Thursday, May 22, 2008
May 28
Sebring Fire Department Carnival, 6-10 p.m., Wednesday through May 31, Sebring Fire Department 135 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring (330) 938-2300. Wednesday: queen crowning; May 29: car show; May 30: parade; May 31: matinee and bike show.
May 31
OCCHA Latin Food Fest, 3-9 p.m., O.C.C.H.A. 3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown (330) 781-1808. Enjoy flavors of the Caribbean, live country music and Latin DJ. Eat in or take out, roast pork or barbecue chicken with yellow or white rice, beans and salad.
June 3
Parish Festival, time TBA, June 3-8, Immaculate Heart of Mary 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown Township. Eddie Valus Orchestra at polka Mass 5 p.m. June 3; live music Saturday and Sunday nights; dinners at parish center June 6-8; fireworks June 8 at 10:30 p.m.; $500 nightly cash drawings Thursday, Friday and Saturday; $5,000 cash drawing Sunday.
June 5
Parish Festival, time TBA, June 5-8, St. Joseph the Provider 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Homemade ethnic food, rides, free entertainment, grand raffle, Chinese auction and games of chance.
June 6
Trumbull County African Achievers Association Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., June 6-8, Warren Courthouse Square, Warren. June 6: opening ceremony, ribbon cutting, Oldies Band, karaoke, line and ballroom dance, comedian Mike Jones, Billy Johnson and the Old School Band. June 7: parade, cultural presentations and storytelling, children’s face painting, talent show, karaoke, line and ballroom dance, Turquoise Pugh, Total Package Band, and Tyscot recording artist, Shirley Murdock. June 8: fashion show, local and out-of-state choirs, musicians, liturgical dancers, mimes, drama groups, youth presentation and TCAAA mass choir. Rides, games, food concessions, arts crafts, health information, entertainment and voter registration.
June 11
Parish Festival, time TBA, June 11-15, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Kids night June 11.
June 19
Parish Festival, time TBA, June 19-22, St. Charles Church, Route 224 at Route 7, Boardman Township. Entertainment 7-8:30 all three days; fireworks 10 p.m. June 22.
Parish Festival, time TBA, June 19-22, St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren. Live entertainment nightly.
June 21
21st annual Strawberry Festival Craft Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 21-22, Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 22, Jefferson (440) 576-6636. Includes tours of historic 19th-century Jefferson Depot Village, June 21 11-7, June 22 noon-5. Strawberry shortcake, craft bazaar, quilt show, kids’ corner, bake sale and live entertainment on the bandstand each day. June 21: horse-drawn surrey rides and spaghetti dinner in 1872 Depot Baggage room from 5-7. June 22: annual Antique Car Show, 1 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Free parking. All proceeds benefit restoration of 1888 Victorian House. For more information, visit www.jeffersondepotvillage.org.
June 22
1st Jazz Festival, 1-9 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center. (330) 547-2151 1st Jazz Festival featuring The Shedrick Hobbs Quartet, Teddy Pantelas, Jeff Green and The Unit, and The John Reese Project.
June 26
Cortland Lions Street Fair, 6 p.m. to midnight, June 26-28, downtown Cortland, Cortland Main Street. Rides, games, food, parade and fun.
Parish Festival, June 26-29, St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown. Rides, food, entertainment.
June 27
Sixth annual Juneteenth Festival, time TBA, June 27-29, Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church 505 Parkcliffe Ave., Youngstown (330) 788-1696. A Celebration of Deliverance, a cultural celebration that denotes the notification that slavery had been abolished in all parts of the United States. These celebrations are used to educate and empower residents to foster and promote a healthy and vibrant community. Entertainment, amusement park rides, food and clothing vendors. Admission is free.
June 28
Parish Festival, time TBA, June 28-29, St. Ambrose Church 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Chinese auction, bingo, children and adult games, raffles, chicken dinner.
July 4
Arts Crafts Festival, time TBA, July 4-6, White Thorn Lodge 383 State Line Road, Darlington (724) 846-5984. Camping, trailer parking, dances, club facilities, picnic, parade, bake and book sale, band. July 4: picnic in the park. July 5: parade and flag raising, appetizer contest, bake and cook sale, 8 p.m. Stryke 3 band. July 6: nude arts and crafts festival.
July 10
Summerfest 2008, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 10-13, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut St., Youngstown (330) 743-5493. Greek entertainment, cuisine and pastries, Trash Treasures and Chinese auction.
