OHIO ARTS COUNCIL Joel Prince 2015
Back Cover: OHIO ARTS FESTIVALS &
Ohio Arts Festivals & COMPETITIONS DIRECTORY Ohio Arts Council Rhodes State Office Tower 30 E. Broad St., 33rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 oac.ohio.gov 2015 Competitions Directory Photo Credits: Front, clockwise from top: Joel Prince, Courtesy: Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Randall L Schieber, Courtesy: Circleville Pumpkin Show, Randall L Schieber Arts and Crafts Festivals in Ohio Offer Arts for Everyone
Ohio’s fairs and festivals are a source of great pride for local and ethnic communities and provide a venue for artists and craftspeople to share their creativity with hundreds of thousands of Ohioans and visitors from out of state. In Ohio, festivals range from arts-and- crafts bazaars to book fairs to multi-day outdoor music concerts, and they all play a crucial role in increasing our state’s cultural tourism, celebrating our heritage, and supporting our economy.
We invite everyone to use the Ohio Arts Council’s Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory to find new opportunities to enjoy the arts and crafts of Ohio. Creative Ohioans looking for places to display and sell their work—from traditional crafts to contemporary creations—will find a festival for them in this directory. Anyone seeking works of art and crafts of lasting value as gifts or for their own pleasure also will find this listing helpful.
We hope you will find frequent opportunity to use the Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory as you explore the many opportunities to share the arts and crafts created in Ohio—the artistic heart of our nation.
John R. Kasich, Governor Jeffrey A. Rich, OAC Board Chair Donna S. Collins, OAC Executive Director
We’re Building Ohio Through the Arts
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
The Ohio Arts Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Ohio Arts Council 30 E Broad St, 33rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 614/466-2613 1-888/2GETOAC For TTY/TDD Ohio Relay Service 800/750-0750 oac.ohio.gov
1 How This Directory Is Compiled
The Ohio Arts Council sends questionnaires to the promoters of arts festivals and competitions in Ohio, seeking information about their events. Information provided by the promoters is arranged by date and location in sections labeled Festivals and Exhibitions, followed by alphabetical indexes of Festivals by Name, Festivals by City, Exhibitions by Sponsor, and Exhibitions by Name.
Events are classified as juried, non-juried, invitational, or juried invitational, according to information supplied by the promoters. Those classifications are defined this way:
Juried - A neutral panel or juror reviews each applicant’s work or slides and makes final selection decisions;
Non-juried - All applicants are accepted until all spaces are filled, first-come first-served;
Invitational - Promoters or their staff select exhibitors from applications or by direct invitations;
Juried invitational - All applicants, past and present, are reviewed by a neutral panel or juror, then the panel or juror makes recommendations to the promoter or chairperson who makes final selection decisions.
Important Notice
Listings in the Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory have been compiled based on information supplied by proprietors and promoters of the individual festivals and competitions. The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Information may be subject to change. Prior to traveling, please confirm dates and locations of festivals by visiting the festival’s website or contacting them via phone.
Artists and craftspeople should be aware that a listing in this directory does not constitute an endorsement by the OAC of any particular festival or competition or its promoter or proprietor. Artists and craftspeople are advised to conduct their own inquiries about any event that interests them. We have noted where vendor and/or public parking is provided free of charge. This information may not be comprehensive.
While we try to make this list as extensive as possible, this is not a listing of all Ohio festivals. Travelers may discover other worthwhile festivals, events, and arts destinations by calling 1-800/BUCKEYE, by contacting local convention and visitors bureaus around the state, which are listed on pages 77-84 in this directory, or by visiting ArtsinOhio.com.
2 2015 Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory
Contents
Introduction and Information 1-3 Festivals 4-56 Exhibitions 57-65
Indexes
Festivals by Name 66-70 Festivals by Region and City 71-74 Exhibitions by Sponsor 75 Exhibitions by Name 76
Convention & Visitors Bureaus 77-84
Additional Copies
You may obtain a copy of the 2015 Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory by emailing your name, complete street address, city, state, and ZIP code to OAC.PublicInformatio@oac. state.oh.us.
On the Web
The complete unabridged version of the 2015 Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory can be found online at oac.ohio.gov under Search Databases.
A valuable online resource for information about the folk and traditional arts in Ohio is the OAC’s Ohio Traditions website, located at ohiofolkarts.org.
To List Your Event
Organizations or promoters who wish to list arts festivals or competitions in the 2016 Directory should contact:
Ohio Arts Council 2016 Festivals Directory 30 E Broad St, 33rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 614/466-2613
This directory is copyright 2015 by the Ohio Arts Council, an agency of the state of Ohio. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without prior permission from the Ohio Arts Council.
3 FESTIVALS JANUARY Gallipolis • Jan-Dec Gallia County Artisan Market (2nd) Lafayette Square Mall and 1st Ave & State St; Corner of 2nd Ave & Court St and 1st Ave & State St; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Weekly artisan market for artists and craftspeople who make their own creations to display and sell their wares. No second-party items accepted; Sponsor: Gallia County Artisan Market; Attendance: 200 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: no limit; 10x10; Deadline: weekly; Contact: Valerie Thomas or Kelsey Spangler, Gallia County Artisan Market, 838 1st Ave, Gallipolis, OH, 45631; 740/853-2364; galliacountyartisanmarket@gmail. com; Public Info: Valerie Thomas, 740/853-2364; facebook.com/ galliacountyartisanmarket
Columbus • Jan 3 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 12/15/2014; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Cleveland • Jan 16 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Columbus • Jan 24-25 Art Studio Clearance Sale (18th) Lausche Building; 717 E 17th Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $6, 12 and under free; A fun event for artists and patrons. We play oldies on the PA and artists offer their work at special low prices; Sponsor: Ohio Designer Craftsmen; Attendance: 3,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $240-$480, plus $75 for corner; 10x10, 10x15, 10x20; Deadline: 12/10/2014; Usually full by: Dec 12; Contact: John Barr, Ohio Designer Craftsmen, 1665 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212; 614/486-7119; fax: 614/486-7110; [email protected]; Public Info: John Barr, 614/486-7119; ohiocraft.org
4 FESTIVALS Middleburg Heights • Jan 24-25 The Polar Fest (1st) Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds; 19201 E Bagley Rd; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists selling and demonstrating, food trucks, family activities, outdoor winter activities, discount for demonstrating in a 10x20 space. Wine tastings and live music; Sponsor: Northcoast Promotions, Inc; Juried; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $200; 10x10; Deadline: 1/20/2015; Usually full by: Jan 20; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570- 8201; northcoastpromo.com
FEBRUARY
Columbus • Feb 7 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 1/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Cleveland • Feb 20 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Maumee • Feb 21-22 Cabin Fever (1st) Line Drive Sportz; 2901 Key St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art, craft and showcase; Sponsor: Cloud Productions, Ltd; Juried; Booths: 90-plus; Booth fee: $155- $195; 10x8, 10x10, 12x10; Deadline: until full; Contact: Judy Cloud, Cloud Productions, Ltd, P.O. Box 586, Findlay, OH, 45839; 419/436- 1457; fax: 419/435-5035; [email protected]; Public Info: Judy Cloud, 419/436-1457; cloudshows.biz
5 FESTIVALS MARCH Brunswick • March 7 The Brunswick Kiwanis Club Spring Craft Show (6th) Brunswick Recreation Center; 3637 Center Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists selling and demonstrating, free admission; Sponsor: Brunswick Kiwanis Club; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 45; Booth fee: $30; 6x4; Deadline: 3/1/2015; Usually full by: March 1; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Columbus • March 7 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 2/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Toledo • March 7-8 Spring Festival of Crafts (33rd) Stranahan Great Hall; 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Annual spring craft show sponsored by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild. Handcrafted gifts and ideas for your spring redecorating; Sponsor: The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Attendance: 3,500 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 110; Booth fee: $65-$75; 8x6.5; Deadline: 3/1/2015; Usually full by: March 1; Contact: Deb Methvin, The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild, 3336 Romaker Rd, Toledo, OH, 43615; 419/842-1925; [email protected]; Public Info: Deb Methvin, 419/841-2999; toledocraftsmansguild.org
Hillsboro • March 14 Cabin Fever Arts Festival (12th) Southern State Community College Patriot Center; 200 Hobart Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Juried show featuring handmade arts and crafts with live music, demonstrations, and quilt exhibit; Sponsor: Appalachian Artisans Guild; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $45; 10x10; Deadline: 2/2/2015; Usually full by: Feb 5; Contact: Diana Harvey, Appalachian Artisans Guild, [email protected]; Public Info: Bootsie Robison, 937/587-2394; appartguild.com
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Cleveland • March 20 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Wooster • March 20-21 Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show (45th) Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre; 50 Riffel Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts show; Sponsor: Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 115; Booth fee: $90; 8x9; Deadline: 1/31/2015; Usually full by: January; Contact: Faye Blough, Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild, P.O. Box 347, Wooster, OH, 44691; 330/345-5962; [email protected]; Public Info: Faye Blough, 330/345-5962
Akron • March 21-22 The Elegant Egg & More (43rd) Our Lady of the Elms High School; 1375 W Exchange St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $4.50; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Small, elegant show with a great following, which began at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 43 years ago. Looking for small, elegant crafts, especially decorated eggs, and a few food vendors; Sponsor: Ohio Egg Artists Guild; Attendance: 375 (ticket sales); Invitational; Booths: 30; Booth fee: $60; 6-foot tables; Deadline: 2/14/2015; Usually full by: one more before event; Contact: Suzanne Gibson, Ohio Egg Artists Guild, P.O. Box 13414, Fairlawn, OH, 44333; 330/322-7966; [email protected]; Public Info: Suzanne Gibson, 330/322-7966; theelegantegg.weebly.com
APRIL
Athens • April 4, 18 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
7 FESTIVALS Columbus • April 4 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 3/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Cleveland • April 17 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Chillicothe • April 18 Earth Gathering Festival (16th) Pump House Center for the Arts in Yoctangee Park; 10 N Mulberry St; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art festival with an Earth Day theme. Designed to enlighten, educate, and inspire the public about nature, creativity, and sustainability through earth- friendly art, music, food, products, and ideas. Artists/musicians from within a 100-mile radius of Chillicothe only; Sponsor: Chillicothe Art League; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $50, $75 after deadline; 10x10; Deadline: 3/2/2015; Usually full by: March 15; Contact: Shelley Pocock, Chillicothe Art League, 59 W Main St, Apt #1, Chillicothe, OH, 45601; 740/779- 6863; [email protected]; Public Info: Shelley Pocock, 740/779-6863; facebook.com/chillicotheartleague
Dayton • April 18 Aullwood’s Native Plant Sale (9th) Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center; 9101 Frederick Pike; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Gardeners may choose from a wide selection of native perennial plants, trees, and shrubs, plus a variety of rescued wildflowers. Food at a nominal cost; Attendance: 500 (ticket sales); Invitational; Public Info: Sarah Alverson, 937/890-7360; aullwood.org
8 FESTIVALS Oxford • April 18-19 Oxford Kinetics Festival (5th) Millet Hall, Miami University; 500 E Sycamore St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Pedal, push or roll your way to glory at the largest (and quirkiest) kinetics festival in the Midwest; Sponsor: MAKETANK Inc; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Contact: Rod Northcutt, MAKETANK Inc; 513/461-3096; [email protected]; Public Info: Jessica Greene, 513/523-8687; oxfordkineticsfestival.org
Columbus • April 24-26 OhioDance Festival and Conference (34th) BalletMet Columbus; 322 Mt. Vernon Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $10- $150; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; The OhioDance Spring Festival is an annual statewide celebration of dance through classes, workshops, discussions, and performances; Sponsor: BalletMet Columbus; Attendance: 400 (ticket sales); Juried Invitational; Artists: 60; Pieces: 20; Max entries: 1; Deadline: 12/5/2014; Delivery: Dec 5; Contact: Jane D’Angelo, OhioDance, 77 S High St, 2nd floor, Columbus, OH, 43215; 614/224-2913; fax: 614/241-5329; [email protected]; Public Info: Jane D’Angelo, 614/224-2913; ohiodance.org
Bowling Green • April 25 Downtown Bowling Green Art Walk (23rd) Downtown Bowling Green; 121 E Wooster St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A community celebration of the arts and artists of all ages and working in all mediums; Sponsor: Downtown Bowling Green Special Improvement District; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $15; Usually full by: March 26; Contact: Karin Edstrom, Downtown Bowling Green, 121 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH, 43402; 419/354-4332; [email protected]; Public Info: Downtown Bowling Green, 419/354-4332; downtownbgohio.org
Sylvania • April 25 Spring Crafters’ Showcase (8th) Tam-O-Shanter Sports & Exhibition Center; 7600 Sylvania Ave; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Showcase of handmade spring crafts that would make for great gifts, or that special touch for your spring redecorating, by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Sponsor: The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 140; Booth fee: $60-$80; 8x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Contact: Deb Methvin, The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild, 3336 Romaker Rd, Toledo, OH, 43615; 419/842-1925; [email protected]; Public Info: Deb Methvin, 419/842-1925; toledocraftsmansguild.org
9 FESTIVALS MAY Sunbury • May-Oct Sunbury Farmers’ Market (11th) Sunbury Town Hall; 51 E Cherry St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Sunbury Farmers’ Market featuring locally homegrown and homemade products; Sponsor: Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses; Non-Juried; Booth fee: $10; Contact: Deb Jackson, Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce, 39 E Granville St, Sunbury, OH, 43074; 740/965- 2860; [email protected]; Public Info: Deb Jackson, 740/965-2860; sunburybigwalnutchamber.com
Athens • May 2, 16 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Columbus • May 2 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 4/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Findlay • May 2-3 Springtime in Ohio Art & Craft Show (26th) Hancock County Fairgrounds; 1017 E Sandusky St; In/Out; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts only; Sponsor: Cloud Productions, Ltd; Attendance: 7,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 310; Booth fee: $90-$225; 10x10 to 12x10; Deadline: until full; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Judy Cloud, Cloud Productions, Ltd, P.O. Box 586, Findlay, OH, 45839; 419/436- 1457; fax: 419/435-5035; [email protected]; Public Info: Judy Cloud, 419/436-1457; cloudshows.biz
10 FESTIVALS Cleveland • May 8 Pop Up Pearl (6th) Pearl & Memphis Roads; on Pearl Rd (W 25th St) from Broadview Rd to State Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists selling and demonstrating, food trucks, and family activities; Sponsor: The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corp; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 75; Booth fee: $20; 10x10; Deadline: 5/1/2015; Usually full by: May 1; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo@hotmail. com; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth; 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Canal Winchester • May 9 Canal Winchester Art Stroll (4th) Historic Downtown Canal Winchester; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art festival that features local amateur and professional artists, Pets and People of C.W., Quilt, and Student Art exhibits; Sponsor: Canal Winchester Art Guild and City of Canal Winchester; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 40; Contact: Carolyn Sittler, Canal Winchester Art Guild, 48 W Mound St, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110; 614/312-8029; carolyn. [email protected]; Public Info: Carolyn Sittler, 614/312-8029; cwartguild.org
Defiance • May 9 Lilac Festival (10th) Downtown Defiance; Third & Clinton Streets; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Vendor fair; Sponsor: State Bank & Trust Company; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 30-plus; Booth fee: $50; 10x10; Deadline: 4/30/2015; Usually full by: April 30; Contact: Cindy Mack, Defiance Development & Visitors Bureau, 325 Clinton St, Defiance, OH, 43512; 419/782-0739; Public Info: Executive Director, 419/782- 0739; visitdefianceohio.com
Cleveland • May 15 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
11 FESTIVALS Dayton • May 16 Aullwood’s Farm Babies Fest (10th) Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center; 9101 Frederick Pike; In/Out; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A family-oriented festival with the farm animal families; Attendance: 2,450 (ticket sales); Invitational; Public Info: Tara Pitstick, 937/890- 7360; aullwood.org
Cleveland • May 17-18 Cleveland Asian Festival (6th) East 27th and Payne; 2999 Payne Ave; Indoors; Free vendor parking; Celebration of Asian Pacific American culture with free health screenings, hundreds of vendors, Asian cuisine, games, and more; Sponsor: Consolidated Graphics Group, ImageLab Media and Media Design Imaging; Attendance: 37,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 100; 10x10; Deadline: 3/1/2015; Usually full by: March 10; Contact: Johnny Wu, Cleveland Asian Festival, 4205 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44103; 216/539-4634; info@clevelandasianfestival. org; Public Info: Johnny Wu, 216/539-4634; clevelandasianfestival. org
Geneva on the Lake • May 23, 30 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (5th) The Old Firehouse Winery; 5499 Lake Rd E; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Opening month for this summer-long event. Booths overlooking Lake Erie. Live music, food, wine, arts, and crafts; Sponsor: The Old Firehouse Winery and Northcoast Promotions, Inc; Attendance: 800 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 35; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 5/15/2015; Usually full by: May 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo@ hotmail.com; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Nelsonville • May 28-31 Nelsonville Music Festival (11th) Robbins Crossing at Hocking College; 3301 Hocking Parkway; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $60-$120 in 2014; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Four days of live music, camping, kids’ activities, art vendors, food, beer, and more in the beautiful hills of southeast Ohio. The Nelsonville Music Festival continues to be one of the most unique music festivals in the country; Sponsor: Stuart’s Opera House; Attendance: 7,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 42; Booth fee: $90 in 2014; 10x10; Deadline: 4/15/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Kelly Lawrence, Art Vendor Supervisor, Nelsonville Music Festival, P.O. Box 217, Nelsonville, OH, 45764; 740/753-1924; [email protected]; Public Info: Brian Koscho, 740/753- 1924; nelsonvillefest.org
12 FESTIVALS Cincinnati • May 29-31 Summerfair Cincinnati (48th) Coney Island; 6201 Kellogg Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $10; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Fine arts and crafts fair; Attendance: 20,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 325; Booth fee: $375; 10x10; Deadline: 2/6/2015; Usually full by: two weeks before event; Contact: Jayne Utter, Summerfair Cincinnati, 7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45230; 513/531-0050; jayne.utter@summerfair. org; Public Info: Jayne Utter, 513/531-0050; summerfair.org
Oxford • May 30 Oxford Wine & Art Festival Oxford Memorial Park; 14 W Park Place; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $25; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Explore fine wines from around the world and sample craft beer while admiring fine art made in Ohio; Sponsor: Oxford Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $100-$175; 10x10; Deadline: 4/15/2015; Usually full by: March; Contact: Carol Dockum, Oxford Chamber of Commerce, 30 W Park Place, Oxford, OH, 45056; 513/523-5200; [email protected]; Public Info: Carol Dockum, 513/523-5200; oxfordchamber.org
