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Stay tuned for 2027 details!

​​​​​Dive into the ultimate outdoor bash at the Second Annual NEO Adventure Fest! Join us for a celebration packed with outdoor activities, and feel the buzz of excitement as we bring  together the coolest organizations, outfitters, retailers, and affinity groups—all united by our love for making Northeast Ohio the go-to spot for adventures in our backyard parks.

But that’s not all! Groove to live music, plan your next adventure, or learn a new skill. This isn’t just a festival; it’s a high-energy, fun-filled celebration of adventure, community, and the great outdoors. Come be part of the adventure! There will be:

  • 50 + outdoor organizations, businesses and groups

  • Skill sessions to learn outdoor skills

  • Speakers + Panel Discussions​​​

  • Live Music

  • Kid Zone

  • Hands on Activities

  • Food and Drink Trucks

​We believe that by bringing together the movers and shakers in the NEOhio outdoor industry we can spark a larger movement that can transform the whole region reinforcing our place as as an outdoor hub and establishing NEO as a model for the industry. Our goal is to spark innovation within the outdoor industry rooted in inclusivity, accessibility, and collaboration. Join us in celebrating and strengthening the vibrant outdoor culture of Northeast Ohio!!

While you wait for details for 2026, check out these amazing pictures from our previous years - 2026 and 2025

Industry Leaders

Meet and network with 50+ organizations representing Northeast Ohio's vibrant outdoor industry, including businesses, adventure-specific clubs, diverse affinity groups, environmental organizations, and outfitters.

Check out the full list of 2026 exhibitors here.

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Plan Your Next Adventure

Learn more about the adventures that Northeast Ohio offers! Come learn about hiking, biking, mountain biking, paddling, rock climbing, sustainability initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and more!​

Hands-on Experiences

Talk to the experts and learn a new skill! There will be many opportunities to practice your fly fishing cast, learn about kayaking Northeast Ohio's waterways, connect with a hiking group,  learn about adaptive opportunities in the region, and SO MUCH MORE.

CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF 2026 SKILL SESSIONS HERE!

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Family-Friendly Activites

We know that adventures are for the whole family so bring everyone, big and small. Meet other families eager to spend more time outside and discover something fun in the Kid Zone.

Food, Speakers, & Music

Grab a snack or beverage from one of the food or drink vendors and relax in the amphitheater while enjoying a presentation on exciting outdoor topics or groove to live music with our live musical prerformances.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2026

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS! 

Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership

Terrain Experiential  •  Appalachian Outfitters

Conservancy for the CVNP •  Dancing Paws Animal Wellness Center  •  Davey Resource Group

The Jenks 1929   •  Nikki Alden Realtor   •   Rockmill Climbing, Yoga & Fitness

 

 Bath Hollow Farm Wedding Venue  •  Dirty River Bicycle Works  •  Goldie's Donuts

Lark Overland •  Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia  •  Paddle the River •  Rubber City Reuse  •  SailingCLE  • 

UH Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital  •  Wayside Furniture •  Wild Birds Unlimited of Cuyahoga Falls

Cast It Forward  •  El Taconazo   •  Take a Hike Resale Shop • The Speech Nest • Trail Theory

If you as an individual, business, or group would like to be a vendor or sponsor the 2026 NEO Adventure Fest, please apply [here] or reach out to kara@opentrailcollective.org for more information.

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