Mentor CityFest

CALL FOR SPONSORS: The City of Mentor hosts a number of major and minor events each year including the Mentor Rocks summer concert series, Mentor CityFest, Mentor Cruise In, and more! Find out how your organization can be a part of the fun in 2024!

Were you there? Did you participate? Here's a look at the 2023 Mentor Cityfest Parade, the largest parade in Lake County!
Can't wait until next year!

2023 Mentor Cityfest Parade August 19, 2023The annual Mentor Cityfest Parade highlights our community featuring organizations, agencies, and businesses from all over Lake County. the pa...

20 RIDE was the perfect Grand Finale to 2023 Mentor CityFest!
20 RIDE - America's #1 Zac Brown Tribute

Just a small sampling of the over 1600 parade participants we had this year! Video to come! Stay Tuned!

Entertainment filled the afternoon at DEEPWOOD IDOL!

Did you join us for WHO'S BAD?! They put on an AMAZING show Friday night at Mentor CityFest!

Diana Chittester put on a fantastic show Friday night!

Highlights of FRIDAY, Mentor CityFest!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the CityFest Parade! Here are the PARADE AWARD WINNERS!! If your group won an award but you were not at the Amphitheater to collect your trophy, please call Renee Ochaya at the Senior Center at (440) 974-5725.

The Mentor CityFest parade steps off at 10 AM from Shore and will make its way to Civic Center Park. Join us afterwards at the Amp for the Parade Awards followed by Deepwood Idol and a full schedule of entertainment which will be capped off by 20 Ride.

Join us at Mentor CityFest on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM featuring 20 Ride, the Zac Brown band tribute taking the Amphitheater stage at 7pm.

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.
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 6:00 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.
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.
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.
Mentor CityFest is sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic , Remarkable Lake County, Meijer , Medical Mutual , Mutsko Insurance Services, LLC , Condado Tacos , Michelob ULTRA , Cutwater , and Mimi Vanderhaven .

TOMORROW is CITYFEST!!!

Mentor CityFest returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Featuring Who's Bad taking the Amphitheater stage at 8pm.
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.

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.

Mentor CityFest is sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic , Remarkable Lake County, , Medical Mutual , Insurance Services, LLC , Condado Tacos , ULTRA , Cutwater , and Mimi Vanderhaven .

CityFest COLOR DASH!!
Saturday, August 19th at 6 PM. 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 a t-shirt and post-race fun & entertainment.
Download your registration sheet today!
https://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/events/mentor-cityfest/

Tomorrow is the last day to enter! Get your organization, business, or group together and join the parade!

ONE WEEK LEFT to be a part of the Largest Parade in Lake County! Applications must be turned in by August 1st.
CityFest Parade is Saturday, August 19th at 10am.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Mentor CityFest, the city’s traditional end of summer celebration, is being held on the grounds of Mentor Civic Center Park on August 18 and 19, 2023.

With an estimated annual attendance of more than 25,000 people, volunteers are needed in a number of roles and locations, including main entry, ticket sales, hospitality area, information booth, and parade check-in, among others. Service groups, business organizations, families, and individuals are strongly encouraged to participate.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience the event from the inside out, but more importantly, work directly with city staff to help create a memorable and enjoyable experience for members of the community.

Festival hours are Friday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Saturday, from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Additional information and applications are available at www.MentorCityFest.com. Contact Colleen Thomas at (440) 974-5730 or email [email protected] with questions.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Mentor CityFest this year! Check out highlights below.

Mentor CityFest 2022 was presented by University Hospitals, and supported by Meijer, Mutsko Insurance Services, Waste Management, Mimi Vanderhaven, Anheuser-Busch, CT Consultants, and ACO.

2022 Cityfest Highlights This two-day family-friendly festival was packed with activities, games, entertainment, food and more!Live music on the Mentor Civic Amphitheater main stage ...

Did you miss the 2022 Mentor CityFest Parade? Watch it now on YouTube! it's the best parade in Lake County! https://youtu.be/urj9C8nx_P8

2022 Mentor Cityfest Parade August 20, 2022Presented by ACO, Inc. with support from Cardinal Soccer Club and Paratto Ross Real Estate

This will brighten your day. Enjoy the great performances put on by this year's Deepwood Idol contestants!

Deepwood Idol 2022 - Full Performances to Enrich Your Day! Deepwood Idol is a fun and friendly talent competition that was inspired by the American Idol TV show. It is an annual event that is truly a product of our c...

We are hoping to get the Spin Doctors on stage at 9:15 PM.

Rain, rain, go away! The Spin Doctors are delayed due to rain but we are going to give it a go as soon as the weather permits. Stick around!