JUNE
Cleveland • June TBD Wings & Things (5th) Old Brooklyn Neighborhood; Corner of Memphis & Pearl Roads; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Local restaurants, live music, and vendors; Might be June 18 or June 25; Sponsor: The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corp; Attendance: 700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 31; Booth fee: $20; 10x10; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Gallipolis • June-Sept Hot Summer Nights - Art on the Lawn (2nd) The French Art Colony; 530 1st Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Live performers, catered food, and legal beverages for purchase, plus Gallia County Artisan Market artisans displaying and selling their wares; Sponsor: The French Art Colony and Gallia County Artisan Market; Attendance: 400 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 20; 10x10; Deadline: weekly; Contact: Valerie Thomas or Kelsey Spangler, Gallia County Artisan Market, 838 1st Ave, Gallipolis, OH, 45631; 740/853-2364; [email protected]; Public Info: Valerie Thomas, 740/853-2364; facebook.com/galliacountyartisanmarket
13 FESTIVALS Athens • June 6, 20 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Columbus • June 6 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 5/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Chagrin Falls • June 6-7 Art by the Falls (32nd) Riverside Park; Main Street; Outdoors; Free vendor parking; Fine art and fine crafts outdoor art festival with live entertainment, food vendors, and more; Sponsor: Valley Art Center; Attendance: 12,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 120; Booth fee: $230; 10x10; Deadline: 2/23/2015; Usually full by: February; Contact: Mary Ann Breisch, Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022; 440/247- 7507; fax: 440/247-5803; [email protected]; Public Info: Mary Ann Breisch, 440/247-7507; valleyartcenter.org
Cleveland • June 6-7 Beachwood-Lyndhurst Art Festival (25th) Legacy Village; 25001 Cedar Rd; Outdoors; Free vendor parking; Fine art fair showcasing artists from across the country; Juried Invitational; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $450; 10x10; Deadline: 6/3/2015; Contact: Howard Alan Events, 270 Central Blvd, Suite 107B, Jupiter, FL, 33458; 561/746-6615; fax: 561/746-6528; info@ artfestival.com; Public Info: Howard Alan Events, 561/746-6615; artfestival.com
14 FESTIVALS Troy • June 6-7 Troy Strawberry Festival (39th) Downtown Troy and the Great Miami River Levee; 154 W Staunton Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; One of southwest Ohio’s best-loved festivals that draws crowds of more than 150,000 annually. Browse more than 200 art and craft booths. More than 70 food booths offering everything from strawberry salsa, strawberry shortcake, and strawberry funnel cake to the famous strawberry donuts. Free entertainment, free shuttle service, and free admission; Attendance: 150,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 200; Booth fee: $200; 12x12; Deadline: 2/14/2015; Usually full by: April 1; Contact: TSF Arts & Craft Committee, 405 SW Public Square, Suite 330, Troy, OH, 45373; 937/339-7714; fax: 937/339-4944; [email protected]; Public Info: Kathi Roetter, 937/339-7714; gostrawberries.com
Geneva on the Lake • June 6, 13, 20, 27 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (5th) The Old Firehouse Winery; 5499 Lake Rd E; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Themes change each week, including Beach (glass), Nostalgia (photography), and Animals. Booths overlooking Lake Erie. Live music, food, wine, arts and crafts; Sponsor: The Old Firehouse Winery and Northcoast Promotions, Inc; Attendance: 800 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 20-25; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 5/15/2015; Usually full by: May 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo@hotmail. com; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Springfield • June 11-July 19 Summer Arts Festival (49th) Veteran’s Park Ampitheater; 250 Cliff Park Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free admission performing arts festival featuring concerts, dance, and music; Sponsor: Springfield Arts Council; Attendance: 88,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Public Info: Tim Rowe; 937/324-2712; springfieldartscouncil.org
Wilmington • June 12-13 Banana Split Festival (20th) J.W. Denver Williams Memorial Park; 1100 Rombach Ave; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A festival celebrating the invention of the banana split, which occurred in Wilmington, OH, in the early 1900s; Sponsor: Wilmington Rotary Club; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 50-plus; Booth fee: $75; 15x15; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Public Info: Duane Weyand; 937/382-6528; bananasplitfestival.com
15 FESTIVALS Columbus • June 12-14 Columbus Arts Festival (54th) Downtown Riverfront; 200 S Civic Center Dr; Outdoors; Free vendor parking; Features nearly 300 nationally acclaimed artists, gourmet fare from the city’s finest restaurants, live music, hands-on arts activities, and more; Attendance: 450,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 308; Booth fee: $495; 10x10; Deadline: 1/16/2015; Usually full by: February; Prizes: $10,000 in various merit awards; Public Info: Inal Elbeyli, 614/221-8569; columbusartsfestival.org
Grove City • June 13 Grove City Town Center Wine and Arts Festival (4th) 4035 Broadway; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Showcases Ohio wines, along with regional and local talent of artists, authors and handmade crafters; Sponsor: Grove City Town Center Inc; Attendance: 30,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 200; Booth fee: $40; 10x10; Deadline: 5/29/2015; Usually full by: May 29; Contact: Andrew Furr, Grove City Town Center Inc, 3378 Park St, Grove City, OH, 43123; 614/539-8762; [email protected]; Public Info: Andrew Furr, 614/539-8762; grovecitytowncenter.org
Waynesville • June 13 Second Saturday Street Faire (9th) Historic Business District; 33-97 S Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists, artisans, authors, and crafters’ booths on Main St. Art contest, Chalk Walk for prizes, Krafty Kids Market, Cruise-In; Sponsor: Waynesville Merchants Association; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $25; 10x10; Deadline: 6/6/2015; Usually full by: week of event; Contact: Carol Vacca, Waynesville Merchants Association, P.O. Box 743, Waynesville, OH, 45068; 513/897-3885; info@ secondsaturdaystroll.com; Public Info: Carol Vacca, 513/897-3885; secondsaturdaystreetfaire.com
Oxford • June 13-14 Hueston Woods Arts & Crafts Festival Hueston Woods, Pioneer Farm; 6929 Brown Rd; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $4; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Each June, the Oxford Museum Association opens its historic buildings at the Doty Farm and hosts an arts and crafts fair. Explore the work of numerous area artisans as you explore a bit of Oxford history; Sponsor: Oxford Museum Association; Attendance: 1,200 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 80; Booth fee: $75; 12x12; Usually full by: April; Contact: Ed Creighton, Oxford Museum Association, P.O. Box 184, Oxford, OH, 45056; 513/523-8005; [email protected]; Public Info: Ed Creighton, 513/523-8005; oxfordmuseumassociation.com
16 FESTIVALS Logan • June 18-20 Washboard Music Festival (15th) Downtown Logan; Main St, off State Route 93; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills region, the Washboard Music Festival celebrates the enduring role the washboard has had on music styles from jazz to jug band to Zydeco. There is wholesome entertainment for the whole family with up to 45 musicians providing nonstop free entertainment. The Columbus Washboard Factory provides free tours. Main Street is decked out with laundry fluttering overhead in the breeze while local artists and craft vendors display a variety of items to purchase and terrific food vendors provide delights for your taste buds. Along with other special events, the Grand Parade is at 6 PM on Saturday. Join us for toe tappin’ fun; Sponsor: Washboard Music Festival Committee; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 75; Booth fee: $95; 10x10; Deadline: 5/15/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Street Vendor Manager, Washboard Music Festival, P.O. Box 1060, Logan, OH, 43138; 740/777-1445; [email protected]; Public Info: Dennis Heebink, 740/380-2752; washboardmusicfestival. com
Cleveland • June 19 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Columbus • June 19-21 Juneteenth Ohio Freedom Festival (25th) Genoa Park; 303 W Broad St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5; Celebrating 150 years of African American freedom; Sponsor: Ujamaa Bookstore; Attendance: 75,000 (ticket sales); Non-Juried; Booths: 200; Booth fee: $300; 10x10; Deadline: 5/1/2015; Usually full by: May; Contact: Mustafaa Shabazz, Ujamaa Bookstore, 1493 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH, 43205; 614/258-4633; [email protected]; Public Info: Mustafaa Shabazz, 614/258-4633; juneteenthohio.net
17 FESTIVALS Gahanna • June 19-21 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (17th) Creekside Park, Olde Gahanna; 117 Mill St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Award-winning blues and jazz festival featuring four stages of live music, art vendors, musical discovery zone for kids, and food trucks; Sponsor: Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau; Attendance: 32,000 (estimate); Non- Juried; Booths: 37; Booth fee: $325-$625; 10x10, 10x20; Deadline: 3/31/2015; Usually full by: April 1; Contact: Laurie Jadwin, Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau, 167 Mill St, Gahanna, OH, 43230; 614/418-9114; fax: 614/418-9122; [email protected]; Public Info: Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau, 614/418-9114; creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Fremont • June 20 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (10th) Downtown Fremont; 101 S Front St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A unique market that includes artisans and photographers. Markets are the third Saturdays of June and July, first and third Saturdays of August, September and October; Sponsor: Ralph’s Joy of Living; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 15-20; Booth fee: $30; 15x10; Deadline: 6/6/2015; Contact: Market Coordinator, Downtown Fremont, Inc, 101 S Front St, Fremont, OH, 43420; 567/342-4758; farmersmarket43420@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Market Coordinator, 567/342-4758; buylocalinfremont.com
Lakeside • June 20 Lakeside Classic Car Show (10th) Hotel Lakeside Lawn; 150 Maple Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; Free vendor parking; Features a variety of classic and collector cars to open the Chautauqua summer season. Car enthusiasts may enter their collector vehicles in the show; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Non-Juried; Deadline: 6/20/2015; Contact: Bill Shannon, 419/798-5133; [email protected]; Public Info: Bill Shannon, 419/798-5133; lakesideohio.com
Westlake • June 20-21 Crocker Park Fine Art Fair (10th) Crocker Park; 189 Crocker Park Blvd; Outdoors; Free vendor parking; Fine art fair showcasing artists from across the country; Juried Invitational; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $395; 10x10; Deadline: 6/17/2015; Contact: Howard Alan Events, 270 Central Blvd, Suite 107B, Jupiter, FL, 33458; 561/746-6615; fax: 561/746-6528; info@ artfestival.com; Public Info: Howard Alan Events, 561/746-6615; artfestival.com
18 FESTIVALS Worthington • June 20-21 Worthington Art Festival - Art on the Green (23rd) Worthington Village Green; Intersection of High St and State Route 161; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Juried show featuring more than 150 select artists and fine craftsmen from across the country exhibiting sculptures, ceramics, oils, watercolors, furniture, jewelry, fiber, glass, photography, and mixed media in applied and fine arts. In addition to art, the festival includes food concessions, quaint downtown shops, local eateries, and the regular Saturday Worthington Farmers’ Market; Sponsor: Olde Worthington Business Association; Attendance: 15,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $150; 10x10; Deadline: 2/15/2015; Usually full by: March 15; Contact: Julie Davis, Olde Worthington Business Association, 5748 Blackhawk Forest Dr, Westerville, OH, 43082; 614/580-1231; worthingtonartfest@ insight.rr.com; Public Info: Julie Davis, 614/580-1231; oldeworthingtonbusinessassociation.com
London • June 25-27 London Strawberry Festival (33rd) Streets of Downtown London; 20 S Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Family-friendly street festival with carnival rides and games, inflatables, pony rides, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, flea market vendors, commercial vendors, large parade, queens, large AC Cobra car event, live music, lots of food, and strawberry shortcake served in the big tent; Sponsor: London Strawberry Festival Committee and the City of London; Attendance: 12,500 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $30-$125; 10x10; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Kevin Stockham, London Strawberry Festival, P.O. Box 434, London, OH, 43140; [email protected]; Public Info: John Stahl, 740/852-1582; londonstrawberryfestival.com
Columbus • June 26-28 Easton Art Affair (16th) Easton Town Center; 160 Easton Town Center; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 16th annual fine art and fine craft show held on the streets of Easton Town Center; Sponsor: Huff- Burch Promotions; Attendance: 37,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 105; Booth fee: $325; 10x10; Deadline: 3/1/2015; Usually full by: March 1; Contact: Barbara Huff, Huff-Burch Promotions, 6943 Lake O Springs Dr, North Canton, OH, 44720; 330/284-1082; fax: 330/494-0578; [email protected]; Public Info: Barbara Huff, 330/284-1082; eastonartaffair.com
19 FESTIVALS Fairfield • June 28 Village Green Fine Art Fair (11th) Village Green Park; 301 Wessel Dr; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists will be set up around Village Green Park and inside the Community Arts Center. Children’s activities, live music, food, and awards are also part of this Fairfield tradition; Sponsor: City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department; Attendance: 750 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $50-$80; 10x10; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Contact: Ben Strickler, City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department, 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH, 45014; 513/896-8414; fax: 513/867-6070; [email protected]; Public Info: Ben Strickler, 513/896-8414; fairfield-city.org/artfair
Mentor • June 28 Wildwood Fine Arts Festival (35th) Wildwood Cultural Center; 7645 Little Mountain Rd; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $2; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Held on the beautiful grounds of Wildwood Cultural Center, this show features more than 75 juried fine artists selling everything from metal sculptures, glass, oils, watercolors, jewelry, and more; Sponsor: City of Mentor; Attendance: 1,200 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $55-$65; 12x12; Deadline: 5/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Nick Standering, City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH, 44060; 440/974- 5735; [email protected]; Public Info: City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center, 440/974-5735; cityofmentor.com/play/ upcomingevents
Delaware • June 28-July 4 Creative Strings Workshop & Festival (13th) Multiple venues; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; String players around the world will present dozens of public performances in multiple venues across the greater Columbus area; Sponsor: Yamaha, D’Addario, The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Public Info: Christian Howes, 614/332-8689; christianhowes.com/education/creative-strings- workshop
JULY
Cleveland • July TBD Polka Fest (5th) Old Brooklyn Neighborhood; Corner of Memphis & Pearl Roads; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Local restaurants, live music, and vendors; Might be July 23 or July 30; Sponsor: The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corp; Attendance: 700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 30; Booth fee: $20; 10x10; Deadline: 7/15/2015; Usually full by: July 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
20 FESTIVALS Athens • July 4, 18 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Centerville • July 4 Americana Festival (42nd) Main St (Highway 48) and Benham’s Grove; 27 N. Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Largest one- day festival in Ohio. Includes a 5k, parade, entertainment, food and an evening fireworks display; Sponsor: Centerville and Washington Township; Attendance: 100,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 250; Booth fee: $40-$55; 10x12; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Americana Festival, P.O. Box 41794, Centerville, OH, 45441; 937/433-5898; [email protected]; Public Info: Americana Festival, 937/433-5898; americanafestival.org
Columbus • July 4 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 6/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E. 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Sunbury • July 4 Independence Day Celebration Sunbury Town Hall; 51 E Cherry St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $1 donation; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Antiques, arts, and crafts fair; Sponsor: Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses; Non-Juried; Booths: 50-plus; Booth fee: $35-$50; 15x20; Deadline: day of event; Usually full by: day of event; Contact: Deb Jackson, Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce, 39 E Granville St, Sunbury, OH, 43074; 740/965-2860; [email protected]; Public Info: Deb Jackson, 740/965-2860; sunburybigwalnutchamber.com
21 FESTIVALS Geneva on the Lake • July 4, 11, 18, 25 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (5th) The Old Firehouse Winery; 5499 Lake Rd E; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Themes change each week, including Fine Arts (ceramics, pottery, glass, watercolor, acrylics, photography), Hawaiian, and Motorcycles & Cars (art, jewelry, sculpture). Booths overlooking Lake Erie. Live music, food, wine, arts and crafts; Sponsor: The Old Firehouse Winery and Northcoast Promotions, Inc; Attendance: 700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 6/25/2015; Usually full by: June 25; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo@ hotmail.com; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Cleveland Heights • July 10-12 Cain Park Arts Festival (38th) Cain Park; Lee & Superior Roads; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5, free on Friday; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Fine arts and crafts, entertainment, and gourmet food; Sponsor: City of Cleveland Heights; Attendance: 15,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $450; 10x10; Deadline: 3/2/2015; Contact: Janet Hoffman, Cain Park Arts Festival, 40 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118; 216/291-3669; fax: 216/291-3705; [email protected]; Public Info: Janet Hoffman, 216/291-3669; cainpark.com
Rockbridge • July 10-12 Lilyfest (24th) Bishop Educational Gardens; 13200 Little Cola Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills, this festival is filled with lilies and other perennials and annuals, plus art, music, Master Gardeners, and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists; Sponsor: Hocking Hills Tourism Association, Logan-Holl Foundation, Ohio Magazine, Chickity Doo Doo, and Ron Brown Jr. Financial; Attendance: 4,900 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 65; Booth fee: $50 or 10% of sales, whichever is higher; 10x10 or larger; Deadline: 3/31/2015; Usually full by: March 31; Contact: Art Ehlert, Bishop Educational Gardens, 590 E Dominion, Columbus, OH, 43214; 614/268-2521; [email protected]; Public Info: Bobbi Bishop or Art Ehlert, 614/268-2521 or 740/969-2873; lilyfest.com
Waynesville • July 11 Second Saturday Street Faire (9th) Historic Business District; 33-97 S Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists, artisans, authors, and crafters’ booths on Main St. Art contest for prizes, Krafty Kids Market, Cruise-In; Sponsor: Waynesville Merchants Association; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $25; 10x10; Deadline: 7/4/2015; Usually full by: week of event; Contact: Carol Vacca, Waynesville Merchants Association, P.O. Box 743, Waynesville, OH, 45068; 513/897-3885; info@ secondsaturdaystroll.com; Public Info: Carol Vacca, 513/897-3885; secondsaturdaystreetfaire.com
22 FESTIVALS Jefferson • July 11-12 Early America “LIVE” 1890 Re-Enactment Festival (11th) Historic 19th Century Jefferson Depot Village; 147 E Jefferson St; In/Out; Gen Adm: $7; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 1890 comes alive with costumed interpreters, early skills, Dixieland band, fashion show, food, herb tours, make-and-take crafts, and kids’ games; Sponsor: Jefferson Depot, Inc; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $40; 12x12; Deadline: 6/30/2015; Usually full by: June 15; Contact: Jean Dutton, Jefferson Depot, Inc, 310 Woodside Ave, Jefferson, OH, 44047; 614/507-5246; [email protected]; Public Info: Jean Dutton, 614/507-5246; jeffersondepotvillage.org
