, has grown to become one of the largest state fairs in the United States. The 12-day event, held each year in early August at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, features live music; carnival rides, the best of Ohio livestock; produce, and crafts; and all the fair food you can handle.
The Ohio State Fair, begun in 1850, has grown to become one of the largest state fairs in the United States. The 12-day event, held each year in early August at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, features live music; carnival rides, the best of Ohio livestock; produce, and crafts; and all the fair food you can handle.
Taste of Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio's "Taste of Cleveland" festival is a Northeast Ohio Labor Day tradition. Begun in 1996, the downtown event features food samples from 30 area restaurants, diners, cafes, and bistros as well as Ohio wine and beer tastes. There's also live music, kid's activities, and lots of fun.
Cleveland Ohio's "Taste of Cleveland" festival is a Northeast Ohio Labor Day tradition. Begun in 1996, the downtown event features food samples from 30 area restaurants, diners, cafes, and bistros as well as Ohio wine and beer tastes. There's also live music, kid's activities, and lots of fun.
Grand Prix of Cleveland
The Cleveland Grand Prix, begun in 1982, is a three-day racing celebration that ends with the running of the Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Activities include concerts, family activities, extreme sports demonstrations, and a variety of other car races.
The Cleveland Grand Prix, begun in 1982, is a three-day racing celebration that ends with the running of the Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Activities include concerts, family activities, extreme sports demonstrations, and a variety of other car races.
Twins Days - Twinsburg Ohio
Twins Days is the largest gathering of Twins in the world. Held each August in the Cleveland suburb of Twinsburg (of course), the festival began in 1976 and grows larger each year. Event for twins (and non-twins) include food, live entertainment, a golf tournment, a "twins" parade, and lots more. It's unique and fun for the whole family.
Twins Days is the largest gathering of Twins in the world. Held each August in the Cleveland suburb of Twinsburg (of course), the festival began in 1976 and grows larger each year. Event for twins (and non-twins) include food, live entertainment, a golf tournment, a "twins" parade, and lots more. It's unique and fun for the whole family.
Cleveland Fourth of July Activities
Get out and celebrate the Fourth of July in and around Cleveland at one -- or more -- of these family-friendly fireworks, music, and festival events.
Get out and celebrate the Fourth of July in and around Cleveland at one -- or more -- of these family-friendly fireworks, music, and festival events.
Cleveland Harborfest - Tall Ships
The Cleveland Harborfest, held each July in downtown Cleveland, is a five-day festival showcasing magnificent tall sailing ships. Activities include ship tours, a ship parade, a kids' discovery area, live entertainment, food, and fun. Visitors can even take a sail-away tour on one of the ships.
The Cleveland Harborfest, held each July in downtown Cleveland, is a five-day festival showcasing magnificent tall sailing ships. Activities include ship tours, a ship parade, a kids' discovery area, live entertainment, food, and fun. Visitors can even take a sail-away tour on one of the ships.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival
The annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival in Canton includes 17 events in 11 days, the most noteworthy of which are the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 5 and the Hall of Fame football game.
The annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival in Canton includes 17 events in 11 days, the most noteworthy of which are the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 5 and the Hall of Fame football game.
Cleveland National Air Show
The Cleveland National Air Show, held each year along the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, combines educational exhibits with thrilling fly-bys and tactical demonstrations by exciting air teams, including the famous "Blue Angels." Begun in 1964, the Cleveland Air Show has become one of the city's Labor Day traditions.
The Cleveland National Air Show, held each year along the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, combines educational exhibits with thrilling fly-bys and tactical demonstrations by exciting air teams, including the famous "Blue Angels." Begun in 1964, the Cleveland Air Show has become one of the city's Labor Day traditions.
Parade the Circle -- University Circle's Kick-off to Summer
Parade the Circle, held each June in Cleveland Ohio's University Circle neighborhood, is a free, interactive, multi-cultural celebration. The highlight of the day's events is the festive parade around Wade Oval, with the citizens marching in their fanciful, hand-made costumes. Other features include dozens of hands-on activities, a live concert stage, and roving street performers.
Parade the Circle, held each June in Cleveland Ohio's University Circle neighborhood, is a free, interactive, multi-cultural celebration. The highlight of the day's events is the festive parade around Wade Oval, with the citizens marching in their fanciful, hand-made costumes. Other features include dozens of hands-on activities, a live concert stage, and roving street performers.
Cleveland Wine Festival
The Cleveland (Ohio) Wine School, held each summer in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is a two-day celebration of wine, food, music, and friends.
The Cleveland (Ohio) Wine School, held each summer in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is a two-day celebration of wine, food, music, and friends.
Feast of the Assumption
Cleveland Ohio's Feast of the Assumption, held each year in mid-August in the city's Little Italy neighborhood, is a four-day street fair that celebrates the Catholic Day of Assumption (August 15), when the Virgin Mary died and assumed her place beside Jesus. The Feast is a fun-filled Italian street party with rides, food, live music, a parade, and lots of fun.
Cleveland Ohio's Feast of the Assumption, held each year in mid-August in the city's Little Italy neighborhood, is a four-day street fair that celebrates the Catholic Day of Assumption (August 15), when the Virgin Mary died and assumed her place beside Jesus. The Feast is a fun-filled Italian street party with rides, food, live music, a parade, and lots of fun.