No event on East 185th Street this weekend

No, there is no East 185th Street Festival this year. I know that it's been around forever. Actually just the last 28 years. The polka and beer event started out small but grew very large. The cost of the event kept going up! Gambling revenues helped to pay for $50,000 worth, $25,000 worth of entertainment. The State of Ohio changed the gambling laws and Northeast Shores could no longer benefit from the profits. In 2006, Northeast Shores lost $12,000. Can't keep doing that so the Board decided to not sponsor the festival in 2007. The East 185th Street merchants were working to pull off a festival event but plans did not come together for this year. Sorry that there is no festival but the East 185th Street merchants and restaurants are still open for business. Try something new. Have dinner at anyone of the many great places along the mile long strip. Or just take the dog for a walk and stop at Mickey's for ice cream. Lot's of summer things to do around the neighborhood.