Mentor CityFest returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5–11 PM and Saturday, August 16, 2025, from noon–11 PM.

This two-day family-friendly festival is packed with activities, games, entertainment, food and more!

Enjoy live music on the Mentor Civic Amphitheater stage Friday night with Def Leggend (Def Leppard Tribute), and Saturday night with Queen Nation (Queen Tribute Act). Both concerts start at 8:00 PM.

The CityFest Kids Zone will be filled with bounce houses, giant slides, a warrior dash, 70’ obstacle run, rock wall, an extreme trampoline, and a mobile ninja warrior course.

The Kids Entertainment stage has a full schedule of kid-friendly entertainment planned.

Mentor CityFest will feature all-day interactive entertainment and activities including strolling performers, the “Fest Money” game, plus community sponsored activities and games. 

Be sure to come hungry! With over 20 food vendors on site, we will have every type of festival food that your taste buds desire including favorites like sausage sandwiches, funnel cakes, and lemonade as well as unique sweet treats and everything in between.

The Mentor CityFest Parade will kick off from Shore Middle School Saturday at 10:00 AM and make its way to the festival grounds via Hopkins, Center Street and Civic Center Boulevard. 

The CityFest Color Dash & Walk on Saturday night starting at 4:00 PM.  This 2.5-mile run and fun walk starts & finishes at CityFest! 

Free admission and parking to the event. Bounce houses and some activities will require a wristband which will be available for purchase at the event.