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First Night food guide — archive

Historical First Night Akron record: First Night food guide. Captured 2017-12-04; original information from an earlier edition, separate from the returning 2027 event.

Historical record · capture 2017-12-04
Original text from an earlier festival edition. Dates, performers, prices, addresses and application instructions below are historical; they do not describe the returning 2027 edition. Old forms and transaction controls are disabled. Read current information ↗

Grab a bite to eat at many of the First Night venues or food trucks in the S. High Street parking lot of the John S. Knight Center.

Akron Art Museum 
Soup, hot chocolate, popcorn, chocolates, cookies, coffee, wraps, muffins, chips, soda, water, tea, beer and wine. 
6-11 p.m. 

Akron Civic Theatre 
Concession-style food: Chips, pretzels, candy, beer and wine. 
6-11:15 p.m.

Greystone Hall
Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, kosher hot dogs, pizza by the slice, snacks, candy, hot and cold beverages.    
6-11 p.m.

John S. Knight Center
Italian chicken sandwich, short rib sliders, pizza by the slice, kosher hog dogs, loaded tater tots, snacks, candy, hot and cold beverages. 
6-11 p.m.

John S. Knight Center – High Street parking lot
Enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks, The Square Scullery, Stray Dog Cart and Swenson’s. A heated tent with seating is also available in this lot.
6-11 p.m.

Many of Downtown Akron’s restaurants and nightlife destinations are also open on New Year’s Eve. Not sure where to go? Visit our "Eat & Drink" page for a full list.