Legacy of Accessible Yoga + Wellness

A 10 Year Legacy of Accessible Yoga 

From its inception in 2015, Elevate Akron has been proud and honored to bring yoga and wellness practices to our own city and surrounding communities. For 10 incredible years, Elevate has established a legacy in Akron and the greater area as a champion of accessible yoga by offering a premier yoga festival each year, as well as offering continuing education resources for yoga teachers, community yoga classes and gatherings, workplace wellness programs, and more. We have been so grateful to be able to host 10 major festivals with nearly 18,000 people, and partnered with over 250 local businesses, artists, and organizations. As we approach our eleventh festival in our tenth year, we look forward to watching these numbers and this legacy grow. Coupled with our University of Akron partnership, hosting our major festival at the lovely Coleman Common this year, we are so fortunate to continue this tradition on July 20, 2024.

Head to The University of Akron on July 20th from 3:00-8:30p.m. to CELEBRATE our 10th year and 11th signature OUTDOOR Yoga Festival. Connect with nearly 2000 wellness-minded people, volunteers, local businesses, nonprofits, food trucks and artists at Coleman Commons in front of the Student Union. This community gathering promises the same outdoor FUN as in past years!

  • Enjoy an all-levels outdoor yoga class at 4PM led by Sam Grey
  • Enjoy an all-levels outdoor yoga class at 7PM led by our Executive Director, Kevin James Karas M.A, E-RYT 500 and live music by the Elevate Akron Orchestra.
  • Listen to live musical ensembles all night from the Elevate Akron Orchestra composed of  local musicians
  • Grab a delicious bite to eat and a cool drink from local food trucks.
  • Enjoy a refreshing beer at the Beer Garden
  • Connect with the local community by enjoying fun activities with wellness-minded businesses, nonprofits, & shop artisan vendors.
  • Enter to win gift baskets from our local vendors!
  • Relax in the healing tent with a $10 donation-based massage and reiki.
  • Support the cause by purchasing a Limited Edition Celebrating 10 years Elevate Akron Tank Top or Tee ($25 pre-order), Raffle Tickets ($3-$30)

Main Stage Schedule

3:00pm – Gates open ~ Arrive, Place Your Yoga Mat & Socialize

3:45pm – Opening Message followed by 30 minute Yoga Class with Sam Grey

4:30-6:55pm – Play, Eat, Shop

7:00-8:30pm – All Levels Yoga Class by Kevin James Karas & Live Music by the Elevate Akron Orchestra.

Ticket Information

Early Bird Tickets ($10) go on sale May 1, 2024. Tickets ($25) and Bundles will be available for purchase when Early Bird tickets sell out. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.  You will have to buy tickets online (they will be on sale the day of the event unless sold out) and then show your QR code at the gate.

Tickets include:

  • Elevate Akron Wristband
  • Access to THE community celebration of the summer!
  • Digital program map and schedule
  • 1 Raffle Ticket to win exciting prizes ($3 value)
  • Memories to last a lifetime.

Bundles include (Limited to one per order):

  • Tank or Tshirt in your size (Must be pre-ordered by June 1st at 11pm EST)
  • Parking Garage Pass
  • Elevate Akron Wristband
  • Access to THE community celebration of the summer!
  • Digital program map and schedule
  • 1 Raffle Ticket to win exciting prizes ($3 value)
  • Memories to last a lifetime.

Purchase your ticket today!

Please note: If our cost makes this event inaccessible to you, please email wendy@elevateakron.com by July 10th and we will provide access if tickets are still available. Also, the event goes on rain or shine. 

Limited Edition Celebrating 10 Years Elevate Akron Tanks/Tees for $25 presale ($30 after June 1st)

Support the cause and purchase online or on event day while supplies last. Shirts purchased online are available for pick up on event day at the Elevate Akron Main Tent.

Parking & Rules

Parking Information – Very conveniently, there are about 970 spots available in the East Parking Garage 191 Spicer Street, Akron, OH 44304. Your parking pass must be purchased prior to the event on EventBrite. Please try to carpool if able. Overflow parking will be available in lots 8 and 10 at $2.00 an hour, maxing out at $10.

Rules and Regulations – We will adhere to the most current safety protocols as promoted by the CDC, Governor, City of Akron and The University of Akron.

Don’t forget, we know it will be a beautiful, hot summer day but the Elevate Akron Yoga Festival goes on Rain or Shine! Tickets are nonrefundable.