Fairs, festivals, special events – August/September 2022
The fair-and-festival guide covers the Youngstown-Warren metro area, Columbiana County and select events in western Pennsylvania. Have a news release or tip on a festival? Email in**@me**********.net… or call 330-259-0435.
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August
Columbiana County Fair. 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon 44432. 330-424-5531. www.columbianacountyfair.com…. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock, food and family entertainment. Aug. 1-7.
64th Annual St. Patrick Church Festival. 357 N. Main St., Hubbard 44436. 330-534-1928. This annual festival features homemade parish food, games, rides, live entertainment and a basket auction. 6-11 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 5; 5-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 and 1-11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7. Aug. 4-7.
2022 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest. Central Square, downtown Youngstown 44503. 330-501-3171. Festival showcases Italian-American heritage and culture through music, food, vendors and Italian games. The festival includes Italian Fest Man and Woman of the Year presentations, Miss Italian Fest Pageant, a homemade wine contest, hot peppers in oil contest, the awarding of Italian Fest scholarships, a Sunday Mass and procession, a morra tournament and other activities. The festival also offers a beer and wine tent. The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is hosted by the Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown, Inc. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Aug. 5-7.
Wings-n-Wheels. Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, 1453 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna 44473. Wings-n-Wheels will include airplanes, vehicles, vendors, a trade show and items from the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum. Includes a fly-in and cruise-in. Proceeds benefit the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum, the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County and Northeast Ohio Adoption Services. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 6-7. $10.
Lakewood Arts Festival. 14701 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107. The 45th annual Lakewood Arts Festival returns with a juried exhibition. Features over 100 artists, including painting, prints and works on paper, photography, ceramics, art glass, sculpture, fiber, wood and jewelry. Also includes food and live music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6.
Sweet Corn Festival at Countryside Farm. Countryside Farm Market, 4684 Center Road Lowellville 44436. 330-536-2178. This inaugural event heralds the arrival of the local sweet corn season in Ohio. The festival features a corn-shucking contest (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), face painting, corn hole, vendors, food trucks and lots of corn. A D.J. will provide music. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6.
Niles Arts/Crafts Festival. Stevens Park, N. Crandon Avenue and Hughes Street SE, Niles 44446. Email: de*******@gm***.com…. Facebook: nilesartsandcraftsfestival. Over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of arts and crafts. Also includes food, art-themed games for children and live music with Diane Drapcho. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6.
43rd annual Cars in the Park Car Show and Flea Market. 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-518-9338. Presented by the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club. This annual car show features door prizes, trophies, dash plaques, Kids’ Korner and D.J. Thomas John. A portion of the proceeds benefits Sofia Angiuli Kale who has been diagnosed with leukodystrophy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7.
Chardon Arts Festival. Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon 44024. in**@ch**********************.org…. This juried, outdoor show will feature over 100 artists in a park like-setting. Works include painting, stained glass, leather, fabric art, wood carving, pottery, photography, weaving, copper, jewelry, stone cutting and more. Also features food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7.
37th annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square, 161 High St., Warren 44481. 330-550-7877. This annual festival celebrates Italian heritage and culture with food, music, vendors, cultural and heritage displays, bocce and morra tournaments and a Sunday Italian outdoor Mass and procession. 4-11 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13; and 11 a.m.,-11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14. Aug. 11-14. $3.
Science of Brewing 2022. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 15 Central Square, first floor, Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. Participating vendors include Vintage Estates Wine & Beer, Woodland Cellars, Sundog Cellars, Birdfish Brewing Co., Numbers Brewing Co., Penguin City Brewing Co., Modern Methods Brewing Co., Noble Creature Cask House, Paladin Brewing, Biker Brewhouse, Bill Santangelo-Wine Distributor, Michael Alberini’s, Bistro 1907, Gus’ Italian Xpress, Sweet Melissa’s Good Eats, Sweet Sips, Kravitz Delicatessen and Prima Cucina Italiana. Music by the Labra Brothers. This is an adults-only event. 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12. $75.
Lazy Daisy Festival. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville 44231. ticketquarry.com. This annual event features music, hiking, biking, swimming, cliff diving, sand volleyball, Disco Pizza and food vendors. The JiMiller Band will headlining Saturday night with two full sets of Grateful Dead. Friday, Aug. 12: Funk Factory. Saturday, Aug. 13: The JiMiller Band, Josh Daniel, Word of Mouth, Reedy Weeps and Alex Zinni. Admission includes music and camping. Aug. 12-14. $65-$15.
Shaker Woods Festival. 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana 44408. Aug. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28.
