Are you ready for the yoga event of the summer?!
We couldn't be more ecstatic to announce the fourth Elevate Akron Outdoor Yoga Festival & Vinyasa Class at Lock 3 Park in the heart of downtown to celebrate the beautiful souls of Akron and highlight the yoga studios, businesses, and people who make our city such a special hOMe.
You can look forward to a key note speech from Peaceful Fruits Founder Evan Delahanty, a free all-levels vinyasa class with Tracy Rhinehart, food trucks galore, local breweries + wineries, donation-based activities to raise money for Summit County Children's Services, an Akron vendor's market highlighting local artisans, and live music by Zach Friedof.
Event Schedule:
- Registration & Check-In - 4:30pm
- Arrive early to visit the food trucks and vendors and hear music from DJ Naeno!
- Welcome & Guest Speakers - 6:30pm
- All-levels Vinyasa Yoga Class - 7:00pm
- Food Trucks, Akron Vendors Market & Live Music until 10:00pm
Food Vendors:
Sassy Dog | The Orange Truk | Popsmith | Ms. Julie's Kitchen | Mustard Seed | Nooma | Restore Cold-Pressed Juice | SOL Pie Pizza | Earth Energy Sustainable Treats | Mucky Duck Brewery | Nauti Vine Winery | Peaceful Fruits | Umami Bites | HiHo Brewing Co. | Ovenly Delights | Inca Buch | Bringing Abundance
Vendor's Market
Universal Architect | Shine Akron | Rock Everywhere Apparel | Lululemon Athletica | Primal Life Organics | TKM | Rockstar Rock Shop | All things B
Additional Activities:
- Henna Tattoo Station
- Donation-based Massage and Reiki
Love Going To:
Our goal has always been to elevate our community and this event will be no exception. For this event we have partnered with Summit County Children's Services to help raise awareness for foster child adoption and to call our community to serve children in need -- right in our backyard. Summit County's heroin epidemic is driving a dramatic increase in the number of children entering foster care and the state of Ohio has issued emergency pleas for more people to become foster parents and take neglected children into their homes. We will be welcoming Ann Ream. Protective Services Department Director, to the event stage to speak more on this topic and to encourage the consideration of becoming a foster parent.
If you are interested in providing monetary support, you can make a donation at their booth on event or purchase an event shirt. Part of shirt proceeds will go right to Summit County Children's Services.
Event Shirt/Packet Pick-Up:
To ensure a smooth event, we strongly encourage you to attend packet pick-up to receive your event packet containing your event wristband and event gift bag. Pre-ordered tees and tank tops will also be distributed at Packet Pick-Up. Pick-Up will be at the lululemon Akron Showroom on:
• Tuesday, July 18th 20th from 10:00AM to 6:00PM
• Wednesday, July 19th from 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend on of these dates! The lululemon Akron Showroom is located at: 403A 21 Furnace Street, Akron, OH 44308.
Parking:
Since Lock 3 is located right in the heart of downtown Akron, there are multiple parking decks that are just a quick walk away!
The closet parking decks to the venue are the O'Neil’s Parking Deck on W. State Street and the Cascade Parking Facility off of Mill Street. Surface lots are located on W. Bowery Street west of Main Street. Cost for parking is a $2 flat rate. Click here to view a map and for more parking information: http://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/parking.
Other Important Details:
• Give Yourself Time. Music, day-of check-in and yoga mat parking starts at 4:30pm. We will kick off the festivities with our assistor introductions, thank yous and vinyasa class promptly at 6:30PM. Please allow yourself plenty of time to park, visit our food/drink vendors and have your mat rolled out at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the class!
• Order Event Tee & Tank Tops Early: To ensure that you get the size and style that you want, make sure you’ve purchased your apparel online before Friday, July 1st.
• Need a Mat? We will have a limited number of free mat rentals available at our registration tables (first come, first served). We will exchange a mat for your license and will keep it safe and sound until your mat is returned at the end of the evening!
• Rain or shine. This event will be held rain or shine. Besides, who doesn't love dancing in the rain?! : )
