There’s a place in Ohio where all wizards happily gather, the butter beer is plentiful and you can stroll down Diagon Alley.
Although Ohio is no stranger to some pretty epic small town festivals, Kent takes the small town festival concept to a whole other level with the Wizardly World of Kent. One magical weekend in July, the small town transforms into a Harry Potter wonderland that will bring out your inner wizard.
Take a look:
Wizardly World of Kent takes place on July 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Kent.
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It’s a Harry Potter fan’s dream come true. Acorn Alley becomes Diagon Alley for the day…
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…and all the wizards gather together in the streets and shops. (So come dressed in your best Hogwarts attire.)
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More than 40 local businesses in the town take on the identity of shops from the Harry Potter books.
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Some shops offer themed crafts and activities. Some even serve special menu items in the spirit of the festival…
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…and you might just find some butter beer, if you’re lucky.
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Outside, you’ll find several activities, magic shows and other live entertainment.
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You’ll also see several event-themed vendors, photo booths and more.
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Don’t forget to arrive dressed in costume, as there is a costume contest you could win.
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This year, the free event will also feature potion classes, crafts, face painting and more.
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Have you been to the Wizardly World of Kent? (For more information about this year’s festival, click here.) If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
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For more small town festival fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: The 12 Best Small-Town Ohio Festivals You’ve Never Heard Of.
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