Lock 2 and Lock 3

Date and Time for this Past Event

Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm

Details

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Lock 2
Located on the Towpath about 1/2 mile north of Spaghetti Warehouse, Lock 2 is home to a canal boat-inspired seating area, and is flanked on both sides by cherry blossom trees. Lock 2 will include tabling organizations and activities.

Activities
Wish Ribbon Activity
Civic Youth Innovation Engagement craft fundraiser
NIHF STEM Middle School Haiku Walk
Asian Services in Action
Information table

Food
Thulung Boba House

Asian Services in Action Hygiene Products Drive & Raffle In Lock 2

Items needed: Soap bars, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, menstrual pads, antiperspirants, lotion, diapers, etc. For each hygiene product you donate at the Downtown Akron Sakura Festival, receive a raffle ticket to win a prize as thanks for helping your neighbors.

Grand Prize: $100 LEGO Gift Card

Lock 3
Located at 200 S. Main St., about 1/5 mile north of Lock 2, the newly renovated Lock 3 is a central hub of Sakura Festival activity, including vendors, food, crafts and demos, and live music on the Maynard Performance Pavilion stage. Restrooms available onsite.

Live music and performances

J-ART BAND
1:30 pm – 90 minute set

Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
3:10, 4:20, 5:40 pm – 30 minute sets

Yume Daiko Drummers
3:50, 5:00, 6:20 pm – 30 minute sets

Retail
Uncommon Pineapple
Tiny Cloud Ceramics
Fierce Flora Jewelry
Otaku’s Haven
Rotten Boi
Ohio Kimono, LLC
Wabisabi by Mai
Wednesday Workshop
Shellz Soaps
JazzieSculpts
Ashwini’s Krafts N Creations
My Turquoise Kitten
Life Needs Art
Little David Gifts

Food
Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi
Red Bean Bakes
Celestial Treats CLE
Liquid Lab & Studio
Essential Dipped Delights
Bereka Coffee
The Curious Crepe
Shiba Teriyaki
Southern Thangs
Brooks Homestyle BBQ LLC
Rooster Kitchen
EL FOODS LLC

Engagement, Crafts, Activities
Free Photo Booth presented by DAP
1:00 - 3:00 pm • Children and Books
MotivAsians
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