Fri 6/29-Tue 7/4 @ 11AM-11PM
With the July 4th holiday on Tuesday this year, Akron’s rib, White & Blue celebration at Lock 3 extends to a big five days.
Each day features live music (mostly tribute bands) and lots of food. Twelve rib vendors will be converging on Akron from Toronto, Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina and various parts of Ohio to fire up their grills and compete for cash prizes. There’ll be plenty of other food vendors for those who don’t fancy ribs
On July 4, Akron singer/songwriter/peace bringer Zach Friedhof plays at 4pm, the Freedom Brass Band hits the stage at 6, and the Akron Symphony closes it all off at 8pm, leading up to the 9:45 fireworks display.
It’s all free.