Westerville • July 11-12 Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music & Arts Festival (42nd) Heritage Park and Everal Barn; 60 N Cleveland Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $1, 16 and under free; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Juried fine arts and crafts show featuring 140-plus artisans, entertainment on two stages, youth entertainment, exhibits and more; Sponsor: Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 20,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 140; Booth fee: $125; 12x12; Deadline: 3/13/2015; Usually full by: May 15; Prizes: Best of Show overall, first and second place Fine Arts/Fine Crafts, first place Heritage; Contact: Erin Glaser, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, 99 Commerce Park Dr, Suite A, Westerville, OH, 43082; 614/882-8917; [email protected]; Public Info: Erin Glaser, 614/882-8917; westervillechamber.com
Youngstown • July 11-12 Summer Festival of the Arts (17th) Youngstown State University; One University Plaza; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A celebration of fine and performing arts, including a juried art show, performances, ethnic festival and jazz concert, and wide community arts and cultural participation; Sponsor: Youngstown State University; Attendance: 13,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 80; Booth fee: $100; 10x10; Deadline: 4/3/2015; Usually full by: June; Contact: Lori Factor, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, 44555; 330/941-2307; fax: 330/941-7456; [email protected]; Public Info: Lori Factor, 330/941-2307; ysu.edu/sfa
Cleveland • July 17 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com 23 FESTIVALS Lakeside • July 17-19 Lakeside Plein Air Art Festival (9th) Lakeside Chautauqua grounds; 236 Walnut Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; Free vendor parking; Plein air artists will paint throughout the Lakeside Chautauqua grounds. The artists will sell their works of art in a Wet Paint Sale on Sunday during the Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Contact: Casie Eller, Lakeside Chautauqua, 236 Walnut Ave, Lakeside, OH, 43440; 419/798-4461; fax: 419/798-5033; [email protected]; Public Info: Casie Eller, 419/798-4461; lakesideohio.com
Delaware • July 18 Gardening and Arts Festival (9th) Scioto Gardens; 3351 State Route 37 W; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Celebrating art in the garden. Artists and craftsmen, native and unusual plants, live music and local food, all nestled in a natural setting. Free gardening workshops; Sponsor: Scioto Gardens; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $40; 12x12; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Usually full by: July 1; Contact: Linda Johnson, Scioto Gardens, 3351 State Route 37 W, Delaware, OH, 43015; 740/363-8264; [email protected]; Public Info: Linda Johnson, 740/363-8264; sciotogardens.com
Fremont • July 18 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (10th) Downtown Fremont; 101 S Front St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A unique market that includes artisans and photographers. Markets are the third Saturdays of June and July, first and third Saturdays of August, September and October; Sponsor: Ralph’s Joy of Living; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 15-20; Booth fee: $30; 15x10; Deadline: 7/4/2015; Contact: Market Coordinator, Downtown Fremont, Inc, 101 S Front St, Fremont, OH, 43420; 567/342-4758; farmersmarket43420@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Market Coordinator, 567/342-4758; buylocalinfremont.com
Willoughby • July 18 Willoughby ArtsFest (24th) Downtown Willoughby; 23 Public Square; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A juried art festival in historic downtown Willoughby; Sponsor: Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 155; Booth fee: $175; 10x10; Deadline: 4/30/2015; Usually full by: May; Contact: Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce, 28 Public Square, Willoughby, OH, 44094; 440/942- 1632; fax: 440/942-0586; [email protected]; Public Info: Karen Tercek, 440/942-1632; wwlcchamber.com/events/artsfest
24 FESTIVALS Lakeside • July 19 Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival (12th) Hotel Lakeside Lawn, Lakeside Chautauqua Grounds and Dock; 150 Maple Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; Free vendor parking; Features more than 50 classic wooden boats along the historic Hotel Lakeside lawn and Lakeside dock. Plein air artists also paint along the lakefront and sell works of art in a Wet Paint Sale; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua and Lakeside Wooden Boat Society; Attendance: 7,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Contact: Mame Drackett, Lakeside Wooden Boat Society, 419/798-2050; [email protected]; Public Info: Mame Drackett, 419/798-2050; lakesideohio.com
Lakeside • July 23-25 Lakeside Annual Art & Craft Show (42nd) Hotel Lakeside Lawn; 150 Maple Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $6, includes parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts show on the shores of Lake Erie, on the grounds of the historic Hotel Lakeside; Sponsor: Lakeside Association; Juried Invitational; Booths: 80; Booth fee: $125; 12x12; Deadline: 5/15/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Shirley Tatlock, Lakeside Association, 236 Walnut Ave, Lakeside, OH, 43440; [email protected]; Public Info: Shirley Tatlock, 419/341-6890; lakesideohio.com
Columbus • July 25 Lazy Daze of Summer Festival (22nd) Near the Grandview Library; 1685 W First Ave and surrounding streets; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Features a high-end craft show, day-long entertainment on a central stage, free children’s art activities, showcases of local businesses and nonprofit groups, a Silent Auction, and festival food; Sponsor: Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council in conjunction with the Grandview Library and City of Grandview Heights; Attendance: 4,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 55; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 4/30/2015; Usually full by: May 1; Contact: Lazy Daze 2015 Coordinator, Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council, P.O. Box 12434, Columbus, OH, 43212; 614/486-6456; [email protected]; Public Info: Ruthanne James, 614/486- 6456; ghmcartscouncil.org
Mentor • July 25 Headlands Beach Fest (3rd) Headlands Beach State Park; 9601 Headlands Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; This free, family-friendly outdoor celebration incorporates the arts with elements of wind, water, and sand to create the coolest event on Ohio’s longest beach; Sponsor: City of Mentor, Headlands Beach State Park, and local businesses; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $100; 12x12; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Usually full by: July 1; Contact: Maggie Kuyasa, City of Mentor Parks & Recreation, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH, 44060; 440/974-5720; fax: 440/205- 3291; [email protected]; Public Info: City of Mentor Parks & Recreation Department, 440/974-5720; headlandsbeachfest.com
25 FESTIVALS Sandusky • July 25 Toast of Ohio Wine Festival (12th) Merry-Go-Round Museum and Veterans Park; 301 Jackson St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Celebration of Ohio’s wines, wineries, and history; Sponsor: Merry- Go-Round Museum; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 10; Booth fee: $50; 10x10; Deadline: 5/15/2015; Usually full by: May 1; Contact: Veronica Vandenbout, Merry-Go-Round Museum, 301 Jackson St, Sandusky, OH, 44870; 419/626-6111; [email protected]; Public Info: Veronica Vandenbout, 419/626-6111; merrygoroundmuseum.org
Akron • July 25-26 Akron Arts Expo (36th) Hardesty Park; 1615 W Market St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; The Akron Arts Expo is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts show that features more than 160 artists, great food, interactive children’s area, and fun entertainment for the entire family. Applications available online Feb 1-March 31 at akronartsexpo.org; Sponsor: City of Akron; Attendance: 35,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 170; Booth fee: $200; 15x15; Deadline: 3/31/2015; Public Info: City of Akron Community Events Department, 330/375-2835 or 330/375-2836; akronartsexpo.org
McConnelsville • July 25-26 Howard Chandler Christy Summer Fine Arts/Craft Show (48th) The Grove; 10th & Main Streets; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Quality arts and crafts show, qualified judges, non-juried, open to all artisans; Sponsor: Howard Chandler Christy Art Guild; Non-Juried; Booths: no limit; Booth fee: $35; Deadline: day of event; Usually full by: day of event; Prizes: Cash and ribbon awards; Contact: Jane Ryan, Howard Chandler Christy Art Guild, 370 N Kennebec Ave, McConnelsville, OH, 43756; 740/962-5642; [email protected]; Public Info: Jane Ryan, 740/962-5642
Columbus • July 29-Aug 9 Ohio State Fair (162nd) 717 E 17th Ave; In/Out; Join fellow artisans demonstrating and selling traditional wares; Sponsor: Ohio State Fair; Attendance: 917,000 (ticket sales); Invitational; Booths: 30; Booth fee: $125; 15x10; Deadline: day of event; Contact: Rhonda Lawson, Ohio State Fair, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211; 614/466-8346; fax: 614/644-4031; [email protected]; Public Info: Rhonda Lawson, 614/466-8346; ohiostatefair.com
26 FESTIVALS Lakeside • July 29-Aug 21 Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert Series (52nd) Hoover Auditorium; 115 W Third St; Indoors; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; Under the direction of Robert Cronquist, the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra will perform eight summer concerts during its month-long residency in Lakeside Chautauqua; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua; Attendance: 7,000 (ticket sales); Public Info: Alexandrea Stelzer, 419/798-4461; lakesideohio.com
AUGUST
Cleveland • Aug TBD Burger Fest (5th) The Old Brooklyn Neighborhood; Corner of Memphis & Pearl Roads; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Local restaurants, live music, and vendors; Might be August 20 or August 27; Sponsor: The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corp; Attendance: 700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 30; Booth fee: $20; 10x10; Deadline: 7/15/2015; Usually full by: July 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Athens • Aug 1, 15 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Columbus • Aug 1 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 7/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
27 FESTIVALS Kelleys Island • Aug 1 Arts & Craft Show (10th) Kelleys Island History Museum; 224 Division St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists, authors, crafters, and artisans sell their wares. Some demonstrations; Sponsor: Kelleys Island Historical Association; Attendance: 300 (estimate); Non- Juried; Booths: 20; 10x10; Deadline: 7/20/2015; Usually full by: July 20; Contact: Leslie Korenko, Kelleys Island Historical Association, P.O. Box 328, Kelleys Island, OH, 43438; 419/746-2399; [email protected]; Public Info: Leslie Korenko, 419/746-2399; kelleysislandhistorical.org
Russell Township • Aug 1-2 Nature Arts Festival (24th) The West Woods Nature Center; 9465 Kinsman Rd; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Juried arts and fine crafts show; Sponsor: Geauga Park District; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $65-$85; 6x5, 8x5, 10x10; Deadline: 5/1/2015; Usually full by: May 1; Contact: Teresa Runion, Geauga Park District, 9465 Kinsman Rd, Novelty, OH, 44072; 440/279-0882; fax: 440/338-7148; [email protected]; Public Info: Geauga Park District, 440/279-0880; geaugaparkdistrict.org
Geneva on the Lake • Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (5th) The Old Firehouse Winery; 5499 Lake Rd E; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Themes change each week, including Nature, Glitz & Glamour, Wood & Woodworking, and Celtic (bag pipes, imports, dancers). Booths overlooking Lake Erie. Live music, food, wine, arts and crafts; Sponsor: The Old Firehouse Winery and Northcoast Promotions, Inc; Attendance: 700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 7/20/2015; Usually full by: July 20; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570- 8201; northcoastpromo.com
Fremont • Aug 1, 15 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (10th) Downtown Fremont; 101 S Front St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A unique market that includes artisans and photographers. Markets are the third Saturdays of June and July, first and third Saturdays of August, September and October; Sponsor: Ralph’s Joy of Living; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 15-20; Booth fee: $30; 15x10; Deadline: 7/18/2015; Contact: Market Coordinator, Downtown Fremont, Inc, 101 S Front St, Fremont, OH, 43420; 567/342-4758; farmersmarket43420@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Market Coordinator, 567/342-4758; buylocalinfremont.com
28 FESTIVALS Chardon • Aug 2 Chardon Arts Festival (35th) Chardon Square Park; 110 Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A juried show of more than 100 artists; Sponsor: Chardon Square Association; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 110; Booth fee: $75; 12x12; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 1; Contact: Jan Gipson, Chardon Square Association, 10580 Cedar Rd, Chesterland, OH, 44026; 440/564- 9096; [email protected]; Public Info: Jan Gipson, 440/564-9096; chardonsquareassociation.org
Cleveland • Aug 2 Warehouse District Street Festival (11th) Warehouse District, Downtown Cleveland; W 6th St from Frankfort- Lakeside and W St. Clair from W 4th-W 9th; Outdoors; Great food, terrific entertainment, residential open houses and tours, art show, diverse booths, children’s activities, cutest dog contest, fashion show, and more; Sponsor: Historic Warehouse District Development Corp; Attendance: 12,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 35-40; Booth fee: $100; 10x10; Deadline: 5/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Kelly Lange, Historic Warehouse District Development Corp, 1010 Euclid Ave, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH, 44115; 216/344- 3937; fax: 216/344-3962; [email protected]; Public Info: Kelly Lange or Marcia Mandell, 216/344-3937; warehousedistrict.org
Kirtland • Aug 7-8 Vintage Ohio (21st) Lake Metroparks Farmpark; 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd; Outdoors; Gen Adm: TBD; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Wine and food festival; Non-Juried; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $225-$275; 10x10; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Usually full by: June or July; Contact: Donniella Winchell, Ohio Wine Producers Association, 33 Tegam Way, Geneva, OH, 44041; 440/466-4417; fax: 440/466-4427; dwinchell@ ohiowines.org; Public Info: Donniella Winchell, 440/466-4417; visitvintageohio.com
London • Aug 7-8 London Rib & Jazz Fest (8th) Downtown London; S Main St (State Route 56); Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artisans in glass, fiber arts, wood, metal, jewelry, photography, painting, and other mediums give demonstrations, show goods, and sell wares while visitors enjoy a great atmosphere, great food, and listen to two full days of smooth jazz; Sponsor: Bobby Fisher Distributing, Downtown London Association, and London Community Organization; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $75; 10x10; Deadline: 7/3/2015; Usually full by: July 15; Contact: Amy Rees, London Rib & Jazz Fest, P.O. Box 335, London, OH, 43140; 740/405-5151; [email protected]; Public Info: Amy Rees, 740/405-5151; londonribandjazzfest.com
29 FESTIVALS Zanesville • Aug 7-8 Y-Bridge Arts Festival (7th) Downtown Zanesville, Zane’s Landing; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Outdoor arts festival, visual artist booths, performance artists, entertainment, music, and food concessions; Sponsor: Artist Colony of Zanesville; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $75; 10x10; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Contact: Linda Regula, Artist Colony of Zanesville, 3020 Licking Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701; 740/588-0537; [email protected]; Public Info: Linda Regula, 740/588-0537; artcoz. org
Cambridge • Aug 7-9 Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival (47th) Cambridge City Park; Edgeworth Ave; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Festival showcases around 90 exhibiting artists and craftsmen, performing artists, crafts for kids, a marketplace of Ohio-made foods, student art exhibit, and a variety of concessions over this three-day event. Open to the public and handicapped accessible; Sponsor: Ohio Arts & Crafts Foundation; Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 85-100; Booth fee: $165; 10x10; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: Aug 1; Contact: Julia Evans, Ohio Arts & Crafts Foundation, P.O. Box 250, Cambridge, OH, 43725; 740/439-9379; [email protected]; Public Info: Holly Phillips, 740/732-2259; saltforkfestival.org
Tiffin • Aug 8 Art Walk (2nd) Downtown Tiffin; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art Walk includes museums, art galleries, eateries, and businesses. Tours, exhibitions, and musicians in conjunction with Art Fair & Farmers’ Market; Sponsor: Museum/Gallery Alliance; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Public Info: Tiffin Historic Trust, 419/443-0478; tiffinhistorictrust.org
Tiffin • Aug 8 Tiffin Art Fair (8th) Courthouse Square; Corner of Washington and Market Streets; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Fun, family- oriented event featuring fine arts and crafts, live music, children’s activities, artist demonstrations, an art walk, and farmers’ market; Sponsor: Tiffin Art Guild; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 30; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Contact: Jill Groves, Tiffin Art Guild, 178 S Washington St, P.O. Box 194, Tiffin, OH, 44883; 419/443-0478; [email protected]; Public Info: Jill Groves, 419/902-7966; tiffinartguild.org
30 FESTIVALS Waynesville • Aug 8 Second Saturday Street Faire (9th) Historic Business District; 33-97 S Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists, artisans, authors, and crafters’ booths on Main St. Art contest for prizes, Krafty Kids Market, Cruise-In; Sponsor: Waynesville Merchants Association; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $25; 10x10; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: week of event; Contact: Carol Vacca, Waynesville Merchants Association, P.O. Box 743, Waynesville, OH, 45068; 513/897-3885; info@ secondsaturdaystroll.com; Public Info: Carol Vacca, 513/897-3885; secondsaturdaystreetfaire.com
Yellow Springs • Aug 8 Art on the Lawn (32nd) Mills Lawn Elementary School; 200 Walnut St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Outdoor fine art and craft fair with juried artists, food, and music held under the shade trees of a park- like setting; Sponsor: Village Artisans; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $75-$105; 10x10; Deadline: 4/30/2015; Usually full by: July 31; Contact: Village Artisans, 100 Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387; 937/767-1209; villageartisans. [email protected]; Public Info: Village Artisans, 937/767-1209; villageartisans.blogspot.com
Columbus • Aug 8-9 Festival Latino (20th) Bicentennial Park; 233 Civic Center Dr; Outdoors; Free vendor parking; A free, two-day festival celebrating Latino art, fashion, food, dance, music, children’s activities, and more; Sponsor: Honda; Attendance: 150,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 15-plus; Booth fee: $300; 10x15; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Usually full by: July 1; Contact: Chris Skinner, CAPA, 21 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43215; 614/719-6926; [email protected]; Public Info: Capa Ticket Office, 614/469-0939; festivallatino.net
Kettering • Aug 9 Art on the Commons (27th) Lincoln Park Civic Commons; 675 Lincoln Park Blvd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art on the Commons is a juried selection of fine arts and crafts by more than 100 talented artists from around the country; Sponsor: City of Kettering and Rosewood Arts Centre; Attendance: 7,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $160; 10x10; Deadline: 3/31/2015; Usually full by: March; Contact: Rosewood Arts Centre, 2655 Olson Dr, Kettering, OH, 45420; 937/296-0294; fax: 937/296-3289; rosewood@ ketteringoh.org; Public Info: Rosewood Arts Centre, 937/296-0294; ketteringoh.org
31 FESTIVALS Mount Vernon • Aug 13-16 Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival (28th) Downtown Mount Vernon; Public Square and 1 through 299 S Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A wonderful arts fair in the downtown National Register Historic District of Mount Vernon, featuring visual arts, four stages for music and dance, quilt and flower shows. Artisan sponsorships available; Sponsor: Ariel Corp, First-Knox National Bank and Time Warner Cable; Attendance: 20,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 40; 10x10; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: Aug 1; Contact: Joseph Bell, Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival, 107 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050; 740/392-3378; fax: 740/392-7840; [email protected]; Public Info: Sandra Crow, 740/392-3378; danemmettfestival.org
Cleveland • Aug 21 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Green • Aug 22 Art-A-Palooza (11th) Boettler Park; 5300 Massillon Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A juried fine arts festival in a picturesque lake setting; Sponsor: Green Arts Council and City of Green; Attendance: 5,400 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 74; Booth fee: $90-$150; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Prizes: $700 in artist prize money; Contact: Ellen Stults, Green Arts Council, P.O. Box 704, Green, OH, 44232; 330/896-8166; greenartscouncil@gmail. com; Public Info: Joan Smith or Ellen Stults, 330/896-8166; greenartscouncil.org
Lakeside • Aug 22 Lakeside Antique Show (55th) South Auditorium, Wo-Ho-Mis Lodge, Wesley Lodge and adjacent lawn; 510 Central Ave; In/Out; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; Free vendor parking; More than 85 antique vendors will display collectibles of books, linens, sports memorabilia, charms, dolls, vintage clothing, jewelry, kitchen items, sterling, and much more; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 85; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: Aug 1; Contact: Margaret Welty or Fern Larking Kao, P.O. Box 312, Bowling Green, OH, 43402; 419/354-4600; Public Info: Margaret Welty, 419/354-4600; lakesideohio.com
