Massillon Fun Fest set for Aug. 12 downtown

Aug 14, 2023

MASSILLON − MCTV, the Massillon Museum, and the Downtown Massillon Association invite families to this year’s Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug 12.

The outdoor event will be centered on the Massillon Museum lawn at 121 Lincoln Way E and at Duncan Plaza and First Street Southeast.

Admission to the family-focused festival is free. There is no cost for most activities; a few have a minimal charge.

More than 80 social service agencies, civic groups, law enforcement agencies, churches, arts organizations, and businesses will set up games, art projects, activities, and health and safety information stations. Giveaways will include coloring books, pencils, balloons, banks, books and bookmarks, treat bags, popsicles and puzzles. Special attractions will include inflatables, balloon sculptures by clowns Phil and Bertha, stilt walkers, princesses, trucks, a petting zoo and the Tuslaw train.

Children will be invited to play giant games, chalk the walk, shoot hoops, get temporary tattoos, create jewelry, learn about wildlife, and listen to stories. They can try crafts, watch puppets, play corn hole, hear the Canal City Ramblers and Baritone Blues, visit the Massillon Public Library bookmobile, have their faces painted, and participate in dozens more free activities.

On the main stage and the Duncan Plaza stage, families can enjoy performances by the Tiger cheer squad, dancers, jugglers, drum lines, Divine Harmony aerialists, and more. At 2 p.m., as the festival closes, Krackpots Comedy Club (14 Lincoln Way W) will present a free family-friendly show.

Free parking is available in city lots, in the Erie Street parking deck, and on adjacent streets. For more information, visit massillonmuseum.org/fun-fest or call the Massillon Museum at 330-833-4061.

Special show times are as follows:

10 a.m., Tiger Cheer Squad (on main stage)10:30 a.m., Massillon Tiger Swing Band Drum Line (on main stage)11 a.m., Circus Fun Show Juggling (on main stage)11:30 a.m., Interactive Juggling Instruction (inside Massillon Museum)11:30 a.m., Artful Living and Learning (on main stage)11:45 a.m., Blessings We Bring (on main stage)noon, EN-RICH-MENT Drumline (on main stage)12:30 p.m., Compass Dance Academy (on main stage)12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Divine Harmony Aerialists (at Duncan Plaza stage)1 p.m., Perfect Balance Athletics (on main stage)1:30 p.m., Starlight School of Dance (on main stage)2 p.m., Free Family Comedy Show (at Krackpots)