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12 things to do in Ohio this weekend, August 5-7

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Credit: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Catawba Peach & Wine Festival

What: Food, entertainment, wine, contests and demonstrations

Where: Schwan Orchards, 1797 NW Catawba Road, Port Clinton, Ohio

When: Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: Admission and parking free

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Cedar Fairmount Summer Festival

What: Art and craft sale, Akron Zoomobile, Euclid Beach Rocket Car, face painting, monster house, live entertainment, children's games, restaurant specials, food and more

Where: Cedar Fairmount Business District, at the top of Cedar Hill in Cleveland Heights

When: Aug. 7, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

What: Take a train ride through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Where: Trains depart from Rockside Station, Peninsula Depot and Akron Northside Station

When: Trains run Wednesday through Sunday

Price: Throughout the month of August, children ages 12 and under receive free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. Adult Tickets: $15

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HOF Enshrinement Festival

What: The 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival

Where: Canton, Ohio

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Events include:

HOF Fun Fest: Aug. 5-8

- Live entertainment, beer fest and vendors

- Free and open to the public

Concert for Legends Featuring Tim McGraw: Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

- Ticket prices vary

The Canton Repository Grand Parade: Aug. 6, 8 a.m.

- Marching bands, giant helium balloons, animal units and floats

- Parade steps off on Cleveland Avenue, near 5th Street SW

Enshrinement Ceremony: Aug. 6, 7 p.m.

- The class of 2016 will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

- Ticket prices vary

NFL/Hall of Fame Game: Aug. 7, 8 p.m.

- The Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts will play the first preseason game of the year

- Ticket prices vary

Kent Lions Sweet Corn Festival

What: Food, trolley rides, pony rides, games, live entertainment, crafts, antique tractor display, vendors and face painting

Where: Beckwith Orchard, 1617 Lake Rockwell Road, Kent, Ohio

When: Aug. 6-7, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Price: Free admission

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Medina County Fair

What: Rides, live entertainment, animals, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, fireworks, bull riding, food and more

Where: Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W Smith Road, Medina, Ohio

When: Aug. 1-7

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Nature Arts Festival

What: Woodcarvings, paintings, photography, jewelry, entertainment, chalk art, food, family projects and contests

Where: Big Creek Park, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, Ohio

When: Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Price: Free

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Ohio Tax-Free Weekend

What: Ohio residents can purchase school supplies and other items tax-free this weekend. Clothing items up to $75 each and school and instructional materials up to $20 each will be tax free.

When: Aug. 5-7

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Olmsted Heritage Days

What: Parade, food, children's activities, crafters, live entertainment and shopping

Where: Downtown Olmsted Falls, Ohio

When: Aug. 4-7

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Pioneer Days

What: Music, crafts, games, sewing, cooking, woodworking, hog roast and storytelling

Where: Gnadenhutten Memorial Park & Museum, 352 S Cherry Street, Gnadenhutten, Ohio

When: Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Twins Days Festival

What: The world's largest gathering of twins, live entertainment, games, arts and crafts, rides, raffle, parade, contests, talent show, fireworks, pony rides, food court and beer garden

Where: Twinsburg, Ohio

When: Aug. 5-7

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Vintage Ohio Wine Festival

What: Wine samples, food, cooking demonstrations, vendors, live entertainment, artisans, shopping and fireworks

Where: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, Ohio

When: Aug. 5-6, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Price: Ticket prices vary

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