Akron Oatmeal Festival

Celebrate Akron's quirky charm at this growing community festival set in the scenic Cascade Locks Park. Now in its second year, the event brings together entertainment, food, and family fun centered around the city's oatmeal heritage. You'll find two stages with live performances, arts and food vendors, and activities throughout the beautiful park grounds along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Bring the kids to enjoy play areas, crafts, and interactive experiences like meeting a magician, watching stilt walkers, and visiting the Quaker photo booth. The festival also features goats, local author discussions, historical oats artifacts, and a public food drive—so there's genuinely something for all ages. You can even snag exclusive "King of Quaker Oats" t-shirts and sample the original Quaker oatmeal cookie. It's a day that captures everything unique about Akron in one fun, walkable location.