My friend had suggested we check this event out. Parking would've been pretty difficult but she had…read morea parking pass to one of the nearby garages. It was about a 5min walk to the festival. Tons of people! We were packed like sardines within just a few blocks of the street. Some of the restaurants were open but for the most part, people were standing around or getting food and leaving. I'm not huge on Italian food, but the marinara smelled so good! I got a meatball sub while my friend ordered an Italian sausage with one meatball. Delicious! It doesn't interest me to come back to the festival, but I'd come back to the neighborhood to try a restaurant. It's just too chaotic. And it seemed better to have cash. We had gotten food from Trattoria. They took credit card but discouraged cards since there would be an additional $2 fee. It's interesting to know the history of this neighborhood. It surrounds the Catholic Church. They were reciting the rosary as we we were there. Not a bad event to check out! Just didn't seem to have tons of seating for you to hang around.

BRING SOME CASH!! I…read morethink anyone who goes to Cleveland should try out the Feast of Assumption if they're at the area. The feast happens every year during early August. Check out Corbo's stall. They take credit cards, and have a wide variety of food from spaghetti to cassata cakes. The other stalls range from mundane things like lemonade to frog legs or mussels. Drink options are surprisingly limited. There's a carnival area where all the drunk frat girls frequent, and the typical comfort food stall that sells cotton candy and caramelized apples. There's also a hole in the wall for gambling if you walk toward the carnival. But to me, the Feast of Assumption brings nothing new to the table since I've already been to Little Italy. Most food sold at the feast has a jacked up price. I paid $9 for a bowl of basic spaghetti and a meatball. If you're religious, then you'll be happy that money went to the church that sponsers this event. But if you care nothing for charity, then just go to these restaurants during a normal week for bigger portions. Parking is awful. Little Italy is blocked off, so forget about parking close by. I'm glad I stayed nearby. Prepare to fork over at least $10 for parking.

I am so happy that Night Market is back this year. I really felt the void during its hiatus. The…read moreenergy itself of this event makes it worth trying. Wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for the experience. There are wall to wall vendors with a ton of people squeezing through the pathway. They have an area where live music is played. Food trucks are setup in this same area if you just need that. I say that because the restaurant vendors along the main walk more than satisfy any craving you could be having. There are stands with cocktails/beer and they even have a spiked bubble tea! Everything is really official. I will say bring cash. Some of the vendors take cards, and there are two ATMs that I counted, but they kept giving me error codes. It took multiple tries to get my actual cash. I'm not sure if this is the usual practice so beware. Parking was $10, but given the location free parking is definitely in walking distance. All in all a great time.

Why am I just getting out to Night Market?…read more Tips: BRING CASH Besides having no cash and walking half a mile to the nearest ATM, last night was a BLAST. So many booths of great product, food, and booze. So much Cleveland pride in one market. The food was mostly asian inspired, with the ocassional bakery. I found some cool stickers and magnets at Kay Em Apparel. Drank several Market Garden Brewery Octoberfests, and danced along to quality bands and even some hula inspired tunes. Yes, of course it was busy, but what do you expect? It's a quality market and anyone who likes a good time would get out to this place, especially since it's only 1 night a month! There's only one Night Market event left in September, and you better believe I'll be there!

Love this festival! The food is so good, awesome drinks including Greek wine, and amazing desserts!…read moreThey have live music and dancing, so fun! It's a must for us every Memorial Day weekend. Be prepared to eat a lot!

It is hard to call this event an establishment, but you can and should go for it every Memorial Day…read moreWeekend, including this year, running from Friday to Monday, from 11AM to 10PM. This is a must-go, the most delicious, genuine, and crazy quality/price ratio you will find in the area - I'd just wish this festival would be extended from like... January 1st to December 31st? This is a work of love from the local Church community and the Greek American community, depending on volunteers. The lines are long, but worth it, but it gives you a one in the year (four, I guess, to be exact) chance to really enjoy a lot of great food, music, and crafts. Their saganaki is opa!-certified, the lamb shank is to die for - recommend to pair with the orzo or lemon roasted potatoes - and their desserts are out of this world - someone needs to drag me away from the galatkoboureko tray or I think I could eat it all. Please go, support the community, you will see you will keep coming back!

A time was had while in Cleveland for work. My colleague took me down and I was not disappointed. I…read morejust wish I could have stayed longer than I did. There was so much going on. An area for food, merchandise, community information as well as businesses inside were open. So much to try and explore. I got a noodle and rice dish and tea from vendors. All of it was really good. I definitely enjoyed my time and will be back next year if possible.

Another great year at the Asian festival it's progressively gotten bigger every year this year in…read morefact it was so big that it got shut down early due to the extremely large crowds on Sunday we went early and still had an amazing time and ate all the good food. Asian town Square is a gem for the city of Cleveland so many great restaurants, and shops.

This event is a great on for families, couples, friends and anyone who enjoys indulging their…read moreartistic senses. We took adults, toddler and infant in strollers. We enjoyed the contortionist show before we walked the festival. The little ones like seeing the elephant and some of the other animals that were out. We also partook in the bubble teas and some other beverages. Hands on activities are the best! We have so many exciting memories and pictures I can't share them all! I liked the drum that lit the tree up, it reminded me of the tree Ewa on the movie Avatar. You get exercise and steps in while observing wonderful art. It's a win-win. Tip: park close to the exit so you don't wait forever to leave when the festival ends.

Lantern Festival...more like... Lantern of Dull... I mean, may as well just close the zoo all…read moretogether. This was back in 2018 and spent $18 for the event. It's about as boring as looking at a lamp in your home. Where are all the animals? I mean, even the animals were as about as bored as you were walking around aimlessly in the zoo. What a joke of a festival. You call this a festival? I call it a festival of dull with random looking lights. Maybe it's changed, but I thought it was a bad experience

The best festival around by far! Delicious food. Great live music. Tons of seating options inside…read moreand out. I look forward to it every year!

We have been going to this festival for years and years…read more Love the gyros. Last year the we realized they forgot the tzatziki when we got home. This year we checked before we drove off and we got it. Unfortunately the pita were so stale and hard. Hopefully this was just a fluke.

What a great event! Lots of homemade sausages as well as pierogis and pizza. Wash it all down with…read morea tasty craft beer! The scenery is gorgeous ...can't beat this for a fun fall weekend.

Held every year since 1969 (with a 10 year hiatus from 84-95), Hessler is a Cleveland institution…read moreand the mark of the festival season. Come hungry, with sunscreen and cash. Vendors sell ethnic eats, ice cream, and hand crafted items like tie died clothing, jewelry, and pottery. The neighborhood is leafy, eclectic, and brick lined. Hessler should be experienced at least one time in your Cleveland career. Check out my pics from 2010's festival. Follow the signs for the children's play area where you can find a drum circle.

Smaller street fair, but with plenty of vendors selling interesting items. (Posted some pics) The…read morereason behind the start of the fair was even more unique. Check it out if your in the area.