32 FESTIVALS Sunbury • Aug 22 Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds (5th) Sunbury Town Hall; 51 E Cherry St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $1 donation; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; End of summer celebration featuring food and drink, live music, and arts and crafts. Held in conjunction with its sister event, Galena Summerfest; Sponsor: Big Walnut Civic Association; Attendance: 8,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 60-plus; Booth fee: $35- $50; 15x20; Deadline: day of event; Usually full by: day of event; Contact: Theresa Dronsfield, Big Walnut Civic Association, 12897 Hatch Rd, Sunbury, OH, 43074; 740/816-0771; bwcivic@gmail. com; Public Info: Theresa Dronsfield, 740/816-0771; facebook.com/ bigwalnutcivicassociation
Malvern • Aug 29-30 Great Trail Festival (34th) Great Trail Festival Grounds; 6331 Canton Rd, State Route 43; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $6; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts, entertainment, and food, re-creation of life on the Ohio frontier during French and Indian era; Sponsor: Great Trail Festival Association; Juried Invitational; Booths: 100-plus; Booth fee: $250; 10x12; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Usually full by: July 1; Contact: Barbara Garduno, Great Trail Festival, P.O. Box 552, Malvern, OH, 44644; 330/794-9100; [email protected]; Public Info: Barbara Garduno, 330/794-9100; greattrailfestival.com
SEPTEMBER
Middleburg Heights • Sept 4-7 Cleveland Oktoberfest (10th) Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds; 19201 E Bagley Rd; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art and craft markets, family entertainment, music, and food. Art market inside, craft market outside; Sponsor: The Warehouse District Development Corp; Attendance: 60,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 80; Booth fee: $200; 10x10; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: Aug 1; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo@hotmail. com; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Athens • Sept 5, 19 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
33 FESTIVALS Columbus • Sept 5 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 8/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Geneva on the Lake • Sept 5 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (5th) The Old Firehouse Winery; 5499 Lake Rd E; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Labor Day weekend is thank you weekend, only $10 to participate if involved another weekend. Booths overlooking Lake Erie. Live music, food, wine, arts, and crafts; Sponsor: The Old Firehouse Winery and Northcoast Promotions, Inc; Attendance: 700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $50 first time, $10 returning; 12x12; Deadline: 8/15/2015; Usually full by: Aug 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570- 8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Malvern • Sept 5-7 Great Trail Festival (34th) Great Trail Festival Grounds; 6331 Canton Rd, State Route 43; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $6; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts, entertainment and food, re-creation of life on the Ohio frontier during French and Indian era; Sponsor: Great Trail Festival Association; Juried Invitational; Booths: 100-plus; Booth fee: $250; 10x12; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Usually full by: July 1; Contact: Barbara Garduno, Great Trail Festival, P.O. Box 552, Malvern, OH, 44644; 330/794-9100; [email protected]; Public Info: Barbara Garduno, 330/794-9100; greattrailfestival.com
Fremont • Sept 5, 19 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (10th) Downtown Fremont; 101 S Front St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A unique market that includes artisans and photographers. Markets are the third Saturdays of June and July, first and third Saturdays of August, September, and October; Sponsor: Ralph’s Joy of Living; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 20; Booth fee: $30; 15x10; Deadline: 8/22/2015; Contact: Market Coordinator, Downtown Fremont, Inc, 101 S Front St, Fremont, OH, 43420; 567/342-4758; farmersmarket43420@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Market Coordinator, 567/342-4758; buylocalinfremont.com
34 FESTIVALS Upper Arlington • Sept 7 Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival (45th) Northam Park; 2070 Northam Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; An interactive and integrated al fresco art experience for the whole family; Attendance: 25,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 175; Booth fee: $125; 12x12; Deadline: 2/16/2015; Contact: Lynette Santoro-Au, City of Upper Arlington, 3600 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH, 43221; 614/583-5310; fax: 614/437-8656; [email protected]; Public Info: Lynette Santoro-Au, 614/583-5310; uaoh.net
Lithopolis • Sept 11-12 Lithopolis Honeyfest (9th) Village of Lithopolis; Columbus St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Celebrate National Honey Month and Lithopolis Honeyfest Day in Ohio in a robust atmosphere of art, music, food, fun, and people; Sponsor: Village of Lithopolis; Attendance: 11,750 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $95; 10x10; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Usually full by: July or August; Contact: Anne Blackwell, 614/657-3260; [email protected]; Public Info: 614/657-3260; lithopolishoneyfest.com
Albany • Sept 11-13 Ohio Pawpaw Festival (17th) Lake Snowden; 5900 US Highway 50; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $10 per day; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled and educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the pawpaw (asimina triloba); Attendance: 9,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 35; Booth fee: 10% of sales with $50 down; 10x10; Deadline: 6/30/2015; Usually full by: June 30; Prizes: Plaque for Best Pawpaw Art; Public Info: ohiopawpawfest.com
Columbus • Sept 11-13 Holiday Fest at the Home & Garden Show (11th) Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Building; 717 E 17th Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $6; Holiday Fest offering guests late-year holiday-inspired gifts, décor, and entertaining products to help make their homes holiday-ready; Sponsor: Dispatch Printing Company; Attendance: 12,000 (ticket sales); Invitational; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $299; 10x10; Deadline: 7/30/2015; Usually full by: Aug 30; Contact: Megan Parker, Dispatch Consumer Shows, 34 S Third St, Columbus, OH, 43215; 614/583-3359; fax: 614/461-7551; mparker@dispatch. com; Public Info: Dispatch Consumer Shows, 614/461-7551; dispatchconsumershows.com
35 FESTIVALS Fairview Park • Sept 12 The European Fest (6th) St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Church; 5390 W 220th St; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Ethnic craft market, music, ethnic dancers, and food; Sponsor: St. Mary Magdalene Church; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 80; Booth fee: $40-$50; 10x10; Deadline: 8/15/2015; Usually full by: Aug 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Hilliard • Sept 12 Old Hilliardfest Art & Street Fair (30th) Downtown Old Hilliard; Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art fair, street fair, car show, live music, carnival rides and games; Sponsor: Hilliard Civic Association and the Hilliard Arts Council; Attendance: 10,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 75; Booth fee: $100; 10x10; Deadline: 8/13/2015; Usually full by: Sept 1; Contact: Kelley Daniel, Old Hilliardfest, 5426 Madison St, Hilliard, OH, 43026; [email protected]; Public Info: oldhilliardfest.org
Massillon • Sept 12 Amherst Centre Craft Show (20th) Amherst Centre; Amherst Rd NE; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft show; Sponsor: Amherst Merchants; Non-Juried; Booths: 54; Booth fee: $20, buy one, get one free; 10x6; Deadline: 9/3/2015; Usually full by: day of event; Contact: Kathie Embacher, Amherst Merchants, 601 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH, 44260; 330/628-9103; [email protected]; Public Info: Kathie Embacher, 330/628-9103
Put-in-Bay • Sept 12 Art in the Park (21st) DeRivera Park; Delaware Ave; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Browse original creations by dozens of artists, including pottery, jewelry, stained glass, woodwork, photography, framed arts, watercolors, Put-in-Bay original island designs and crafts, textiles, paintings, and more. All part of Historical Weekend festivities; Sponsor: Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 75; Booth fee: $70; 10x10; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: Aug 1; Contact: Nicole DeFreitas, Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 250, Put-in-Bay, OH, 43456; 419/285-2213; [email protected]; Public Info: Nicole DeFreitas, 419/285- 2213; visitputinbay.com
36 FESTIVALS Waynesville • Sept 12 Second Saturday Street Faire (9th) Historic Business District; 33-97 S Main St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists, artisans, authors, and crafters’ booths on Main St. Art contest for prizes, Krafty Kids Market, Cruise-In; Sponsor: Waynesville Merchants Association; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $25; 10x10; Deadline: 9/5/2015; Usually full by: week of event; Contact: Carol Vacca, Waynesville Merchants Association, P.O. Box 743, Waynesville, OH, 45068; 513/897-3885; info@ secondsaturdaystroll.com; Public Info: Carol Vacca, 513/897-3885; secondsaturdaystreetfaire.com
Canal Fulton • Sept 12-13, 26-27 Yankee Peddler Festival (43rd) Clay’s Park Resort; 13190 Patterson Rd; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $10; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Festival celebrating 1776 to 1825 with arts and crafts, food and entertainment; Sponsor: Yankee Peddler Festival Association; Attendance: 35,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 200; Booth fee: $675; 10x12; Deadline: 1/1/2015; Usually full by: May 31; Contact: Frank Cajka, Yankee Peddler Festival Association, P.O. Box 113226, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241; 800/535-5634; [email protected]; Public Info: Frank Cajka, 800/535-5634; yankeepeddlerfestival.com
Canal Fulton • Sept 12-13, 26-27 Yankee Peddler Today Festival (12th) Clay’s Park Resort; 13190 Patterson Rd; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $10; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Festival celebrating contemporary arts and crafts, food and entertainment; Sponsor: Yankee Peddler Festival Association; Attendance: 35,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 90; Booth fee: $675; 10x12; Deadline: 1/1/2015; Usually full by: May 31; Contact: Frank Cajka, Yankee Peddler Festival Association, P.O. Box 113226, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241; 800/535-5634; [email protected]; Public Info: Frank Cajka, 800/535-5634; yankeepeddlertoday.com
Powell • Sept 13 Good Ol’ Days: Revisiting the 1800s and Early 1900s (3rd) Downtown Powell; 233 S Liberty St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artisans, craftspeople, period displays and demonstrations, re-enactors, genealogy corner, children’s activities, sale of antiques and treasures, entertainment, and food; Sponsor: Powell Liberty Historical Society; Attendance: 750 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 35; Booth fee: $35; 10x10; Deadline: 8/31/2015; Usually full by: July 31; Contact: Carole Wilhelm, Powell Liberty Historical Society, P.O. Box 385, Powell, OH, 43065; 614/889-1182; [email protected]; Public Info: Carole Wilhelm, 614/889- 1182; powellhistory.org
37 FESTIVALS Pomeroy • Sept 17-19 Pomeroy Sternwheel Riverfest (25th) Downtown Pomeroy Parking Lot; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A celebration of a great river, great boats, great people, and a great community; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $35; 10x10; Deadline: 8/31/2015; Contact: Brian Howard, Pomeroy Sternwheel Committee, 10 Lincoln Terrace, Pomeroy, OH, 45769; 740/525-5764; bjhoward71@gmail. com; Public Info: Brian Howard, 740/525-5764; facebook.com/ pomeroysternwheel
Cleveland • Sept 18 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Cuyahoga Falls • Sept 18-20 Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest (36th) Cuyahoga Falls Riverfront; Front St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; German food vendors, various craft vendors and a variety of entertainment; Attendance: 30,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $110; 10x10; Contact: Pamela Wingate, Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest, 3390 Hendon Cir, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221; 330/687-9118; [email protected]; Public Info: oktoberfestcfo.com
North Lewisburg • Sept 18-20 Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival (8th) The Pottersburg Bridge; 17141 Inskeep-Cratty Rd; Outdoors; Free vendor parking; The festival includes bluegrass and folk performers, a popular pie baking contest, arts, crafts, antiques, and wagon rides. While adults enjoy the music and history, children’s activities will include pony rides, demonstrations from historical re-enactors, horse- drawn wagon rides, a mini farm, and more; Sponsor: Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Attendance: 3,250 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 10x10; Usually full by: Sept 1; Contact: Tina Knotts, Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 227 E Fifth St, Marysville, OH, 43040; 937/642-6279; fax: 937/644-0422; [email protected]; Public Info: Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 937/642-6279; coveredbridgefestival.com
38 FESTIVALS Thornville • Sept 18-20 Thornville Backwoods Fest (21st) Backwoods Region; 8572 High Point Rd; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $9; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts, crafts, food, and music in a rustic wooded setting; Sponsor: Backwoods Fest; Attendance: 35,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 318; Booth fee: $275; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: May 1; Contact: Kathy Launder, Backwoods Fest, 8572 High Point Rd, Thornville, OH, 43076; 740/246-4709; fax: 740/246-5799; info@ thornvillebackwoodsfest.com; Public Info: Kathy Launder, 740/246- 4709; thebackwoodsfest.com
Cincinnati • Sept 19 Anderson Township Park District A Fair of the Arts (15th) Beech Acres Park; 6910 Salem Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Patrons are invited to browse or purchase original works of art, such as fine jewelry, stained glass, paintings, and pottery. Enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat, mingle with the artists, and see who wins the Best in Show award at this free event; Sponsor: Anderson Township Park District; Attendance: 1,800 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 60-70; Booth fee: $40-$60; 10x10, 20x10; Deadline: 7/10/2015; Contact: Anderson Township Park District, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230; 513/388-4513; fax: 513/231-4190; [email protected]; Public Info: Anderson Township Park District, 513/388-4513; andersonparks.com
Deerfield Township • Sept 19 FallFair Arts Festival (10th) Cottell Park; 5847 Irwin Simpson Rd; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A unique blend of fine artists and craftsmen who showcase their work on the beautiful property of Cottell Park. Up to 100 local and regional artists will feature woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, glass fiber, mixed media, painting, and much more. This wonderful family event is free to the public and also features all day performing artists as well as children’s hands-on art activities. Guests can enjoy all the amenities of the park including free parking, playgrounds, and kite flying. Celebrating its 10th year in 2015, special performances, community engagement art projects and activities are planned; Sponsor: The Arts Alliance; Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $75; 12x12; Deadline: 4/17/2015; Usually full by: June 10; Contact: Meredith Raffel, The Arts Alliance, P.O. Box 381, Mason, OH, 45040; 513/309-8585; [email protected]; Public Info: Meredith Raffel, 513/309- 8585; the-arts-alliance.org
Garfield Heights • Sept 19 Garfield Commons Craft Show (9th) Garfield Commons; 12678 Rockside Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft show; Sponsor: Garfield Commons Merchants; Non-Juried; Booths: 45; Booth fee: $15; 12x6; Deadline: 9/12/2015; Usually full by: day of event; Contact: Kathie Embacher, Garfield Commons Merchants, 601 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH, 44260; 330/628-9103; [email protected]; Public Info: Kathie Embacher, 330/628-9103 39 FESTIVALS Cleveland • Sept 19-20 Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival (17th) Lincoln Park; 1208 Starkweather Ave; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Multiracial and multicultural festival features fine art, sculpture, original jewelry, children’s activities and programs, food booths, musicians and performers. Saturday 11 AM-6 PM, Sunday 12-5 PM. Free admission; Sponsor: Merrick House and Tremont West Development Corp; Attendance: 30,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $145; 10x10; Deadline: 6/5/2015; Usually full by: June 30; Contact: Scott Rosenstein, Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival, c/o Merrick House, 1050 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113; 216/575-0920 x106; fax: 216/771-8030; [email protected]; Public Info: Scott Rosenstein, 216/575-0920 x106; tremontartsfestival.com
Kirtland • Sept 19-20 Village Peddler Festival (34th) Lake Metroparks Farmpark; 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $7; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; An outdoor marketplace filled with artisans and craftsmen, folk musicians, food and a harvest market; Sponsor: Roberta Rice and Heidi Brueggeman; Attendance: 13,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 185; Booth fee: $225; 15x15; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Usually full by: June 1; Contact: Roberta Rice or Heidi Brueggeman, Village Peddler Festival, P.O. Box 20, Austinburg, OH, 44010; 440/503-8414; fax: 440/275-5501; [email protected]; Public Info: Roberta Rice or Heidi Brueggeman, 941/586-3220; villagepeddlerfestival.com
North Royalton • Sept 20 North Royalton Harvest Fest (13th) North Royalton City Green; 13834 Ridge Rd; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Country fair with exhibits and crafters; Sponsor: North Royalton Holiday Lighting Committee; Non-Juried; Booths: 45; Booth fee: $50; 12x12; Deadline: 9/15/2015; Contact: Camille Price, North Royalton Holiday Lighting Committee, 13834 Ridge Rd, North Royalton, OH, 44133; 440/582-4144; Public Info: Camille Price, 440/582-4144
Wellington • Sept 20 Harvest of the Arts (33rd) Town Hall and Howk Memorial Park; 115 Willard Memorial Square, corner of Rt 18 and Rt 58; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Event includes about 100 Ohio artisans displaying fine and folk art. Live music, quilt raffle, lunch available; Sponsor: Friends of Herrick Memorial Library; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 110; Booth fee: $65; 10x10; Deadline: 9/1/2015; Usually full by: Sept 1; Contact: Linda Hatton, Harvest of the Arts, Herrick Memorial Library, 101 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington, OH, 44090; 440/647-2120; [email protected]
40 FESTIVALS Columbus • Sept 25-27 Art & Craft Marketplace at the Columbus Oktoberfest (49th) Ohio Expo Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds; 717 E 17th Ave; In/ Out; Free vendor parking; The Art & Craft Marketplace is a featured area at the 49th annual Columbus Oktoberfest; Sponsor: Huff’s Promotions, LLC; Attendance: 30,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 90; Booth fee: $190; 10x14; Deadline: until full; Contact: Kelly, Huff’s Promotions, LLC, 4275 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH, 44718; 330/493- 4130; fax: 330/493-7606; [email protected]; Public Info: columbusoktoberfest.com
Waterville • Sept 26 Roche de Boeuf Festival (42nd) Historic Downtown Waterville; Between Third St and the Maumee River; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A festival with a parade, vendor booths, fine arts area, entertainment, children’s area, food vendors, and a car show; Sponsor: Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 15,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 175; Booth fee: $75-$200; 12x10; Deadline: 8/31/2015; Usually full by: Sept 15; Contact: Executive Director, Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 74, Waterville, OH, 43566; 419/878-5188; fax: 419/878-5199; [email protected]; Public Info: Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce, 419/878-5188; watervillechamber.com
Worthington • Sept 26 Old Worthington Market Day High Street; High St from State Route 161 to South St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 300 artisans fill downtown streets with colorful displays of quality handcrafted goods, along with community groups, food vendors, and family activities; Sponsor: Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 20,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 300; Booth fee: $85; 10x10; Deadline: 7/31/2015; Usually full by: mid-August; Contact: Events Coordinator, Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, 25 W New England Ave, Suite 100, Worthington, OH, 43085; 614/888-3040; fax: 614/841-4842; [email protected]; Public Info: Events Coordinator, 614/888-3040; worthingtonchamber.org
