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

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.

Schedule Of Events

August 15, 2025

Live Music

Mentor Civic Amphitheater stage

8:00 PM : Def Leggend

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!

Location : Civic Center Park, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, OH 44060

August 16, 2025

10:00 AM : Parade 

The Mentor CityFest Parade will kick off from Shore Middle School 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.

4:00 PM : CityFest Color Dash & Walk

For those trailblazers looking for a colorful thrill, register for CityFest Color Dash & Walk on Saturday. 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.

Live Music

Mentor Civic Amphitheater stage

8:00 PM : Queen Nation

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.”

Location : Various Venues in Mentor, OH

Date : August 15-16, 2025

Time :

Friday : 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday : 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location : Various Venues in Mentor, OH

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