2026 date and location TBD
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Dive into the ultimate outdoor bash at the inaugural 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.
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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:
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50 + outdoor organizations, businesses and groups
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Skill sessions to learn outdoor skills
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Speakers
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Live Music
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Kid Zone
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Hands on Activities
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Food and Drink Trucks!
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​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!
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Where: tbd
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Cost: FREE!
Who: There is something for all ages and abilities.
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FUNDRAISER FOR OUTDOOR ACCESS
Not every body has the same access to the outdoors. For our 2025 Adventure Fest we raised funds to buy an all-terrain wheelchair to share with the community. Learn more here.
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Industry Leaders
Meet and network with 45+ 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 [here]!
Garage Sale
Declutter your outdoor gear collection or shop around and build yours up! Our Garage Sale is the perfect place to share your gently used outdoor equipment with like-minded adventurers. Reserve a table space, bring your team of adventurers, and pass on your clean gently used or well-loved gear. Sell or give it away to fellow adventurers and discover new favorites as you shop and upgrade!
Plan Your Next Adventure
Learn more about the adventures that Northeast Ohio offers! Come learn about hiking, paddling, rock climbing, sustainability initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and more!
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There will be 3 speakers and 11 skill sessions throughout the day for you to learn about a wide array of outdoor adventure themes. Learn more and register here.
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Speakers include Heather Ullinger, a senior engineer on the Gorge Dam removal project; Susan S. Richards, a geologist and author of "Geology of the Cuyahoga Valley: A FIELD GUIDE"; and Ian Koenig, long hike thru-hiker and Buckeye Trail FKT.
Check our more details on the speaker here!
Hands-on Activations
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.
Family-Friendly Activites
Our Kid Zone will be organizaed by Tiny Green Learning, Oaks Nature Club, and Nature’s Rhythm Learning Center! 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 learn something fun in the Kid Zone.
Food, Speakers, & Music
Grab a snack from one of the food or drink vendors we will have on site or from a local business nearby. Relax in the amphitheater while enjoying a presentation on exciting outdoor topics or groove to live music with our live band.
HUGE THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
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Wayside Furniture
Ohio Basement Authority
Appalachian Outfitters & Kendall Cliffs
Al Spitzer Ford of Cuyahoga Falls
SUMMIT FM • Nikki Alden Realtor
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park • Float the River • 41° North Coastal Adventures • Paddle The River
Bath Hallow Farm & Venue • Rockmill Climbing, Yoga, & Fitness • Rubber City Reuse • SailingCLE
Everett Trail Kitchen • Tiki Underground • Seibert Insurance • Solely Responsible Run Club
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The 2025 NEO Adventure Fest is made possible by our friends at Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership.
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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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