Events
Plan a Portage County festival road trip and follow the fun from Main Street celebrations and open-air concerts to small-town markets and signature local events. Pick one festival for an easy day trip—or make a weekend of it and enjoy several stops along the way. Nearby accommodations in the Kent/Brimfield area. Book early for festival weekends.
November 2026
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Outdoor season
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Outdoor season
SHIP AND SHOP – Downtown Kent
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Outdoor season
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Outdoor season
December 2026
Ohio Women’s Ministry of Mantua Center Christian Church Craft Bazaar
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Indoor Season
MAIN STREET KENT COOKIE WALK
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Indoor Season
Haymakers Farmers’ Market – Indoor Season
August 2027
Travel Ideas & Itineraries
Foodie Experiences
From time-honored family recipes to distinctive local flavors, the area offers a variety of dining experiences that invite visitors to savor the destination one bite at a time.
Nightlife
Visitors can enjoy an inviting nightlife scene filled with live entertainment, dancing, locally crafted beer or mead, and relaxed spots perfect for sharing drinks or a tabletop game.
Seasonal
Each season brings its own reason to visit. Spring welcomes birding adventures and maple sugar houses, summer is filled with festivals and outdoor fun, fall features apple orchards and corn mazes, and winter offers peaceful hikes and crisp scenic escapes.
Weekend Getaway
With a blend of lively entertainment, unique shopping, local festivals, and refreshing time in nature, Portage County delivers the kind of memorable experiences that make a weekend getaway feel effortless and rewarding.
