Presented by Barberton Community Foundation

2026 Annual Dinner Registration and Sponsorship

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Registration ends Thursday, 10/22/2026 11:59pm EDT

About This Event

Join Barberton Community Foundation for the 2026 Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00–9:30 p.m. at John S. Knight Center in Akron.

Come together with community leaders, supporters, and friends for an evening celebrating the people and organizations making a lasting difference in Barberton. We’ll recognize this year’s Game Changer and Blooming Impact Award Recipients and Honorees and celebrate the leadership, service, and momentum shaping Barberton’s future.

Enjoy dinner, entertainment, a cash bar, and an evening designed to celebrate our community and the people moving it forward.

Reserve your seat and be part of one of Barberton’s biggest celebrations of the year!

Dinner Selection Details

All guests will enjoy an Apple Pecan Salad with field greens, apple matchsticks, dried cherries, candied pecans, and White French Dressing, along with warmed rolls and butter.

Please select one entrée:

Option 1: Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib
Option 2: Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Creamy Artichoke Pan Sauce
Option 3: Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Option 4: Vegetables & Fontina Wellington with Pomodoro Sauce

Entrées are served with Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with apples and pecans and Parmesan Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes.

Dessert will include either Flourless Chocolate Cake with Dark Cherry Sauce and Whipped Cream or Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream.

Premium coffees and select teas are included. A Premium Cash Bar will also be available.

Please contact Barberton Community Foundation at 330-745-5995 with any questions.

About This Event

Join Barberton Community Foundation for the 2026 Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00–9:30 p.m. at John S. Knight Center in Akron.

Come together with community leaders, supporters, and friends for an evening celebrating the people and organizations making a lasting difference in Barberton. We’ll recognize this year’s Game Changer and Blooming Impact Award Recipients and Honorees and celebrate the leadership, service, and momentum shaping Barberton’s future.

Enjoy dinner, entertainment, a cash bar, and an evening designed to celebrate our community and the people moving it forward.

Reserve your seat and be part of one of Barberton’s biggest celebrations of the year!

Dinner Selection Details

All guests will enjoy an Apple Pecan Salad with field greens, apple matchsticks, dried cherries, candied pecans, and White French Dressing, along with warmed rolls and butter.

Please select one entrée:

Option 1: Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib
Option 2: Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Creamy Artichoke Pan Sauce
Option 3: Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Option 4: Vegetables & Fontina Wellington with Pomodoro Sauce

Entrées are served with Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with apples and pecans and Parmesan Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes.

Dessert will include either Flourless Chocolate Cake with Dark Cherry Sauce and Whipped Cream or Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream.

Premium coffees and select teas are included. A Premium Cash Bar will also be available.

Please contact Barberton Community Foundation at 330-745-5995 with any questions.

Getting There

John S. Knight Center
77 E Mill St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
United States