02/05 - 02/13, 2010 - Chocolate Is For Lovers Cleveland, Ohio Location: Northeast Ohio Website: www.ohiowines.org Contact Phone: (800) 227‑6972 Hours: 12pm‑6pm Details: A self‑driving tour at the wineries in Northeast Ohio. Sample wines, enjoy appetizers and receive a Schott Zwiesel crystal wine glass. Collect chocolates at the wineries that you visit.
02/13 - 02/14, 2010 - Appalachian Culture Fest Cincinnati, Ohio Location: Cincinnati Museum Center Website: www.appalachianfestival.org Contact Phone: (513) 251‑3378 Hours: 10am‑5pm Details: Appalachian Culture Fest celebrates the Greater Cincinnati's rich mountain heritage of crafts, music, storytelling and traditional arts demonstrations.
02/27, 2010 - Best Cirque Acts Columbus, Ohio Location: Capa Theater Contact Phone: 702-813-8606 Website: www.AcesOfActs.com Details: Best cirque acts: Aerial production, cirque comedy and variety of ground acts.
March 2010 Ohio Festivals & Fairs
03/06 - 03/14, 2010 - Maple Syrup Festival Lucas, Ohio Location: Malabar Farm State Park Website: www.malabarfarm.org Contact Phone: (419) 892‑2784 Hours: 3/6 & 3/7, 3/13 & 3/14 12pm‑4pm Details: History and production of pure maple syrup. Demonstrations and guided tours of maple house production. Retail sales for maple syrup and all types of maple products, music, food and refreshments.
03/13, 2010 - Dublin Saint Patrick's Day Parade and Blarney Bash Dublin, Ohio Location: Downtown Website: www.dublin.oh.us Contact Phone: (614) 410‑4507 Hours: 12pm‑11pm Details: The Blarney Bash, featuring live music, dance and food will be held at various locations throughout historic Dublin. The traditional, community parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Metro Center (600 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017) and meander through Historic Dublin.
03/13 - 03/14, 2010 - Gift of Light Expo Columbus, Ohio Location: Veterans Memorial Hall Website: www.giftoflightexpo.com Contact Phone: (614) 430‑9199 Hours: Sat 10am‑7pm, Sun 10am‑6pm Details: A fun festival for all featuring free workshops all weekend on self‑help, personal growth, and many other topics regarding psychic and spiritual involvement. There will be psychics, astrologers, massage therapists and people who do body work such as reiki. Merchants will be selling their goods and services, gifts, books, collectibles, candles, handmade crafts and art, jewelry, photographers who do aura and chakra art, and a lot more!
03/27 - 03/28, 2010 - Kidshow Mentor, Ohio Location: Great Lakes Mall Contact Phone: (440) 974‑1198 Hours: Sat 10am‑9pm, Sun 11am‑6pm Details: Focused on everything to do about kids and families, this two‑day event is filled with exhibitors, entertainment, activities, and a whole lot of fun.
April 2010 Ohio Festivals & Fairs
04/23 - 04/25, 2010 - North Coast Nature Festival North Olmsted, Ohio Location: Rocky River Nature Center Website: www.clevelandmetroparks.com Contact Phone: (216) 635‑3274 Hours: Fri evening, Sat & Sun 10am‑5pm Details: Celebrate the earth's reawakening at this weekend festival for nature lovers, featuring ‑ The Nature Show with wildlife art exhibits and sale, nature films, guest speakers, children's activities, bird walks, field trips, and more.