Extended Weekend Getaways According to the Ohio Department of Development, there are 440 festivals and events happening across the state, reaffirming that Ohio is indeed in “The Heart of it All.” The new official Spring Events Guide is now available for you to discover these exciting opportunities which is organized by region and the month it’s taking place. There are five “must-visit” festivals listed from all 88 counties. The guide is available free to download >HERE.
To give you an idea of some of the topics covered, here are a few that we suggest you consider:
Ten Weeks of Tasty
Through May 2/WOOSTER – Are you a foody looking for some good eats? This event will highlight the amazing restaurants each Thursday and specialty drink shops on Fridays. Stop at five businesses on the passport, and be entered in to win $100 in Downtown Dollars! The passport is available free for download at https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/ten-weeks-of-tasty
Maple Syrup Tapping
In Ohio, maple syrup season, where trees are tapped to collect sap for syrup, typically runs from late winter to early spring, roughly, between the middle of February through the beginning of April. It all depends on the weather. The best time for maple sap flow and syrup production in Ohio is during the period when temperatures are warm during the day and freeze at night. Several Ohio State Parks host maple syrup festivals during this season, offering demonstrations, food, and a chance to experience the sugaring process.
Many sugarhouses in Northeast Ohio offer maple syrup tours during the weekends, offering opportunities to see the sugaring process. As sap pressure builds up in the tree the sap finds its way out. By tapping the tree, the sap has an outlet. The sap is then boiled to remove the excess water. It takes approximately 40 to 50 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup.
BERKSHIRE BOOSTERS ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Dates: Sundays in March / Geauga County NE OH
Time: 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Location: Berkshire High School 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, Ohio
Admission: $10 Adults $5 Children ages 4-10, includes All You Can Eat Pancakes with real Maple Syrup, with a side of scrambled eggs, 2 sausage patties and a drink.
Rhythm of the Dance
March 18/SUGARCREEK – 1 and 7 p.m. at the Ohio Star Theater. Rated #1 among the most popular Irish Dance productions touring the world, RHYTHM OF THE DANCE creates a new era in Irish entertainment, containing a wealth of talent, featuring World and Irish champion dancers and the finest traditional musicians and singers. Combining Irish dance and Celtic music with the most up-to-date stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes audiences on an exhilarating, energy-packed time trip through the ages. The show features new costumes, step dance routines musical numbers, and staging. Tickets are $30=50 and available at https://dhgroup.com/events/rhythm-of-the-dance/
Ohio Vintage Fest
March 29/GIRARD – Noon to 5 p.m. at the Metroplex Expo Center. Come shop with over 50 vendors selling primarily vintage clothing as well vintage home goods, vinyl records, toys and collectibles, and other vintage items! (Early Bird tickets ($10) MUST be purchased online.). Admission is $5 per person.
