VISIT US YEAR ROUND FOR EVENTS IN OUR ARENA COMPLEX, VIRGINIA OCASEK PARTY CENTER, HORSE ARENA OR ON THE GROUNDS!
LINKS TO VISITORS BUREAU, HOTELS AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Please note that admission fees, show dates and hours are subject to change.
RED CROSS
January 27, February 16, March 25 – 12PM TO 6PM
If eligible and healthy, please either call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).or schedule now at either RedCrossBlood.org or the free Red Cross donor app and enter Sponsor Code: Tallmadge. Note to donors: Please utilize the entrance off of East Howe Road (Gate C) and park in the parking lot between the party center and cattle barn. Follow the blood drive signs into the party center.
WARNING: Enter the grounds and shows at your own risk, the Summit County Agricultural Society, its Directors, volunteers, agents, employees and County of Summit from any and all claims, including claims of the negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss you may suffer or which may result from your participation in any activity, travel to and from the activity (including air travel), or any events incidental to this Activity. Many events on the grounds are held by outside promoters, please view their information and policies before attending an event.
2026 Schedule of Events
Please note that admission fees, show dates and hours are subject to change.
January 24-25
Ohio Gun, Knife, & Military Show
Saturday 9 – 5 / Sunday 9 – 3
FREE PARKING / $8 ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON
January 31-Feb 1
Soap Box Derby
Saturday and Sunday
February 6-8
Dawn’s Happy Feet Classic
Friday – Sunday Gymnastic Meet
FREE Parking / $20 Admission 18 – 60 / $15 Admission Students and Seniors
Children 6 years and younger are FREE
February 15
Akron’s Motorcycle Swap Meet
$10.00 admission
Contact promoter for vender information: akronmotorcycleswapmeet@gmail.com
February 19-21
Indoor Motocross
$20.00 per person admission fee (includes parking)
Thurs Practice – 2pm-8pm /Fri – Race – Registration @5pm / Practice @7pm / Main @8pm
Sat – Race – Registration @10:00am / Practice @1pm / Main @7pm
February 28- March 1
Medina Club Dog Show
Admission: $8.00 per car
March 7-8
Ohio Gun, Knife, & Military Show
Saturday 9 – 5 / Sunday 9 – 3
FREE PARKING / $8 ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON
March 13-15
Summit Fishing and Outdoor Show
$12 admission 12 and under free / Follow them on Facebook
March 21
Heart of Summit
10am to 4pm / $1 donation at the door / Kids 5 & under free
March 28-29
22nd ANNUAL BUCKEYE ALPACA SHOW
Free Admission Public Welcome
APRIL 11
AKRON ROLLER DERBY
Doors Open at 3pm
APRIL 17-19
SUMMIT COUNTY HOME SHOW
Free Admission Public Welcome
APRIL 25-26
VINTAGE AND HANDMADE MARKET
Saturday – 10am to 3pm / Sunday – 10am to 3pm
FREE ADMISSION / Ticket for Classes
MAY 2
ALT FLEA MARKET
11am to 6pm
FREE ADMISSION
MAY 9-10
RAVENNA KENNEL CLUB
8AM
$8.00 PER CAR ADMISSION
MAY 16
AKRON ROLLER DERBY
Doors Open at 3pm
JUNE 13
AKRON ROLLER DERBY
Doors Open at 3pm
JUNE 20
RABBIT FUN FAIR
Sign Up Here
JUNE 28
COMIC BOOK SHOW
In the Virginia OCasek Party Center
23rd Akron-Summit Comic Convention
JULY 28-AUGUST 2
SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR
AUGUST 7-9
SUMMER AFFAIR
CLEVELAND GUARDIAN ROLLER DERBY
FRIDAY 11AM / SATURDAY 8AM / SUNDAY 10AM
AUGUST 22-23
SUGARBUSH DOG SHOW
Doors Open at 8am
$8 per car admission
September 5
SUMMIT FEST
September 26-27
Ohio Gun, Knife, & Military Show
Saturday 9 – 5 / Sunday 9 – 3
FREE PARKING / $8 ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON
October 2-4
SUMMIT COUNTY HOME SHOW
Free Admission Public Welcome
October 10
ROLLING THUNDER
GUN BASH / Fundraiser
October 18
Akron’s Motorcycle Swap Meet
$7.00 admission
Contact promoter for vender information: akronmotorcycleswapmeet@gmail.com
October 24-25
Ohio Gun, Knife, & Military Show
Saturday 9 – 5 / Sunday 9 – 3
FREE PARKING / $8 ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON
November 7-8
8TH ANNUAL BUCKEYE ALPACA SHOW
Free Admission Public Welcome
November 14-15
52nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY MART
SATURDAY Come Early and be the first to see what’s new and for those unique gifts.
SATURDAY Early Bird Hours: 8 am to 10 am – $10 per person / 10 & under free
SATURDAY 10am to 4pm – $5 children 10 & under free
Sunday 10am to 3pm – $5 children 10 & under free
November 22
TODAY’S BRIDE WEDDING SHOW
11am – 4pm
Ohio’s ultimate wedding planning experience! Exhibitors, fashions, inspiration, and advice from more than 80+ of the best wedding professionals in Northeast Ohio. Stop by and take advantage of special discounts, prizes, and giveaways. Admission $10. Discounted tickets online: www.TodaysBride.com
For vendor information, contact shows@todaysbride.com
November 28-29
WRKC DOG SHOW
Saturday and Sunday 8am / $8 per car admission fee
December 5-6
Ohio Gun, Knife, & Military Show
Saturday 9 – 5 / Sunday 9 – 3
FREE PARKING / $8 ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON
December 11-13
THE GOLDEN TICKET
Friday – Sunday Gymnastic Meet
FREE Parking / $20 Admission 18 – 60 / $10 Admission Students and Seniors
Children 6 years and younger are FREE
December 19-20
Soap Box Derby
Saturday and Sunday
2027 Schedule of Events
Please note that admission fees, show dates and hours are subject to change.
January 9-10
Rubber City Kennel Club Dog Show
Admission: $10.00 per car or TWO day pass $15.00