University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest at Grace Park

More than 100 regional artists showcase their fine art and fine crafts at the University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest each year. The 2012 event will take place on August 18th at Grace Park at the corner Perkins and Prospect Streets.

More than 100 regional artists showcase their fine art and fine crafts at the University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest each year. The art fair takes place in on August 18, 2012 at Grace Park located at the corner of Perkins and Prospect Streets map.

The University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest at Grace Park is an excellent venue for artists to showcase their work, and it offers people a wonderful opportunity to visit and appreciate the beauty of Akron’s oldest park and the vibrancy of the University Park neighborhood. 

Admission to the event is free. The arts fair has grown to be one of the largest in the city.  Free street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods, and parking lots are open for use at adjacent businesses.

The University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest features:

  • More than 100 regional artists;
  • A wide variety of food vendors to satisfy any appetite;
  • Art work from every media;
  • Children’s art activities;
  • Large scale community art projects;
  • A family-friendly, affordable picnic pavilion;
  • Entertainment, spotlighting local, regional and national musical acts and performances;
  • And a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages.

For more information visit the event website or call 330-777-2070.