Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
My favorite festivals.
The New Earth Festival encompasses the entire town of Atlanta with over 600 vendors, plenty of food, entertainment and attractions. Get there early and give yourself some time to really explore as there is plenty to see and do. 2023 DATE: September 23-24, 2023Location: Atlanta, IndianaWebsite: https://atlantaindiana.com/?p=94 **** This post … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. Along Ypsilanti’s Cross Street… …and throughout Riverside Park (even Frog Island at times)… …the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival, or YpsiFest, took place… …uniting community groups to bring awareness to our land (Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy)… …our sustainability (Ypsilanti Food Co-op)… …our veterans … Read more
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a huge Renaissance festival with tons of entertainment, vendors, food and activities. 2023 DATESAugust 19-20, 2023August 26-27, 2023September 2-4, 2023September 9-10, 2023September 16-17, 2023September 23-24, 2023September 29 – October 1, 2023Location: 12600 Dixie HwyHolly, MI 48442Website: https://www.michrenfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August … Read more
Cider Dayze takes place at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill with tons of sampling opportunities, as well as games, food trucks and music. 2023 DATE: August 27-27, 2023Location: Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill17985 Armada Center RdArmada, MI 48005Website: https://www.facebook.com/blakeshardciderco **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. Out … 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. 2023 DATE: August 25-26, 2023Location: 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
The Spoonbread Festival is a festival with a great amount of vendors, selling either crafts or representing community organizations. There are also activities, entertainment, food and spoonbread. 2023 DATE: September 15-17, 2023Location: Russel Acton Folk Center212 W Jefferson StBerea, KY 40403Website: https://www.bereachamberofcommerce.org/spoonbread-festival/ **** This post documents my experience on September … Read more
2023 DATE: September 15-17, 2023AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Kentucky Bourbon Festival used to consist of many events with a free festival over the weekend, but that has changed. The free festival is now a ticketed event and there is a separate free festival in Bardstown during the weekend of the Bourbon … Read more
Mountain Craft Days takes place at the Somerset Historical Center, where visitors learn about Western Pennsylvania Heritage through demonstrations, crafters and entertainment. 2023 DATE: September 8-10, 2023Location: Somerset Historical Center10649 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501Website: https://www.somersethistoricalcenter.org/ ****This post documents my experience on September 9, 2017. The Somerset Historical Center is a … Read more
The Pittsburgh Irish Festival takes place at the Carries Blast Furnaces and offers all your favorite Irish food and drink, an Irish Marketplace, an Irish Dog Area, a Genealogy Pavilion, various events and activities and plenty of spectacular Irish music. Carrie Furnace Tours will also be available at this location. … Read more