2026 Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 12pm - 6pm
Location
Lock 3
200 S Main St
Details
At last! The night terrors can cease (I mean, we did warn you not to eat that entire Santa-burger before bed, but that's neither here not there), the coffee's brewing, troubadours are tuning their guitars, and it's all here for you. I'm talking about the 2026 Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival in downtown Akron, Ohio!
Click the buttons below to view parking options, performance schedule, food and vendors who will be at the festival, and festival activities.
Click here for the Festival Map.
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SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE 2026 SMELLS LIKE SNOW COFFEE FESTIVAL AND SPECIAL GUEST EVENTS
- John Cabrera
- Emily Kuroda
- Valerie Campbell
Celebrity Brunch with John Cabrera, Emily Kuroda, and Valerie Campbell
Click here to find out more and get tickets for the Smells Like Snow Celebrity Brunch at Jilly's Music Room. (2 Sessions available: 10:30 am - 12:15 pm, or 12:45 - 2:30 pm
In Trivia Paratus with John Cabrera
2 Sessions of Gilmore trivia led by John Cabrera at Barley House.
Session 1: 3 - 4 pm with 4 - 4:45 pm optional meet & greet
Session 2: 5 - 6 pm with 6 - 6:45 pm optional meet & greet
Find out more & get tickets.
Ask Mrs. Kim
Join Emily Kuroda at the Nightlight Cinema from 3 - 4 pm, followed by a meet & greet at 4 - 4:30 pm
Find out more & get tickets.
The Story & Recipes of Valerie's Cat Eye sCream! book signing with Valerie Campbell
Meet Valerie Campbell and get a copy of her charming, story- and recipe-filled book, The Story & Recipes of Valerie's Car Eye sCream at Ilić Café from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Find out more.
Fireside Chat: Candle Pouring and Stories with Emily Kuroda
Make a candle and share stories with Emily Kuroda, the actress who brought Mrs. Kim to life on Gilmore Girls! Join us at Street Craftery for an intimate hour of conversation and creativity. Find out more and get tickets. Space is extremely limited!
Other Fictions: the of Art Gilmore Girls creatives Valerie Campbell, John Cabrera, and Keiko Agena at Art x Love
Exhibition open November 6 - 14
Opening Reception with John Cabrera and Valerie Campbell, Friday, November 6, 4 - 8 pm
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LIVE MUSIC AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL
Town troubadours: Rachel Roberts, Jeri Lee Sapronetti, & Jul Big Green!
Samjhana Reminiscence (local Nepali rock fusion!)
Esther Fitz (eclectic singer/songwriter with a dynamic and powerful voice!)
Benny Lava & the Guavas (blenders of an irrepressible mix of soul, rock, jazz, and world music!)
Want to help out? We'd be glad to have you! We have festival volunteer opportunities for set-up, tear-down, vendor assistance, information table and mobile information providers. Click here to find out more and sign up!
Interested in learning about sponsorship for this year's festival? Email us at info@downtownakron.com.
Coming to the festival from out-of-town? Take advantage of the special group rate offered by BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel for 109.00 USD per night
Book your group rate for Smells Like Snow Coffee Fest
Blu-Tique is 0.5 miles away from the festival footprint, a straight shot on S. Main St. (2 minute drive, 10-minute walk).
The Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival is presented by Downtown Akron Partnership. Community Advocate Sponsorship is provided by Buckeye State Credit Union. Additional support is provided by the City of Akron, Lock 3, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, GAR Foundation, Akron Community Foundation, Akron METRO RTA, Akron-Summit County Public Library, and Akron Symphony Orchestra.