Barberton • Sept 26-27 Barberton Mum Festival (25th) Lake Anna Park; 159 3rd St NW; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 20,000 chrysanthemums create a million mum blooms at Barberton’s Lake Anna Park. Free admission, family entertainment, arts and crafts, fabulous food, water ski shows, ice carving, sand sculpting, and children’s activities, 10 AM-6 PM; Sponsor: City of Barberton, Aris Horticultural Services and Barberton Community Foundation; Attendance: 30,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 118; Booth fee: $100; 10x10; Deadline: 9/7/2015; Usually full by: Sept 7; Contact: Lisa McLean, Barberton Beautification, 500 W Hopocan Ave, Barberton, OH, 44203; 330/848-6653; fax: 330/745-3841; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa McLean, 330/848-6653; cityofbarberton.com 41 FESTIVALS Dayton • Sept 26-27 Aullwood’s Apple Fest (27th) Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center; 9101 Frederick Pike; In/Out; Gen Adm: $5/adult, $3/child, 2 and under free; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Family-friendly event! Delicious food, children’s activities, live entertainment, rooster crowing contest, meet Johnny Appleseed, wagon rides, and more; Attendance: 6,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $40-$50; 10x12; Deadline: 9/1/2015; Usually full by: Sept 1; Contact: Barbara Trick or Tom Hissong, Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, 1000 Aullwood Rd, Dayton, OH, 45414; 937/890-7360; fax: 937/890- 2382; [email protected]; Public Info: Tom Hissong, 937/890- 7360; aullwood.org
Germantown • Sept 26-27 Germantown Pretzel Festival (36th) Veterans Memorial Park; North Walnut St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Handcrafts, good food and free entertainment with live music and shows. Park is handicapped accessible with sidewalks; Sponsor: Germantown Festival, Inc; Attendance: 27,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 60; Booth fee: $75; 10x10; Contact: Karen Martin, Germantown Pretzel Festival, P.O. Box 42, Germantown, OH, 45327; 937/867-2228; info@ pretzelfestival.com; Public Info: Karen Martin, 937/867-2228; pretzelfestival.com
Logan • Sept 26-27 Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Association Fall Show (43rd) Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge; 20020 State Route 664 S; In/ Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A show and sale of fine arts and crafts handmade by Ohio arists and artisans; Sponsor: Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Association; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $50; 10x10; Deadline: 9/15/2015; Usually full by: Sept 25; Contact: Spirit Williams, Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Association, P.O. Box 371, Logan, OH, 43138; 740/385-8245; [email protected]; Public Info: Spirit Williams, 740/385-8245; hhaca.com
Minerva • Sept 26-27 National Alpaca Farm Days (3rd) Natural Approach Farm Store; 3944 Whitacre Ave SE; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; National Alpaca Farm Days with marketplace for vendors on Saturday only; Sponsor: Alpaca Spring Valley Farm; Attendance: 1,200 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 50; Booth fee: $20; 10x10; Deadline: 9/15/2015; Usually full by: Sept 15; Contact: Alicia Rocco, Natural Approach Farm Store, 3944 Whitacre Ave SE, Minerva, OH, 44657; 330/868-5353; fax: 330/868-3437; [email protected]; Public Info: Alicia Rocco, 330/868-5353; naturalapproachfarmstore.com
42 FESTIVALS OCTOBER Sebring • Oct 2-4 Sebring Harvest Festival (9th) Downtown Sebring; 200 Block, N 15th St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Local sales and specials, live bands and entertainment, beer garden, contests, and children’s activities; Sponsor: Sebring Harvest Festival Committee; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 24; Booth fee: $20-$50; 10x20; Deadline: 9/1/2015; Usually full by: Sept 1; Contact: Sebring Harvest Festival, P.O. Box 45, Sebring, OH, 44672; sebringharvestfest@ gmail.com; Public Info: facebook.com/sebringharvestfest
Athens • Oct 3, 17 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Columbus • Oct 3 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 9/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Huron • Oct 3-4 Harvest Happenings Fall Festival (24th) Osborn MetroPark; 3910 Perkins Ave; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Community festival, tractor, and engine show to showcase Erie County’s history, heritage, and national resources; Sponsor: Erie MetroParks; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 20; Booth fee: $70; 10x10; Deadline: 9/1/2015; Contact: Sue Daniel, Erie MetroParks, 3910 Perkins Ave, Huron, OH, 44839; 419/625-7783 x232; fax: 419/621-4217; [email protected]; Public Info: Erie MetroParks, 419/625-7783 x221; eriemetroparks. com
43 FESTIVALS Fremont • Oct 3, 17 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (10th) Downtown Fremont; 101 S Front St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A unique market that includes artisans and photographers. Markets are the third Saturdays of June and July, first and third Saturdays of August, September and October; Sponsor: Ralph’s Joy of Living; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 15-20; Booth fee: $30; 15x10; Deadline: 9/19/2015; Contact: Market Coordinator, Downtown Fremont, Inc, 101 S Front St, Fremont, OH, 43420; 567/342-4758; farmersmarket43420@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Market Coordinator, 567/342-4758; buylocalinfremont.com
Urbana • Oct 4 Champaign County Historical Society Oktoberfest (43rd) Champaign County Historical Society Grounds; 809 E Lawn Ave; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $2; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Art and craft show; Sponsor: Champaign County Historical Society; Attendance: 800 (ticket sales); Juried Invitational; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $40; 12x12; Deadline: 9/25/2015; Contact: Charles Virts, Champaign County Historical Society, P. O. Box 65, Urbana, OH, 43078; 937/653-6721; fax: 937/653-6721*51; [email protected]; Public Info: Charles Virts, 937/653-6721; champaigncountyhistoricalmuseum.org
Findlay • Oct 4-5 Christmas in October (27th) Hancock County Fairgrounds; 1017 E Sandusky St; In/Out; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts only; Sponsor: Cloud Productions, Ltd; Attendance: 7,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 310; Booth fee: $90-$225; 10x8, 10x10, 12x20; Deadline: 9/15/2015; Usually full by: Sept 15; Contact: Judy Cloud, Cloud Productions, Ltd, P.O. Box 586, Findlay, OH, 45839; 419/436-1457; fax: 419/435-5035; [email protected]; Public Info: Judy Cloud, 419/436-1457; cloudshows.biz
Lakeside • Oct 10 Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival (20th) Lakeside Chautauqua, Marblehead Peninsula, and Marblehead Lighthouse; 236 Walnut Ave; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food, fun, sailboat rides, hayrides, pumpkin-decorating contest, and tours of the Marblehead Lighthouse and Keeper’s House; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua and the Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 7,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $45-$75; 10x10; Deadline: 10/1/2015; Usually full by: Oct 1; Contact: Judy Balsom, Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 5681 E Harbor Rd, Marblehead, OH, 43440; 419/734- 9777; [email protected]; Public Info: Judy Balsom, 419/734-9777; lakesideohio.com
44 FESTIVALS Oak Harbor • Oct 10-11 Oak Harbor Apple Festival (36th) Downtown Oak Harbor; 161 Water St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Festival with plenty of food, crafts, grand parade, car show, rides, and fun for all; Sponsor: Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 20,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 40-50; Booth fee: varies; 10x10; Usually full by: Sept 15; Contact: Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 161 W Water St, Oak Harbor, OH, 43449; 419/898-0479; [email protected]; Public Info: Valerie Winterfield, 419/898-0479; oakharborohio.net
Waynesville • Oct 10-11 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival (46th) Main St; Indoors; Free vendor parking; Arts and craft show; Sponsor: Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 350,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 458; Booth fee: $200; 10x10; Usually full by: August; Contact: Barbara Lindsay, Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 281, Waynesville, OH, 45068; 513/897-8855 x2; fax: 513/897-9833; [email protected]; Public Info: Barbara Lindsay, 513/897-8855 x2; waynesvilleohio.com
West Alexandria • Oct 10-11 Kiwanis Oktoberfest (48th) Peace Park; 68 E Dayton St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A fall arts and crafts festival held in beautiful Peace Park. In addition to the arts and crafts, there is a parade, music, and entertainment the entire weekend; Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of West Alexandria; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: no limit; Booth fee: $35; 15x15; Deadline: 9/26/2015; Contact: John DeVilbiss, Kiwanis Oktoberfest, P.O. Box 61, West Alexandria, OH, 45381; 937/839-5483; fax: 937/839-3138; kiwanisoktoberfest@ earthlink.net; Public Info: Carol Lunsford, 937/839-4085; home. earthlink.net/~kiwanisoktoberfest/
Cleveland • Oct 16 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
45 FESTIVALS Coshocton • Oct 16-18 Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival (46th) Historic Roscoe Village; 600 N Whitewoman St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Visitors enjoy strolling the street, shopping at craft and artist booths while also experiencing the joy of freshly made apple butter cooking over open fires; Sponsor: Historic Roscoe Village; Attendance: 11,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $125; 10x12; Deadline: 8/29/2015; Usually full by: Sept 1; Contact: Debbie McDonald, Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N Whitewoman St, Coshocton, OH, 43812; 800/877-1830; [email protected]; Public Info: Debbie McDonald, 800/877-1830; roscoevillage.com
St. Marys • Oct 18 Walk with Nature Fall Festival (46th) Memorial Park and Canal Towpath; S Chestnut St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Walk along Miami-Erie Canal Towpath, music in the park, kids’ games, arts and craft displays and sales, re-enactors, food, drinks, and fun. Family affair; Sponsor: St. Marys Kiwanis and Heritage Trails Park District; Attendance: 1,800 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $25; 10x10; Deadline: 10/5/2015; Contact: Stan Davis, St. Marys Kiwanis, 1125 Robin Rd, St. Marys, OH, 45885; 419/394-5549; wwwstmo@bright. net; Public Info: Stan Davis, 419/394-5549; kiwanissm.org
Dayton • Oct 23-24 Aullwood’s Enchanted Forest (26th) Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center; 9101 Frederick Pike; In/ Out; Gen Adm: $6/adult, $4/child; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A fun alternative to scary Halloween events. There are fireside stories, guided walks, and encounters with larger than life forest characters; Attendance: 800 (ticket sales); Invitational; Public Info: Nina Lapitan, Nicole Conrad, or Tara Pitstick, 937/890-7360; aullwood.org
Columbus • Oct 30-31 HighBall (8th) Outside the Greater Columbus Convention Center; 400 N High St; Outdoors; Gen Adm: $5; HighBall is the nation’s fiercest costume party. Staged in the fashion capital of Columbus, this annual event for the Halloween season bridges runway style with the culture of the Short North Arts District; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Attendance: 25,000 (estimate); Invitational; Contact: Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; info@ shortnorth.org; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
46 FESTIVALS NOVEMBER Concord Township • Nov 6-7 St. Gabriel Christmas Craft Show St. Gabriel School; 9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $3; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Popular legendary Christmas craft show featuring more than 100 crafters, plus food and kids’ activities; Sponsor: St. Gabriel PTU; Attendance: 2,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 110; Booth fee: $75; 8x5; Deadline: 3/31/2015; Usually full by: September; Contact: Karen Zylak, St. Gabriel Craft Show, 6822 Shelly Dr, Madison, OH, 44057; 440/862-3993; [email protected]; Public Info: Karen Zylak, 440/862-3993; st-gabrielschool.org
Conneaut • Nov 6-7 Holiday Art & Craft Market (30th) Conneaut Arts Center; 1025 Buffalo St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $3; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Vendors and crafters on three floors of holiday shopping. Friday perch dinner and Saturday lunch counter. Quilt raffle; Sponsor: Conneaut Arts Center; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 40; Booth fee: $25-$30; 8x8; Deadline: 11/1/2015; Usually full by: Nov 1; Contact: Penny Armeni, Conneaut Arts Center, 1025 Buffalo St, Conneaut, OH, 44030; 440/593-5888; fax: 440/593-4222; [email protected]; Public Info: Conneaut Arts Center, 440/593-5888; conneautartscenter.org
Maumee • Nov 6-7 Holiday Craft & Gift Marketplace (20th) Line Drive Sportz; 2901 Key St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts, crafts, and marketplace; Sponsor: Cloud Productions, Ltd; Attendance: 3,000 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 90- plus; Booth fee: $155-$195; 10x8, 10x10, 12x10; Deadline: until full; Contact: Judy Cloud, Cloud Productions, Ltd, P.O. Box 586, Findlay, OH, 45839; 419/436-1457; fax: 419/435-5035; [email protected]; Public Info: Judy Cloud, 419/436-1457; cloudshows.biz
Wooster • Nov 6-7 Seasons Splendor Arts and Crafts Show (45th) Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre; 50 Riffel Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts show; Sponsor: Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild; Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 115; Booth fee: $90; 8x9; Deadline: 3/31/2015; Usually full by: March; Contact: Faye Blough, Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild, P.O. Box 347, Wooster, OH, 44691; 330/345-5962; [email protected]; Public Info: Faye Blough, 330/345-5962
47 FESTIVALS Akron • Nov 7 Autumn Arts & Craft Show (34th) Springfield High School; 2966 Sanitarium Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $1; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Handmade arts and crafts, country store, and raffle baskets; Sponsor: Springfield Township Women’s Club; Attendance: 1,200 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 75; Booth fee: $50; 9x5; Deadline: until full; Usually full by: Aug 30; Contact: Chris Bolyard, Springfield Township Women’s Club, 1090 Abington Rd, Akron, OH, 44312; 330/784-7088; [email protected]; Public Info: Chris Bolyard, 330/784-7088; mystwc.com
Akron • Nov 7 Ellet Craft Show (25th) Ellet High School; 309 Woolf Ave; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft show; Sponsor: Ellet Band Boosters; Non- Juried; Booths: 175; Booth fee: $45; 12x6; Deadline: 10/24/2015; Usually full by: day of event; Contact: Natalie Steele, Ellet Craft Show, 367 High Grove Blvd, Akron, OH, 44312; 330/715-1622; [email protected]; Public Info: Natalie Steele, 330/715- 1622; marchingorangemen.com
Athens • Nov 7, 21 ALPACA Art Market (6th) Market-on-State; 1002 E State St; Outdoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 12 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with visitors as part of the Athens Farmers’ Market. Held the first and third Saturdays of each month, year round. April-November is outside; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 12; Booth fee: $250; 10x10; Deadline: 4/1/2015; Usually full by: April 15; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Columbus • Nov 7 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 10/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
48 FESTIVALS Dayton • Nov 7 Aullwood’s Happy Bird Day (17th) Marie S. Aull Education Center; 1000 Aullwood Rd; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Celebrate the exciting world of birds! Programs throughout the day. Cub/Girl Scout activities, bird seed sale (pre-orders suggested), and more; Attendance: 400 (estimate); Invitational; Public Info: Tom Hissong, 937/890-7360; aullwood.org
Wooster • Nov 7 Buckeye Book Fair (28th) Fisher Auditorium; 1680 Madison Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $2; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Book lovers and readers of all ages can meet nearly 100 notable Ohio authors and illustrators, and purchase autographed copies of their latest books at a discount; Sponsor: The Wooster Book Company and the Ohio Arts Council; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 96; 8x4; Deadline: 8/31/2015; Usually full by: Aug 31; Contact: Julia Wiesenberg, Buckeye Book Fair, 205 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH, 44691; 330/262-3244; fax: 330/264-9852; bbfmgr@woosterbook. com; Public Info: Julia Wiesenberg, 330/262-3244; buckeyebookfair. com
Toledo • Nov 7-8 Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show (5th) Stranahan Great Hall; 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Jumpstart your holiday shopping with handmade crafts by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Sponsor: The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Attendance: 3,500 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 110-120; Booth fee: $75-$90; 8x6.5; Deadline: 10/21/2015; Usually full by: Oct 21; Contact: Deb Methvin, The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild, 3336 Romaker Rd, Toledo, OH, 43615; 419/842-1925; [email protected]; Public Info: Deb Methvin, 419/842-1925; toledocraftsmansguild.org
Ashland • Nov 8 DAZZLE 2015 (10th) John C. Myers Convocation Center, Ashland University; 638 Jefferson St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Holiday shopping bazaar; Sponsor: Women’s League of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Non- Juried; Booths: 90; Booth fee: $110; 10x10; Deadline: 10/15/2015; Usually full by: Oct 15; Contact: Carol Ann Dana, Women’s League of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, 931 King Ridge Dr, Ashland, OH, 44805; 419/207-8094; [email protected]; Public Info: Carol Ann Dana, 419/207-8094; ashlandsymphony.org/dazzle
49 FESTIVALS Canton • Nov 13-15 Christkindl Markt (44th) Canton Cultural Center for the Arts; 1001 Market Ave N; Indoors; Gen Adm: $7; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Premier fine arts and fine crafts show; Sponsor: Canton Fine Arts Associates, Inc; Attendance: 4,200 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 106; Booth fee: $300; 8x10; Deadline: 3/15/2015; Usually full by: June; Contact: Carol Paris, Christkindl Markt, 1001 Market Ave N, Canton, OH, 44702; 330/453-7666; fax: 330/453-1034; [email protected]; Public Info: Carol Paris, 330/453-7666; cantonchristkindl.org
Cleveland • Nov 13-15 By Hand Fine Art & Craft Fair (10th) I-X Center; One I-X Center Dr; Indoors; By Hand showcases local and national artists featuring everything from fine oil paintings to functional pottery to textiles. The event is a source of engaging demonstrations, one-of-a-kind meaningful works of art and home to an audience that appreciates it; Sponsor: I-X Center; Attendance: 20,000 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 200; Booth fee: $399; 8x10; Deadline: 6/10/2015; Usually full by: September; Contact: Rob Attewell, I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44135; 216/265-2663; fax: 216/898-2773; [email protected]; Public Info: Rob Attewell, 216/265-2663; clevelandbyhand.com
Akron • Nov 14 Coventry Fall Craft Fair (21st) Coventry High School; 3089 Manchester Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $2, kids free; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft fair, 9 AM-3 PM; Sponsor: Coventry Band Parents Association; Attendance: 1,000 (ticket sales); Juried Invitational; Booths: 100-plus; Booth fee: $25-$30; 5x10, 8x8; Deadline: 11/13/2015; Usually full by: November; Contact: Teena Bramlett, 2064 19th St SW, Akron, OH, 44314; 330/962-6089; [email protected]
Columbus • Nov 14 Our Lady of Victory Holiday Bazaar (58th) Parish Life Center; 1559 Roxbury Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Holiday bazaar and craft show in a beautiful setting with delicious food; Sponsor: Our Lady of Victory Women’s Club; Attendance: 450 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 35; Booth fee: $30; 6x8; Deadline: 11/1/2015; Usually full by: late October; Contact: Mary Waterfield, Our Lady of Victory Women’s Club, 1811 Guilford Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221; 614/486-5680; marycatalano@ columbus.rr.com; Public Info: Mary Waterfield, 614/486-5680; ourladyofvictory.cc
50 FESTIVALS Dalton • Nov 14 One Stop Shop Christmas Open House (9th) Buckeye Event Center; 624 Henry St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts/crafts, home décor, jewelry, handbags, cosmetics, health specialties, pictures, cards, books, dolls, toys, games, clothing items, primitive wood art, outdoor gear, quilts, baskets, lamps, candles, cookies, shoes for Haiti, bake sale by Living Water Church Youth, lunch available; Sponsor: Hearts to Serve; Attendance: 1,200 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 81; Booth fee: $45; 10x10; Deadline: 5/1/2015; Usually full by: Aug 1; Contact: Dorothy Brenneman, One Stop Shop Christmas Open House, 1944 Meadow Lane, Orrville, OH, 44667; 330/682-1131; djrbrenn@ zoominternet.net; Public Info: Dorothy Brenneman, 330/682-1131; buckeyeexpo.com
Cleveland • Nov 20 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
Cincinnati • Nov 21 Gingerbread Shop (30th) College Hill Presbyterian Church; 5742 Hamilton Ave; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Large craft show and bake sale; Sponsor: 3C’s Nursery School; Attendance: 300 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 85; Booth fee: $30; 5x8; Deadline: 10/15/2015; Usually full by: October; Contact: 3C’s Nursery School, Gingerbread Shop/CHPC, 5742 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45224; 513/853- 8489; fax: 513/541-1575; [email protected]; Public Info: Shannon Caton, 513/853-8489
