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Take a look at the 2026 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival schedule Here's the schedule of events for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.
For additional details and ticket prices, go to www.profootballhoffestival.com and www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2026-enshrinement-week-schedule-of-events.
Friday, July 24 7 to 8 a.m.
Balloon launch, weather permitting, at the Kent State University Stark campus in Jackson Township.
4 p.m.
Balloon Classic presented by Aultman opens at Kent State Stark campus, with children's area, craft vendors, food vendors and beer sales.
6 and 8 p.m.
Aerohio Sky Divers presented by Kenan Advantage perform.
7 p.m.
Tethered balloon rides sponsored by Solmet Group.
7 p.m.
New Wave Nation, sponsored by AWP Safety, performs on the Sugardale Stage.
7 to 8 p.m.
Balloon launch, weather permitting 9 p.m.
Balloon Glow 10 p.m.
Drone Light Show-Outer Space sponsored by Timken Co.
and Synchrony Saturday, July 25 6 a.m.
Tethered balloon rides sponsored by Solmet Group at Kent State Stark campus in Jackson Township.
7 to 8 a.m.
Balloon launch, weather permitting 8 a.m.
Up, Up & Away 5K at the Kent State Stark campus.
9:15 a.m.
Kids Fun Run presented by Paul Schumacher Homes 4 p.m.
Balloon Classic presented by Aultman opens at Kent State Stark campus, with children's area, craft vendors, food vendors and beer sales.
6 and 8 p.m.
Aerohio Sky Divers presented by Kenan Advantage perform.
7 p.m.
Tethered balloon rides sponsored by Solmet Group.
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Balloon launch, weather permitting 7 p.m.
The Scenic Route, sponsored by AWP Safety, performs on the Sugardale Stage.
10 p.m.
Drone Light Show-America250 sponsored by Timken Co.
and Synchrony Sunday, July 26 6 a.m.
Tethered balloon rides sponsored by Solmet Group at Kent State Stark campus 7 to 8 a.m.
Balloon launch, weather permitting Saturday, Aug.
1 10:30 a.m.
The annual Community Parade, which has a new date and time this year, will stage across from the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Market Avenue N.
It will travel along Market and disband at Third Street SE/SW.
It will feature marching bands, antique cars, costumed characters, specialty entities, and nearly 100 units.
Tuesday, Aug.
4 6 to 8 p.m.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in partnership with the National Football League will host the free Play Football Skills Camp for children ages 10 to 14 at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village.
Wednesday, Aug.
5 10 a.m.
The free Play Football First Play involves thousands of children passing a football from downtown Canton to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The First Play KidsFest at the Hall of Fame will feature inflatables, gaming trucks and other activities.
The Sugardale Fan Fest '26 will be held on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus over five days, starting Aug.
5.
The event with live music, football activities, food and drinks.
It free and open to the public.
The hours are: 5 to 10 p.m.
Aug.
5; noon to 8 p.m.
Aug.
6; noon to 10 p.m.
Aug.
7; noon to 10 p.m.
Aug.
8; and noon to 8 p.m.
Aug.
9.
Free parking is available at the Stark County Fairgrounds with a shuttle to the campus.
The event also will include the USA TODAY Great American Tailgate, with foods inspired by the 32 NFL teams.
Thursday, Aug.
6 9 a.m.
Class of 2026 Autograph Session presented by Topps.
Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will sign autographs in person at the Nash Family Event and Conference Center at the Hall of Fame.
Roger Craig will provide a photograph signed in advance.
Tickets are $750 and are limited to two per buyer.
8 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Game featuring the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will kick off the NFLs 107th season at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Friday, Aug.
7 10:30 a.m.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer Walk & Photo Op.
The walk will process along George Halas Drive to the front steps of the original Hall of Fame Rotunda for the photo opportunity.
11 a.m.
The annual Fashion Show Luncheon, presented by Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons, will be held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
It attracts about 3,000 people each year.
A pop-up shopping event will be held at 9 a.m.
5 p.m.
Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner, presented by Haggar, at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center.
Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will receive their jackets.
Saturday, Aug.
8 8 a.m.
The Grand Parade, presented by Certified Angus Beef, will travel through downtown Canton.
The parade features the 2026 enshrinees, returning Hall of Famers, helium balloons, marching bands, colorful floats and dance troupes along the 2.2-mile route.
Noon.
The Class of 2026 Enshrinement will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined.
Sunday, Aug.
9 11 a.m.
Class of 2026 Unscripted & Tailgate, sponsored by Employers Health, will be held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
The roundtable discussion features the Class of 2026 sharing stories.
7:30 p.m.
Grammy-award winner and country music artist Lainey Wilson will headline the 2026 Raising Cane's Concert for Legends at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.