Taste Of Akron And The Akron Arts Expo Return To Hardesty Park Next Week

Akron, Ohio, July 17, 2024  — Today, the City of Akron announced the lineup for Taste of Akron which is set to return on Thursday, July 25 at Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) from 5pm-9pm. Patrons can enjoy a number of appetizers, entrées, and desserts, while listening to Eric Everett Jazz: Elation! and Timi Funk. No pre-paid tickets are needed, guests will pay food vendors directly.

Food Vendors:

MsCotti's Biscuit & Scones	Happy Camper Bar Car
Papa Johns	Akron Honey Co Mobile Tea
Norka	Authentic Nigerian Kitchen
Saffron Patch	City BBQ
Big Deal Whitfield	Urban Gourmet
The Breakfast Box	Essential Delights
The Pierogi Lady	Fat T's Cookies
Nothing Bundt Cakes

Food Trucks/Trailers:

D & M Grille	Smash Time	Southern Thangs
Bereka Coffee	The Cookery	Dr. Hibachi
Thai It Up	Uncle Bacon	Henry's Creamery
Da Bayou Cajun & Creole	Sip N Lick	The Eccentric Panda
Dbos Grill - Trailer	Twisted Grill	Eddie’s Famous Cheesesteaks
Birdies	Big Blue BBQ by Stray Dog	Cookies BBQ
Johnny Lote’s Latin Street Corn

The 45th annual Akron Arts Expo returns to Hardesty Park on Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday, July 28 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The expo celebrates the creativity of over 100 juried exhibitors from across the country.  It is a free, family-friendly weekend event and draws over 10,000 patrons to the Akron area.  It features live entertainment throughout the weekend featuring DEK of Hearts, Symphonic Winds, Magnificent Goat Brothers, Northwest Community Center Dancers and FizzStix. For those who can't attend but would still like to support the artists, you can visit the expo’s website to get connected with them to purchase art directly from the artists! Visit www.Akronartexpo.com.

The Creative Zone returns this year featuring children’s crafts throughout the weekend along with Community Art Partner, Akron Summit County Public Library with interactive art related activities for all ages.  The much-loved Sip and Paint will return this year as well.  For Sip & Paint details and tickets please visit www.Akron.RecDesk.com. 

The Akron Arts Expo would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Heidelberg Distributing Company, House of LaRose, The Breakfast Box, and Akron Life Magazine.