Northwest Ohio is bordered by the beautiful Lake Erie to the north.
Northwest Ohio is home to several significant U.S. cities, such as Toledo and Bowling Green, and a number of state parks and three national wildlife refuges. Bordered by Lake Erie to the north and home to the Great Black Swamp, northwest Ohio also hosts several fairs and festivals throughout the year, which celebrate the area's rich heritage and cultural diversity.
Black Swamp Arts Festival
The Black Swamp Arts Festival is held annually in Bowling Green, Ohio. The festival has been held since 1993 and celebrates local artists, combining the fine arts, music and youth art from the area with larger venues from national and international artists. 2010 concerts included performances by saxophonist Branford Marsalis, Empire Brass, pianist Robert Levin and the Bowling Green Philaharmonia. The festival is typically held in September, and lasts from Friday to Saturday. Concessions are available, and the festival features a wide variety of ethnic foods, such as Thai, Italian and Cajun dishes, as well as local seafood and desserts.
Black Swamp Arts Festival
P.O. Box 532
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-354-2723
blackswamparts.org
Lagrange Street Polish Festival
The Lagrange Street Polish Festival, held in Toledo, Ohio, has been held annually since 1984, and provides a festive atmosphere for all residents and visitors. According to the festival's website, "Each year our guests consume 40,000 pierogies and a ton of kielbasa and wash it all down with 300 kegs of beer and 6,000 bottles of Pepsi products and water." In addition to traditional Polish street fare, the festival also features craft vendors, polka dances, a pierogi eating contest, and free Polish dance lessons for kids and adults. The festival is usually held in July, and lasts from Friday to Sunday.
Lagrange Street Polish Festival
3106 Lagrange St.
Toledo, Ohio 43608
polishfestival.org
Defiance County Fair
The Defiance County Fair, held annually in Hicksville, Ohio, celebrates northwest Ohio's agricultural heritage with a variety of farming events, such as straw-loading contests, children's tractor pull competitions, and 4-H events. The fair also features free concerts, horseshoe contests, the Defiance County Idol competition and a variety of vendors with baked goods and crafts for sale. The fair devotes one day to kid's events, with rides, face painting, and a scavenger hunt for the little ones.
Defiance County Agricultural Society
530 South Main St.
PO Box 184
Hicksville, Ohio 43526
419-542-7575
defiancefair.com
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