Experiences In Greater AKRON
Explore AKRON in 2025
PBA Tour/PBA Tournament of Champions
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) was founded in 1958 by 33 members and is the leading organization for professional bowling. The PBA Tournament of Champions took place in Akron, Ohio, from 1965 to 1994, returned to Akron in 2018, and has been held there annually since, with plans to continue in the future.
Ironman 70.3 Ohio
Experience an exhilarating race weekend with a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Erie, a fast 56-mile bike ride through Erie County’s scenic farmland, and a 13.1-mile run through historic downtown Sandusky. This welcoming coastal community offers an unforgettable summer adventure for all!
19th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay
The 19th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay is an exciting 100M, 50M, and Marathon solo run and 100M relay in Northeast Ohio. The race travels through several of the region’s most scenic areas, including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Summit Metro Parks.
Props and Pistons Festival
Are you ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime? Get up close and personal with some of the most iconic aircraft in history, marvel at breathtaking aerial displays, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of aviation. From thrilling flight experiences to interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities, the Props & Pistons Airshow offers a jam-packed weekend of excitement and entertainment for all ages.
AOPA Fly-in
The Props and Pistons Festival is hosting making history by hosting Ohio's first ever Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-In. This event is set for August 16-17, 2025, at Akron-Fulton Airport, where hundreds of aircraft—an estimated 400 to 500—will take to the skies for a spectacular display of aviation excellence.
AOH Akron Feis
AOH Akron Feis is a celebration of Irish Dance. Swing by the John S. Knight Center to see it for yourself! The Akron Feis will have 8 stages, including 4 stages for PC and OC competitions.
All-American Soap Box Derby
The Soap Box Derby is a youth soapbox car racing program which has been run in the United States since 1933. World Championship finals are held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. Cars competing in this and related events are unpowered, relying completely upon gravity to move.
Stan Hywet Hall
The estate features a historic 65-room Tudor Revival Manor house, and recently restored Gate Lodge (birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous) and approximately 70 acres of artistically landscaped grounds and formal gardens.
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