Festivals
Celebrate Poland – Fall Festival
Poland Village Hall 308 S Main St., Poland, OH, United StatesJoin Celebrate Poland on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00am-5:00pm for their Fall Festival. There will be a marketplace, bounces, rock wall, vendors, games, wood carver, pumpkin contest, pie contest and more. The Vegas Band will perform from 3:30pm-5:30pm. For more information, visit the Celebrate Poland website.
Mahoning Valley Pug Fest
DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH, United StatesThe Mahoning Valley is finally getting the Pug Festival they deserve! They welcome pugs from all over Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania to join them in celebration of all things puggy. Follow their Facebook page for the latest event news.
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Since 2011, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has grown to be an international event. Now occurring on the third Friday of December, the celebration gives holiday lovers worldwide a chance to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters. In 2014, they partnered with Save the Children in their “Make the World Better with a Sweater” campaign. Each year, ugly
Federal Frenzy 2023
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United StatesYSU Penguin Productions is proud to present the ninth annual Federal Frenzy on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 2:00pm-11:00pm. Featured on E. Federal St. in downtown Youngstown with Penguin City Brewery and the Youngstown Flea, they will have a full day of music, art, activities, food, and fun! Mick Jenkins, the headliner for the event,
Youngstown May Day Festival 2023
Calvin Center 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe third annual May Day Festival will be April 29 & 30 from 12pm-6pm at the Calvin Center in Youngstown. Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at this fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane. There will be music, maypole dancing, arts and crafts for young and old, workshops, demonstrations,
The Lebanese Food Festival
Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon 2759 N Lipkey Rd., North Jackson, OH, United StatesThe Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon presents The Lebanese Food Festival on Sunday, May 7 from 11:00am-5:00pm. Featuring all of your traditional Lebanese favorites and specialty desserts! Dine-in or take out available. For more information, call 330-538-3351.
Riverfest – Friends of the Mahoning River
B&O Station 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesFriends of the Mahoning River invites the community to learn, celebrate, and enjoy themselves with displays, kayak trips, kids activities, music, and food at Riverfest on Sunday, June 11, from 10:00am-4:00pm at Spring Commons Park and B&O Station. Free, family friendly event! Spring Commons Park will have a variety of vendors including Trumbull Canoe Trails
Simply Slavic Heritage Festival
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United StatesSimply Slavic, the festival created specifically to celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic community, will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12pm to Midnight in Downtown Youngstown. The event will include live music, folk dance performances, homemade food, children’s learning areas, educational exhibits, and ethnic vendors. A
Youngstown Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Wean Foundation Park 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Youngstown Juneteenth Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 11am-8pm and Sunday, June 18 from 12pm-6pm at Wean Park. There will be a series of festival events including the Youngstown Youth Talent Showcase, R & B Only: Juneteenth Edition, and the Soulfood Sunday Cook Off Competition. Visit www.youngstownjuneteenth.com for more event
Simply Slavic Heritage Festival
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United StatesSimply Slavic, the festival created specifically to celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic community, will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12pm to Midnight in Downtown Youngstown. The event will include live music, folk dance performances, homemade food, children’s learning areas, educational exhibits, and ethnic vendors. A
Youngstown Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Wean Foundation Park 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Youngstown Juneteenth Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 11am-8pm and Sunday, June 18 from 12pm-6pm at Wean Park. There will be a series of festival events including the Youngstown Youth Talent Showcase, R & B Only: Juneteenth Edition, and the Soulfood Sunday Cook Off Competition. Visit www.youngstownjuneteenth.com for more event
Ribs-N-Rock Festival
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesRibbers and rockers unite for summer’s ultimate rib cook-off and music festival June 22-24, 2023 at the Southern Park Mall. Gates open each day at 12:00pm. Admission is free until 3:00pm. After 3:00pm, admission is $7.00 per person. Re-entry allowed with paid admission. For more information, visit the Ribs-N-Rock Facebook page. Music Lineup: Thursday June
Celebrate Poland
Poland Village Hall 308 S Main St., Poland, OH, United StatesCelebrate Poland is a fun family-friendly celebration in honor of the community of Poland, Ohio! The community of Poland and the surrounding areas come together for this two day fun filled event. The opening night, Friday, June 23 includes bounce houses, food vendors and a concert by the Houseband. Saturday, June 24 includes Chalk it up,
Ribs-N-Rock Festival
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesRibbers and rockers unite for summer’s ultimate rib cook-off and music festival June 22-24, 2023 at the Southern Park Mall. Gates open each day at 12:00pm. Admission is free until 3:00pm. After 3:00pm, admission is $7.00 per person. Re-entry allowed with paid admission. For more information, visit the Ribs-N-Rock Facebook page. Music Lineup: Thursday June
Ribs-N-Rock Festival
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesRibbers and rockers unite for summer’s ultimate rib cook-off and music festival June 22-24, 2023 at the Southern Park Mall. Gates open each day at 12:00pm. Admission is free until 3:00pm. After 3:00pm, admission is $7.00 per person. Re-entry allowed with paid admission. For more information, visit the Ribs-N-Rock Facebook page. Music Lineup: Thursday June
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Summerfest
Lamb and chicken dinners all four days. Fish dinners Friday only. Gyros, Souvlaki, Pasticho, Spanakopita, Loukoumathes, and Greek pastries. Thursday and Friday lunch carryouts. Hours for the 38th annual festival are Thursday, July 6, 11:00am-7:00pm; Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8, 11:00am-9:00pm; and Sunday, July 9, 11:00am-7:00pm.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Summerfest
Lamb and chicken dinners all four days. Fish dinners Friday only. Gyros, Souvlaki, Pasticho, Spanakopita, Loukoumathes, and Greek pastries. Thursday and Friday lunch carryouts. Hours for the 38th annual festival are Thursday, July 6, 11:00am-7:00pm; Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8, 11:00am-9:00pm; and Sunday, July 9, 11:00am-7:00pm.
Family Summerfest – St. Nicholas Church
Saint Nicholas Church 764 Fifth Street, Struthers, OH, United StatesSaint Nicholas Church in Struthers is having a Family Summerfest on July 7 and 8 from 5-9pm. This is an indoor/outdoor event. Join them for some of your favorite festival foods inside the Great Hall: sausage sandwich with peppers & onions, cavatelli with meatball, steak hoagie, corn dog on a stick, chicken tenders, pizza, French
25th Annual Summer Festival of the Arts
Wean Foundation Park 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Summer Festival of the Arts, now hosted by The Cultural Alliance, will be held on Saturday, July 8 from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, July 9, from 11:00am-4:00pm at Wean Park in Downtown Youngstown. The Summer Festival of the Arts is back for its 25th year, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture to the