The Akron Latin Festival returns with food, activities, live music.

September 19, 2025
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The weather will be autumn perfect. The food will be in abundance as Akron readies for its annual Akron Latin Festival.

Workers prepare food for the Festival.

AKRON, Ohio – From Cleveland.Com, Megan Becka reports the 5th annual Akron Latin Festival will return to Lock 3 on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2-9 p.m.

This year, the festival has been renamed Raíces, Ritmos & Recuerdos (Roots, Rhythms & Memories) to better capture the spirit of the organization, according to event organizers. Festival highlights include more than 20 food and retail vendors representing many Latin American cultures at Lock 3’s Maynard Performance Pavilion.

Musical acts include:

  • Grupo Fuego
  • Herencia Nortena
  • DJ LOLO Knows
  • Conjunto Guarachando

Additional entertainment includes performances from NEO Pro Wrestling, Pick-Up Stix stilt walkers, magician Bill Bishop, hourly pinatas, face painting and balloon art.

Below is a list of announced food vendors:

  • Carne Asada Box
  • Pedro’s Taqueria
  • Cha’firo Catering & Events
  • La Reina Boricua
  • Tacos el Rinconcito
  • Delicias Salvadoreñas
  • Cool and Fresh Pizza

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