For a relaxed, family-friendly way to mark the end of summer, the St. Andrew Ukrainian Fall Festival in Parma is a lovely choice. It returns over Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6, 2026, at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, about 15 minutes from North Royalton. The church's annual fundraiser welcomes the whole community to its outdoor Picnic Grove and Pavilion for food, music, and culture.
Event Details
- Saturday, Sep 5 (3:00 - 11:00 PM) & Sunday, Sep 6 (1:00 - 11:00 PM)
- St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7700 Hoertz Rd, Parma, OH 44134
- Community festival and church fundraiser, open to all
- ~15 minutes from 10621 Sherwood Trail
Food, Music, and Vendors
The festival is centered on the food and hospitality of the parish. Expect traditional Ukrainian dishes, Ukrainian beer, and homemade tortes and desserts that are worth planning your visit around. Live entertainment plays through both days, and vendor tables offer crafts, clothing, artwork, and trinkets. The Ukrainian Treasures Table is a favorite stop for a meaningful keepsake or a gift.
Family-Friendly Evenings
Past editions of the festival have included a range of children's offerings, from an inflatable slide and balloon artists to animal shows and kids' games. The evening hours, with live music and string lights over the picnic grove, make it a warm and welcoming place for families to gather. It is a casual, community-first event — the kind of place where kids can be kids and adults can relax with good food and good company.
A Weekend of Culture Close to Home
Pair the Ukrainian Fall Festival with the Hungarian Festival across town and you have a wonderful taste of the cultural diversity that makes Northeast Ohio special. Both are minutes from North Royalton, both are open to everyone, and both are genuinely welcoming to families. For families considering this area, the abundance of community events like this one is exactly the kind of lifestyle detail that makes a neighborhood feel like home.
