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Published on Thursday, Aug 28, 2008
LABOR DAY EVENTS
Friday-Monday
Taste of Cleveland — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, noon to 8 p.m., Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City in downtown Cleveland. Entertainment throughout the weekend includes Michael Stanley and the Resonators, Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, Squeeze with special guest Winslow, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Los Lonely Boys with Dave Barnes and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Weekend highlights include delicacies from more than 30 regional restaurants, daily cooking demonstrations and the fifth annual Mayors' Dessert Cup Challenge. $7, kids under 12 free, entertainment free with paid admission. http://www.cleveland.com/tasteofcleveland.
Saturday-Monday
2008 Cleveland National Air Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Monday at Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland. $19 in advance, $21 at the gate; $12 for children ages 6-11 in advance, $14 at the gate. 216-781-0747 or http://www.clevelandairshow.com.
27th annual Great Trail Festival — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Monday at the Great Trail Festival Grounds, state Route 43, Malvern. Living history, period music and distinctive arts and crafts. $5, $4 for ages 10-18, free children under 10. http://www.greattrailfestival.com.
Air Show Deck Party — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Monday at the Steamship William G. Mather, 305 Mather Way, Cleveland. Thrill to the excitement of the Cleveland National Air Show as jets roar overhead. Hear commentary about the show and planes. Food and drinks sold onboard. $15. $12 for members. 216-694-2000 or http://www.greatscience.com.
Sunday
Lake Anna concert — 7:30 p.m. at the Gazebo at Lake Anna in Barberton. Van Dells playing '50s and '60s music, followed by fireworks.
Jackson Township concert — 7 p.m., Jackson North Park shelter on Fulton Drive Northwest across from Jackson High School. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 330-832-2845 or visit the parks page at http://www.jacksontwp.com.
Sunday-Monday
Taste of Hudson — Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, First & Main, 43 Village Way, Hudson. Featuring food from area restaurants, music, entertainment, fine arts, classic and antique cars and downtown specialty and boutique shops.
Monday
Pancake breakfast — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Augustine Hall, 204 Sixth St. N.W., Barberton. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children 6-12, free for ages 5 or younger.
Labor Day Flea Market — 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, state Route 619 behind Hartville Kitchen Restaurant. Hundreds of vendors. 330-877-9860 or http://www.hartvillemarketplace.com.
Labor of Love Run — The Chapel, 135 Fir Hill. One-mile fun run/walk at 8:30 a.m. ($10; $5 for 12 or younger); five-mile run through the University of Akron and downtown at 9 a.m. ($15 in advance, $20 day of race). Winners receive cash awards. Two-person relay teams ($30 per team). Noncash prizes for top three teams. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Parking available in UA deck across from the Chapel. Enter off Carroll Street. Proceeds benefit Akron Pregnancy Services. Information or to register: http://www.the-chapel.org.
Barberton Labor Day Parade — 10 a.m. Starts at Wooster Road West and 14th Street, marches around Lake Anna and ends at St. Augustine Church on Sixth Street Northwest.
Western Reserve Antiques Festival — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Western Reserve Academy, just north of the Hudson green on state Route 91 (North Main Street). Featuring 100 antique dealers. $8; free for 18 or younger. Free parking and free transportation between downtown Hudson and WRA campus. Refreshments available.
East Akron Labor Day Parade — 1 p.m., leaving from East Akron Community House, 550 S. Arlington St. Lineup begins at noon.
LABOR DAY EVENTS
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