Christmas in July Market & Fundraiser ☀️

Christmas in July Market & Fundraiser ☀️Beat the summer heat and join Carve Your Own Path, Inc. (CYOP) for our Christmas in July Fundraiser!We are bringing a festive, joyful holiday celebration to downtown Akron for an afternoon packed with local shopping, friendly competition, and community care. Whether you're looking to discover unique local goods, test your trivia knowledge, or simply enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon connecting with great people, there is a spot at the table for you.✨ Event Highlights:

• 🛍️ Shop Local Makers & Artists: Discover incredible art, jewelry, apparel, home goods, and wellness products from local LGBTQIA+ owned and allied vendors.
• 🧠 Competitive Queer Trivia: Gather your crew (or join a team on arrival!) and compete for fantastic local prize packages.
• 🍹 Sip & Snack: Every admission ticket includes light bites, snacks, and 1 complimentary drink ticket for our cash bar (featuring beer, wine, and festive summer sangria).
• 🎟️ Raffles & Silent Auction: Try your luck at our 50/50 raffle and browse beautiful packages donated by our amazing community partners.
• 🖼️ Gallery Access: Enjoy full to the beautiful gallery spaces inside Summit ArtSpace.

💙 The Ripple Effect of Your SupportCarve Your Own Path is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health organization. We believe that high-quality, trauma-informed, and deeply affirming mental health care should be accessible to everyone—especially during life's most challenging times.Net proceeds from this event directly fund our sliding fee scale. When you purchase a ticket, you are directly sponsoring clinical counseling hours for low-income, underinsured, and marginalized neighbors who face financial and systemic barriers to traditional care. When an individual has a safe space to heal, it creates a powerful ripple effect that strengthens their family, their workplace, and our entire community.📅 Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Summit ArtSpace (140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308)
• Parking: Plenty of free parking is available in the lots surrounding the building.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are just $10 through July 10th! Prices increase after July 10th, and trivia slots are limited. Select your ticket and lock in your spot and join our circle of support!