Another post in our look at road trips to interesting places and events within easy driving distance of Richland County, this time thanks to the great folks at The Land.
By Chris Mosby, The Land – www.thelandcle.org
Labor Day is Monday and will give many Northeast Ohioans a three-day weekend. What should you do with the long bonus holiday time? We have a few ideas.
The Cleveland Air Show – From Aug. 31 – Sept. 2, Burke Lakefront Airport will be taken over by the Cleveland Air Show. This is the 60th anniversary of the Show and will again include appearances by the Blue Angels.
Catch the Cleveland Guardians in action – The division-leading Cleveland Guardians (at the time of this writing) will be in action over the weekend, playing the Pittsburgh Pirates during a three-game homestand. The two teams will take the field Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cleveland Oktober Fest – This long-running festival takes place at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrouns in Berea from Aug. 30 through Sept. 2 and Sept. 6-7. This year’s event will feature numerous cultural and musical performances, along with food and drink, for attendees.
Made in Ohio Festival – The 14th Annual Made in Ohio Art and Craft Festival will return to Hale Farm this weekend. This year’s show includes products like jewelry, tapestry, woodwork, handblown glass, soaps and lotions, spices, teas, textiles, and more. There will be more than 190 vendors and Ohio-based musicians, magicians and storytellers.
Cars in Cleveland – Public Square will play host to the Cars in Cleveland show on Sept. 1. Festivities run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show started in 2018, moved to Westlake, and then moved back to downtown Cleveland in 2023. The event is family-friendly and features free admission.
Believe in CLE Yoga – On Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., there will be a special yoga session outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Admission is free and doors will open at 5 p.m.
What is Labor Day commemorating?
Labor Day celebrates the achievements of the American worker, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The holiday is specifically rooted in the 19th century, when activitists lobbied for a federal holiday to recognize the efforts of American workers.
The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. Eleven years later, more than 20 states were celebrating Labor Day and in 1894, then President Grover Cleveland, signed the holiday into law for every state.
“Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades and parties – festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with – a street parade to exhibit “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day,” the Department of Labor notes.
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