As press releases become available, you can get the latest news and updates about the festival right here.

Press Release - 4-7-2006
Press Release - 8-8-2006
Press Release - 7-3-2008



Kick-off press conference in late May as part of National Hamburger Month to announce the festival to the local and national media.

Media Preview Night on Friday August 11th will feature a preview of the festival with interviews of festival sponsors, restaurants and the representatives of the four cities featured as part of the “Hamburger Hearings”.

Charity check presentation will take place in September with Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic to announce a donation on behalf of the festival to local Akron charities.