Lakewood Community Festival Set for September 7 at Madison Park

Celebrate family, community and cultural heritage at the 32nd Annual Lakewood Community Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Madison Park, 13029 Madison Avenue. The day of fun and activities for the entire family will take place from 11 AM to 5 PM, rain or shine.

The festival is known for an array of delicious nationality foods including stuffed cabbage, pierogis, potato pancakes, kielbasa and more. There will be pizza, of course, and alternative selections as well. Save room for kolaches, baklava and other traditional ethnic pastries, plus ice cream and other desserts.

For the kiddos, the festivities will include an obstacle course, bubbles, balloons, a bounce house, crafts and games. Plus, sidewalk chalk. There will be plenty of chalk and pavement. Bring the family and your imagination.

If you are curious about Ohio wildlife, keep a look out for the team from the Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. They will provide the opportunity to discover and learn about the wild animals who make Ohio their home.

Studio Go, The Cleveland Museum of Art's mobile art studio, will be ready with a hands-on art experience for all to enjoy. The Studio Go team is making their second visit to the Festival.

Can you polka? Throughout the day musical entertainment will be provided by 2guys12strings (11 AM), Frank Moravcik and the Band (noon), The Down River Music Company (1 PM), The Polka Pirates (2 PM), Down the Road Band (3 PM) and The Jobs (4 PM).

The festival, sponsored by the Lakewood Community Festival, Inc. and the City of Lakewood, is traditionally the last event of the summer. Proceeds from the festival are donated to various Lakewood community organizations.