If you love Greek food, been to Greece, would like to go to Greece or are Greek, the Greek…read moreFestival is like a mini vacation to Greece without the horribly long and expensive flight lol! It is a once a year opportunity to eat, every day for 4 days, from a variety of traditional delicious Greek food ( lamb shank, Spanakopita,Moussaka, Pastitsio, Greek Salad, Shish Kabob, Gyros, Dolamathes etc) and all the sweets & pastries. Pricing is low to moderate depending on what you get. A lamb shank platter the most expensive entree can be approx $16. Be sure and read the free Festival Album it has great tips for those learning about Greece and the cuisine peppered through out. A Live band The Golden Flame does a set noon-2 then after 5 daily, they do a great job of filling the Convention Center with toe tappin Greek Music. It is so much fun to watch all the ages get up and dance from babies to old ppl! You don't even have to know what you are doing, just grab a hand and dance along:) Live Greek Folk Dancers, the Demetrakia from St Demetrios in Baltimore expertly perform in traditional costumes nightly. There are a bunch of unique vendors of jewelry, art, imports etc for cool stuff you can't find in regular stores. Of course one of my fav booths is the Ladies Philoptochos Bakery Booth. I LOVE the cookies, any and all of them! They freeze well too;) A must are the Loukoumathes (fried honey balls), made to order drenched in honey syrup and topped with your choice of either cinnamon, powered sugar and/or crushed walnuts, they are so delish you will want the Papous Carryout size (it a great value). Only downside(hence 4 stars) is at night it can be very busy (lines), so will i go before 6pm to beat the crowds. It is a great facility all indoors air-conditioned, nice restrooms, family atmosphere, free and easy parking, free admission opens at noon daily, handicap/stroller accessible. They also have 2 raffles one to win $1000 the really cool raffle, that my friend won a couple years ago, sells ONLY 100 tickets @ $100 each to win $5000! I usually go in with friends on multiple tickets for even better odds;) Good luck! Kali Teehee!

My husband and I randomly encountered this Art festival this past wknd as we were hanging out in…read moreMalibu. It was FREE and plenty of parking available on the street, although if you want to park in their 'dirt parking lot', then it's $10 per car. Yikes! Fortunately, we were able to find free parking, woot! :) This art festival is pretty big, reminds me of those summer street fairs in New York or Huntington Beach (by the pier). It wasn't that crowded around noon on Saturday; however, it got more packed as the day passed by. There were at least 3-4 food trucks, and banks were there handing out freebies to the public. So fascinating to look at artwork and check out local art pieces / see the artists. The festival was held right near the local library and park, so location was great! Sunny weather helped too. :) If you have a good 1 hour to spare, then check this place out! It's a fun way to spend your weekend in Malibu.

It's ok here. 10 dollars to park that sucks. The stuff there was decent. Bit expensive. Dick van…read moredyke is here that's cool. His grandsons artwork is actually pretty good. I just don't have the money to buy it. We won some things for spinning Wells Fargo wheel of fortune. Our other friend won a picture frame. It made my fiancées day for a picture with Dick Van Dyke

Sunfest is the end of the summer season in OC and just celebrated its 48th year. A 4-day…read morecelebration of music, food, and over 200 artisans showing their handcrafted works. Shop the outdoor tents for jewelry, paintings, clothing, food, and so much more. The massive food tent offers diverse food options. There are so many activities going on beach mazes, tractor rides on the beach, dock dogs, pet parades, pumpkin races. This year's Shore Craft beer garden offered EVO, Burley Oak, and Big Truck. Thirty plus years and I still love the Spin Doctors!

Family Beach Olympics features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle…read morecontests, tug-of-war, relay races and more. All activities are free. Every Tuesday from June 23 to August 4 at 27th Street Beach at the north end of the Ocean City Maryland Boardwalk, starts at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-250-0125.

We stopped in for peaches over the summer but left with nothing. There were lots of options, but…read moremany of the things we could find at a grocery store with better prices and potentially better quality. The peaches were hard which was a disapointment. We were hoping to find peaches that were more ripe because they were local. We found about two peaches that were a little softer but they had no smell. I was suprised that there were so few local items. If I wanted goods made in PA, I'd go to PA. I asked which produce items were local and it sounded like almost none of them. You can get baked goods, produce, bottled and jarred items like pickes, candy, meats, and "homemade" deli items. There were plants for purchase, some outdoor furniture, and a cafe. The best part of the place ended up being the animals. We fed some goats and took a phot with the large bull statue. I think this would be a great place to bring kids to see the animals. I don't think it's worth the drive if you're staying on the coast because it's mostly grocery store quality produce and items you can get for less elsewhere. But, if you need something to do with kids and you're close by, it's worth a stop.

I can't stop coming back to Parsons Farms! Every time I visit, the bakery section lures me in;…read moreeverything looks so good that it's hard not to walk out with a bag full of treats. On this visit, I tried the Blueberry Banana Smoothie and the Turkey Sandwich at their cafe. The smoothie was incredible, vibrant purple, perfectly thick. The turkey sandwich was equally impressive; the bread was toasted to a perfect golden brown, and the balance of the melted cheese and sauce made for a great brunch. Beyond the cafe, it's the perfect spot to grab some fresh fruits and baked goods for home. Definitely a local gem!

Fantastic location to watch the sunset and see the sun create glimmering patterns across the bay…read more It was a cold and chilly evening when we stopped there. We mostly stayed in the car. Because only one other person was there, we were able to easily get a place to park. I can imagine this being a very popular place to come and watch the sun disappear, particularly when the weather is warmer and you can enjoy the moment instead of try to stay warm. There's a gazebo where you can sit. There's also a small pier but I wasn't sure if that was part of the park or private property so we didn't investigate.

This used to be a nice place to visit. Unfortunately now the homeless people have moved in and…read moreyou'll probably be harassed, certainly when it's relatively empty. It wasn't always this way, not sure if it changed after the new governor took over. But it makes sense.

So if you're coming here with young children, this is the perfect restaurant for lunch or dinner…read more The playground is an amazing feature to have! Made all of the difference to sit next to the playground and eat and drink... and in the shade. The food was okay. It wasn't anything memorable but also wasn't terrible. The drinks were okay as well. Service was fast which helped the kids! I mainly would go back for the playground feature! The decor was amazing for the kids as well. Definitely a fun experience for kids. Inside there are arcade machines.

Got seated and then waited for someone, anyone to stop by and take my order…read more 15 minutes later, still nothing. Left and definitely will never come back.

A great sunset location! We were just walking around trying to see the sunset, and we stumbled upon…read morethe arts center! So great, we came back twice.

Great little gallery, if you enjoy seeing local artist, it's a must do if you are in the ocean city…read morearea. Two floors of art, there is paintings, pottery, silk work, and glass works.