Cincinnati • Nov 21 Sycamore Arts & Craft Show (14th) Sycamore High School; 7400 Cornell Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A festive setting with 200-plus vendors selling arts and crafts. Food, bake sale, raffle, and live musical performances throughout the day; Sponsor: Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters; Attendance: 3,700 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 200-plus; Booth fee: $70; 8x8; Deadline: 11/21/2015; Usually full by: early November; Contact: Angie McLaughlin, Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters, 7400 Cornell Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45242; 513/686-1770; fax: 512/489-7425; mclaughlina@ sycamoreschools.org; Public Info: Angie McLaughlin, 513/676-1770 x3057; sbob.org
51 FESTIVALS Trenton • Nov 21 Edgewood Athletic Boosters Craft Show (32nd) Edgewood High School; 3045 Busenbark Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft show including crafters selling their handmade items to the public, as well as an area for home show vendors to offer their products; Sponsor: Edgewood High School Athletic Boosters; Non-Juried; Booths: 130; Booth fee: $50; 8x10; Deadline: 11/16/2015; Usually full by: early November; Contact: Chris Turner, Edgewood High School Athletic Boosters, 3450 E. Taylor School Rd, Hamilton, OH, 45011; 513/617-1015; fax: 513/726-0249; [email protected]; Public Info: Chris Turner, 513/617-1015; edgewoodschools.com
Columbus • Nov 21-22 Christmas Fair (33rd) Aladdin Shrine Center; 3850 Stelzer Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $6; Free vendor parking; Quality arts and crafts fair featuring pottery, fiber, jewelry, photography, wood, and much more; Sponsor: Vintage Promotions; Attendance: 4,600 (ticket sales); Juried; Booths: 150; Booth fee: $260; 10x10; Deadline: 8/15/2015; Usually full by: Aug 15; Contact: Susan Picker, Vintage Promotions, 3888 Stonewater Dr, Columbus, OH, 43221; 614/975-3385; [email protected]; Public Info: Susan Picker, 614/975-3385; christmasfairartsandcrafts. com
Mansfield • Nov 21-Dec 30 Holiday Fair 2015 (47th) Mansfield Art Center; 700 Marion Ave; Indoors; Free public parking; Showcases Ohio artists throughout galleries. Fundraiser, artist promotion; Sponsor: Richland Bank; Attendance: 2,500 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Deadline: 10/30/2015; Delivery: Nov 7-8, 11 AM-5 PM; Contact: Mansfield Art Center, 700 Marion Ave, Mansfield, OH, 44906; 419/756-1700; fax: 419/756-0860; Public Info: mansfieldartcenter.org
Maumee • Nov 27-28 Crafts for Christmas (33rd) Lucas County Recreation Center; 2901 Key St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Annual holiday craft show featuring handmade crafts, gifts, and holiday decorations by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Sponsor: The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Attendance: 3,500 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 140; Booth fee: $95-$110; 10x10; Deadline: 10/22/2015; Contact: Deb Methvin, The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild, 3336 Romaker Rd, Toledo, OH, 43615; 419/842-1925; toledocraftsmansguild@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Deb Methvin, 419/842-1925; toledocraftsmansguild.org
52 FESTIVALS North Georgetown • Nov 27-28 Small Town Christmas (8th) 24656 Georgetown Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Old-fashioned tours of a small town Christmas. Thanksgiving weekend, 9 AM-4 PM. Maps available. First stop at 24656 Georgetown Rd. Each stop features unique crafters, such as Don Pfaff hand forged wrought iron and custom tinware; Sponsor: Susie Kaiser; Attendance: 475 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 18 tour stops featuring artists; Public Info: Susie Kaiser, 330/525-7652
Dayton • Nov 28 Aullwood’s Art Fair and Open House (12th) Marie S. Aull Education Center; 1000 Aullwood Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Fun family activities all day. Visitors may purchase freshly made boxwood wreaths and Fir Swags, original artwork by area artists, and shop in the Nature Store; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Invitational; Public Info: Wendy Jacoby, 937/890-7360; aullwood.org
Jewett • Nov 28 Jewett Volunteer Fire Department Annual Craft Show (47th) Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept and Community Center; 208 W Main St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $2; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 47th annual Jewett VFD craft show; Sponsor: Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 80-plus; Booth fee: $50; 8x3; Deadline: 8/1/2015; Usually full by: Oct 15; Contact: Jody Hennis, Jewett VFD, 87534 Vale Rd, Jewett, OH, 43986; 740/491-0024; [email protected]; Public Info: Jody Hennis, 740/491-0024 DECEMBER
Tipp City • Dec 4-5 Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour (38th) West Broadway Boulevard Homes; 101 E Main St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $15 advance, $20 day of; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Lovely, historic homes open to the public for touring. Street festival of seasonal products also on display lining the street; Sponsor: Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village; Attendance: 1,500 (ticket sales); Non-Juried; Booths: 20; Booth fee: $50; 10x10; Deadline: 11/1/2015; Usually full by: Nov 1; Contact: Heather Bailey, Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village, 304 W Broadway, Tipp City, OH, 45371; 937/667-4499; [email protected]; Public Info: Andi Trzeciak, 937/271-5389; tippchristmas.com
53 FESTIVALS Akron • Dec 4-6 Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show (35th) E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron; 198 Hill St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $4.50; Free public parking; Very lovely, high-quality and festive handcrafted show. A treasured holiday tradition in Akron; Sponsor: Raab Enterprises, Inc; Attendance: 4,500 (ticket sales); Invitational; Booths: 107; Booth fee: $350; 90-120 sq. ft; Deadline: 3/30/2015; Usually full by: March 30; Contact: Sharon Raab Hasek, Raab Enterprises, Inc, 7560 Hi-View Dr, North Royalton, OH, 44133; 440/237-3424; [email protected]; Public Info: Sharon Raab Hasek, 440/237-3424; raabenterprises.com
Columbus • Dec 4-6 Columbus Winterfair (39th) Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Building; 717 E 17th Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $7, 12 and under free; More than 400 artists display and sell their work; Sponsor: Ohio Designer Craftsmen; Attendance: 14,000 (ticket sales); Juried Invitational; Booths: 497; Booth fee: $485- $965, plus $120 for corner or $100 near rest area; 10x10, 10x15, 10x20; Deadline: 7/8/2015; Usually full by: July; Contact: John Barr, Ohio Designer Craftsmen, 1665 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212; 614/486-7119; fax: 614/486-7110; [email protected]; Public Info: John Barr, 614/486-7119; ohiocraft.org
Youngstown • Dec 4-6 American Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Show (45th) The Butler Institute of American Art; 524 Wick Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; In keeping with our mission of American art, we are interested in handcrafted items representing the best of ingenuity and craftsmanship; Sponsor: The Butler Institute of American Art; Juried; Booths: 100; Booth fee: $250; 8x10; Deadline: 7/15/2015; Usually full by: Sept 30; Contact: Jack Haims, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44502; 330/743-1107 x112; fax: 330/743-9567; [email protected]; Public Info: Kathy Earnhart, 330/743-1107 x123; butlerart.com
Brunswick • Dec 5 The Brunswick Kiwanis Club Winter Craft Show (7th) Brunswick Recreation Center; 3637 Center Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Handmade only arts and crafts; Sponsor: Brunswick Kiwanis Club; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 125; Booth fee: $40; 8x6; Deadline: 11/15/2015; Usually full by: Nov 15; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570- 8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
54 FESTIVALS Columbus • Dec 5 Gallery Hop (31st) Short North Arts District; 5th & High St to Goodale & High St; Outdoors; The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs the first Saturday of each month. Visitors celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district; Sponsor: Short North Alliance; Non-Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $25; 8x3; Deadline: 11/15/2015; Contact: Melanie Kortyka, Short North Alliance, 21 E 5th Ave, Suite 103, Columbus, OH, 43201; 614/299-8050; [email protected]; Public Info: Short North Alliance, 614/299-8050; shortnorth.org
Hilliard • Dec 5 Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show (32nd) Hilliard Davidson High School; 5100 Davidson Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $4; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft show featuring homemade crafts which include floral, wood, clothing and jewelry items among others; Sponsor: Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 118; Booth fee: $145; 10x10; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Usually full by: July 1; Contact: Libby Gierach, Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, 4081 Main St, Hilliard, OH, 43026; 614/876-7666; [email protected]; Public Info: Libby Gierach, 614/876- 7666; hilliardchamber.org
Mansfield • Dec 5 Ontario Community Craft Show (39th) Richland County Fairgrounds; 750 N Home Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $1 or a toy; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Craft show limited to handmade crafts; Sponsor: Ontario Recreation Department; Juried; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Deadline: 9/30/2015; Contact: Janet VanCura, Ontario Recreation Department, 3375 Milligan Rd, Ontario, OH, 44906; 419/529-2588; [email protected]; Public Info: Janet VanCura, 419/529-2588; ontarioohio.org
Zanesville • Dec 5 ZMA Holiday Fair (1st) Zanesville Museum of Art; 620 Military Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Annual fine arts and craft fair; Sponsor: Zanesville Museum of Art; Juried Invitational; Booths: 45; Booth fee: $35; 8x10; Deadline: 10/10/2015; Usually full by: Nov 21; Contact: Laine Snyder, Zanesville Museum of Art, 620 Military Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701; 740/452-0741; [email protected]; Public Info: Vanessa Brosie, 740/452-0741; zanesvilleart.org
Dayton • Dec 5-6 Mistletoe Magic Holiday Marketplace (1st) Airport Expo Center; 3900 McCauley Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Arts and crafts with a marketplace; Sponsor: Cloud Productions, Ltd; Juried; Contact: Judy Cloud, Cloud Productions, Ltd, P.O. Box 586, Findlay, OH, 45839; 419/436-1457; fax: 419/435-5035; [email protected]; Public Info: Judy Cloud, 419/436-1457; cloudshows.biz
55 FESTIVALS Athens • Dec 12-13 ALPACA Annual Holiday Shoppe (8th) Athens Community Center; 701 E State St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; More than 40 local vendors will bring out their very best to share with the thousands of visitors. Yummy food and musical entertainment will be on hand while you shop; Sponsor: Athens Local and Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (ALPACA); Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Booths: 45; Booth fee: $50; 10x10; Deadline: 11/1/2015; Usually full by: Nov 1; Contact: Tina Kelsey, ALPACA, P.O. Box 5570, Athens, OH, 45701; [email protected]; Public Info: alpacaartsgroup.org
Sylvania • Dec 13 Winter Festival of Crafts (30th) Franciscan Center, Lourdes University; 6832 Convent Blvd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Annual holiday show featuring handmade crafts, gifts, and holiday decorations by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Sponsor: The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild; Attendance: 4,000 (estimate); Invitational; Booths: 130; Booth fee: $65-$75; 8x6.5; Deadline: 12/1/2015; Contact: Deb Methvin, The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild, 3336 Romaker Rd, Toledo, OH, 43615; 419/842-1925; toledocraftsmansguild@ yahoo.com; Public Info: Deb Methvin, 419/842-1925; toledocraftsmansguild.org
Cleveland • Dec 18 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (5th) 78th Street Studios; 1305 W 80th St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; 50-plus studios and galleries open to the public every third Friday. Northcoast Promotions has an area inside the building for guest artists to participate from 5-10 PM; Sponsor: 78th Street Studios; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Booths: 25; Booth fee: $65; 8x6; Deadline: three weeks before event date; Usually full by: three weeks before event date; Contact: Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, Inc, P.O. Box 609401, Cleveland, OH, 44109; 216/570-8201; [email protected]; Public Info: Lisa Nemeth, 216/570-8201; northcoastpromo.com
56 EXHIBITIONS JANUARY Kettering • Jan 25-Feb 27 Dayton Area Works on Paper (25th) Rosewood Arts Centre; 2655 Olson Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Features the work of Dayton-area artists working in the medium of paper; Sponsor: City of Kettering; Attendance: 175 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 43; Pieces: 59; Entry fee: $20; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 1/6/2015; Delivery: Jan 3, 6; Prizes: United Art and Education awards; Contact: Tracy Flagg, Rosewood Gallery, 2655 Olson Dr, Kettering, OH, 45420; 937/296-0294; fax: 937/296-3289; tracy.flagg@ketteringoh. org; Public Info: Rosewood Arts Centre, 937/296-0294; rosewood. ketteringoh.org MARCH
Columbus • March 6-8 Art at the Arnold (5th) Greater Columbus Convention Center; 400 N High St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $15; A three-day drawing and painting competition, using athletes as models and the Arnold Sports Festival as a backdrop; Sponsor: Arnold Sports Festival, Pizzuti, National Art Museum of Sport, Ralphoto Studio, and Buckland Gillespie Design; Attendance: 170,000 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 50-plus; Deadline: 12/10/2014; Prizes: Cash awards; Contact: Pertain Gillespie, Buckland Gillespie Design, 470 Olde Worthington Rd, Suite 200, Westerville, OH, 43082; 614/543-0000; [email protected]; Public Info: Buckland Gillespie Design, 614/543-0000; arnoldsportsfestival.com/ art-at-the-arnold/
Toledo • March 14 Spoken: A Toledo Story Telling Event (1st) Ohio Theatre & Event Center; 3114 Lagrange St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5 in advance, $7 at the door; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; This event is dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. It is a celebration of both the story and the method in which it’s told. At the center is, of course, the story, but it is the artist who shapes the tale presented. Some stories are sad, some funny, some true. Come experience this range of emotions and revel in the talent Toledo has to offer; Sponsor: Ohio Theatre & Event Center; Juried; Max entries: 20; Deadline: 2/28/2015; Delivery: Feb 28; Contact: Jan Czernik, Ohio Theatre & Event Center, 3114 Lagrange St, Toledo, OH, 43608; 419/720-8952 x305; [email protected]; Public Info: Nikki Morey, 419/255-8406 x304; ohiotheatretoledo.org
57 EXHIBITIONS Westerville • March 28 Day of Arts for All Westerville Community Center; 350 N Cleveland Ave; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Opening ceremony for VSA Ohio’s traveling juried exhibition, Accessible Expressions Ohio 2015; Attendance: 200 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 75; Pieces: 75; Entry fee: $20; Commission charge: 20% (added to stated value); Max entries: 1; Deadline: 12/5/2014; Delivery: early February; Prizes: Cash prizes, Best in Show; Public Info: Morgan Green, 614/241-5325; vsao.org
APRIL
Norwalk • April 10-12 Firelands Area Art League Fine Arts Show and Festival (40th) Emsthausen Performing Arts Center Gallery; 350 Shady Lane Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Fine arts exhibit in gallery, artist vendor booths in lobby; Sponsor: Firelands Area Art League; Attendance: 200 (estimate); Non-Juried; Booths: 12 vendors; Booth fee: $55; 10x10; Deadline: 3/1/2015; Usually full by: March 1; Artists: 30 in gallery; Pieces: 120; Entry fee: $35 members, $40 non-members; Commission charge: 20%; Max entries: 5; Delivery: April 9; Prizes: Cash awards for first, second and third places in 12 categories and Best of Show, plus additional special recognition; Contact: Mary Waters, Firelands Area Art League, 911 Salem Dr, Huron, OH, 44839; 419/433-8379; [email protected]; Public Info: Mary Waters, 419/433-8379
Dayton • April 11-June 14 Aullwood’s Avian Art Contest Exhibit (10th) Marie S. Aull Education Center; 1000 Aullwood Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5/adult, $3/child, 2 and under free; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; An art exhibit by selected local elementary schools involved with Aullwood’s Avian Art Contest; Sponsor: Robert and Annette Marquardt; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Public Info: Nicole Conrad, 937/890-7360; aullwood.org
MAY
Mansfield • May 3-June 7 May Show (70th) Mansfield Art Center; 700 Marion Ave; Indoors; Free public parking; Work is displayed in the main and first floor galleries; Sponsor: Mechanics Bank; Attendance: 1,000 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 73; Pieces: 94; Entry fee: $10 per piece for non-members; Commission charge: 40%; Max entries: 4 in two categories; Delivery: April 21, 11 AM-5 PM or April 22, 11 AM-8 PM; Prizes: $1,500 for Best of Show, plus five additional cash awards; Contact: Judy Francl, Mansfield Art Center, 700 Marion Ave, Mansfield, OH, 44906; 419/756-1700; Public Info: mansfieldartcenter.org
58 EXHIBITIONS Toledo • May 8-10 Glacity Film Fest (1st) Ohio Theatre & Event Center; 3114 Lagrange St; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5-$10; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A regional film festival with screenings scheduled for three days at the Ohio Theatre; Sponsor: Ohio Theatre & Event Center; Juried Invitational; Entry fee: $15-$25; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 2/15/2015; Delivery: Feb 15; Contact: Jan Czernik, Ohio Theatre & Event Center, 3114 Lagrange St, Toledo, OH, 43608; 419/720-8952 x305; contact@ ohiotheatretoledo.org; Public Info: Nikki Morey, 419/255-8406 x304; ohiotheatretoledo.org
Marion • May 9 Barlow Art Center Spring Art Fair (3rd) Marion Women’s Club Home; 1126 E Center St; In/Out; Free vendor parking; Indoor juried art show and sale. Outdoor fine craft exhibit and sale, music, and entertainment; Sponsor: Marion Women’s Club; Attendance: 250 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Deadline: 4/30/2015; Contact: Tim Gorenflo, Barlow Art Center, 1126 E Center St, Marion, OH, 43302; 740/361-0148; [email protected]; Public Info: Brenda Brewer, 740/244-4544; marionwomensclub.com
Kettering • May 18-June 19 The View: Juried Landscape Competition (21st) Rosewood Arts Centre; 2655 Olson Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; An annual, juried competition, The View features Ohio artists who explore themes of landscape, land imagery, the environment, or world issues. Chosen work represents a variety of media, as well as both traditional and abstracted views; Sponsor: City of Kettering; Attendance: 360 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 53; Pieces: 59; Entry fee: $20; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 3/27/2015; Prizes: Best of Show, first, second, and third places, honorable mentions; Contact: Tracy Flagg, Rosewood Arts Centre, 2655 Olson Dr, Kettering, OH, 45420; 937/296-0294; fax: 937/296-3289; [email protected]; Public Info: Rosewood Gallery, 937/296-0294; gallery.ketteringoh.org
JUNE
Zanesville • June 11-Aug 22 Annual Ohio Exhibition (71st) Zanesville Museum of Art; 620 Military Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $6; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Annual Ohio fine art and craft competition and exhibition; Sponsor: Zanesville Museum of Art; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 59; Pieces: 61; Entry fee: $20; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 2; Deadline: 4/18/2015; Delivery: May 25-30; Prizes: $500 for Best in Show, other cash prizes awarded by the juror; Contact: Vanessa Brosie, Zanesville Museum of Art, 620 Military Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701; 740/452- 0741; [email protected]; Public Info: Vanessa Brosie, 740/452-0741; zanesvilleart.org
59 EXHIBITIONS Van Wert • June 13-July 6 Wassenberg June Art Exhibit (59th) Wassenberg Art Center; 214 Washington St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Free public opening reception on June 13, 6-9pm. Live music, food, cash bar. An adjudicated, regional/ national art exhibition. Located 30 minutes west of Fort Wayne, this competition features art from primarily regional, professional and amateur artists with most works available for purchase. The quality of the work is suitable for both enthusiasts and serious collectors. Wassenberg Art Center awards a total of more than $3,000 in prize money; Sponsor: Wassenberg Art Center; Attendance: 200 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 50; Pieces: 150; Entry fee: $30; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 5/17/2015; Delivery: May 17; Prizes: Multiple awards totaling approx $3,000; Contact: Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S. Washington St, Van Wert, OH, 45891; 419/238-6837; [email protected]; Public Info: Hope Wallace, 419/238- 6837; wassenbergartcenter.org
Dayton • June 27-Aug 23 Aullwood’s Art Quilt Exhibit (27th) Marie S. Aull Education Center; 1000 Aullwood Rd; Indoors; Gen Adm: $5/adult, $3/child, 2 and under free; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; A juried art quilt exhibit featuring one-of-a-kind art pieces; Attendance: 1,500 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 16; Pieces: 23; Entry fee: $15; Commission charge: 20%; Deadline: April 1; Delivery: May 30; Prizes: Best of Show, Craftsmanship, Theme Interpretation, Innovation, Viewers’ Choice; Public Info: Barbara Trick, 937/890-7360; aullwood.org
JULY
Gallipolis • July 1-Aug 2 Summer Festival Competition (47th) French Art Colony; 530 1st Ave; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Juried competition for amateur and professional artists from throughout the region; Attendance: 750 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 50; Pieces: 200; Entry fee: $5 per item; Commission charge: 25%; Max entries: 4; Deadline: 6/14/2015; Delivery: June 14-15; Prizes: Ribbons, monetary awards and purchase awards; Contact: The French Art Colony, P.O. Box 472, Gallipolis, OH, 45631; 740/446- 3834; [email protected]; Public Info: frenchartcolony.org
