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Cleveland Events and Cleveland Festivals
(Cleveland, Ohio - OH, USA)



Cleveland's social diary is packed with events that reflect the city's pride in its history and ethnic diversity. The city of Cleveland holds several lively annual events celebrating the city's international influences through food, music and art. There are also several film festivals and events to keep the family entertained. Below are Cleveland's most popular annual events, festivals and things to do.

Cleveland National Public Holidays - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• 1st January - New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Day
• 12th February - Lincoln's Birthday
• Third Monday in February - Washington's Birthday
• Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
• 4th July - Independence Day
• First Monday in September - Labor Day
• Second Monday in October - Columbus Day
• 11th November - Veterans Day
• 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving
• 25th December - Christmas Day

Cleveland Calendar of Festivals and Events 2009 / 2010 - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA


Cleveland Events and Festivals in January - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• There are no significant festivals in Cleveland during the month of January

Cleveland Events and Festivals in February - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Black History Month - various events celebrating Black culture throughout the community

Cleveland Events and Festivals in March - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Cleveland Latin Film Festival - mid March, this event showcases films made by Latino filmmakers and those with Hispanic themes
• Cleveland International Film Festival - mid-March, annual film festival featuring 200 documentaries, premieres, shorts, family and independent films from around the world

Cleveland Events and Festivals in April - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Tri-C JazzFest - mid-April, this annual event spans 11 days in April. During the festival Cleveland comes alive to the sound of jazz from all four corners of the globe. The festival encompasses venues throughout Northeast Ohio and features free workshops

Cleveland Events and Festivals in May - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Great American Rib Cook-Off - mid-May, barbecuing, entertainment and family fun

Cleveland Events and Festivals in June - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• CMJ / Rock Hall Music Fest - mid-June, musical festival in downtown Cleveland featuring 100 musical artists
• Cleveland Annual Ohio Irish Festival - late June, this three-day event includes traditional Irish music, food and crafts

Cleveland Events and Festivals in July - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• TOPS Kids Fest - mid-July, interactive festival for children

Cleveland Events and Festivals in August - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• East 185th Street Festival - early August, Ohio's largest annual street festival featuring music exhibitions and more

Cleveland Events and Festivals in September - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Taste of Cleveland - early September, this taste bud tickling extravaganza gives visitors the opportunity to sample the diverse flavors of Cleveland and watch as 25 participating restaurants compete for the 'Best of the Fest' award
• Geauga Lake Oktoberfest - mid-September, bratwurst, bands and brew combine to make this a lively German-inspired event
• Taste of Little Italy - mid-September, enjoy live Italian music while sampling delicacies from nearly 40 of Cleveland's finest Italian restaurants and bakeries
• Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival - annual festival featuring ethnically diverse food, music, children's activities and more

Cleveland Events and Festivals in October - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Slavic Village Polish Festival - early October, includes a walking tour of the historic Slavic village and a Polish festival
• Family Fall FunFest - early October, games, arts and crafts, pony rides, entertainment and a raffle
• Boo at the Zoo - late October, ranked by USA Today as one of the 'top ten places in the nation for family Halloween fun', visitors can roam the zoo at night and enjoy magicians, jugglers and more

Cleveland Events and Festivals in November - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Thanksgiving at the Zoo - November 24, free zoo admission and special animal feeding features

Cleveland Events and Festivals in December - Cleveland, Ohio (OH), USA

• Kwanzaa Celebration - mid-December, celebration of African-American culture

 
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