Streetsboro: Your Road Map to Summer Fun & Sensational Events

Summer in Streetsboro, Ohio, is filled with lively festivities, outdoor fun, an assortment of events and community spirit. Among this season’s highlights is the 2025 Brew & BBQ Bash. Barbecue enthusiasts and craft beer lovers will delight in this family event happening Aug. 16 from noon to 7 p.m. at Streetsboro City Park. The event includes kids games, face painting, Pure Passions Alpacas, The Foam Zone, live entertainment and many other attractions. 

The event also features a wide selection of ice-cold craft beers, mouthwatering barbecue dishes and more. Local pitmasters will once again be competing in five different “Best of...” categories to be named the 2025 Brew & BBQ Grand Champion, along with local barbecue food trucks competing for the People’s Choice Award. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Special Olympics, Portage Grin and Bear It organization and the Streetsboro Heritage Foundation.

Streetsboro serves as the perfect hub for exploring other nearby events as well. There is fun to be had all summer long in every corner of Portage County as surrounding areas offer a variety of events, including St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua, Garrettsville Summerfest, the Wizardly World of Kent and Twins Day. Weekly farmers markets, concerts in the park and various fireworks displays add to the summer festivities. Car enthusiasts will want to attend the 11th Annual Octane Nights on Main Street Cruise-In, happening in Ravenna, Ohio, on Aug. 6. This massive car show draws thousands of cars and spectators from all over. For those interested in arts and culture, there are several art festivals to enjoy, as well as The Kent Flea, a monthly flea market featuring a variety of hand-crafted items.

Streetsboro is an affordable travel destination for families and the gateway to more than 60 nearby attractions in northeast Ohio. The area boasts an abundance of outdoor fun, including three state parks, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, numerous county and city parks, as well as kayaking on the Cuyahoga River with A Short Adventure Kayak Rentals, golfing at the award-winning Boulder Creek Golf Club, and interacting with a variety of animals at Pure Passions Farm and Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Rescue Center. There is also TimberBeast Axe Throwing, the Golf & Guns Simulation Center, Kent State University Museum, Rooted Oaks OH, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, Streetsboro Antiques Mall, Monroe’s Orchard and much more. There is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.

Streetsboro is located directly off the Ohio Turnpike, at Exit 187 in Portage County and is just a short drive to Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown. It is northeast Ohio’s best vacation value, offering travelers accommodations to eight affordable hotels, two serene campgrounds and an assortment of dining options ranging from fast food to casual dining at over 50 restaurants. 

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Streetsboro offers a summer experience filled with joy, community and entertainment. It truly has something for everyone. For more information about Streetsboro, upcoming events, attractions and accommodations, visit www.StreetsboroVCB.com. Be sure to request a free Vacation Value Packet which is filled with invaluable information and coupons.