From humble beginnings as a county fair queen to becoming the first independent female producer from Northwest Ohio with a nationally distributed PBS series, Haylie Robinson brings a fresh perspective on local cultures in her series, ‘Finding Festivals.’
Backed by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), Robinson’s series delves into the heart of America’s community traditions through vibrant celebrations. ‘Finding Festivals’ goes beyond the superficial travelogue by uncovering the deeper cultural significance of each event it showcases. As Robinson notes, the series strives to reveal the passion that fuels each community they visit.
Each episode explores what communities celebrate and why, examining how these vibrant local cultures continue to shape community life and strengthen bonds across generations. Among the upcoming highlights:
– Thyagaraja festival in Cleveland, Ohio, celebrates Indian classical music and its deep-rooted influence in Northeast Ohio.
– Saginaw Chippewa Annual Pow Wow in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, honors the customs and community spirit of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.
– The Three Rivers Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a lively and multifaceted event that happens to be the second-largest birthday party in the state.
– The Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth, Michigan, revels in its German heritage with traditional crafts, food, and dance.
– Jeep Fest in Toledo, Ohio, is a citywide celebration of local automotive history and community pride.
Haylie Robinson is the owner of HayRobin Media Productions LLC, known online as Hayliestory, which has been engaging online audiences since 2016 with lively explorations of small towns, theme parks, and more.
