AKRON, Ohio – The 5th annual Akron Latin Festival will return to Lock 3 on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2-9 p.m.
This year, the festival has been renamed Raíces, Ritmos & Recuerdos (Roots, Rhythms & Memories) to better capture the spirit of the organization, according to event organizers. Festival highlights include more than 20 food and retail vendors representing many Latin American cultures at Lock 3’s Maynard Performance Pavilion.
Musical acts include:
- Grupo Fuego
- Herencia Nortena
- DJ LOLO Knows
- Conjunto Guarachando
Additional entertainment includes performances from NEO Pro Wrestling, Pick-Up Stix stilt walkers, magician Bill Bishop, hourly pinatas, face painting and balloon art…