Heritage Festival

"An Ohio Main Street Community"

2008 Kent Heritage Festival:

***Saturday, July 5***

Scenes from the 2007 Heritage Festival (click here)

2008 Entertainment Schedule for All Stages (click here)

The City of Kent will again celebrate our City’s and Nation’s heritage at the 2008 Kent Heritage Festival. This annual, all day celebration features the Jeff Graham Memorial Fireworks, Kent Historic Train Rides (sponsored by the Kent Chamber), Ducks over the Falls, Live music and entertainment all day on three stages, 5K & 10 Race & one mile fun run, Children’s Play area, well over 100 food and craft booths, and many more local displays.

The Kent Heritage Festival is planned and operated by Kent’s United Services Organization (a partnership of nine Kent service organizations). The festival is a one-day event, from 9:00 a.m. until midnight. For more information, applications (craft and food booth/race/car/duck), please call the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce at 330-673-9855. Average attendance at the Kent Heritage Festival is approximately 25,000.

We hope you will be able to attend and join us in celebrating our Nation's Independence and City’s Heritage. For additional information, please click on the links below:

Be a part of this year's Heritage Festival!

Download Applications:

Craft & Info Booth (pdf) Food Booth (pdf)

Craft & Info Booth (doc) Food Booth (doc)

Davey 5K/10K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk

(races support United Way of Portage County)

NAPA Car Cruise In Registration (330) 678-2252

Kent Talent Search (Kent Idol) Click here