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A couple takes a selfie in the middle of Kent Main Street's Oktoberfest crowd on September 24, 2018.

Kent Oktoberfest receives high turnout

Bryan Vohsing September 23, 2018

Main Street Kent’s fifth annual Oktoberfest was such a hit that many vendors found themselves running out of food early.“I was surprised at just how many people came out this year,” said Phil Everett,...

Local residents Teresa and Scott Simone putt-putt at Zephyr Pub in Kent, at the annual Putt Around Downtown event on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. 

Putt-putt golfers to descend on downtown Kent

Dylan Reynolds October 18, 2017

Kent residents can golf their way between 18 downtown businesses Saturday during the annual Putt Around Downtown event.Tickets to the Main Street Kent-sponsored event cost $15 per person, or $50 for a...

Main Street Kent to hold 11th Annual Art and Wine Festival

Kaylee Peterson May 25, 2017

Music, art, food and wine will fill Downtown Kent Sat., June 3 as Main Street Kent’s 11th annual Art and Wine Festival is set to take place from noon–10 p.m.Heather Malarcik, Main Street Kent executive...

Main Street Kent to hold all-inclusive comedy event downtown

Madeline Crandall February 22, 2017

A complete night of food, drinks and entertainment is being arranged by Main Street Kent. “Eat. Drink. Laugh.” will take guests to different locations downtown, providing a taste of what local establishments...

Harry Potter enthusiasts crowd 'Diagon Alley' in downtown Kent's Acorn Alley for Potterfest on Saturday, July 30, 2016. 

Main Street Kent announces plans for second Potterfest

Madeline Crandall February 13, 2017

After a large turnout to the “Harry Potter" themed takeover of Acorn Alley last summer, Main Street Kent recently announced plans for round two of the Wizarding World for Potterfest.Local fans of all...

Main Street Kent, local eateries to present ‘Seven Courses of Kent’ dinner party

Taylor Meade April 8, 2015

Main Street Kent will present “Seven Courses of Kent” at Laziza beginning at 6 p.m. on April 26.Courses will be served from Laziza, Taco Tontos, Pufferbelly, 157 Lounge, Bricco, Taproot Catering and...

Kathryn Ranieri, a senior exercise physiology major participates in Clean up Kent on April 4, 2015. Volunteers from the local community picked up litter all around Downtown Kent as form of community service.

Main Street Kent, KSU students work for a cleaner city

Haley Phillipi April 5, 2015

Main Street Kent hosted its first official “Clean Up Kent” Day to help pick up trash scattered around the city on Saturday morning.Main Street Kent, a non-profit organization focused on the revitalization...

Main Street Kent receives national accreditation

Sky Fought March 4, 2015

Main Street Kent has been reaccredited, receiving their 2014 certification, by Heritage Ohio. Kent has been recognized as being proficient in the ten criteria, which are set by the National Main Street...

International Festival

Satisfy your sweet tooth downtown

Ashley Kotlenz September 9, 2014

If you have the urge to travel the globe and experience different food and cultures, this weekend’s Mainstreet Kent International Festival and Chocolate Walk will give you a taste of countries around...

Local Kent businesses host Progressive Comedy Party in August

Jenna Francis July 30, 2014

Main Street Kent will host its second progressive event of the year on Aug. 8 with the Progressive Comedy Dinner Party.Only 100 tickets are being sold for the event. Heather Malarcik, executive director...