60 EXHIBITIONS Lakeside • July 14-Aug 1 Katharine C. Crampton Memorial Art Show (50th+) Hoover Auditorium; 115 W Third St; Indoors; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; For more than half a century, Lakeside has hosted an annual art show featuring artwork in a variety of media, submitted from Lakeside and surrounding area artists; Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Artists: 40; Pieces: 150; Entry fee: $10 per entry; Commission charge: 20%; Max entries: 2; Deadline: 6/1/2015; Delivery: July 1; Prizes: Adult Division - $300 first place, $200 second place, $150 third place / Youth Division - $50 first place, $35 second place, $25 third place; Contact: Casie Eller, Lakeside Chautauqua, 236 Walnut Ave, Lakeside, OH, 43440; 419/798-4461; fax: 419/798-5033; [email protected]; Public Info: Casie Eller, 419/798-4461; lakesideohio.com
Lancaster • July 24 ArtWalk (31st) Businesses in Downtown Lancaster; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Artists display their works in more than 30 businesses in downtown Lancaster as part of the Lancaster Festival’s 10-day celebration of the arts. Art, live music, food, and friends; Sponsor: Destination Downtown Lancaster and the Lancaster Festival; Attendance: 5,000 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 52; Entry fee: $25; Deadline: 3/6/2015; Contact: Leslee Hanson, Destination Downtown Lancaster, 109 N Broad St, Suite 100, Lancaster, OH, 43130; 740/653-8251; fax: 740/653-7074; leslee@ destinationdowntownlancaster.com; Public Info: Leslee Hanson, 740/653-8251; destinationdowntownlancaster.com
Columbus • July 29-Aug 9 Ohio State Fair - Creative Arts Exhibition (162nd) DiSalle Creative Arts Center; 717 E 17th Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $10 at gate; Creative arts competitions, demonstrations and exhibitions in culinary, baking, food sculpting, Ohio guilds, quilts, arts and crafts, upcycling, and so much more. This exhibition is part of the Ohio State Fair; Sponsor: Ohio State Fair; Attendance: 48,200 (ticket sales); Non-Juried; Artists: 800-plus; Pieces: 2,075; Entry fee: $15 per person, plus $1 per item; Deadline: 6/20/2015; Delivery: varies; Prizes: Award dollars, ribbons, rosettes and special sponsor prizes; Contact: Sandy Libertini, Ohio State Fair, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211; 614/644-4040; fax: 614/644-4031; [email protected]; Public Info: Deborah Hochbein or Mary Ann Taylor, 614/644-4043; ohiostatefair.com
61 EXHIBITIONS Columbus • July 29-Aug 9 Ohio State Fair - Fine Arts Exhibition (162nd) Cox Fine Arts Center; 717 E 17th Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $10 at gate; Juried fine arts exhibition with awards totaling more than $18,000. The exhibition includes a variety of mediums. This exhibition is part of the Ohio State Fair; Sponsor: Ohio Expositions Commission, Ohio Arts Council and others; Attendance: 42,800 (ticket sales); Juried; Artists: 400-plus; Pieces: 330-plus; Entry fee: $10 per person, plus $5-$10 per piece; Commission charge: 30%; Deadline: 5/29/2015; Delivery: June; Prizes: Award dollars provided by Ohio Expositions Commission, Ohio Arts Council, local arts councils and various other sponsors; Contact: Sandy Libertini, Ohio State Fair, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211; 614/644- 4040; fax: 614/644-4031; [email protected]; Public Info: Deborah Hochbein or Mary Ann Taylor, 614/644-4043; ohiostatefair. com
Columbus • July 29-Aug 9 Ohio State Fair - Youth Arts Exhibition (41st) Youth Arts Center; 717 E 17th Ave; Indoors; Gen Adm: $10 at gate; This exhibition is part of the Ohio State Fair. It is open to all Ohio students in grades pre-K through high school; Sponsor: Ohio State Fair; Attendance: 6,900 (ticket sales); Juried; Artists: 150- plus; Pieces: 258; Entry fee: $5 per entry; Deadline: 5/29/2015; Delivery: June; Prizes: Award dollars, ribbons, rosettes and special sponsor prizes; Contact: Sandy Libertini, Ohio State Fair, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211; 614/644-4040; fax: 614/644-4031; [email protected]; Public Info: Deborah Hochbein or Mary Ann Taylor, 614/644-4043; ohiostatefair.com AUGUST
Lakeside • Aug 4-22 Lakeside Photography Show (50th+) Hoover Auditorium; 115 W Third St; Indoors; Gen Adm: visit lakesideohio.com for 2015 pass information; This exhibit features entries taken by amateur photographers from Lakeside and the surrounding area. Categories include Color, Black & White, Altered, Child (ages 12 and under) and Teen (ages 13-17); Sponsor: Lakeside Chautauqua; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Artists: 75; Pieces: 150; Entry fee: $2 per entry; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 7/1/2015; Delivery: July 25; Prizes: First, second and third place ribbons, Honorable Mention; Contact: Casie Eller, Lakeside Chautauqua, 236 Walnut Ave, Lakeside, OH, 43440; 419/798-4461; fax: 419/798-5033; [email protected]; Public Info: Casie Eller, 419/798-4461; lakesideohio.com
62 EXHIBITIONS Kettering • Aug 10-Sept 11 HWD: Regional Sculpture Competition (8th) Rosewood Arts Centre; 2655 Olson Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; HWD, or Height x Width x Depth, is a juried exhibition celebrating three-dimensional work by artists in Ohio and surrounding states; Sponsor: City of Kettering; Attendance: 100 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 27; Pieces: 30; Entry fee: $20; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 6/19/2015; Prizes: United Art and Education awards; Contact: Tracy Flagg, Rosewood Gallery, 2655 Olson Dr, Kettering, OH, 45420; 937/296- 0294; fax: 937/269-3289; [email protected]; Public Info: Rosewood Arts Centre, 937/296-0294; rosewood.ketteringoh.org
Centerville • Aug 14-15 St. Leonard Studio Art & Writing Show (5th) St. Leonard Franciscan Center; 8100 Clyo Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Exhibits the artwork and writings of our residents and employees, as well as members of the surrounding community. Artists and admirers are welcome; Sponsor: St. Leonard; Attendance: 350 (estimate); Non-Juried; Artists: 140; Pieces: 274; Max entries: 5; Deadline: 8/3/2015; Delivery: Aug 3; Prizes: Certificates for first, second and third places, based on resident, community member, and employee; Contact: Kelly Lance, St. Leonard, 8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH, 45458; 937/432-6549; fax: 937/281-1707; [email protected]; Public Info: Kelly Lance, 937/432-6549; stleonard.net SEPTEMBER
Zanesville • Sept 26-Oct 11 Zanesville Prize for Contemporary Ceramics (2nd) Zanesville Museum of Art; 620 Military Rd; Indoors; Free public parking; Seeking entries in functional, sculptural and tile ceramics for juried exhibition in Zanesville, former clay capital of the world. Open to all ceramic artists worldwide. The artwork must be no more than 2 years old at entry; Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation, Artist Colony of Zanesville, and Potters Council; Juried; Entry fee: $45; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 6/15/2015; Delivery: Aug 15; Prizes: $20,000 Best of Show, $5,000 first place, $3,000 second place, $1,000 third place, $500 honorable mentions; Contact: Susan Gottlieb, Zanesville Prize, 522 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH, 43701; 740/297-0270; susankgottlieb@ zanesvilleprize.org; Public Info: Susan Gottlieb, 740/297-0270; zanesvilleprize.org
63 EXHIBITIONS OCTOBER Tipp City • Oct 9-10 Historic Tipp City Paint Out, Exhibit & Sale (6th) Main Street Historical District; In/Out; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; En plein air paint out, from professionals to beginners will paint outside; Sponsor: Tipp City Area Arts Council; Attendance: 135 (estimate); Juried Invitational; Artists: 20; Pieces: 30; Entry fee: $30; Deadline: 10/1/2015; Prizes: Cash awards for first, second and third places; Contact: Mary Helke Kilpatrick, Tipp City Area Arts Council, P.O. Box 74, Tipp City, OH, 45371; 937/901- 6450; [email protected]
Van Wert • Oct 9-Nov 1 Wassenberg Photography Exhibit (38th) Wassenberg Art Center; 214 Washington St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Free public opening reception Oct 9, 7-9 PM. Live music, free food. This exhibit showcases photographs by amateur and professional photographers from several states. This competitive exhibit features photos in several categories; Sponsor: Wassenberg Art Center; Attendance: 200 (estimate); Juried; Artists: 40; Pieces: 150; Entry fee: $25-$30; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 9/12/2015; Delivery: Sept 30; Prizes: Multiple awards totaling approx $2,500; Contact: Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH, 45891; 419/238-6837; info@ wassenbergartcenter.org; Public Info: Hope Wallace, 419/238-6837; wassenbergartcenter.org
Jackson • Oct 16-18 Foothills Art Festival (34th) Lodge at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp; Caves Rd off State Route 35; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Three-day exhibition of art in seven categories with arts activities for youth on Saturday and Sunday; Sponsor: Southern Hills Arts Council; Attendance: 3,000 (estimate); Non-Juried; Artists: 125; Pieces: 560; Entry fee: $8 per piece; Commission charge: 15%; Max entries: 4 per category; Deadline: 9/4/2015; Delivery: Oct 11, 12; Prizes: $200 Best of Show, $100 for first place in six categories, $50 for second place, $35 for third place; Contact: Barbara Summers, Southern Hills Arts Council, P.O. Box 149, Jackson, OH, 45640; 740/286-6355; [email protected]; Public Info: Barbara Summers, 740/286-6355; markayjackson.org
Kettering • Oct 26-Dec 6 Art Ed: An Art Educators Exhibition (4th) Rosewood Arts Centre; 2655 Olson Dr; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Features the work of Dayton-area art educators, representing a variety of media; Sponsor: City of Kettering; Attendance: 500 (estimate); Juried; Deadline: 9/25/2015; Artists: 48; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Prizes: People’s Choice Award; Contact: Tracy Flagg, Rosewood Gallery, 2655 Olson Dr, Kettering, OH, 45420; 937/296-0294; fax: 937/296-3289; tracy. [email protected]; Public Info: Rosewood Arts Centre, 937/296- 0294; rosewood.ketteringoh.org 64 EXHIBITIONS NOVEMBER Van Wert • Nov 14-Dec 20 Artist Member Exhibit & Sale (26th) Wassenberg Art Center; 214 S Washington St; Indoors; Free public parking; Free vendor parking; Our own artists bring you their creations for some wonderful and unique holiday shopping opportunities. Give the gift of art this year and support our region’s finest artisans; Sponsor: Wassenberg Art Center; Attendance: 200 (estimate); Non-Juried; Artists: 40; Pieces: 150; Entry fee: $25; Commission charge: 30%; Max entries: 3; Deadline: 11/5/2015; Delivery: Nov 5; Prizes: Multiple awards totaling approx $1,500; Contact: Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH, 45891; 419/238-6837; [email protected]; Public Info: Hope Wallace, 419/238-6837; wassenbergartcenter.org
65 FESTIVALS BY NAME # 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Jan) 4 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Feb) 5 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Mar) 7 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (April) 8 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (May) 11 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (June) 17 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (July) 23 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Aug) 32 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Sept) 38 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Oct) 45 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Nov) 51 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Dec) 56 A Akron Arts Expo 26 ALPACA Annual Holiday Shoppe 56 ALPACA Art Market (April) 7 ALPACA Art Market (May) 10 ALPACA Art Market (June) 14 ALPACA Art Market (July) 21 ALPACA Art Market (Aug) 27 ALPACA Art Market (Sept) 33 ALPACA Art Market (Oct) 43 ALPACA Art Market (Nov) 48 American Holiday Fine Art and Crafts Show 54 Americana Festival 21 Amherst Centre Craft Show 36 Anderson Township Park District A Fair of the Arts 39 Annual E. J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show 54 Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show 7 Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival 46 Art and Craft Marketplace at Columbus Oktoberfest 41 Art by the Falls 14 Art in the Park 36 Art on the Commons 31 Art on the Lawn 31 Art Studio Clearance Sale 4 Art Walk 30 Art-A-Palooza 32 Arts & Craft Show 28 Aullwood’s Apple Fest 42 Aullwood’s Art Fair and Open House 53 Aullwood’s Enchanted Forest 46 Aullwood’s Farm Babies Fest 12 Aullwood’s Happy Bird Day 49 Aullwood’s Native Plant Sale 8 Autumn Arts & Craft Show 48 B Banana Split Festival 15 Barberton Mum Festival 41 Beachwood-Lyndhurst Art Festival 14 Buckeye Book Fair 49 Burger Fest 27 By Hand Fine Art & Craft Fair 50
66 FESTIVALS BY NAME C Cabin Fever 5 Cabin Fever Arts Festival 6 Cain Park Arts Festival 22 Canal Winchester Art Stroll 11 Champaign County Historical Society Oktoberfest 44 Chardon Arts Festival 29 Christkindl Markt 50 Christmas Fair 52 Christmas in October 44 Cleveland Asian Festival 12 Cleveland Oktoberfest 33 Columbus Arts Festival 16 Columbus Winterfair 54 Coventry Fall Craft Fair 50 Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival 38 Crafts for Christmas 52 Creative Strings Workshop & Festival 20 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival 18 Crocker Park Fine Art Fair 18 Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest 38 D Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival 32 DAZZLE 2015 49 Downtown Bowling Green Art Walk 9 E Early America “LIVE” 1890 Re-Enactment Festival 23 Earth Gathering Festival 8 Easton Art Affair 19 Edgewood Athletic Boosters Craft Show 52 Ellet Craft Show 48 F FallFair Arts Festival 39 Festival Latino 31 G Gallery Hop (Jan) 4 Gallery Hop (Feb) 5 Gallery Hop (Mar) 6 Gallery Hop (April) 8 Gallery Hop (May) 10 Gallery Hop (June) 14 Gallery Hop (July) 21 Gallery Hop (Aug) 27 Gallery Hop (Sept) 34 Gallery Hop (Oct) 43 Gallery Hop (Nov) 48 Gallery Hop (Dec) 55 Gallia County Artisan Market 4 Gardening and Arts Festival 24 Garfield Commons Craft Show 39 Germantown Pretzel Festival 42 Gingerbread Shop 51 Good Ol’ Days: Revisiting the 1800s and Early 1900s 37 Great Trail Festival (Aug) 33
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Great Trail Festival (Sept) 34 Grove City Town Center Wine and Arts Festival 16 H Harvest Happenings Fall Festival 43 Harvest of the Arts 40 Headlands Beach Fest 25 HighBall 46 Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Association Fall Show 42 Holiday Art & Craft Market 47 Holiday Craft & Gift Marketplace 47 Holiday Fair 2015 52 Holiday Fest at the Home & Garden Show 35 Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show 55 Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show 49 Hot Summer Nights - Art on the Lawn 13 Howard Chandler Christy Summer Fine Arts/Craft Show 26 Hueston Woods Arts & Crafts Festival 16 I Independence Day Celebration 21 J Jewett Volunteer Fire Department Annual Craft Show 53 Juneteenth Ohio Freedom Festival 17 K Kiwanis Oktoberfest 45 L Lakeside Annual Art & Craft Show 25 Lakeside Antique Show 32 Lakeside Classic Car Show 18 Lakeside Plein Air Art Festival 24 Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert Series 27 Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival 25 Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival 44 Lazy Daze of Summer Festival 25 Lilac Festival 11 Lilyfest 22 Lithopolis Honeyfest 35 London Rib & Jazz Fest 29 London Strawberry Festival 19 M Mistletoe Magic Holiday Marketplace 55
N National Alpaca Farm Days 42 Nature Arts Festival 28 Nelsonville Music Festival 12 North Royalton Harvest Fest 40 O Oak Harbor Apple Festival 45 Ohio Pawpaw Festival 35 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 45 Ohio State Fair 26 OhioDance Festival and Conference 9 68 FESTIVALS BY NAME
Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (May) 12 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (June) 15 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (July) 22 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (Aug) 28 Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (Sept) 34 Old Hilliardfest Art & Street Fair 36 Old Worthington Market Day 41 One Stop Shop Christmas Open House 51 Ontario Community Craft Show 55 Our Lady of Victory Holiday Bazaar 50 Oxford Kinetics Festival 9 Oxford Wine & Art Festival 13 P Polka Fest 20 Pomeroy Sternwheel Riverfest 38 Pop Up Pearl 11 R Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (June) 18 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (July) 24 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (Aug) 28 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (Sept) 34 Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (Oct) 44 Roche de Boeuf Festival 41 S Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival 30 Seasons Splendor Arts and Crafts Show 47 Sebring Harvest Festival 43 Second Saturday Street Faire (June) 16 Second Saturday Street Faire (July) 22 Second Saturday Street Faire (Aug) 31 Second Saturday Street Faire (Sept) 37 Small Town Christmas 53 Spring Crafters’ Showcase 9 Spring Festival of Crafts 6 Springtime in Ohio Art & Craft Show 10 St. Gabriel Christmas Craft Show 47 Summer Arts Festival 15 Summer Festival of the Arts 23 Summerfair Cincinnati 13 Sunbury Farmers’ Market 10 Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds 33 Sycamore Arts & Craft Show 51
T The Brunswick Kiwanis Club Spring Craft Show 6 The Brunswick Kiwanis Club Winter Craft Show 54 The Elegant Egg & More 7 The European Fest 36 The Polar Fest 5 Thornville Backwoods Fest 39 Tiffin Art Fair 30 Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour 53 Toast of Ohio Wine Festival 26
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Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 40 Troy Strawberry Festival 15 U Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival 35 V Village Green Fine Art Fair 20 Village Peddler Festival 40 Vintage Ohio 29 W Walk with Nature Fall Festival 46 Warehouse District Street Festival 29 Washboard Music Festival 17 Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music & Arts Festival 23 Wildwood Fine Arts Festival 20 Willoughby ArtsFest 24 Wings & Things 13 Winter Festival of Crafts 56 Worthington Art Festival - Art on the Green 19 Y Yankee Peddler Festival 37 Yankee Peddler Today Festival 37 Y-Bridge Arts Festival 3 Z ZMA Holiday Fair 55
70 FESTIVALS BY REGION AND CITY Central Canal Winchester Canal Winchester Art Stroll 11 Centerville Americana Festival 21 Columbus Art and Craft Marketplace at the Columbus Oktoberfest 41 Columbus Art Studio Clearance Sale 4 Columbus Christmas Fair 52 Columbus Columbus Arts Festival 16 Columbus Christmas Winterfair 54 Columbus Easton Art Affair 19 Columbus Festival Latino 31 Columbus Gallery Hop (Jan) 4 Columbus Gallery Hop (Feb) 5 Columbus Gallery Hop (Mar) 6 Columbus Gallery Hop (April) 8 Columbus Gallery Hop (May) 10 Columbus Gallery Hop (June) 14 Columbus Gallery Hop (July) 21 Columbus Gallery Hop (Aug) 27 Columbus Gallery Hop (Sept) 34 Columbus Gallery Hop (Oct) 43 Columbus Gallery Hop (Nov) 48 Columbus Gallery Hop (Dec) 55 Columbus HighBall 46 Columbus Holiday Fest at the Home & Garden Show 35 Columbus Juneteenth Ohio Freedom Festival 17 Columbus Lazy Daze of Summer Festival 25 Columbus Ohio State Fair 26 Columbus OhioDance Festival and Conference 9 Columbus Our Lady of Victory Holiday Bazaar 50 Coshocton Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival 46 Delaware Creative Strings Workshop & Festival 20 Delaware Gardening and Arts Festival 24 Gahanna Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival 18 Grove City Grove City Town Center Wine and Arts Festival 16 Hilliard Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show 55 Hilliard Old Hilliardfest Art & Street Fair 36 Lithopolis Lithopolis Honeyfest 35 London London Rib & Jazz Fest 29 London London Strawberry Festival 19 Mansfield Holiday Fair 2015 52 Mansfield Ontario Community Craft Show 55 Mount Vernon Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival 32 North Lewisburg Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival 38 Powell Good Ol’ Days: Revisiting the 1800s and Early 1900s 37 Springfield Summer Arts Festival 15 Sunbury Independence Day Celebration 21 Sunbury Sunbury Farmers’ Market 10 Sunbury Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds 33 Thornville Thornville Backwoods Fest 39 Upper Arlington Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival 35 Urbana Champaign County Historical Society Oktoberfest 44 Westerville Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music & Arts Festival 23 Worthington Old Worthington Market Day 41 Worthington Worthington Art Festival - Art on the Green 19 Zanesville Y-Bridge Arts Festival 30 Zanesville ZMA Holiday Fair 55
