# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Akron - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Akron, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Akron. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contest events in Akron, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Akron. ## Events in Akron - **Event Name**: Akron DOGtoberfest 2026 - **Description**: Akron DOGTOBERFEST (Akron Pugfest) at a glance WHAT: I hope you didn't accidentally read that as BUG FEST, although a celebration of bugs would be sweet, too. Nope, this one is all about PUGS and assorted dogs and other pets. It's brought to you by the w - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/akron-dogtoberfest-2026/200030680512623 - **Venue**: Lock 3 Akron, Ohio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYTAzMjA2OTNlYzZlODMzODA4NDhiNWYxOTcxZGRjOGQ5YTdiNzAzYjM0ZDUzOGIxZmU0NTJkNzRhNzIwNjk5LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDEwMDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg5ODM1NDI.avif - **Categories**: dog, contests, festivals, food-drinks, art, nonprofit, kids, parades - **Event Name**: Akron Oatmeal Festival - **Description**: The Akron Oatmeal Festival embraces everything that makes our city weird, wonderful, and uniquely Akron, and we welcome you!About this EventThe Akron Oatmeal Festival embraces everything that makes our city weird, wonderf - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/akron-oatmeal-festival/100002001707335525 - **Venue**: Cascade Locks Park & Mustill Store Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84MmEwYTMzM2JkYTY1ZTQzNmJmZDAwMTZlMTQyOTBjMTQxYjFlYTc4OGZmZGQyOTliMWZhNDU4MTY1YzJlMGVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMwODk4OTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5OTIwOTYz.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals, art, music, parades, entertainment, thanksgiving, contests, business, it, live-music, food-drinks, literary-art, trips-adventures, nonprofit - **Event Name**: 2026 Downtown Akron Fall Fest - **Description**: Join us for the 5th Annual Downtown Akron Fall Fest! We'll have trick-or-treating on Main Street, free crafts and activities, food, music, costume contest, Spooky Express Train Ride, mad scientists, and more. Check back for more details soon! -------- - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/2026-downtown-akron-fall-fest/200030710210239 - **Venue**: Lock 3 Akron, Ohio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jMzU2NmNiZWY0ODc3NThhODUxMTM2OWY2YzUzNTAxMGM3MWU5YmJjNWJjZDMzNTA1NDM3YTJlY2FlYjUwYjBkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2E4NzhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTY0NjU1OQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals, contests, business - **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Akron Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 - **Description**: Costumes in daylight. Akron's Halloween day party crawl, 1 PM to 8 PM: 4+ bars, one wristband, no cover, then Halloween night. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959πŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ AKRON HALLOWEEN DAY PAR - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/the-fright-crawl-akron-halloween-day-bar-crawl-2026-sat-oct-31/100001998580498070 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kYmRjNDA1YWQxMzJjODdiZWVhMmE1MzBjZTFmOTlhZmI5NTU1MWFhYmVmZTU3YzMyYzQ2NzliMWNlYmEzNjU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc3OTk2NzE.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 71 - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, halloween, bar-crawls, halloween-parties, contests, trick-or-treat - **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Akron's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 - **Description**: Halloween night in Akron, done properly. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live map. Sells out first. Sat, Oct 31. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959πŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ AKRON HALLOWEEN FRIGHT - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/the-fright-crawl-akrons-1-halloween-bar-crawl-2026-sat-oct-31/100001998580504088 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iN2U3NWNiNjY5NTExMDkyYmUzZGQzYWViNjU4NDUxMDU3MTI3YzM3OTM5YmVhYmVhZDJmOGEwMzdkOTJhZTkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc3OTk2Nzk.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 82 - **Categories**: parties, halloween, entertainment, halloween-parties, bar-crawls, contests, meetups, trick-or-treat - **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Akron Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 - **Description**: Akron's Friday Halloween takeover. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live crawl map. Fri, Oct 30. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959πŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ AKRON HALLOWEEN FRIGHT CRAWL 2026 πŸ•ΈοΈπŸŽƒ - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/the-fright-crawl-akron-halloween-bar-crawl-2026-fri-oct-30/100001998580389746 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zYTI0ZDQ1Y2ZhODMzOTg1ODVkOTRjZDllMmI5OGU1MWRiMjMzZmI5MTM3OTg2NmE0NzRlMWEzZDYxNTVmNzkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc3OTk2NzE.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 71 - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Circa Thriller II: A Halloween Dance Party at the Museum - **Description**: This thrilling night out will feature a spooky dance floor perfect for kooky music.About this EventGet ready for a night full of thrills and chills! Join us Hallowee - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/circa-thriller-ii-a-halloween-dance-party-at-the-museum/100001991203476199 - **Venue**: Akron Art Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xZWZiYTM3ZmFmNGFmNmQyZWMzNmZiY2QzNGFiMzRlMTQ5NGZlYWUzMTRlNmUwYzhjNjEzODQxNGU4YWMwOTNhLXJpbWctdzkwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDI0N2ZlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTY0MTk0Mg.