Looking for some summer fun this year? Here are fairs and festivals to check out

TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: The above video is from a story that originally aired on May 1, 2024. 

It's time for food, rides, games, livestock demonstrations, live music and more!

Both northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan are home to some of the best fairs and festivals in the country.

Here's a quick look at dates and a full list with links for details so you can plan your summer county fair weekend in the 419 area!

JUNE

• 6 – 8: Whitehouse Cherry Festival
• 7 – 9: Summerfest at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
• 7 – 9: Metamora Party in the Park
• 8 – 15: Paulding County Fair
• 12 – 16: Strawberry Festival in Holland
• 13 – 15: Bryan Jubilee
• 15: Beer and Bacon Fest at Hungarian Club in Toledo, 4 – 9 p.m.
• 15: Liberty Center June Jubilee
• 24 – 29: Putnam County Fair
• 28 – 30: Pyrate Festival at Put-in-Bay
• 28 – 30: Crosby Festival of the Arts at Toledo Botanical Garden

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JULY

• 3 – 6: Woodville 4th of July Celebration
• 6: Disabled and Proud Fest Outdoor Expo
• 8 – 14: Lucas County Fair
• 11 – 13: Delta Chicken Festival
• 15 – 21: Ottawa County Fair
• 21 – 27: Lenawee County Fair
• 21 – 28: Seneca County Fair
• 26 – 28: Northwest Ohio Rib Off at Lucas County Fairgrounds
• 27: Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival
• 28 – Aug. 3: Monroe County Fair
• 28 – Aug. 4: Wood County Fair

AUGUST

• 1 – 4: Toledo Jeep Fest
• 5 – 11: Erie County Fair
• 8 – 15: Henry County Fair
• 9 – 10: Maumee Summer Fair
• 9 – 11: Flag City Balloon Fest in Findlay
• 10: Swanton Corn Festival
• 12 – 17: Huron County Fair
• 14 – 17: Pemberville Free Fair
• 15 – 17: Bratwurst Festival in Bucyrus
• 17: Riverfest in Rossford, 4 – 11 p.m.
• 17 – 24: Defiance County Fair
• 19 – 25: Sandusky County Fair
• 23 – 25: Toledo Pride Festival
• 23 – 25: German-American Festival in Oregon
• 27 – Sept. 2: Hancock County Fair
• 30 – Sept. 5: Fulton County Fair

SEPTEMBER

• 6 – 8: Greek American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
• 7 – 14: Williams County Fair
• 9 – 14: Wyandot County Fair
• 14 – 15: Toledo Lighthouse Festival at Maumee Bay State Park
• 28: Defiance Rib Fest, 3:30 – 11 p.m.
• 28 – 29: International Festival Canceled

Is there a festival or fair that's a tradition in your community missing from our list? Let us know here! Please include a link to the festival's website.