Kent Rainbow Dance Party

October 14th, 2023 – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Kent Rainbow Weekend committee is hard at work planning this year’s Rainbow Weekend! Already in the works are Kent State’s Rainbow Run, art exhibits, “Courageously Queer” storytelling, live music, Safe Space training, speaker panels, and more!! We’ll also have lots of Kent Pride decorations in downtown Kent. Residents, students, and visitors are all invited to help us celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Go to https://mainstreetkent.org/events/kent-rainbow-weekend/ for more details.

    Main Street Kent Oktoberfest

    September 23rd, 2023 – 12:00PM – 10:00 PM

    Join us for the annual Kent Oktoberfest! Seasonal beer, German inspired food, polka music and MORE!

    Go to mainstreetkent.org/events/oktoberfest/ for more details and updates!

    2023 Entertainment – HTB Plaza

    Noon – Mike Wojtila Trio (polka!)
    German Family Society Youth Dancers – 12:30, 1:30, & 2:30
    ~ Join the fun and dance along during the 2:30 performance!
    3:30 – Brent Kirby Trio
    5:30 – Ringer
    8:00 – Van Sailin’

    Good Eats

    Bell Tower Brewing Co. – Walking Charcuterie Available!

    Daisy Pops
    Erie Street Kitchen
    GRAZERS
    Over Easy @ The Depot
    Pierogi Lady
    Popped!
    Ray’s Place
    Taproot

    Beer Here

    With three beer trucks in the event area, we’re offering a variety of great beverages: Spaten Oktoberfest, Goose Island Oktoberfest, Elysian Night Owl, seasonal cider…AND Seasonal beer from our local guys: Bell Tower Brewing Co., MadCap Brew Co. & North Water Brewing! Something for everyone! Prost!

    All beverages will be served in recyclable plastic cups; no glassware will be available for purchase and guests may not use glassware from previous events. Commemorative plastic Oktoberfest beer pitchers will be available while supplies last. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

    – Beer – $6
    – Pitcher – $23
    – Pitcher refill – $18