Summer festivals for August 2026 – Metro Monthly – Our guide covers the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Have a news release or tip? Email: in**@**********ly.net. Office: 330-717-8785.
August
Black Men’s Wellness Day – Mahoning Valley. Covelli Centre, 229 Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. aawellness.org. This event features a 5K walk and run, free health screenings, a children’s play area, food and music. 7 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 1.
49th annual Lakewood Arts Festival. 14701 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107. 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. 1.
46th annual Cars in the Park Car Show and Flea Market. Maag Amphitheater, Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-965-0482, 330-518-9338. Presented by the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club. Annual car show features door prizes, trophies, dash plaques, an auction, food, and a Kids’ Korner. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2.
Chardon Square Arts Festival. Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon 44024. chardonsquareassociation.org. 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. Event includes food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2.
Columbiana County Fair. 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon 44432. 330-424-5531. www.columbianacountyfair.com. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock, food and family entertainment. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Senior citizens ages 62 and older and veterans with proper ID will be admitted free on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Service members in full uniform will be admitted free daily. Aug. 3-9. $6-$10.
40th annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square, 161 High St., Warren 44481. 330-550-7877. Annual festival celebrates Italian heritage and culture with food, music, vendors, cultural and heritage displays, an outdoor Italian Mass, Italian cookies and pastries homemade wine competition, pageants, bocce and morra tournaments and a beer tent. 4-11 p.m., Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Schedule. Aug. 6-9.
15th annual Oh Wow! On Tap. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 15 Central Square, first floor, Youngstown 44503. ohwowkids.org/pages/science-of-brewing. 330-744-5914. This adults-only event will include live entertainment; wine, beer, and spirit tastes; hands-on interactive exhibits; and a silent auction. Sponsorships. Tickets. 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7.
Shaker Woods Festival. 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-0214. shakerwoods.com. Features more than 200 juried crafters from around the country. Items include Shaker-style brooms, hand-thrown pottery, glass, jewelry, handmade furniture, candles, handcrafted knives, herbs, spices, baskets, produce and soaps food. The festival also includes food and live entertainment. Festival schedule/map. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 8-9,15-16, 22-23.
Lazy Daisy Festival. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville 44231. This annual JiMiller Band event features music, hiking, biking, swimming, cliff diving, sand volleyball and food vendors. Admission includes music and camping. Tickets. Aug. 7-9.
Rockabilly Ruckus. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410. rockabillyruckus.com. E&N Vintage Entertainment, LLC will host this year’s event that features rockabilly music and show vehicles. Activities include pinup-girl contests, a junior greaser contest, vintage fashion show, panel jam charity auction and a kids tent with Hot Wheels track, and a American Motor Drome Wall of Death Motorcycle Thrill Show. Children 10 and under admitted free. One free admission for the weekend for active military, fire, EMT, police or State Highway Patrol. Noon-6 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. Aug. 7-9. Presale: day, $15; weekend, $30. At the gate: day, $20; weekend, $40.
34th Annual 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. Aug. 13-16.
5th annual Mahoning Valley Irish Festival. St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman 44512. 330-400-2462. mvirishfestival.org. in**@*********st.org. The Mahoning Valley Irish Festival celebrates Irish heritage with food, music and cultural activities. 11-9 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday. Aug. 15-16.
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. Includes Greek music, dancing, Greek and domestic beers, an Orthodox book store and church tours. Aug. 20-23.
2026 Highland Square PorchRokr Festival. Highland Square Akron 44303. highlandsquareakron.org. Facebook: porchrokr. PorchRokr transforms historic Highland Square porches into one-day art studios and concert venues (11 a.m.-7 p.m.). The event features nearly 150 local musicians, bands and artists. The headliner takes the Main Stage from 7:30-9 p.m. PorchRokr takes place the third Saturday of August each year in Akron’s Highland Square
neighborhood. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15.
16th annual 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. 23.
September
180th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Sept. 2-7.
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