11th annual Struthers Day, 5-10 p.m., Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers (330) 755-7977. Free hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, watermelon and pop courtesy of Aqua Ohio and Struthers Business Association. Free face painting and a giant inflatable bouncer for children of all ages. Jocko the Clown will do balloon sculpting from 6-8 p.m. and a sit-down show from 8-9 including juggling, magic and puppetry. Free raffle drawing for a new color TV. Guys without Ties perform from 6-9 p.m. Second annual Little Miss Struthers for ages 3-6. Enter by calling Patty Gessler at (330) 755-9119 or Susan Flesher at (330) 755-9498.
Parish Festival, time TBA, July 10-13, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman Township. Entertainment nightly, Chinese auction, special raffle two airline tickets for Continental U.S.
July 11
Slovenefest XXVII, noon to midnight, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa. (877) 767-5732. Alpine room: Miss SNPJ talent, Denis Novato, Bob Turcola Orchestra, Mikey Dee Band. Outside stage: Frank Moravcik Orchestra, Denis Novato, Don Wojtila Orchestra. International Pavilion: Hank Haller Ensemble and Denis Novato. Gostilna: Jim Rhoades Band, George Berasi the Sun Rays, Denis Novato.
15th Annual Campbell City Fest, 6-11:30 p.m., July 11-13, Roosevelt Park, Sycamore Drive, Campbell (330) 755-1451. July 11: 6 p.m. opening ceremony; Little King and Queen Pageant. Music by Following June until 11 p.m. July 12: Noon, parade starting at city hall on Tenney Avenue, north on 12th Street to Park Drive, Neoka, Edwards Lane to Roosevelt Park. 2 p.m. First Calvary Baptist Youth Group; 3 p.m. Rachelle Joy; 5 p.m. DJ Ronnie Rupert; 8 p.m. Sante Fe. July 13: 3 p.m. Libby & The Tamburitzans; 5:30 p.m. Rocco Monaco Band; 8 p.m. Eddie Vallus Band II; 10:30 p.m. fireworks by Pyrotechnico.
Ribs-N-Rock Fest, time TBA, July 11-13, Quaker City Raceway U.S. Route 165, Salem features 16 bands. Headline June 11 will be Cinder Road with Via Sahara; July 12 with Michael Stanley & The Resonators and July 13 is Motorcycle Day with headliners The Earthquakers.
July 12
Summer Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., July 12-13, Youngstown State University, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown (330) 941-3000. A celebration of the fine and performing arts featuring a juried art sale, music, dance and theater performances, children’s activities, an ethnic fair and other activities at YSU.
Wick Avenue Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Youngstown, Federal Street, Youngstown, between Route 422 and Wood Street.
Slovenefest XXVII, noon to midnight, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa. (877) 767-5732. Alpine room: Dick Tady & the DTO, Rob Deblander Band, Denis Novato, Fred Ziwich and the ISM. Outside stage: The Polka Quads, Jack Tady & the JTB, Karl Lukitsch Band, Eddie Rodick Orchestra. International Pavilion: Denis Novato, Tramontana, Murski Val Gostilna: Bratje Novak, Denis Novato, Mahoning Valley BBC, Magic Buttons BBC, Western Pa. BBC, Joe Novak & Friends. Fireworks at dusk.
July 13
Slovenefest XXVII, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa. (877) 767-5732. Alpine room: Polka Mass accompanied by Eddie Vallus II Band, Miss SNPJ crowning, Jack Vasko Orchestra, Frank Stanger Orchestra, Denis Novato. Outside stage: Joe Grkman Orchestra, Bob Kravos Band, Klancnik Friends International Pavilion: Murski Val, Tramontana. Gostilna: Happy Timers, Veseli Fantje, Bratje Novak, Denis Novato, Dan Klanica Band.
July 16
Mount Carmel Festival, 6 p.m., July 16-19, downtown Lowellville, Lowellville, on Washington Street at McGaffney. Baby Doll Dance July 16 and 17 at 10:30 p.m. and 18 at 11:30 p.m. Zambelli Fireworks 11:30 p.m. July 19.
Parish Festival, time TBA, July 16-20, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. 75th anniversary; fireworks 11 p.m. July 20; live entertainment nightly; raffle drawings nightly at 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m.; Italian food; rides.
