First time at the Bratwurst Festival. Lots of food vendors and few Bratwurst variety except for the…read morePita shredded bratwurst. I did purchase a upside down umbrella! Not much of a crowd but today is the first day and it was early. Parking is $5 and lots of lots close to where the festival is in downtown Bucyrus.

Tons of food options . I like the small trailer that's local that has the shredded brat in a pita…read moreand sauerkraut absouluty fabulous . Downside is the local population .... Bunch of inbreed crackheads if u ask me

This was a great NYE Celebration. And it is all FREE!!!! Forget NYC. Although Port Clinton is a…read moresmall town on the shores of Lake Erie, it has a huge spirit and friendly residents. This celebration beat the one in NYC, hands down. Wylie, the Walleye, was born in 1997 and made of simply paper mache. They have sinced upgraded. Port Clinton is the "Walleye Capital of the World," so it is only fitting that they drop a colorful LED lit, 20-foot, 600-pound walleye, named Wylie Jr., from the sky at the stroke of midnight, with a spectacular FIREWORKS show soon thereafter. As mentioned, the event is free and kicks off with a kids party from 4p to 6p, kids walleye drop at 6p, games and the "touch a truck" event, where kids can see public safety vehicles. They also have a raffle with a chance to win some cool prizes. And for those 21 and up, they have a "Bar Swim" that features heated charter buses that take you to bars around town. Keep in mind that this event occurs off season so a few places in the town my be closed for the season. A few restaurants that I eyed fell in that category. If you are just going to watch the Walleye Drop then I recommend getting there around 11PM. It gets very cold out there and there is no need to freeze for an extended period. We ended up getting there around 9PM and eating/drinking at one of the restaurants/bars across the street. They also have some food trucks there if you want to go that route. The popcorn store is open through the night to satisfy your popcorn fix. A DJ is jamming the night away with the hottest tunes. He was playing when we arrived there at 9. After we ate, we took on the cold and danced like it was 1999. They have a guy that was selling blinky things, but I recommend bringing your own NYE garb if you want a wider selection. We were fortunate enough that we did not have to drive there. Our hotel had a complimentary shuttle that dropped off and picked up party goers. If you are staying at hotel you may want to check if they offer a shuttle. This Walleye is awesome. It is great family fun. definitely a bucket list must do. So, remember dress warm. It gets very cold out there and plan your arrival with the cold in mind. You may also want to plan your parking if you are driving. They shut down some of the road when the party ends about 1210.

As you stroll up to an old Victorian home, you enter the wonderful world of art. Compared to other…read moregalleries, this place instantly has a one up when it comes to variety. Unlike its competitors; BAYArts showcased everything from sculpture to paintings, photography and ceramics. 98% of the time, most exhibits only offer photos or paintings so it was nice to see some alternative inspiration. However, maybe it was our mistake for going on opening night; my father had two pieces accepted so...but there were so many people that you couldn't appreciate the pieces as being able to see them was very challenging! In fact, I had to do a number of laps; only noticing pieces because I was forced into the same tiny corner as they were. But aside from being shoulder to shoulder, there was also a nice spread of wine & hors d' oeuvre. Unfortunately, the upstairs is closed off to the public yet there is an outdoor bar area on the wrap around porch. The items on display were fairly priced, well lit and (if you could see them) stunning! Although this is not a place I would recommend bringing younger children and it might be difficult if you use a walker (no where to sit & rest) or a wheelchair it is worth the visit if you are able to explore on a less busy night.

My first Oktoberfest! It was fun tried all kinds of food / alligator bites - and jumbo cream puff -…read more- pretzel wrapped bratswurst with beer cheese sauce - very nice event ! I had a wonderful time :) lovely summer fair !!

