This year, based on the public's feedback, we've adjusted the hours and expanded the variety. Stop by every Friday this summer and sample some of the area's best mobile meals. Here's the August 23: A Taste of Nawln's and Crago Concessions August 30: Scratch food and Smash Time Food Truck
"In years past we have been voted #1 Crusin' Times Magazines Best Downtown Event. In years past we've had as many as 1,600 classic cars, trucks, semi trucks & tractors in addition to 8,000 spectators. This is one event you won't want to miss. PLEASE help us spread the word by sharing this event on […]
Friday, August 30th - RunwayFest 5K Night Run! Start time - 9PM Online registration closed 8/28/18 Saturday, August 31st - Fly-In/Cruise-In Time: 9AM-2PM Pancake Breakfast, Airplanes, Helicopters, Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Bikes, and more! Free Airplane Rides for children 8-17, first come first served. Admission is FREE.
The Haymaker Farmers' Market is a producers-only marker for the Kent-area producers of local foods and farm crafts, bringing the best food to you every week of the year! Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, cheese, preserves, honey, maple, sweet treats, fresh roasted coffee, soaps, and much more! Approximately 40 vendors each week with an […]
Parents and Family weekend at Kent State University. Looking for a place to stay during the weekend? Click here.
German Family Society's 46th Oktoberfest September 6th - 6pm-midnight September 7th-3pm-11pm Septemner 8th-Noon-7pm Entrance - $5 per person (12 & under are FREE) Free parking. Special attractions & games for Kids on Sunday. Kinder Playground.
ENTERTAINMENT Live Music Rides World's Largest Pierogi II Kayak Rentals - Breakaway Excursions Duke's K-9 Dash N' Splash Parade 50/50 Drawing Cornhole Tournament Please be advised there will be a $4/car parking fee when attending the festival.
Join us (Main Street Kent) in downtown Kent for the 2019 series of Art Walks -- on the first Friday of every month from April through December! It's a fun way to spend a family-friendly evening in the downtown district, with lots of great eateries along the way. Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on/make-and-take […]
Registration: $25 5-K Pre-Registration (T-Shirt guaranteed if you register by: 9/1/19) $30 5-K Day-of-Race Registration 7AM-8:30AM (T-Shirt NOT guaranteed) $20 1-Mile Fun Run Registration (T-Shirt guaranteed before: 9/1/19) $25 1-Mile Day of Race (T-Shirt NOT guaranteed) $10 50-yd.Toddler Dash (under 5 - No T-Shirt Available) ($3 extra for 2XL Shirts) Online race registration link: Click Here […]
"Art in the Park Festival is held in Kent’s largest park, Fred Fuller. It is a unique opportunity for the entire family to experience art through a variety of mediums. Professional and youth artists will display and demonstrate their work while featured performers provide music throughout both days." This event has FREE admission and FREE […]
International Festival in downtown Kent. Enjoy live multi-cultural performances at the Dan Smith Community Park and a Passport Excursion at many downtown businesses! Participating businesses will offer activities and food/beverage samples from the countries they choose to represent during the event. Passports will be available for purchase for $5 each at “Customs” in the Dan […]
Visit several of our Market farms on Sunday September 8th, between 12pm-4pm for a self-driving Farm Tour. See what farming is supposed to be and where your delicious food is grown at participating farms! Participating vendors include: Brimfield Bread Oven, Heron Hill Farm, Tierra Verde Farm, Woolf Farms, & Walnut Drive Gardens
Meet at the Kelso House office at 10:00 am.. We will set up car pools as needed. We will visit the KSU Fashion Museum, featuring their newly opened exhibit, "Ohio Quilts". Cost will be $6 at the door. After tour, we will enjoy lunch together in downtown Kent (purchasing off the menu). For questions or […]
MIDWAY HOURS AND EVENTS: FRIDAY: 3PM - 11PM - LIVE MUSIC: 5PM-7PM - The Allegiance Band - LIVE MUSIC: 7:30 PM-10PM - American Steel Band SATURDAY: NOON - 11PM -VETERANS BREAKFAST: 7:30 AM-9AM - Brimfield Fire Department Truck Bays - PATRIOTIC PARADE SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 10AM - LIVE MUSIC: NOON - TBD - […]
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