71 FESTIVALS BY REGION AND CITY Northeast Akron Akron Arts Expo 26 Akron Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show 54 Akron Autumn Arts & Craft Show 48 Akron Coventry Fall Craft Fair 50 Akron Ellet Craft Show 48 Akron The Elegant Egg & More 7 Barberton Barberton Mum Festival 41 Brunswick The Brunswick Kiwanis Club Spring Craft Show 6 Brunswick The Brunswick Kiwanis Club Winter Craft Show 54 Canal Fulton Yankee Peddler Festival 37 Canal Fulton Yankee Peddler Today Festival 37 Canton Christkindl Markt 50 Chagrin Falls Art by the Falls 14 Chardon Chardon Arts Festival 29 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Jan) 4 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Feb) 5 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Mar) 7 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (April) 8 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (May) 11 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (June) 17 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (July) 23 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Aug) 32 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Sept) 38 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Oct) 45 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Nov) 51 Cleveland 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk (Dec) 56 Cleveland Beachwood-Lyndhurst Art Festival 14 Cleveland Burger Fest 27 Cleveland By Hand Fine Art & Craft Fair 50 Cleveland Cleveland Asian Festival 12 Cleveland Polka Fest 20 Cleveland Pop Up Pearl 11 Cleveland Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 40 Cleveland Warehouse District Street Festival 29 Cleveland Wings & Things 13 Cleveland Heights Cain Park Arts Festival 22 Concord Township St. Gabriel Christmas Craft Show 47 Conneaut Holiday Art & Craft Market 47 Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest 38 Dalton One Stop Shop Christmas Open House 51 Fairview Park The European Fest 36 Garfield Heights Garfield Commons Craft Show 39 Geneva on the Lake Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (May) 12 Geneva on the Lake Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (June) 15 Geneva on the Lake Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (July) 22 Geneva on the Lake Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (Aug) 28 Geneva on the Lake Old Firehouse Winery Arts & Crafts Show (Sept) 34 Green Art-A-Palooza 32 Huron Harvest Happenings Fall Festival 43 Jefferson Early America “LIVE” 1890 Re-Enactment Festival 23 Jewett Jewett Volunteer Fire Department Annual Craft Show 53 Kirtland Village Peddler Festival 40 Kirtland Vintage Ohio 29 Malvern Great Trail Festival (Aug) 33 Malvern Great Trail Festival (Sept) 34 Massillon Amherst Centre Craft Show 36 Mentor Headlands Beach Fest 25 72 FESTIVALS BY REGION AND CITY
Mentor Wildwood Fine Arts Festival 20 Middleburg Heights Cleveland Oktoberfest 33 Middleburg Heights The Polar Fest 5 Minerva National Alpaca Farm Days 42 North Georgetown Small Town Christmas 53 North Royalton North Royalton Harvest Fest 40 Russell Township Nature Arts Festival 28 Sebring Sebring Harvest Festival 43 Wellington Harvest of the Arts 40 Westlake Crocker Park Fine Art Fair 18 Willoughby Willoughby ArtsFest 24 Wooster Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show 7 Wooster Buckeye Book Fair 49 Wooster Seasons Splendor Arts and Crafts Show 47 Youngstown American Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show 54 Youngstown Summer Festival of the Arts 23
Northwest Ashland DAZZLE 2015 49 Bowling Green Downtown Bowling Green Art Walk 9 Defiance Lilac Festival 11 Findlay Christmas in October 44 Findlay Springtime in Ohio Art & Craft Show 10 Fremont Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (June) 18 Fremont Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (July) 24 Fremont Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (Aug) 28 Fremont Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (Sept) 34 Fremont Ralph’s Joy of Living Farmers’ Market (Oct) 44 Kelleys Island Arts & Craft Show 28 Lakeside Lakeside Annual Art & Craft Show 25 Lakeside Lakeside Antique Show 32 Lakeside Lakeside Classic Car Show 18 Lakeside Lakeside Plein Air Art Festival 24 Lakeside Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert Series 27 Lakeside Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival 25 Lakeside Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival 44 Maumee Cabin Fever 5 Maumee Crafts for Christmas 52 Maumee Holiday Craft & Gift Marketplace 47 Oak Harbor Oak Harbor Apple Festival 45 Put-in-Bay Art in the Park 36 Sandusky Toast of Ohio Wine Festival 26 St. Marys Walk with Nature Fall Festival 46 Sylvania Spring Crafters’ Showcase 9 Sylvania Winter Festival of Crafts 56 Tiffin Art Walk 30 Tiffin Tiffin Art Fair 30 Toledo Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show 49 Toledo Spring Festival of Crafts 6 Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival 41
Southeast Albany Ohio Pawpaw Festival 35 Athens ALPACA Annual Holiday Shoppe 56 Athens ALPACA Art Market (Apr) 7 Athens ALPACA Art Market (May) 10 Athens ALPACA Art Market (June) 14
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Athens ALPACA Art Market (July) 21 Athens ALPACA Art Market (Aug) 27 Athens ALPACA Art Market (Sept) 33 Athens ALPACA Art Market (Oct) 43 Athens ALPACA Art Market (Nov) 48 Cambridge Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival 30 Chillicothe Earth Gathering Festival 8 Gallipolis Gallia County Artisan Market 4 Gallipolis Hot Summer Nights - Art on the Lawn 13 Logan Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Association Fall Show 42 Logan Washboard Music Festival 17 McConnelsville Howard Chandler Christy Summer Fine Arts/Craft Show 26 Nelsonville Nelsonville Music Festival 12 Pomeroy Pomeroy Sternwheel Riverfest 38 Rockbridge Lilyfest 22
Southwest Cincinnati Anderson Township Park District A Fair of the Arts 39 Cincinnati Gingerbread Shop 51 Cincinnati Summerfair Cincinnati 13 Cincinnati Sycamore Arts & Craft Show 51 Dayton Aullwood’s Apple Fest 42 Dayton Aullwood’s Art Fair and Open House 53 Dayton Aullwood’s Enchanted Forest 46 Dayton Aullwood’s Farm Babies Fest 12 Dayton Aullwood’s Happy Bird Day 49 Dayton Aullwood’s Native Plant Sale 8 Dayton Mistletoe Magic Holiday Marketplace 55 Deerfield Township FallFair Arts Festival 39 Fairfield Village Green Fine Art Fair 20 Germantown Germantown Pretzel Festival 42 Hillsboro Cabin Fever Arts Festival 6 Kettering Art on the Commons 31 Oxford Hueston Woods Arts & Crafts Festival 16 Oxford Oxford Kinetics Festival 9 Oxford Oxford Wine & Art Festival 13 Tipp City Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour 53 Trenton Edgewood Athletic Boosters Craft Show 52 Troy Troy Strawberry Festival 15 Waynesville Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 45 Waynesville Second Saturday Street Faire (June) 16 Waynesville Second Saturday Street Faire (July) 22 Waynesville Second Saturday Street Faire (Aug) 31 Waynesville Second Saturday Street Faire (Sept) 37 West Alexandria Kiwanis Oktoberfest 45 Wilmington Banana Split Festival 15 Yellow Springs Art on the Lawn 31
74 EXHIBITIONS BY SPONSOR
Art at the Arnold Arnold Sports Festival, Pizzuti, National Art Museum 57 of Sport, Ralphoto Studio, Buckland Gillespie Design Art Ed: An Art Educators Exhibition City of Kettering 64 Dayton Area Works on Paper City of Kettering 57 HWD: Regional Sculpture City of Kettering 63 Competition The View: Juried Landscape City of Kettering 59 Competition ArtWalk Destination Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster Festival 61 Firelands Area Art League Fine Firelands Area Art League 58 Arts Show & Festival Katharine C. Crampton Lakeside Chautauqua 61 Memorial Art Show Lakeside Photography Show Lakeside Chautauqua 62 Barlow Art Center Spring Art Fair Marion Women’s Club 59 May Show Mechanics Bank 58 Zanesville Prize for Muskingum County Foundation, Artist Colony of Contemporary Ceramics Zanesville, and Potters Council 63 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition Ohio Expo Commission, Ohio Arts Council, 62 and others Ohio State Fair Creative Arts Ohio State Fair 61 Ohio State Fair Youth Arts Exhibition Ohio State Fair 62 Glacity Film Fest Ohio Theatre & Event Center 59 Spoken: A Toledo Story Telling Event Ohio Theatre & Event Center 57 Aullwood’s Avian Art Contest Exhibit Robert and Annette Marquardt 58 Foothills Art Festival Southern Hills Arts Council 64 St. Leonard Studio Art & St. Leonard 63 Writing Show Historic Tipp City Paint Out, Tipp City Area Arts Council 64 Exhibit & Sale Artist Member Exhibit & Sale Wassenberg Art Center 65 Wassenberg June Art Exhibit Wassenberg Art Center 60 Wassenberg Photography Exhibit Wassenberg Art Center 64 Annual Ohio Exhibition Zanesville Museum of Art 59 Aullwood’s Art Quilt Exhibit Sponsor TBD 60 Day of Arts for All Sponsor TBD 58 Summer Festival Competition Sponsor TBD 60
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Annual Ohio Exhibition Zanesville 59 Art at the Arnold Columbus 57 Art Ed: An Art Educators Exhibition Kettering 64 Artist Member Exhibit & Sale Van Wert 65 ArtWalk Lancaster 61 Aullwood’s Art Quilt Exhibit Dayton 60 Aullwood’s Avian Art Contest Exhibit Dayton 58 Barlow Art Center Spring Art Fair Marion 59 Day of Arts for All Westerville 58 Dayton Area Works on Paper Kettering 57 Firelands Area Art League Fine Norwalk 58 Arts Show & Festival Foothills Art Festival Jackson 64 Glacity Film Fest Toledo 59 Historic Tipp City Paint Out, Exhibit & Sale Tipp City 64 HWD: Regional Sculpture Competition Kettering 63 Katharine C. Crampton Memorial Art Show Lakeside 61 Lakeside Photography Show Lakeside 62 May Show Mansfield 58 Ohio State Fair - Creative Arts Columbus 61 Ohio State Fair - Fine Arts Exhibition Columbus 62 Ohio State Fair - Youth Arts Exhibition Columbus 62 Spoken: A Toledo Story Telling Event Toledo 57 St. Leonard Studio Art & Writing Show Centerville 63 Summer Festival Competition Gallipolis 60 The View: Juried Landscape Competition Kettering 59 Wassenberg June Art Exhibit Van Wert 60 Wassenberg Photography Exhibit Van Wert 64 Zanesville Prize for Contemporary Ceramics Zanesville 63
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State
OACVB State Office 37 W Broad St, Ste 480, Columbus, OH 43215 614/241-2226, 888/505-9552, fax: 614/241-2215 [email protected] oacvb.org
Ohio Auto Club 2114 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH 44906 419/529-8500, 888/222-6446, fax: 419/529-4054 [email protected] ohio.aaa.com
Ohio Travel Association 130 E Chestnut St, Ste 301, Columbus, OH 43215 614/572-1931, 800/896-4682, fax: 614/572-1937 [email protected] ohiotravel.org
Local
Adams County TVB P.O. Box 577, 509A E Main St, West Union, OH 45693 937/544-5639, 877/232-6764 [email protected] adamscountytravel.org
Akron/Summit CVB 77 E Mill St, Akron, OH 44308 330/374-7560, 800/245-4254, fax: 330/374-7626 [email protected] visitakron-summit.org
Ashland Area CVB 211 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 44805 419/281-4584, 877/581-2345, fax: 419/281-4585 [email protected] visitashlandohio.com
Ashtabula County CVB 1850 Austinburg Rd, Austinburg, OH 44010 440/275-3202, 800/337-6746, fax: 440/275-3210 [email protected] visitashtabulacounty.com
Athens County CVB 667 E State St, Athens, OH 45701 740/592-1819, 800/878-9767, fax: 740/593-7365 [email protected] athensohio.com
Auglaize and Mercer CVB 900 Edgewater Dr, St Marys, OH 45885 419/394-1294, 800/860-GRAND [email protected] seemore.org
Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau 9 E Garfield Rd, Ste 101, Aurora, OH 44202 330/562-3355, fax: 330/995-9052 [email protected] AllAboutAurora.com
Bellevue Area TVB P.O. Box 63, Bellevue, OH 44811 419/684-4030 [email protected] bellevuetourism.org 77 CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS
Belmont County Tourism Council Ohio Valley Mall, Unit 485, St Clairsville, OH 43950 740/695-4359, 800/356-5082, fax: 740/695-6437 [email protected] belmontcountytourism.org
Bowling Green CVB 119 E Court St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 419/353-9445, 800/866-0046, fax: 419/353-9446 [email protected] visitbgohio.org
Brown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center 103 N Main St, Georgetown, OH 45121 937/378-4784 [email protected] browncountytourism.com
Butler County CVB 8756 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069 513/860-4194, 888/462-2282, fax: 513/860-4195 [email protected] gettothebc.com
Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB 627 Wheeling Ave, Ste 200, Cambridge, OH 43725 740/432-2022, 800/933-5480, fax: 740/432-5976 [email protected] visitguernseycounty.com
Canton/Stark County CVB 2618 Fulton Rd NW, Canton, OH 44708 330/452-0243, 800/552-6051, fax: 330/456-3600 [email protected] visitcantonstark.com
Carroll County CVB 61 N Lisbon St, P.O. Box 505, Carollton, OH 44615 330/627-0103, 877/727-0103, fax: 330/627-3647 [email protected] carrollcountyohio.com
Central Portage County VCB 176 E Main St, Ste 303, Kent, OH 44240 330/673-9855, 877/283-8757 [email protected] centralportage.org
Champaign County CVB 107 N Main St, Urbana, OH 43078 937/653-5764, 877/873-5764, fax: 937/652-1599 [email protected] champaignoh.com
Cincinnati USA CVB 525 Vine St, Ste 1500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513/621-2142, 800/543-2613, fax: 513/621-5020 cincyusa.com
City of Mentor Tourism 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060 440/255-1100 [email protected] cityofmentor.com
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Clermont County CVB 410 E Main St, Batavia, OH 45103 513/732-3600, fax: 513/732-2244 [email protected] visitclermontohio.com
Clinton County CVB 13 N South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 937/382-1965, 877/4-A-VISIT, fax: 937/382-1738 [email protected] clintoncountyohio.com
Coshocton County CVB 401 Main St, Coshocton, OH 43812 740/622-4877, 800/338-4724 [email protected] visitcoshocton.com
Darke County VB 537 S Broadway, Ste 203, Greenville, OH 45331 937/548-5158, 800/504-2995, fax: 937/548-2385 [email protected] visitdarkecounty.org
Dayton/Montgomery County CVB 1 Chamber Plaza, Ste A, Dayton, OH 45402 937/226-8211, 800/221-8235 [email protected] daytoncvb.com
Defiance Development and Visitor’s Bureau 325 Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512 419/782-0739 [email protected] visitdefianceohio.com
Delaware County CVB 34 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015 740/368-4748, 888/335-6446, fax: 740/369-9277 [email protected] visitdelohio.com
Destination Cleveland 334 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 800/321-1001, fax: 216/621-5967 [email protected] thisiscleveland.com
Destination Hilliard 5274 Norwich St, Hilliard, OH 43026 614/664-3290 [email protected] destinationhilliard.com
Dublin CVB 9 S High St, Dublin, OH 43017 614/792-7666, 800/245-8387 [email protected] irishisanattitude.com
East Liverpool Tourism Bureau 126 W 6th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920 234/517-7052 [email protected] visitelo.com
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Experience Columbus-Columbus CVB 277 W Nationwide Blvd, #125, Columbus, OH 43215 614/221-6623, 866/397-2657, fax: 614/221-1044 [email protected] experiencecolumbus.com
Fairfield County VCB 124 W Main St, Ste 200, Lancaster, OH 43130 740/654-5929, 800/626-1296, fax: 740/687-0273 [email protected] visitfairfieldcounty.org
Fostoria Area VB 119 N Main St, Fostoria, OH 44830 419/435-0486 [email protected] fostoriaohio.org/visitors
Fremont/Sandusky County CVB 712 North St, Ste 102, Fremont, OH 43420 419/332-4470, 800/255-8070, fax: 419/332-4359 [email protected] sanduskycounty.org
Gahanna CVB 167 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 614/418-9114, 866/GAHANNA, fax: 614/418-9122 [email protected] visitgahanna.com
Gallia County CVB 61 Court St, Gallipolis, OH 45631 740/446-6882, 800/765-6482, fax: 740/446-7483 [email protected] visitgallia.com
Greater Springfield CVB 20 S Limestone St, Ste 100, Springfield, OH 45502 937/325-7621, 800/803-1553, fax: 937/325-8765 [email protected] visitspringfieldohio.com
Greater Toledo CVB 401 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH 43604 419/321-6404, 800/243-4667, fax: 419/321-5040 [email protected] dotoledo.org
Greene County CVB 1221 Meadow Bridge Dr, Ste A, Beavercreek, OH 45434 937/429-9100, 800/733-9109, fax: 937/429-7726 [email protected] greenecountyohio.org
Grove City Area VCB 3378 Park St, Grove City, OH 43123 614/539-8747, 800/539-0405 [email protected] visitgrovecityoh.com
Hancock County CVB 123 E Main Cross, Findlay, OH 45840 419/422-3315, 800/424-3315, fax: 419/422-9508 visitfindlay.com
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Hardin County TCB 225 S Detroit St, Kenton, OH 43326 419/674-4590, 888/642-7346, fax: 419/674-4591 [email protected] tourhardin.com
Hocking Hills Tourism Association 13178 SR 664 S, Logan, OH 43138 740/385-2750, 800/HOCKING, fax: 740/385-1146 [email protected] explorehockinghills.com
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau 6 W Jackson St, Ste A, Millersburg, OH 44654 330/674-3975, 877/643-8824, fax: 330/674-3976 [email protected] visitamishcountry.com or holmescountychamber.com
Knox County CVB 107 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 740/392-6102, 800/837-5282, fax: 740/392-7840 [email protected] visitknoxohio.org
Lake County VB 1 Victoria Pl, Ste 265A, Painsville, OH 44077 440/975-1234, 800/368-5253 [email protected] lakevisit.com
Lake Erie Shores and Islands, East Office 4424 Milan Rd, Ste A, Sandusky, OH 44870 419/625-2984, 800/255-3743, fax: 419/625-5009 [email protected] shoresandislands.com
Lake Erie Shores and Islands, West Office 770 SE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 419/734-4386, 800/441-1271, fax: 419/734-9798 [email protected] shoresandislands.com
Lima/Allen County CVB 144 S Main St, Ste 101, Lima, OH 45801 419/222-6075, 888/222-6075, fax: 419/222-0134 [email protected] lima-allencvb.com
Lorain County VB 8025 Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 440/984-5282, 800/334-1673, fax: 440/984-7363 [email protected] visitloraincounty.com
Loudonville-Mohican CVB 131 W Main St, Loudonville, OH 44842 419/994-2519, 877/266-4422, fax: 419/994-5950 [email protected] discovermohican.com
Mahoning County CVB 21 W Boardman St, Youngstown, OH 44503 330/740-2130, 800/447-8201 [email protected] youngstownlive.com
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Mansfield/Richland County CVB 124 N Main St, Mansfield, OH 44902 419/525-1300, 800/642-8282, fax: 419/524-7722 [email protected] mansfieldtourism.com
Marietta/Washington County CVB 119 Greene St, Marietta, OH 45750 740/373-5178, 800/288-2577, fax: 740/376-2911 [email protected] mariettaohio.org
Marion Area CVB 1713 Marion-Mt Gilead Rd, Ste 110, Marion, OH 43302 740/389-9770, 800/371-6688, fax: 740/725-9295 [email protected] visitmarionohio.com
Medina County CVB 32 Public Sq, Medina, OH 44256 330/722-5502, 800/860-2943, fax: 330/723-4713 [email protected] visitmedinacounty.com
Meigs County Tourism 238 W Main St, Pomeroy, OH 45769 740/992-2239, 877/634-4720, fax: 740/992-7942 [email protected] meigscountytourismoh.com
Miami County VCB 405 SW Public Sq, Ste 272, Troy, OH 45373 937/339-1044, 800/348-8993, fax: 937/339-4541 [email protected] visitmiamicounty.org
Morgan County Office of Tourism 21 W Main St, McConnelsville, OH 43756 740/962-4909 [email protected] visitmorgancountyohio.com
Morrow County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 17 1/2 W High St, P.O. Box 174, Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 419/946-2821 [email protected] morrowchamber.org
Napoleon/Henry County Chamber of Commerce 611 N Perry St, Napoleon, OH 43545 419/592-1786, fax: 419/592-4945 [email protected] visitnaphc.com
Noble County Chamber of Commerce 508 Main St, P.O. Box 41, Caldwell, OH 43724 740/732-7715, fax: 740/732-7646 [email protected] noblecountychamber.com
Northern Ohio Tourism P.O. Box 67-0173, Northfield, OH 44067 216/396-6400 [email protected] northernohiotourism.com
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Oxford VCB 14 W Park Pl, Ste C, Oxford, OH 45056 513/523-8687, fax: 513/523-2308 [email protected] enjoyoxford.org
Pickaway County VB 325 W Main St, Circleville, OH 43113 740/474-3636 [email protected] pickaway.com
Pike County CVB 126 W 2nd St, P.O. Box 134, Waverly, OH 45690 740/947-9650, fax: 740/947-9650 [email protected] piketravel.com
Portsmouth CVB 342 Second St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 740/353-1116, fax: 740/353-5824 [email protected] ohiorivertourism.org
Reynoldsburg VB 1792 Graham Rd, P.O. Box 357, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614/866-4888, fax: 614/751-8507 [email protected] visitreynoldsburg.com
Ross-Chillicothe CVB 45 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 740/702-7677, 800/413-4118, fax: 740/702-2727 [email protected] visitchillicotheohio.com
Rossford CVB 133 Osborn St, Rossford, OH 43460 800/866-0046, fax: 419/353-9446 [email protected] visitrossfordohio.com
Sidney VB 101 S Ohio Ave, Floor 2, Sidney, OH 45365 866/892-9122 [email protected] visitsidneyshelby.com
Steubenville Visitor’s Center 120 S Third St, Steubenville, OH 43952 740/283-4935, 866/301-1787, fax: 740/283-1787 [email protected] visitsteubenville.com
Streetsboro VCB 8929 SR 14, Ste A, Streetsboro, OH 44241 330/422-1770, 888/588-5580, fax: 330/422-1780 [email protected] streetsborovcb.com
Sugarcreek Information Center 106 W Main, Village of Sugarcreek, OH 44681 330/852-4113, 888/609-7592 [email protected] villageofsugarcreek.com
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Trumbull County TB 321 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483 330/675-3081, 866/360-1552 [email protected] exploretrumbullcounty.com
Tuscarawas County CVB 124 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330/602-2420, 800/527-3387, fax: 330/602-2433 [email protected] traveltusc.com
Union County CVB 227 E 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040 937/642-6279, fax: 937/644-0422 [email protected] unioncounty.org/convention-visitors-bureau
Van Wert CVB 136 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891 419/238-9378, 877/989-2282 [email protected] visitvanwert.org
Vinton County CVB 104 W Main St, P.O. Box 307, McArthur, OH 45651 740/596-5033, 800/596-4459, fax: 740/596-9262 [email protected] vintoncountytravel.com
Warren County CVB 5412 Courseview Dr, Ste 220, Mason, OH 45040 513/204-1900, 800/791-4386, fax: 513/204-1999 [email protected] ohioslargestplayground.com
Wayne County CVB 428 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH 44691 330/264-1800, 800/362-6474, fax: 330/264-1141 [email protected] wccvb.com
Westerville VCB 20 W Main St, Westerville, OH 43081 614/794-0401, 800/824-8461 [email protected] visitwesterville.org
Worthington Area CVB 777 S High St, P.O. Box 225, Worthington, OH 43085 614/841-2545, 800/871-3070, fax: 614/841-2551 [email protected] visitworthingtonohio.com
Wyandot County VB 108 E Wyandot Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 419/294-3556, 877/Wyandot [email protected] visitwyandotcounty.com
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Ohio Arts Festivals & COMPETITIONS DIRECTORY Ohio Arts Council Rhodes State Office Tower 30 E. Broad St., 33rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 oac.ohio.gov 2015 Competitions Directory Photo Credits: Front, clockwise from top: Joel Prince, Courtesy: Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Randall L Schieber, Courtesy: Circleville Pumpkin Show, Randall L Schieber