Italian American Festival

Dates and Times for this Past Event

Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 11am - 11pm
Friday, Aug 4, 2023 11am - 11pm
Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 11am - 11pm

Details

Thursday, August 3– Saturday, August 5

The Council of Italian–American Societies of Summit County and the City of Akron are excited to announce the return of the Summit County Italian–American Festival!

Location: Due to Lock 3 renovations, the 2023 festival will take place on Bowery Street and Cascade Plaza

View the Festival Map & Parking Guide

Schedule of events:
(Times and entertainment subject to change)

Thursday, August 3rd:
11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Avanti Italian Band at Cascade Plaza
7:00 pm: Flag Ceremony followed by China Grove Doobie Brothers Tribute Band at the Main Stage on Bowery St.

Friday, August, 4:
11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Avanti Italian Band at Cascade Plaza
7:00 pm: Kerosene; followed by Abba Mania at the Main Stage on Bowery St.

Saturday, August 5:
11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Avanti Italian Band at Cascade Plaza
4:00 pm: Catholic Mass at Cascade Plaza
7:00 pm: Long Time Gone Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; followed by Lights Out, the Frankie Valli Tribute Band at the Main Stage on Bowery St.

….and of course, the BEST fireworks show in town!