Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County

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Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County Voted “Beacon’s Best Festival” for 10 years in a row! Please join us for the Summit County Italian American festival at Lock 3!

You will not be disappointed when walking down the scented filled streets of Gnocchi, Cavatelli, Pizza Fritta, Italian Sausage and so much more! You can dance the night away with excellent entertainment all weekend long! Don’t miss our Saturday night fireworks display!

❤️🤍💚 Thank You for an Incredible Weekend! 🇮🇹From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us for this ...
07/12/2026

❤️🤍💚 Thank You for an Incredible Weekend! 🇮🇹

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Summit County Akron Italian Festival! Whether you attended, volunteered, performed, sponsored, or supported the festival in any way, you helped make it a truly wonderful weekend filled with food, music, culture, and community.

📝 We'd love to hear about your experience! Please take a few minutes to complete our festival survey. Your feedback helps us make next year's festival even better.
https://forms.gle/2CyHaS2ytKYKRbJe9

🎁 As a thank-you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win gift certificates!

Thank you again for making this year's festival such a success. We can't wait to celebrate with you again next year. Arrivederci until next time! 🇮🇹✨

GRAZI MILLE!

🎆🇮🇹 Ending the Night with a Bang! 🇮🇹🎆Join us as we close out an incredible Summit County Akron Italian Festival with a s...
07/12/2026

🎆🇮🇹 Ending the Night with a Bang! 🇮🇹🎆

Join us as we close out an incredible Summit County Akron Italian Festival with a spectacular fireworks show!

After a weekend filled with amazing food, live entertainment, family fun, and celebrations of Italian heritage, we’ll come together one last time to watch the sky light up in a beautiful finale. ✨

Gather your family and friends, find the perfect viewing spot, and help us celebrate the memories made throughout this unforgettable festival weekend.

⭐️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⭐️
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: https://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/parking
DORA: https://www.downtownakron.com/explore/downtown-akron-dora
LOCK 3 FAQS: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/faq.php

The rain has stopped and things are heating up with LARGER THAN LIFE singing your favorite boy band hits through the dec...
07/11/2026

The rain has stopped and things are heating up with LARGER THAN LIFE singing your favorite boy band hits through the decades!!!
🎶🎶🎶

The nostalgia is real at the Italian-American Festival!! 🇮🇹

🎶 The party continues at the Summit County Akron Italian Festival! Get ready for an incredible performance from Buck Nak...
07/11/2026

🎶 The party continues at the Summit County Akron Italian Festival! Get ready for an incredible performance from Buck Naked, bringing high-energy country music and crowd favorites to the stage.

Grab your friends, enjoy some delicious Italian food, and get ready to sing along, dance, and make some unforgettable festival memories!

The music is rolling, the crowd is ready, and the fun isn’t stopping yet! 🎤🍝✨

⭐️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⭐️
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: https://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/parking
DORA: https://www.downtownakron.com/explore/downtown-akron-dora
LOCK 3 FAQS: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/faq.php

🎸⏳ 90s Band Loading... 🇮🇹🔥The stage is getting ready, and the nostalgia is about to begin at the Summit County Akron Ita...
07/11/2026

🎸⏳ 90s Band Loading... 🇮🇹🔥

The stage is getting ready, and the nostalgia is about to begin at the Summit County Akron Italian Festival!

Get ready to sing along, dance, and take a trip back to the decade of unforgettable hits as our 90s band brings the sounds you know and love to the stage.

(LOTS of children's activities too!)

⭐️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⭐️
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: https://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/parking
DORA: https://www.downtownakron.com/explore/downtown-akron-dora
LOCK 3 FAQS: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/faq.php

‼️ DUMPLING ALERT ‼️🇮🇹🎪 Step right up and play your favorite Carnival games... you might just walk away with one of the ...
07/11/2026

‼️ DUMPLING ALERT ‼️

🇮🇹🎪 Step right up and play your favorite Carnival games... you might just walk away with one of the most POPULAR prizes around! 😲

PRO TIP: Paying to play a game is cheaper and easier than buying dumplings in a store!! 🤫

💲Cash and card accepted!

🎉🇮🇹 Famiglia Fun Night starts TODAY at 4 PM! 🇮🇹🎉Bring the whole family and join us at the Summit County Akron Italian Fe...
07/11/2026

🎉🇮🇹 Famiglia Fun Night starts TODAY at 4 PM! 🇮🇹🎉

Bring the whole family and join us at the Summit County Akron Italian Festival for an evening packed with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

✅ Carnevale Stage Show
✅ Train Rides
✅ Face Painting
✅ Balloon Art
✅ Photobooth
✅ Dance Party
✅ Fireworks

(Don't worry parents, there's stuff for you too!!)

⭐️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⭐️
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: https://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/parking
DORA: https://www.downtownakron.com/explore/downtown-akron-dora
LOCK 3 FAQS: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/faq.php

✝ Take a moment during the festival weekend to come together in faith and community for a special Catholic Mass celebrat...
07/11/2026

✝ Take a moment during the festival weekend to come together in faith and community for a special Catholic Mass celebrated by Fr. Mike McCandless from Holy Family Parish, Stow.
All are welcome to attend this meaningful tradition as we celebrate our faith, heritage, and the bonds that bring our Italian-American community together. 🇮🇹

🎭🇮🇹 The excitement is building... Carnevale is almost here! 🇮🇹🎭Get ready for a colorful celebration filled with music, e...
07/11/2026

🎭🇮🇹 The excitement is building... Carnevale is almost here! 🇮🇹🎭

Get ready for a colorful celebration filled with music, entertainment, laughter, and Italian tradition! Carnevale brings the spirit of Italy to the Summit County Akron Italian Festival with a lively experience the whole family will enjoy.

The countdown is on... we’ll see you at Carnevale! 🇮🇹🎉

⭐️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⭐️
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: https://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/parking
DORA: https://www.downtownakron.com/explore/downtown-akron-dora
LOCK 3 FAQS: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/faq.php

🇮🇹🍝 Come hungry... leave happy!Skip cooking and head to the Summit County Italian-American Festival to MANGIA!! From hom...
07/11/2026

🇮🇹🍝 Come hungry... leave happy!

Skip cooking and head to the Summit County Italian-American Festival to MANGIA!!

From homemade pasta and savory meatballs to sausage sandwiches, cannoli, and so many other Italian favorites, there's something to satisfy every craving!

Buon Appetito! ❤️🤍💚

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Akron, OH
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