One of the main attractions that many travelers get excited about when visiting Ohio are the many festivals and fairs that are celebrated around The Buckeye State. The following lists some of the popular festivals that Ohio has been popularly known for:
* The Baltimore Festival
The present year 2008 is the 20th year anniversary of The Baltimore Festival. Celebrated in the month of August, this festival is marked with many events like the Queen's pageant wherein Miss Baltimore and Little Miss Baltimore is selected on separate event nights. This is usually a 3-4 day celebration with fireworks, music and food on different nights.
* Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show
This celebration is highlighted by contests, entertainment, antique exhibits and flea markets. Main highlights of the celebration are the showcasing of agricultural equipments and activities like rock crushing, saw mill, canning among others. This celebration reminds locals and visitors of how life was in Ohio year years ago.
* Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival
A festivity celebrated with lots of fun contests, food, music, and entertainment. Kids will surely enjpy the food and fun activities carried out in celebration of this festival.
* North Ridgeville Corn Festival
The main feature of this celebration is corn, corn, and corn. That's a lot of corns. But really that is what this festivity is all about. Amusement rides, musical entertainment, and food are served all for the fun of guests. Admission is free for those who want to join in this celebration.
* The Parade of the Hills
This celebration is held annually in Nelsonville. It is one of the most popular family festivals celebrated in Ohio highlighted by carnivals, concessions, parades and a lot more entertainment activities.
* Pemberville Free Fair
Kids will have fun in joining this celebration highlighted by lots of contests, food and events all for the fun of the kids.
There are a whole lot of more of festivals celebrated in Ohio. The ones listed above are just a few of the festivals celebrated in the month of August. This is just a reminder that festivals in Ohio are something not to be missed by travelers to Ohio.
If you are planning to travel to Ohio, it is wise that you find travel information from books, magazines and online resources. In this way, you will be more prepared with all the details for the trip and also you can choose which activities you want to do and see when you visit Ohio.