July 18
Mercer’s 20th Annual Victorian Weekend, noon to 6 p.m., July 18-20, Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa. (724) 662-3800. Vendors, crafts, food, and more.
Hermitage Arts Festival, 7 p.m., July 18-20, Rodney White Olympic Park, 800 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, on the grounds of Hermitage Municipal Building and Rodney Wick Park. Activities include artists marketplace, art demonstrations, live music, entertainment and children’s activities. For more information, call (724) 981-0800. Car cruise both days. RiverSaints, 7 p.m. July 18, kickoff concert.
Parish Festival, time TBA, July 18-20, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Ohio. Ox Roast Fair; live entertainment; tractor, pick up and semi pulls; famous ox roast dinners; casino, games. For more information, visit www.stjosephmantua.com.
July 19
Annual Historical Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bloomfield Township Commons intersection of state Routes 45 87, North Bloomfield (440) 685-4758 Classic car and antique tractor show, games, country singer Kassie Simpson 11-3, food and vendors.
North Phelps Street Festival, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Youngstown, Federal Street. Join Pig Iron Press for a full day of art and entertainment.
July 24
Parish Festival, time TBA, July 24-27, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave., Youngstown (330) 743-4144. Italian Festival, parade, entertainment, Little Prince and Princess pageant (ages 6-9), Brier Hill pizza contest, children’s area, $1,000 YSU scholarship award. Free shuttle service and parking at United Way, Sts. Cyril Methodius, IBM Building, Levinson Tire, Advantage Vinyl, P L Heating and YMCA. Entertainers include: Jay Gisele, Pino Marelli, Graziana, Mirella Volpe and the Cavaliers, Capri, Jim Frank Trio, Rocky Chirchiglia, John Gabrielle, Rex Taneri, Franco Simone, Montage and Dom Tocco the Brotherhood. Celebrate Mount Carmel’s 100th birthday.
July 26
Community Street Festival, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., downtown Youngstown, on North Phelps Street between Commerce and Federal streets. Pig Iron Literary Art Works Inc., Youngstown Arts Foundation are hosts. Featuring artists bazaar with original arts crafts for display and sale, live entertainment, talent show, concessions.
Youngstown Rocks the Arts, 5 p.m. to midnight, downtown Youngstown, Federal Street. Join Art Youngstown Inc. and the Royal Oaks for Artists at Work for beer tasting, local bands, tattoo artists, piercing artists, fortune tellers, dancing, body art, Outdoor Indie Films, food, tailgating, live entertainment and more.
July 31
Parish Festival, time TBA, July 31-Aug. 3, St. Patrick Church, 357 N. Main St., Hubbard. Bands each night.
Aug. 1
Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, 11 a.m., Aug. 1-3, downtown Youngstown, Federal Street. Entertainment all day at main Roma stage and beer tent, games and rides for children, vendors and lots of Italian food. Comedian John Pezzi, Franco Galleli and troupe and other local Italian bands and pop bands. New this year will be large tents for your comfort. Send in applications for Little King and Queen contest. There will also be an Italian Man and Woman of the Year, Italian Businessperson of the Year and the crowning of Miss Greater Youngstown Italian Festival Queen. Pasta-eating contest, boccie and morra tournaments, homemade wine contest, raffles and 50/50. Four scholarships will be awarded for attendance at YSU. Polka Mass at 4 Aug 2.
Aug. 2
Green Township Fire Department Festival, 5 p.m., South Range Middle School, 7600 state Route 165, Greenford (330) 533-4841. Fundraiser offering festival food, games and prize raffle.
Aug. 7
Buffalo Hollow, Aug. 7-9, 51367 Dickson Road, Petersburg, (330) 426-2961. Bikini contest, bike show, live music. 18 and older.
Carnation Festival, noon to 9 p.m., Aug. 7-17, Alliance. Daily activities. Rib fest, helicopter rides, musical entertainment, golf, flower show, quilt display, Haines House tours, Hartzell Historic Home tours, used-book sale, Firetruck Pump-in & Muster, parade, baseball game, cruise-in, queen pageant, ice cream social, junior sports events, bowling tournament, style show and luncheon, days in the park, bus shuttle, hot-air balloons, pet show, community gospel songfest, triathalon/duathalon, hikes, crafts and more. Will be at various locations: Carnation Mall, Hoover Price Campus Center at Mount Union, Tannenhauf Golf Club, Glamorgan Castle, Doug’s Classic ’57, Alliance High School auditorium, Rodman Public Library, various nursing homes, Silver Park, Mount Union College Nature Center. For more information, visit www.carnationfestival.com.