Cortland Rotary 2 Mile Color Run. Lakeview High School, 300 Hillman Drive, Cortland. This 2-mile fun run is for all ages. Color stations will be set up throughout the course.For more information, visit here. 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13.
Brier Hill Italian Fest. Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown 44510. 330-501-6060. The annual Brier Hill Italian Fest occurs in Brier Hill on Youngstown’s North Side. Features food, music, vendors, bocce and Italian heritage and culture. 4 p.m.-midnight, Thursday, Aug. 18 and Friday, Aug. 19; 2 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Aug. 20; and 1 p.m.-midnight, Sunday, Aug. 21. Aug. 18-21.
Glendi – St. John’s Summer Greek Festival. St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman 44512. 330-788-5257. Annual festival celebrates Greek food, music, heritage and culture. Food includes lamb, gyros, grape leaves, homemade pastries and other Greek specialties. Entertainment includes the Filarakia on Friday and Saturday and Dimitri Kantartzis bouzouki on Sunday. Noon-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 and noon-7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21. Aug. 19-21.
2022 Highland Square PorchRokr Festival. Highland Square Akron 44303. Facebook: porchrokr. PorchRokr transforms historic Highland Square porches into one-day art studios and concert venues. The event features nearly 150 local musicians, bands and artists. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20.
14th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center 44401. 330-547-2151. mastropietrowinery.com…. The festival features food trucks, craft vendors, face painting and balloon launches. Live music will be by Davis Henner (1-4 p.m.) and John Reese Trio (5-8 p.m.) Noon-9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21. $5 per person. Children under 10 free.
Sunflower Festival. Fair Haven Farms. 206 Lee Road, Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-848-3501. Features craft vendors, hay rides, food and sunflowers. Organizers say the event will provide lots of photo ops. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27. $10 per person (3 and older).
Krakusy Society’s Polish Festival. Christ Our Savior Parish (St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church), 764 5th St., Struthers 44471. The Free Polish Krakusy Society will present its annual Polish festival. Proceeds benefit the building of the organization’s new home in Poland, Ohio. 2-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27.
Panerathon. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. This 10K/2 Mile Walk/Run benefits the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. All proceeds benefit Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley in support of the life-saving services at Joanie Abdu. Registration starts 8 a.m. 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 28.
176th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Aug. 31-Sept. 5.
September/October
176th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Aug. 31-Sept. 5.
Greek Food & Wine Festival. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St. (between Porter and Blossom) Campbell 44405. 330-755-9072 (during festival), 330-755-3596 (church office). archangelmichael.oh.goarch.org…. Showcases Greek food and culture, including traditional food and pastries (gyros, souvlakia and lamb sandwiches), specialty coffee, wine tastings and sales. Also features Greek music, folk-dance performances and cultural and religious items. Noon-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2. Noon-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3. Noon-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. Sept. 2-4. Free.
Holistic Health and Psychic Fair. YWCA of Warren, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481-1111. 440-655-0538. Vendors include Bab’s Bakery, Simply Healing Crystals, With Luv by Julz, Raindrop Vitaflex, Young Living Oils, Access Facelift, Souler Spirit Concepts, Sacred Path Candles, Lunar Dancer, Sacred Truths, Wolf Spirit, Unique expressions, Mel’s Boutique, Purium & Life Vantage, Midway Metaphysical, Mad Art, Mistic Moon Orgone, Toltec Healing, Gaian Goddess Reiki, Trinity Healings and the Herbal Connection. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11. $5.
Silly Science Sunday. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 15 Central Square, first floor, Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18.
24th Annual Apple Festival Car Show. Hartford United Methodist Church, 6846 state Route 305, Hartford. 330-240-7589. Car show includes dash plaques, door prizes, top eight trophies and a Queen’s Choice. Food and drink available for purchase. Music by D.J. “Big Papa” Dale Steel. $5 car entry fee. 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18.
7th annual Oktoberfest on the Square. Courthouse Square, downtown Warren. www.trumbullcountyhistory.com…. Over eight varieties of local craft beer will be available from Modern Methods Brewing Co., Noble Creature Cask House, Birdfish Brewing Co., Paladin Brewing Co., Unhitched Brewing Co.and others. The event includes German food, music from the Youngstown Saxon Club and family-friendly activities. Tickets can be purchased through the The Trumbull County Historical Society’s website or by stopping at the Morgan History Center, 328 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24. $25; $15 (ages 12-20).
Bug-toberfest. Jim’s Custom V.W.s, 219 state Route 7, Columbiana. 330-482-0018. This fall swap meet features new parts and accessories for building, repairing and restoring Volkswagen cars, busses, buggies and trikes. For more information, visit CarCruiseFinder.com…. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1.
46th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest. Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8107. This annual fall event features vendors selling arts and crafts. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2.
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