Festivals

Kent Beatlefest

February 20, 2026

FREE live music all around Downtown Kent. 

“Who’s Your Momma?” Environmental Film Festival

April 4, 2026
7-9pm

Block Party. Free and open to the public.  Entertainment. Art and more.

American Roots Music Festival

May 1, 2026 

Enjoy the annual American Roots Musical Festival, with classic Bluegrass & Country music from a broad list of musical performances.

Kent Craft Beer Festival

May 

Main Street Kent’s
Art & Wine Festival

June 6, 2026

Garrettsville Summerfest

June 26-28, 2026

Old European Days & Bierfest

June 27-28, 2026

Kent Heritage Festival & Classic Car Show

July 3, 2026

Art on The Hill

An Arts and Crafts Street Festival with Wine.

July 11, 2026

The Kent Blues Festival

July 18, 2026

St. Joseph Ox Roast

 July 17-19, 2026

Ravenna ChalkFest & Art on Main

August 

Dog Days of Summer

August 15, 2026

Brew & BBQ Bash

August 15, 2026

Portage County Randolph Fair

August 25-30, 2026

Kent Rocks Guitar Fest

September 11, 2026

Oktoberfest

September 11-13, 2026

Annual Art in the Park Festival

September 12-13, 2026

Kent International Festival

September

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

September 24-27, 2026

Kent Oktoberfest

October 

Kent Rainbow Weekend

October 

Traubenfest (Grape Festival)

November 14, 2026