Mentor CityFest returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM and Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 11:00 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 is bigger and better than before with giant inflatables and interactive games for kids of all ages. Civic Center grounds 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. Festivalgoers can also visit with a number of local businesses, service organizations, and non-profits, that call Mentor home in the popular Main Street tent.
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 parade will feature over 100 groups, the Mentor High School Marching Band, and our City of Mentor float.
For those trailblazers looking for a colorful thrill, register for CityFest Color Dash & Walk on Saturday night starting at 4:00 PM. This 2.5-mile run and fun walk starts & finishes at CityFest! The flat route follows the Civic Center bike path and is accessible for all ages! With seven different color zones, you are sure to be festively decorated to enjoy the rest of the Mentor CityFest activities.
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. Mentor Civic Center Park is located at 8600 Munson Road.
Festival parking will be available at Mentor High School, Mentor Senior Center, Mentor Fire Station #5, Mentor Police Department, and at the Laketran parking lot on Market Street. Handicapped parking for those with a permanent Ohio handicapped plaque will be at the Mentor Municipal Center.
The schedule will be posted as details are finalized. Stay tuned!
THIS ISN’T YOUR AVERAGE FUN RUN!
This 2.6 mile run and fun walk starts & finishes at Mentor CityFest, on the grounds of Civic Center Park, and runs along the bike path. Several color zones will leave you festively decorated!
Registration includes t-shirt, sunglasses, and post-race activities.
RUN DIVISIONS
Men/Women 13 and under, 14–17, 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
AWARDS
Top 3 overall Men & Women
Top runner in each age division
FEES
$25 pre-race, $30 day of race
(T-Shirts guaranteed to Pre-race registrants only)
REGISTRATION
www.GreaterClevelandXC.com
CONTACT
[email protected]
PACKET PICK UP
Thursday, August 14, 2025
10 AM – 6 PM
Second Sole
8791 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
Saturday, August 16, 2025
2:30–3:30 PM
Civic Center Park
8600 Munson Road
Mentor, OH 44060
If your business or non-profit organization would like to register for our Main Street Community Tent, please see the registration form below. Festivalgoers visit with a number of local businesses, service organizations, and non-profits, that call Mentor home in the popular Main Street tent
Any questions can be directed towards Kevin Cindric at 440-974-5720 or [email protected].
The popular Mentor CityFest Parade takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. It steps off at 10:00 AM at Shore Middle School and ends in front of the Mentor Civic Amphitheater. Each year, nearly 100 organizations takes place with thousands of revelers lining the way.
Participation is FREE and open to businesses and civic organizations.
This year’s theme is: MENTOR ROCKS!
This Mentor CityFest parade application must be fully completed and returned to the Mentor Senior Center no later than July 21st at 5:00 PM. For questions, email [email protected] or call 440-974-5725.
As a volunteer, you’ll play an active role in shaping the festival. Whether you’re greeting attendees, assisting with ticket or beverage sales, or helping at the information booth, your contribution directly impacts the event’s success.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a large-scale festival? Volunteering can give you a unique perspective. By working closely with city staff, you’ll witnessing firsthand how they organize and execute this annual event.
By volunteering, you’ll create lasting memories. Interacting with festival-goers, sharing smiles, and helping them navigate the festivities will have a positive impact on both you and the community.
Whether you’re part of a service group, an individual, or a family, there’s a volunteer role for you. It’s a chance to bond with others while contributing to a vibrant community celebration.
Are you ready to get involved? Complete and return the volunteer application by August 8, 2025.
For questions or additional information, contact Nick Standering at (440) 205-3608 or [email protected].
LIVE MUSIC ON THE MAIN STAGE
DEF LEGGEND – AUGUST 15, 2025
Experience the electrifying energy of Def Leggend as they bring the sounds and sights of Def Leppard back to Mentor! With iconic hits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Animal,” and “Hysteria,” you’ll be transported back to the golden era of 80s hard rock!
QUEEN NATION – AUGUST 16, 2025
The amazing Queen Nation closes out Mentor CityFest with an explosive 90-minute concert experience, with note-for-note renditions of classic Queen songs like: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are The Champions,” “Fat Bottom Girls,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “My Best Friend,” and “Dragon Attack.”
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