Summer Festivals
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Experience four days of Fringe performances, street shows, and family-friendly activities at this vibrant festival celebrating Cleveland’s performing arts scene.
Celebrate 40 years of Irish music, dance, and culture at the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival.
Enjoy fresh shucked raw oysters from both coasts while sipping on thoughtful wine pairings from Vintage Wine and listening to live music from SLAP Jazz Quartet and The Steel Drum Guy, Joe Leaman. Wine experts and Oyster Harvesters will be on site.
Shop by the beach from over 100 vendors selling authentic vintage and handmade goods.
Twilight at the Zoo presented by KeyBank features talent from Cleveland's local music scene on several stages throughout the Zoo.
ZABAVA! is back for its 3rd year — Cleveland’s favorite summer Slovenian festival. Join us at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair from 1 PM - 8 PM for a full day of fun.
The Saint Maron Summer Feast provides an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the beautiful aspects of Lebanese, Syrian, and American culture together in one place.
Presented by Canalway and sponsored by Cargill, River Rally is a free community festival celebrating the renewal of the Cuyahoga River with free walking, biking and boat tours at Hart Crane Park.
One World Day showcases diverse ethnic groups through music, dance, storytelling and much, much more.
Riverfest will be a day full of music featuring local bands and artists, food and drink specials, patio games.
Enjoy music and art activities, fun play centers, frozen treats, community resources for families with young children, and more.
Come out to meet adoption-ready dogs, bring out your pup and snap some photos in their dog photo area, and participate in a raffle for a chance to win a variety of great prizes like Guards tickets and a Mug Club Membership.
This four-day fiesta features more than 40 taquerias, taco trucks, and eateries serving a mouthwatering array of tacos alongside a packed schedule of live entertainment and exciting activities for the whole family.

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