Summer Fun Guide: Joyful Times in June

June 1-2
Art in the Park | Windsor, Ontario
Explore one of Ontario’s largest outdoor arts and crafts shows while strolling the 15.5 acres of gated grounds surrounding the beautiful Willistead Manor in the historic Walkerville neighborhood. Sip on local beer and wine while you browse the wares of talented artists, enjoy live entertainment and visit the Spirit Tent to taste the dishes of high-end local restaurants.

June 6-9
LaSalle Strawberry Festival | LaSalle, Ontario
Enjoy the sweet taste of one of summer’s favorite flavors, from freshly picked strawberries to strawberry ice cream and so much more. This family-oriented event features rides, vendors, live entertainment, a parade, fireworks and many more attractions.

June 7
CoasterMania! | Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio
Thrill seekers will appreciate this event dedicated to those who can’t get enough ride time on Cedar Point’s roller coasters. Enjoy exclusive ride times on several rides — including the new Top Thrill 2 — in the early morning before the park opens, as well as a fantastic lunch, special events and more after the park closes.

June 14-16
Vermilion Festival of the Fish | Vermilion, Ohio
Compete in a sandcastle contest, string your boat with lights, float in a Crazy Craft Regatta — and in general, make it 5 o’clock somewhere in Vermilion with Wastin’ Away in Fisharitaville, a Jimmy Buffet Tribute. Along with the annual parade, find vendors, entertainment, a market and other ways to be merry.

June 21-22
Blazing Paddles Paddlefest | Cleveland
Head downtown to join the hundreds of kayaks, canoes, standups and surf skis on the Cuyahoga River, a historic body of water that’s risen like a Phoenix since the June 22, 1969 fire ignited the global environmental movement.

June 22
GroveFest | Fremont, Ohio
See and learn about live animals and enjoy games, make-it-and-take-it crafts and food at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum’s annual fest.

June 28
Beach Boys | Chautauqua, N.Y.
Let’s go surfing now — at the Chautauqua Amphitheater with The Beach Boys. They’ve sold more than 100 million records across the globe, but you can catch them while taking in this lakefront retreat’s rollcall of offerings.

June 28-30
Pyrate Fest | Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Voyage with your mateys to Put-in-Bay for the annual Pyrate Fest, with live demos — think sword fighting and black powder firing — and a boatload of pirate-themed activities. Skullduggery, anyone? (You’ll find out what it is.) Dress the part, parrot optional. Plenty of yo-ho-hooligans for all ages.

June 29 – Sept. 1
Peek’n Peak Bonfires & Brews | Clymer, N.Y.
Fire up the s’mores and bring Fido if you want. The Gazebo Grill Main Stage hosts Saturday Bonfire & Brews gatherings throughout the summer, with a beer tent (of course), eats and a relaxed ski resort summer vibe. Check out Jimmy Buffett weekend July 12-14 and country music weekend Aug. 2-3.

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