Sons of Italy 657 Italian Fest, 6 p.m., Aug. 7-9, Sons of Italy 657, 327 Main St., Wellsville (330) 532-1927. Lots of food, good entertainment! Aug. 7: Frank Gallo, Ron Farentino and Rocky Chirchiglia. Aug. 8: 5 Guys Named Moe, Molly Sue Gonzales, Aaron Caruso, Silver Eagle Band. Aug. 9: Mirella the Musician, Al Modany Trio, Route 45.
Aug. 9
Annual Car Cruise, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Sharon.
Shaker Woods Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 9-24, Shaker Woods, County Line Road, Columbiana. Weekends only, rain or shine. For more information, visit www.shakerwoods.com.
Parent Magazine Fun Fair, noon to 8 p.m., Aug. 9-10, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township (330) 726-8105. Games, rides, crafts and more at Masters Pavilion.
Lowellville Day, 1-11 p.m., downtown Lowellville, Lowellville Firemen’s Parade at 1 p.m.; Mount Carmel Band, 3-5 p.m.; DJ, 5-7 p.m.; Dangerous Curves Band, 8-11 p.m. Concessions, games for kids.
African Fest, time TBA, Mill Creek Community Center, 496 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Presented by the Marcus Garvey Association of Youngstown. For more information, call (330) 559-1159.
Aug. 10
82nd annual Hungarian Day Festival (Magyar Nap), 1-7 p.m., Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown (330) 799-6112. Hungarian and continental music, Youngstown Hungarian dance group, ethnic food and pastries. Raffles and door prizes. Features Steve Pal/The Hungarians of Akron.
Aug. 15
First Salem Italian Festival, 5-11 p.m., Aug. 15-16, Salem Municipal Parking Lot, East Pershing Street, Salem. Food, music, games with Rocky Chirchiglia Band; Cox Serrepere, Dean Martin impersonator; disc jockey John Gabriel, boccie tournament, pasta- and pizza-eating contests.
East Boardman Street Festival, 5 p.m. to midnight, downtown Youngstown, Federal Street. Back for the second year, Cafe Cimento and crew sponsor this great night of Italian cuisine and entertainment.
Aug. 17
Slovak Fest, noon to 9 p.m., St. Matthias Church, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown. Polka Mass, 11:30 a.m. Food, music, games.
Aug. 20
Glendi Greek Festival, Aug. 20-25, St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Live dance bands, traditional Greek dancers, pastries, Lamb dinners and other Greek food. Free parking and admission.
Aug. 27
Canfield Fair, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. Friday-Sunday), Aug. 27-Sept. 1, Canfield Fairounds, Route 46, Canfield, (canfieldfair.com). Amusement rides, live entertainment, livestock and agricultural displays, contests, harness racing, demolition derby, concerts by Josh Turner and Jo Dee Messina; and Lynyrd Skynyrd, children’s petting zoo, truck tractor pull, live shows, stunt shows, food stalls.
The Great Stoneboro Fair, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 27-Sept. 1, Stoneboro Fair Grounds, 2381 Mercer Road, Stoneboro, Pa. (724) 376-2852. Livestock and agricultural displays, contests, harness racing, demolition derby, country stars, gospel music, bands, fireworks, truck & tractor pull, live shows, stunt shows, midway rides, kids fun zone, chain-saw wood carving and food.
Sept. 4
Columbiana Street Fair, 5:30-11:30 p.m., Sept. 4-6, Main Street. Parade, 6:30 Sept. 4.
Sept. 6
Parish Festival, 5 p.m., Sept. 6-7, Sts. Cyril Methodius Church, 252 E. Wood St., Youngstown. Slovak ethnic food and music; other foods, displays of Slovak crafts, games of chance, children’s activities.
Sept. 7
Annual Hungarian Heritage Day, 1-6 p.m., Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown (330) 799-6112. Authentic folk art, music and food including Hungarian goulash, stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers, chicken dinner, cabbage and noodles, kolbasi and sauerkraut and various pastries such as crepes and dobos torta, a nine-layer tort. Cleveland band The Hungarians will play for your listening and dancing pleasure.