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 82 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Contests, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Musica Masquerade - **Description**: NightDrive's annual Halloween show is back and we're turning Musica into our next victim. We're stoked to be sharing the stage with our friends Accuse the Villain, Frameshifter and Break the Sky hailing from Canton!! Throw on the dumbest, creepiest, funn - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 92 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/musica-masquerade/200030571060142 - **Venue**: Musica - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MDgyMDA4YTdlM2I1OGU4ODVhMDFiYThlMWMyNmZmMjA3MjZmYzkxZmM0MjM2MWQxN2I4NzljMjZlNzJjNTdiLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyNjkxNTM.avif - **Categories**: parties, music, contests, trick-or-treat - **Event Name**: BOO on the BLVD - **Description**: FREE!Join us on Saturday, October 31 from 1–3 PM on Kenmore Boulevard for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family!Come dressed to impress for the Costume Contest for ages 0-14, fill those candy bags at Trunk or Tre - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/boo-on-the-blvd-tickets/80001227160477 - **Venue**: Better Kenmore CDC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YWIxNmU1N2QyMWM0LmpwZw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: trunk-or-treat, trick-or-treat, halloween, art, theatre, kids, contests - **Event Name**: Ms. Ohio Leather 2027 Contest - **Description**: Join us as we find out who will be our Ms. Ohio Leather 2027! Schedule TBD by Nashty. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 95 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:59 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/ms-ohio-leather-2027-contest/200030374354749 - **Venue**: Cocktails Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84OWVjNTAwM2Y1YTgyNmYxMmQ1NWEwY2ZjMmYyMmY3OGIzNjA4ZjVmN2I1YmY5ZjhlMTlhODE4YWNmMGExZTZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU4My1kYzg4ODg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4MDI3Mg.avif - **Categories**: contests - **Event Name**: Carovillese Club Presents: 4th Annual Halloween Party with The Beams - **Description**: Come celebrate with us at the 4th Halloween Party with The Beams, organized by the Carovillese Club!About this EventCarovillese Club Presents: 4th Annual Halloween Party with The Beams - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/carovillese-club-presents-4th-annual-halloween-party-with-the-beams/100001999771147334 - **Venue**: 570 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Carovillese+Club+Presents%3A+4th+Annual+Halloween+Party+with+The+Beams&date=Sat+Oct+24+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=5 - **Price**: USD 45 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Contests, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Akron - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: Ohio Mart - **Description**: Ohio Mart πŸ‚ Your favorite fall tradition is back! πŸ‚ October 1–4, 2026 Thursday–Saturday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For nearly 60 years, Ohio Mart has brought generations together at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens to celebrate the very best - **Venue**: 714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44303 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/14f05287f8fd566710d527c0ee2b5c39253045c142a1d3d350f278daffe6ce49-rimg-w760-h360-dc083828-gmir?v=1788316043 - **Event Name**: The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Akron Civic Theatre 🏠 Address: 182 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308 πŸŒ† City: Akron πŸ“ Location: 41.0807, -81.5204πŸŽ‰ Welcome to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, where dreams come alive and possibilitie - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Event Name**: Akron DOGtoberfest 2026 - **Description**: Akron DOGTOBERFEST (Akron Pugfest) at a glance WHAT: I hope you didn't accidentally read that as BUG FEST, although a celebration of bugs would be sweet, too. Nope, this one is all about PUGS and assorted dogs and other pets. It's brought to you by the w - **Venue**: Lock 3 Akron, Ohio - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3a0320693ec6e83380848b5f1971ddc8d9a7b703b34d538b1fe452d74a720699-rimg-w1000-h1000-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788983542 - **Event Name**: Sting at EJ Thomas Hall - **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2f96b310-4976-11f1-adb1-cbde64501197-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc190e0e-gmir.jpg?v=1778090738 - **Event Name**: STING 3.0 Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsSting has 38 upcoming events.Chance Emerson has 22 upcoming events.Ticket LimitThere is a four (4) ticket limitSeatmaphttps://mapsapi.tmol.io/maps/geometry/3/e - **Venue**: E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dff0bb38f8fc9d1847578e30e930dd3cc84ed08afed3f0fa7e4fd5327137661a-rimg-w1024-h576-dcefeeee-gmir.jpg?v=1773647432 - **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway? - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9230d890-b882-11f1-83bf-2956ace57280-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc4898c8-gmir.jpg?v=1790300646 - **Event Name**: The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a427ec30-b1db-11f1-ba4f-f796d7bf1271-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789569235 - **Event Name**: Dan & Phil - **Description**: Dan & Phil at Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH Snag your Dan & Phil tickets at TicketNetwork! 🎟️πŸ”₯ #tickets #concert #DannPhil #comedy - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/687326e0c952fda79ad59b026c465f7684463aec9fdc460600154c54bf7b5d62-rimg-w547-h365-dc080808-gmir?v=1788180350 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Akron? - **A:** Akron DOGtoberfest 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am at Lock 3 Akron, Ohio), Akron Oatmeal Festival (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cascade Locks Park & Mustill Store Museum), 2026 Downtown Akron Fall Fest (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lock 3 Akron, Ohio), The Fright Crawl | Akron Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at TBA), The Fright Crawl | Akron's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Akron? - **A:** Akron Oatmeal Festival (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cascade Locks Park & Mustill Store Museum), BOO on the BLVD (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at Better Kenmore CDC). - **Q**: How can I find events in Akron? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Akron on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Akron? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Akron? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Akron include Lock 3 Akron, Ohio, Cascade Locks Park & Mustill Store Museum, Akron Art Museum. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Akron? - **A:** Prices for events in Akron range from USD 8 to USD 82. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Akron? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Akron include Oddmall, Cascade Locks Park Association, Downtown Akron Partnership. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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