List: The summer festivals you don’t want to miss in NE Ohio
(WJW) — As summer sizzles, the fun in Northeast Ohio is heating up with plenty of festivals and events to plan for. And we’ll add even more below as dates are announced.
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AUGUST
Asian Lantern Festival
Through Aug. 25 | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Guests can experience the zoo after dark with plenty of displays lighting the way, including a 50-foot pagoda and walk-through tunnels. There will also be live acrobatic performances every hour and a wide selection of culturally-inspired food options. The walk-through experience will be Thursdays through Sundays, while a drive-thru experience will also be available on select nights. Tickets to the festival are already on sale.
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Wade Oval Wednesdays
Through Aug. 14 | Wade Oval
Opening acts feature up-and-coming local talent, and intermission acts will accompany many shows. There are four cultural celebration nights: Juneteenth on June 19; Disability Pride on July 26; Latinx Heritage on July 10; and LGBTQ+ Pride on Aug. 14. The Cleveland Orchestra is also doing a free show on June 26. The free concerts take place Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Cinema at the Square
Through Aug. 11 | Connor Palace at Playhouse Square
Step back in time to view movies of the 1950s and 1960s when the Connor Palace was a movie theater. Fifteen classic movies will be shown, including “Gentlement Prefer Blondes,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” “The Parent Trap” and “Some Like it Hot.” There will also be classic movie concessions and music on a restored 1928 Kimball organ. Prices are $8 per person. More here.
Lakewood Arts Festival
Aug. 3 | Downtown Lakewood
The festival focuses on all media in fine arts and crafts, with over 160 artists from across the country. There will also be food, beverages and activities for children.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week
Aug. 1 – Aug. 4 | Canton
A slew of events is scheduled throughout the weekend including the Hall of Fame Game featuring the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears; the Canton Repository Grand Parade and Enshrinees Roundtable; autograph sessions; the Gold Jacket Dinner; and the 2024 class enshrinement. There’s also the Concert for Legends, featuring Carrie Underwood. For all events and tickets, click here.
Twins Day Festival
Aug. 2 – Aug. 4 | Twinsburg
Twins come from all over the world to celebrate. This year’s theme is Twindy 500: Off Two the Races! There’s a hot dog roast, double take parade, entertainment, contests and more along with fireworks on Saturday.
Summer Slam
Aug. 3 | Cleveland Browns Stadium
This year’s event is expected to be the largest WWE event ever hosted in Ohio. While it’s not known until the event who is participating, Cleveland is home to several WWE Superstars including Logan Paul, The Miz, and Johnny Gargano. Click here for tickets.
Feast of the Assumption
Aug. 15-Aug. 18 | Little Italy
Food, food and more food are just some of the highlights of the five-block festival. The solemn procession starts at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, with entertainment like bands and other performances in the hours and days after. See the full schedule of events at the Holy Rosary Church right here.
Bash on the Bay
Aug. 21 – 22 | Put-in-Bay
The two-day outdoor music festival happens at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. This year’s headliners are Jelly Roll with Oliver Anthony and Warren Zeiders; and Hardy with Ernest. Tickets here.
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Cleveland Garlic Festival
Aug. 24 – 25 | Shaker Square
It’s one of the smelliest food festivals in America. There are lots of garlic dishes and treats, along with music, cooking demos, vendors and more. Tickets here.
SEPTEMBER
Cleveland Oktoberfest
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 & Sept. 6 – 7 | Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Along with lots of beer and food, there’s also polka, fireworks, entertainment and more. New this year is the Cleveland Oktoberfest Grandstand Concert Series. Tickets and more info here.
Cleveland National Air Show
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1-2 | Cleveland
This year’s show at Burke Lakefront Airport features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. On the ground, families can check out planes of all sizes. Tickets and more info here.
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