Kent Heritage Festival

Get ready to party like it is 1776 at the Kent Heritage Festival, the ultimate Independence Day extravaganza taking over downtown Kent. Packed with sizzling food trucks, electrifying live music on multiple stages, and enough artisan vendors to make your wallet weep tears of joy, this free community bash has everything you need to kick off the America 250 celebrations. Car enthusiasts can drool over the classic car show, while families can wrangle the little ones in the children’s activity zone before cheering on the iconic Ducks River Race. Grab a cold beverage from the designated outdoor refreshment area, soak in the Americana vibes along Main Street, and cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Ohio sky.