Taste of Akron and the Akron Arts Expo Return to Hardesty Park This Week

Akron, Ohio, July 21, 2025  — Today, the City of Akron announced the lineup for Taste of Akron which is set for Thursday, July 24 at Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) from 5pm- 9pm. Patrons can enjoy a number of appetizers, entrées, and desserts, while listening to Recoyle and Timi Funk. The event is free to attend and guests will pay food vendors directly.

RestaurantsSaffron Patch-MerrimanValleyHappy Camper LemonadeThe Pierogi LadyEssential DelightsBig Deal WhitfieldAkron Honey MobileNothing Bundt CakesPapa John’sFour Bros & A Sis LemonadeBombay GrillBig Dill PickleFat T's Cookies

Food Trucks/TrailersThai It UpThe CookeryDr. HibachiDr. BobaTwisted Grill & GrindSouthern ThangsSip & LickBirdies Food TruckHenery's CreameryDa Dawg HouseS&N EatsThe Breakfast BoxUncle BaconThe Eccentric PandaAuthentic Nigerian KitchenJohnny Lotes Latin Street CornBest Damn MeatsCookies BBQSundae Skool busDuma Meats Burger DispatchEddies Famous CheesesteaksSnakronBig Blue BBQBuzzy Bee

The 46th annual Akron Arts Expo returns to Hardesty Park on Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday, July 27 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 including Scott Sopata, Akron Symphonic Winds, Euphoria Pleasant, and Blue Fiasco. For those who can't attend but would still like to support the artists, you can visit the expo’s website to see all the artists and get connected with them to purchase 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 Partners, Akron Summit County Public Library and the Akron Art Museum 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 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, Akron Life Magazine and Victors Home Solutions.