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Events in Akron, OH
GrindKit tracks 131 festivals, markets, and vendor opportunities in Akron. Built for mobile coffee, food, and beverage operators.
Upcoming (101)
Apr 18, 2026
Jugend Fest 2
May 23-25, 2026
Renaissance Faire at the Akron Zoo
May 23, 2026
2nd Annual Highland Square Food Truck Festival
Jun 1, 2026
Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 1, 2026
Food Truck Wednesdays
Jun 1, 2026
Concerts at Lock 3
Jun 3 – Sep 23, 2026
Summit Lake Farmers Market
Jun 3 – Sep 23, 2026
Summit Lake Farmers Market
Jun 5, 2026
Cruise into Summer
Jun 6, 2026
Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Jun 6, 2026
The BLVD BLOCK PARTY
Jun 6, 2026
BLVD Block Party
Jun 7, 2026
Polymer Palooza
Jun 7, 2026
Kenmore Cowbell 7K Walk/Run
Jun 7, 2026
Duck Derby
Jun 7, 2026
BLVD Block Party
Jun 7, 2026
Cuyahoga Valley 5K & Family Fun Run
Jun 12, 2026
ArtWalk Downtown Akron
Jun 12, 2026
ArtWalk
Jun 12, 2026
Outdoor Movie Night
Jun 15, 2026
Father's Day Car Show
Jun 20, 2026
Akron Zoo Brew at the Zoo
Jun 21, 2026
The Father's Day Car Show & Festival at Hale Farm
Jun 27, 2026
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Festival
Jun 27, 2026
Akron 8K & 1 Mile
Jun 27, 2026
Akron Marathon Race Series - National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile
Jun 27, 2026
SummitCANFest
Jun 27, 2026
Akron Marathon Race Series: 8K & 1 Mile
Jul 1 – Sep 10, 2026
Food Truck Wednesdays
Jul 2 – Sep 24, 2026
ASIA's HAPI Fresh Farmers' Market
Jul 11, 2026
Akron Trail Marathon
Jul 18, 2026
Food Truck Festival at Jewett Park
Jul 18, 2026
88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships
Jul 23, 2026
Taste of Akron
Jul 24, 2026
Taste of Akron
Jul 24, 2026
Meadow Music Concert Series at Crown Point
Jul 25-26, 2026
Akron Art Expo 2026
Aug 8, 2026
Akron Marathon Half Marathon & 10K
Aug 8, 2026
Akron Marathon Race Series - Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K
Aug 8, 2026
Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K
Aug 8, 2026
Akron Marathon - Half Marathon & 10K
Aug 9, 2026
Akron Pickle Fest
Aug 10, 2026
Akron Pickle Fest
Aug 15, 2026
Highland Square PorchRokr Festival
Aug 15, 2026
Highland Square PorchRokr Festival
Aug 16, 2026
Highland Square PorchRokr Festival
Aug 23, 2026
Splash Dash 5K/Wet Or Dry Run plus Duckie Dash
Aug 23, 2026
Skate Night on the Plaza
Aug 28, 2026
Akron Food Truck Festival
Aug 28, 2026
4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival
Aug 29, 2026
Party on the PNC Plaza
Aug 30, 2026
Akron CityFest
Sep 1, 2026
Food Truck Wednesdays
Sep 1, 2026
Lock 3 Summer Concert Series
Sep 1, 2026
Concerts at Lock 3
Sep 5, 2026
First Friday in Kenmore
Sep 9, 2026
Skate Night on the Plaza
Sep 10, 2026
Food Truck Wednesdays
Sep 12, 2026
Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival
Sep 13, 2026
Concerts at Lock 3
Sep 14, 2026
Firestone Farmers Market
Sep 20, 2026
Downtown Akron Latin Festival
Sep 25, 2026
Akron Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Sep 26, 2026
Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
Sep 26, 2026
Akron Marathon and Half Marathon
Sep 26, 2026
Bark After Dark
Sep 26, 2026
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
Sep 26, 2026
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
Sep 26, 2026
Akron Marathon and Half Marathon
Oct 4, 2026
Wonderfest
Oct 11-26, 2026
Boo at the Zoo | Ultimate Fall Fest
Oct 17, 2026
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run Akron
Oct 18, 2026
Downtown Akron Fall Fest
Oct 25, 2026
Hands-On Halloween
Oct 25, 2026
Truck-or-Treat
Nov 1, 2026
Bark After Dark
Nov 1, 2026
Holiday Extravaganza Craft and Vendor Show
Nov 7, 2026
Ellet High School Band Craft Show
Nov 7, 2026
Springfield Township Women's Club Autumn Arts & Craft Show
Nov 7, 2026
The Coventry Band Fall Craft Fair
Nov 22, 2026
The Christ Child Society of Akron Annual Red Wagon Luncheon and Artisan Fair
Dec 1, 2026
Chasing Santa - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
Dec 30, 2026
Make Believe Midnight
Dec 31, 2026
Zoo Year's Eve
Feb 6, 2027
Tainted Love: Alternative Valentine's Market
Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2026
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
Jun 14, 2028
Skate Night on the Plaza
Aug 28 – Aug 29, 2026
4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival
Aug 28 – Aug 29, 2026
4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival!
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
Akron Zoo Wild Lights
Aug 29 – Aug 31, 2026
Akron Food Truck Festival
Date TBA
Downtown@Dusk Concert Series
Date TBA
First Friday - Kenmore
Date TBA
First Friday Akron - Food Truck & Food Vendor
Date TBA
First Friday Akron - Ongoing Vendor Program
Date TBA
First Friday in Kenmore - Ongoing Vendor Opportunities
Date TBA
First Fridays in Kenmore - Food Truck Vendor Opportunities
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Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
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Outdoor Movie Night
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Outdoor Movie Night at Lock 3
Date TBA
Skate Night on the Plaza
Past (30)
Aug 9, 2001
Akron Pickle Fest
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Ohio Mart
Jul 3 – Jul 5, 2026
Heart of Akron Festival
Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026
Akron Zoo Wild Lights
Sep 4 – Sep 6, 2026
Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival
Sep 4 – Sep 6, 2026
Rubber City Jazz Fest
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2027
Oddmall – Expedition Elsewhere
Aug 9 – Aug 10, 2026
Akron Pickle Fest
Jul 9 – Jul 11, 2026
Summit County Italian-American Festival
Jul 9 – Jul 11, 2026
Summit County Italian American Festival
Jul 10 – Jul 11, 2026
Summit County Italian American Festival
Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
Summit County Italian American Festival
Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
Summit County Italian-American Festival
Aug 15 – Aug 16, 2026
Props and Pistons Festival
Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2026
Akron African American Cultural Festival
Jul 18 – Jul 20, 2026
Akron African American Festival
May 23 – May 24, 2026
2nd Annual Highland Square Food Truck Festival
May 23 – May 24, 2026
Renaissance Faire at the Akron Zoo
May 23 – May 25, 2026
Renaissance Faire at the Akron Zoo
Feb 6, 2026
Tainted Love: Alternative Valentine's Market
Feb 27, 2026
Zipcon
Feb 28, 2026
Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration
Mar 20, 2026
Akron Food Truck Festival
Mar 20, 2026
4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival
Apr 1, 2026
First Friday in Kenmore - Food Truck & Vendor
Apr 4, 2026
Downtown Akron Sakura Festival
Apr 4, 2026
2026 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival
Apr 11, 2026
Earth Month Community Fair