<div>SUMMIT COUNTY — The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is brewing up excitement once again with the annual Drip Drive, which kicked off Feb. 28. This year, 22 locally owned coffee shops across Summit County are inviting residents and visitors to sip, explore and support local.Now in its seventh year, the initiative encourages participants to discover new shops and return to longtime favorites, while directly supporting small businesses.Passports can be picked up at any of the participating locations or online. With each purchase, participants earn a stamp. The minimum number of stamps needed to complete the passport is 18.Participants can submit their completed passport to the ASCVB offices or the Akron Art Museum to receive a limited-edition Drip Drive coffee mug and be entered to win the $500 grand prize package. The prize includes swag, coffee, gift cards, merch and more, all from coffee shops on the Drip Drive.Last year, more than 600 participants completed the Drip Drive, generating increased foot traffic and visibility for locally owned shops throughout Summit County.“Each stop along the Drip Drive represents a locally owned business that contributes to the strength of our area’s economy,” said Gregg Mervis, president and CEO of the ASCVB. “Participants are directly supporting small businesses. Initiatives like this showcase what makes Summit County special, encourage exploration and drive visitation throughout our communities.”Participating Coffee Shops in the 2026 Drip Drive 2026 include: 647 Coffee, Akron Coffee Roasters, Angel Falls Coffee Co., Anna Bean Coffee Co., the Ardmore Coffee House, Artisan Coffee, Asterisk Coffee Bar, Basecamp Coffee Bar (at Rock Mill Climbing), Café Arnone, Café Bereka, Confessional Coffee and Pastry, Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea, Evelyn’s Coffee and Banh Mi, Harvest Moon Café, Ilié Café, Kavé Coffee Bar, Ocelot Cafe and Bakery, Open Door Coffee Co., Porchlight Coffee Co., Portal West Coffee, Rowdy Beans Coffee Roasters and Yada Yada Coffee.For full rules and additional details, as well as to obtain a digital passport, visit www.thedripdrive.com. For more information, contact Ty Johnson at 330-374-7576 or tjohnson@visitakron-summit.org.</div>

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SUMMIT COUNTY — The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is brewing up excitement once again with the annual Drip Drive, which kicked off Feb. 28. This year, 22 locally owned coffee shops across Summit County are inviting residents and visitors to sip, explore and support local. Now in...

ASCVB’s Drip Drive returns to support local coffee scene

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SUMMIT COUNTY — The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is brewing up excitement once again with the annual Drip Drive, which kicked off Fe

ASCVB’s Drip Drive returns to support local coffee scene

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