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Cain Park Arts Festival, July 10-12
Browse juried art from CIA graduate Patti Fields' found object jewelry made
from old-school readers and maps to George F. Kocar's award-winning bold, cartoonish paintings. "[Some] of the work is still wet and fresh off the easel," says George Kozmon, arts festival director. Cain Park, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, cainpark.com
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Rib, White & Blue
This Fourth of July weekend fest brings heat with national rib vendors and an Akron Symphony Orchestra show with a fireworks finale.
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Fairport Mardi Gras, July 1-5
Americana and hints of the Big Easy mix for a parade, pageant, rides and face painting. Plop in front of a flag painted on the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse hill for fireworks July 5. "It's red, white and blue constantly lighting up the sky like a nonstop finale," says board vice president Jodi McFadden. 301 Huntington Beach Road, Fairport Harbor, fairportmardigras.vpweb.com
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Feast of the Assumption
The annual religious festival also serves up Little Italy's best, most authentic eats.
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Cleveland Pizza Fest, June 12-14
Satisfy cravings for ooey-gooey pizza with a classic pie from Angie's, Guy's or Augie's, or a new brick-oven version from Pizza (216). "My favorite is the pepperoni and sausage — it's filling with double the meat and plenty of cheese," says managing partner and event promoter Richard Peck. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road, Berea, clevelandpizzafest.com
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Twins Day Festival
For nearly 40 years, visitors have been seeing double at this family festival that brings the nation's twins together.
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Wellington Balloon Fest, Aug. 22
Gaze at a sky-blue hot-air balloon with fluffy clouds and 14 others. While there aren't rides, there are demonstrations of how the balloons work. Stay for a night balloon glow. "The light reflects onto the lake for a gorgeous view," says committee chairperson Brenda Sears. Clare-Mar Lakes Campground, 47571 New London Eastern Road, Wellington, wellingtonballonfest.com
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Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
This granddaddy of local wine festivals caters to wine enthusiasts with a penchant for artisan foods.
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Music in the Valley Folk and Wine Festival, July 11 & 12
For its 40th year, Hale Farm adds wine tastings from Maize Valley Winery, Myrddin Winery and more. The clock turns back with musicians strumming folk ditties on fiddles and banjos among glassblowing and pottery demonstrations. "It's a living history museum," says Jason Klein, site manager. Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, wrhs.org
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Summer Fun Guide 2015: New Kids on the Block
After attending the same festival for years, freshen up your weekends with these unique alternatives.
