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2026 Akron Latin Festival

Category: Event Calendar

Date and Time

  • Saturday, Sep 19, 2026  4pm - 9pm

Location

Lock 3
200 S Main St

Details

Join us for the 2026 Akron Latin Festival, presented by Proyecto RAICES and Downtown Akron Partnership. We'll have live performances, food, vendors, dancing, free crafts and activities, and more.

ENTERTAINMENT

  • Stilt Walkers
  • Balloon Artist
  • Magician
  • Piñatas
  • Traditional dancing
  • Instructor-led salsa & other dancing
  • La Mega live broadcast & giveaways
  • (More to come!)

MUSIC

  • DJ LOLO KNOWS
  • Latin City Soul
  • Grupo Fuego

OPENING CEREMONY / FLAG CEREMONY

For the second year, there will be an opening ceremony involving a presentation of flags from different Latin American countries. Interested in being part of the opening ceremony and carrying a flag? Sign up by contacting DAP at info@downtownakron.com.

FOOD

  • Alex Bistro (Mexican-style smash burgers, street tacos, street corn, and nonalcoholic fresh fruit daiquiris)
  • Wholly Frijoles Catering (authentic Mexican street food)
  • 101 Latinos Food (elotes, tamales, empanadas, and refreshing aguas frescas)
  • Koqui Sweets (Puerto Rican baked goods)
  • Pupusas Salvadoreñas (pupusas: bean and cheese; pork, bean and cheese)
  • La Reina Boricua (authentic Puerto Rican cuisine)
  • La Rosita Snacks
  • (More to come!)

VENDORS

  • TTEMUD, LLC (Hispanic arts, crafts & jewelry made with South American stones, metals and fabrics)
  • Pretty Mango Organics (organic healing and wellness products: soaps, scrubs, oils, tinctures, herbal blends, and more)
  • Latin Minga (Venta de productos latinos artesanos hechos por mujeres centro americanas / Artisanal products made by Central American women.)
  • Happiness Designs (cups, bookmarks, car coasters, keychains and cup sleeves)
  • Anita's Flowers and Decor (customized bouquets and arrangements, and personalized gifts for loved ones)
  • Not Yo' Daddy's Hot Sauce (authentic Mexican hot sauce | a taste of Durango, Mexico, made in Akron, Ohio)
  • LiRo Apparel and Accessories (handmade products made from natural fibers, such as cotton and alpaca)
  • Corialy Bags, Accessories and More (creations inspired by colorful and vibrant fabrics)
  • Revy Fair Trade (handmade, eco-friendly products created by artisan cooperatives around the world. Our collection includes upcycled fashion accessories, jewelry, home décor, and unique gifts — each piece crafted with care and rooted in fair trade principles from Latin communities. Every purchase supports sustainable livelihoods and cultural traditions.)
  • Patty Lopez (hand made piñatas hand made, scrunchies, purses, and more)
  • Productos Típicos G&G (artesanías típicas de Guatemala / traditional Guatemalan handicrafts)
  • (More to come!)

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Minority Business Assistance Center-NOEHCED (We provide no-cost business development services to entrepreneurs and small business owners across an eight-county region: through one-on-one business advising, business planning, developing financial projections, assistance with access to capital, and readiness for state contract certification for  encouraging diversity growth & equity, minority, women, and veteran-friendly business enterprises. Our services are offered in English and Spanish.)
  • Comite Mexicano de Cleveland (The Comité Mexicano de Cleveland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Mexican art and culture, supporting Mexican residents, and facilitating academic and social research related to the Mexican community in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.)
  • (More to come!)

Interested in learning about sponsorship for this year's festival? View the available opportunities here.

Read the recap of the 2025 Akron Latin Festival.

The 2026 Akron Latin Festival is presented by Proyecto RAICES, Downtown Akron Partnership, and the City of Akron. Additional support is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, GAR Foundation, Akron Community Foundation, Lock 3, the Raices Employee Resource Group at the J.M. Smucker Co., the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, and Akron Civic Commons.

Additional thanks to the 2026 Akron Latin Festival planning committee, made up of organizations and individuals from the Akron Latin community.