Cleveland / Akron, OH
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St. | Akron, OH 44308
johnsknightcenter.org | 330.374.8900
Bright, welcoming and with state-of-the-art facilities, you will have a terrific shopping and classroom experience at the John S. Knight Center. Easy parking, good food, great quilts and so much more await . . .
Parking Information
The main parking deck for the John S. Knight Center is the Broadway Deck on South Broadway Street, which connects to the center via the Skywalk. For Handicap parking – park on Level 2 and take the Skywalk across to the elevator.
Another parking option is the Broadway / Market Street Parking Lot, which is at the back of the John S. Knight Center and just a short walk to the main doors. Downtown Akron also has plenty of other surface lots, parking decks, and meters. Parking is free on Saturdays in all City of Akron parking decks.
Click here for a parking map and list of rates
Click here for driving directions
Click here for a PDF with more details and maps
Take the Expo Bus!
Leave the driving to us and take the Expo Bus from Mentor on Thursday. Register here >>
Exhibit Hall Hours: Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 5:30pm; Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Hotel Accommodations
Find extra satisfaction when you take a break from your day-to-day routine and stay at the Expo hotel. Once you arrive, you’re there for the duration – no household to keep on schedule, no interruptions from work or family. Staying at the Expo hotel makes your Expo experience a mini-vacation, all for YOU!
Sheraton Suites Cuyahoga Falls
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Hotel website
Make a Reservation: Special Rate Expires 3-17-23
Special Expo Room Rate: $139
5 miles from the John S. Knight Center
Free parking
Free WiFi
Indoor pool and fitness center
Refrigerator
Beau's on the River on-site restaurant
Fairfield Inn Akron Fairlawn
208 Springside Dr.
Akron, OH 44333
Hotel website
Make a Reservation: Special Rate Expires 3-11-23
Special Expo Room Rate: $119 King / Two Queens
12 miles from the John S. Knight Center
Free breakfast buffet and grab n go breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Indoor pool and fitness center
Refrigerator and microwave
Holiday Inn Express Akron South
898 Arlington Ridge East
Akron, OH 44312
Hotel website
Make a Reservation: Special Rate Expires 3-25-23
- Click here to make a reservation online (TIP: change the number of guests in the top gray bar to see the correct room options)
- Call 888-HOLIDAY or 330-644-5600 and ask for Original Sewing & Quilt Expo room block
Special Expo Room Rate: $119 King / Two Queens
8 miles from the John S. Knight Center
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free high speed internet
Indoor pool and fitness center
Refrigerator and microwave
Courtyard Akron Downtown
41 Furnace St
Akron, OH 44308
Hotel website
Make a Reservation: Special Rate Expires 3-12-23
Special Expo Room Rate: $129
Less than a mile from the John S. Knight Center (10 minute walk)
Free off-site parking or $20/day on-site
Free internet
Fitness center
Refrigerator and microwave
The Bistro open for breakfast and dinner