I am addicted to this festival! So much fun to spend a few days at!…read more First of all, you must go with other people to really enjoy it....invite your family, friends, coworkers. Second, get crazy - wear some lederhosen or a drindl. Buy a hat or a flower headband. Buy a fun Oktoberfest tshirt to wear. Get in the spirit! Third, if you love beer, try it all! There's also wine and spirits around the festival for purchase, but beer is really what everyone drinks. Not only are there Oktoberfest beers, such as Paulaner and Hacker Pschorr, but many local craft beers. Fourth, go early and have a Bahama Mama from Schmidt's in Columbus for lunch. If you're still hungry, have a giant cream puff or strudel for dessert. Fifth, watch the Weiner races, enjoy some traditional dancers, walk through the vendors area of crafts and German imports, watch a sand sculpture being made right in front of your eyes, get a picture taken with Krampus and crew, watch the Strongman competition. Sixth, go to the Glockenspiel as many times as you can and dance & sing your heart out! Seventh, grab some Authentic German grub for dinner and park yourself in a bier tent to watch some great entertainment. I highly suggest a plate from Das Schnitzel Haus, some pierogi's from the Pierogi Lady, sauerkraut balls from Hey Hey or a pretzel-wrapped bratwurst. Eighth, make sure you're still drinking beer and take some sips of water in between - you'll appreciate that in the morning. Ninth, grab a partner and get on the dance floor for the chicken dance and some polka! It doesn't matter if you don't know how to polka, you'll pick it quickly or someone will teach you. The Chardon Polka Band, Alex Meixner and Klabetheads are all my favorites! Tenth, take lots of pictures to memorialize this great event! And lastly, get an Uber or have a designated driver to take you home!

First time at this annual fall festival. This year they celebrated their 29th year!…read more We enjoyed the corny dogs and loaded butterfly chips. Lots of other great vendors like BBQ, classic burgers, tavern style food and beer on tap. We only stayed for 45minutes because it was raining and it was in the low 50's. They had 330 vendors from all over Michigan and Detroit area. I'm definitely looking forward to next year, as we will be more equipped and know what to expect. Highly recommend you next year in October. Check website for exact dates as they only have it for 2days.

My mom and I enjoy a good craft fair and decided to try out the Prairie Peddler Festival for…read moresomething different. The drive out from Columbus was pleasant, we took one of the state routes all the way and it was pretty direct. I'd recommend against using the "Second Entrance" when you get to the location. It was very hilly and the turn in to the festival route was a blind left turn at almost the top of a hill on another rural state route where you couldn't see the oncoming traffic. One of those "honk and pray" kind of turns. The festival is set up in a semi-permanent location (the location stays, different fairs come and go) where they have little wooden stalls for the vendors and a well maintained walking path. The overall theme is kind of country chic, but if that isn't your style, it's just a fun afternoon, and there are lots of bath and body products, fudge, and FOOD to keep you going. OMG, the food. It was very crowded when we visited, and by the time we were ready for lunch, the food area was packed, but organized. Each vendor had an IN and an OUT line, and there were lots of options (soup, pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, fries, desserts, etc.) On our way out, we got smoked turkey legs for dinner, and I'm still working on that sucker. All in all, a fun outing!

Great venue , entertainment, and crafters! Totally recommend! Easy to get to and worth the drive!…read moreFood is reasonable and delicious!

3rd year coming to this. I really wouldn't call it an Apple festival b/c there only like 2 stands…read morethat had anything to do w/ apples. There was an apple dumpling booth and the 1 we love is Grobes Fruit Farm - mainly the only reason we come. They have apples (what a novel idea), cider, fritters, fry pies, caramel apples etc. Also offer roasted corn in adjacent booth. Great prices here. Of course there's 50+ booths of fair food. Some vendors selling windows & junk. Friday nite had a band playing oldies. Sat/Sun has a 5k run & car show. Most of it is around the square / Ely Park, which was tore up as it's in middle of construction of a new fountain I assume. Crowd was pretty obnoxious with cackles of gangsta kids plowing into each other & us as they ran thru the sidewalks constantly. Of course a fight broke out between some losers w/ 4 cops pretending to break it up but really not stopping the screaming & swearing! Daughter was scared, we were irked & left. Place looked kinda like a dump, dirty walks, trash around, mulch scattered, not to mention the hoards of walking dead all around. Not sure I'll be coming back again. Elyria is worse than I've ever seen. Not a family friendly venue unfortunately, at least on a Friday nite.

The best community festival. Hey, it's Peace, Love, Music and Art. How could you not enjoy Black…read moreSwamp. Everyone has a good time, even the dogs. There are countless people that donate countless hours to make this happen every year. They don't get enough credit for the work they do. (like Kelli Wicks organizing the music). Someone in Bowling Green steps up to the plate and makes it happen. Thank you BG

Music from around the country and around the world live on three stages all weekend; 150+ artists…read moreshowing their best works; and it's organized by an all - volunteer committee that keeps it real. No wonder it's rated one of the best festivals in the country!