OFEA News

(updated 03/31/2017)

The 2017 OFEA brochure, which contains festival details, is available by clicking below.

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Welcome!

You have arrived at the home of the Ohio Festivals and Events Association. The Ohio Festivals and Events Association represent the finest community festivals and events throughout the state.

Looking for a member festival or event to attend? Find dates, location and other important information about a festival by visiting the Festivals and Events pages.

Looking for vendors, services, or entertainers for your festival or event? Visit the Associate Membership page.

Already a member Festival or Event. Visit the Members Only (password required) section for important announcements, meeting minutes, classifieds, registration forms and more.

To learn more about the Ohio Festivals and Events Association visit the About Us page.

Festivals or Events interested in becoming a member please visit the Become a Member page for information on the benefits of membership and how to apply.

Vendors and Entertainers interested in becoming an Associate Member can visit the Become An Associate Member page for more information.

Current and Upcoming Festivals

Columbia Station Homecoming Festival

June 22-24, 2017

We've entertained visitors at this annual event for over 65 years. Come join us for great food, fun rides, kids' games, show-stopping bands, eating contests, fireworks and a parade. Our fireworks display is Saturday night and our Grand Parade kicks off the event on Thursday night. Nightly entertainment will be showcased on the main stage.



London Strawberry Festival

June 22-24, 2017

Our 35th anniversary festival takes place Thursday through Saturday following Father's Day in downtown London. We feature a variety of strawberry foods. Enjoy our delicious strawberry shortcake, games, rides, free nightly entertainment, kiddie tractor pull, AC Cobra Car show benefiting Cystic Fibrosis, 5K race, open baby contest, royalty contest, queen’s luncheon, parade, crafts, car & motorcycle show, unique attractions & shops. Join us for a "berry" good time.



Cy Young Days

June 23-25, 2017

Although Cy Young was born near Gilmore and lived most of his life near Peoli he considered Newcomerstown his hometown. Every year on the 4th weekend in June we hold the Cy Young Days Festival in honor of the Baseball Great! We have a parade featuring a former Cy Young Award winner as Grand Marshall, the Cy Young Run, rides, games, queen's luncheon, Hit-a-thon, talent show, pet show, car show, bands, food and fun!!



Garrettsville SummerFest

June 23-25, 2017

Featuring three stages of entertainment, fireworks, Ohio's largest tractor parade, World Record setting Queen of Hearts drawing, grand parade, 5k run/1-mile fun walk benefit against Children's Glioma Cancer, Garrettsville Idol emceed by Big Chuck and Lil' John, St. Ambrose Church Chicken Fest, eating contests, car cruise and Kid's Funland featuring rides and games.



Lorain International Festival

June 23-25, 2017

The Lorain International Festival is held the last full weekend in June, and celebrates the rich diversity and ethnic heritage of the "Melting Pot" city, Lorain, Ohio. The festival is held along the Black River and the shores of Lake Erie. Come celebrate this one-of-a-kind festival and our "International City" through ethnic food, crafts, and entertainment!