Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
Your Guide for Oktoberfests and German Festivals Across Various States. For over 200 years, there have been annual celebrations that have begun with the wedding of Kronprinz Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in Munich in 1810. What started with horse races and other festivities has … Read more
Your Guide for Oktoberfests and German Festivals Across Various States. For over 200 years, there have been annual celebrations that have begun with the wedding of Kronprinz Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in Munich in 1810. What started with horse races and other festivities has … Read more
The Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival takes place in Washington, DC and is the largest celebration of Japanese Culture in the United States, not to mention one of the main events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The street festival brings in around 40,000 festival fans over its two-day run … Read more
The Danish Festival takes place mostly in downtown Greenville with plenty of vendors, a food area, a beer tent with entertainment and an activity for kids. A marketplace with more food can be found in Veterans Memorial Park. 2025 Date: August 15-17, 2025Location: 210 S. Lafayette StGreenville, MI 48838Website: https://www.facebook.com/danishfestival … Read more
Bastille Days is a French themed festival in downtown Milwaukee around Cathedral Square Park. The festival offers plenty of entertainment, food vendors with all sorts of French foods, vendors and an Eiffel Tower. 2025 DATE: July 17-20, 2025Location: Downtown MilwaukeeWebsite: https://www.easttown.com/bastille-days **** AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the 6th and final … Read more
The St. George Festival is a Middle Eastern Festival that offers live music and dancing, all sorts of delicious savory and sweet foods, a marketplace, church tours, and a children’s game area. 2024 DATE: September 20-22, 2024Location: St. George Orthodox Christian Church10748 E 116th StFishers, IN 46037Website: https://www.stgindy.org/st-george-festival/ **** This … Read more
The Slovak Festival offers a children’s area with games, shopping, two dining areas, and great entertainment. 2023 DATE: August 25-27, 2023Location: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish41233 Ryan RoadSterling Heights, MI 48314Website: https://saintcyrils.church/ **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. This year marked the 100th anniversary of Ss. … Read more
A Taste of Greece Festival takes place at Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church with a marketplace, food, kids’ activities and entertainment. 2025 DATE: August 21-24, 2025Location: Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church39851 W Five Mile RdPlymouth, Michigan 48170Website: https://www.michigangreekfestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience … Read more
The Polish Festival at Our Lady of the Scapular offers tons of games for kids and adults alike, entertainment and an impressive Polish platter. 2025 DATE: August 22-23, 2025Location: Our Lady of the Scapular976 Pope John Paul IIWyandotte, MI 48192Website: https://www.ourladyofthescapular.org **** This post documents my experience on August 24, … Read more