🎆July Festivals Across Lake County
Fairport Mardi Gras
Fireworks, Festivals, and Fun, Oh My!
Plan your tour in Lake County during one of our July festivals! Watch the fireworks display at Fairport Mardi Gras, visit with over 130 artists at the Willoughby ArtsFest, or attend Ohio's largest free music festival, Party in the Park!
Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras - July 3-6, 2024
301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor
It's Christmas is July in the Village of Fairport Harbor, Ohio for Mardi Gras, July 3-July 6!
Rides & Games, Food and Live Music every day 1PM - 11PM
🎆July 3rd- 7PM Enjoy the annual PARADE
🎆July 4th- 1-5PM KIDS DAY
🎆July 5th- SENIOR DAY AND FAIRPORT ALUMNI REUNION
🎆July 6th- FIREWORKS at dusk
Headlands Beach Sand Sculpturing - July 11-13, 2024
9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH, United States, Ohio 44060
Experience the thrill of watching a sand sculpture come to life as professional sand sculpture artist, Carl Jara, transforms ordinary sand into an extraordinary work of art. The sand will be packed and pounded starting Thursday, July 11!
2024 Regatta Classic Dog Show - July 11-14, 2024
Bill Stanton Community Park, Madison OH
The 2024 Regatta Classic Dog Show returns to the Bill Stanton Community Park July 11th-14th!
🐶Best Puppy
🏆Best in Show
🐕Junior Showmanship
🐩FSS Competitions
🐾Pee Wee Competition
Visitors are welcome to come and spectate the shows and shop at various vendors that will be represented throughout the four-event. The Grand River Kennel Club is expecting 900-1600 dog entries in over 175 different breeds!
Live At The Lighthouse Concert Series - July 13, 2024
301 Huntington Beach Dr., Fairport Harbor, OH
Live @ The Lighthouse is the FREE Saturday Summer Concert Series at the Lighthouse Amphitheater! Music and alcohol sales start at 1pm!
FREE Music including:
Land of Panda
12 O'Clock Tribe
Lake Irie
Rockstead
Carlos Jones (+)
Mighty Mystic
Food trucks:
Smooth Rider Smoothies, CLE Chicken, Off the Griddle, Rabbit Food, Cheesy Daves, You Enjoy My Donuts, Pastativo
Lake County Captains- ‘Merica Night - July 13, 2024
2731 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio 44057
‘Merica Night at Classic Park where the first 1,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of Mentor resident and 20th U.S. President James A. Garfield.
Farmfest - July 13, 2024
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6) Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Celebrate Farmpark’s 28 years of serving visitors at this free event. This family-oriented event will provide a sampling of Farmpark’s best programs and demonstrations. Visitors will enjoy Farmpark activities, food, entertainment and much more. Food vendors will provide both food and beverages and adults can enjoy beer and wine at reasonable prices. Pony rides will be available for $6.
Wildlife Festival - July 14, 2024
8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094
This year’s Wildlife Festival boasts a ‘Sensitive Species’ theme, promising a deeper dive into some of Ohio’s most vulnerable species and the many threats wildlife face in today’s ever-changing environment. Several furry and feathery animal ambassadors will be featured during live animal training and enrichment sessions.
Party in the Park - July 19-21, 2024
1 Liberty St, Painesville, OH 44077
Ohio's Largest Free Music Festival- 30+ Acts; food and beverages of all cuisines along with a catered VIP section!
Family Fun Zone, beer tent, and over 80 tent vendors!
Willoughby ArtsFest - July 20, 2024
8907 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060
The Willoughby ArtsFest returns July 20th with over 130 artists in Downtown Willoughby!!
Enjoy the day with vendors, crafters, artists, and musicians in the heart of Historic Downtown Willoughby! Stay tuned for more exciting updates on this year's event! More info and a list of artists and sponsors https://willoughbyartsfest.com/
Lake County Fair - July 23-28, 2024
1301 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH
The Lake County Fair is almost here! There will be fun for the whole family all week long, including Jungle Terry, the All-American Pig Races, and the Whiz Bang Science Show along with select animal showings and competitions!
For more details, click here
Spire Circus featuring the Cincinnati Circus - July 27, 2024
5201 Spire Cir, Geneva, OH 44041
The Big Circus Show has all the great Circus acts! An astounding mixture of fun, comedy, agility, and skill featuring Stilt Walkers and Jugglers, Magicians and Fire Eaters, Aerial Acrobatics on a Flying Trapeze and the Wheel of Destiny!
The Big Circus Show has tons of audience participation with live music and original compositions for our performances. Cincinnati Circus also uses NO live animals during our shows, but you’ll be amazed how our “tiger” leaps for the Flaming Hoop! Come for the pre-show Meet & Greet and stay for the autograph signing! And enjoy your carnival favorites from the concessions (Fried Favorites, Cotton Candy, Popcorn and more!) to the bouncy houses and games!
Mentor Rocks - June thru August
9620 Old Johnnycake Ridge Rd. Mentor OH, 44060
Mentor Rocks returns for 13 weeks in 2024! Enjoy great music, food & refreshments throughout the summer! Free admission & parking!
Are you interested in joining our list? Email epitkin@mylakeoh.com to learn more about how to partner with the Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau!