Our family-friendly festivals offer the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the season and our community. From amazing sand sculptures on the beach to a big parade, festival food, and awesome entertainment, you’ll have a summer to remember in Mentor! Come and celebrate the season at a Mentor festival.
Wildwood Fine Arts & Wine
June 24, 2023 2 – 8 PM
Wildwood Cultural Center
7645 Little Mountain Road
Stroll among the gallery style booths as you sip a glass of local wine at the beautiful Wildwood estate.
The juried art and stunning handmade items are created by talented area artist and sold at this annual event. Pick up an original oil or watercolor, browse the unique hand-crafted jewelry or add a touch of whimsy to your landscape with an imaginative garden sculpture.
Live music and gourmet fare from popular food trucks complete this perfect summer afternoon.
Admission $2.
Headlands BeachFest
July 15, 2023 11 AM – 7 PM
Headlands Beach State Park
9601 Headlands Road
Celebrate wind, water and sand at Headlands BeachFest – the ultimate beach party! Ohio’s longest beach is the perfect backdrop for a day of fun that includes sandcastle building contests, kite flying, entertainment, food, beach-themed craft vendors and amazing sand sculptures. You’ll be thrilled and astounded by the creative skills of all three of the World Champion sand sculptors competing in our Ohio Master Sand Sculpting Competition. The family-friendly day also features strolling artists and entertainers, kid craft activities and more. Admission and parking are free.
Mentor CityFest
August 18, 2023 5 – 11 PM
August 19, 2023 12PM – 11 PM
Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Road
Mentor’s biggest community festival features activities for all ages, a huge commercial tent for businesses to connect with the community, the biggest and best parade in Lake County, fabulous food, a beer and wine garden, inflatables, strolling entertainment, the CityFest Color Dash, and if that’s not enough two amazing evenings of live music.
Don’t miss the fun. Admission and parking are free. For a detailed schedule of events visit www.mentorcityfest.com
For a complete list of major events, visit our EVENTS page.