Kent Heritage Fest 2025 was still a hit in the heat

Kelly Gray and Angie Stasik walk around at the Heritage Fest on Saturday July 5. Abigail Kress/The Portager

Kent Heritage Fest 2025 was still a hit in the heat

- Abigail Kress

Downtown Kent hosted the 30th annual Heritage Fest on July 5. The festival welcomed all ages with activities like hair tinseling, early morning yoga, local vendor booths, food trucks and two stages showcasing local bands.

Some shops represented along East Erie Street included The Light In Kent, Akron Henna Art, Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design, BoHo Heartland, and more.

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