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Ravenna's Farm Festival: A New Era Begins
6 Jun
Summary
- Ravenna residents celebrated a new festival at former Sunbeau Valley Farm.
- The city purchased the 43-acre farm last year to prevent its auction.
- Future events planned include concerts, Halloween activities, and holiday photo booths.
Ravenna residents recently experienced the first festival at the former Sunbeau Valley Farm since the city acquired the property last year. The Sunbeau Summer Celebration, held on June 5, transformed the 43-acre site into a hub of activity. City officials marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the event commenced.
The festival, a collaboration between Ravenna Parks and Recreation and Reed Memorial Library, offered a wide array of attractions. Attendees enjoyed games, hayrides, live music, historical tours, and various food trucks. Many recalled the farm's last public event, the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair's liftoff in 2025.
The city's purchase of the farm in September 2025 for $1.27 million averted an auction. Funds for the acquisition primarily came from park capital improvement budgets, supplemented by general fund dollars. Mayor Frank Seman noted that tax revenue from adult cannabis sales effectively reimbursed the city's contribution.
Future plans for the Sunbeau Farm property are extensive. A concert is scheduled for July 11 as part of the city's America 250 celebration. Discussions are also underway for Halloween-themed events like "Sun Boo" and holiday photo opportunities within the horse stalls, signaling a dynamic future for the revitalized space.
