CLEVELAND, Ohio - The fifth annual Festival of Beers returns to Canal Park in downtown Akron on Saturday, Sept. 22.

The fest, held 4-7 p.m. on the concourse of the Akron RubberDucks stadium, will include more than 40 breweries, 150 beers, a DJ, food options and games.

A special local beer sections has been created: The "QuAkron" area will feature 18 local breweries with more than 60 beers.

QuAkron breweries:

Akronym, Akron

Aqueduct, Akron

Canton, Canton

Fat Head's, Middleburg Heights

Headtrip, Stow

Hop Tree, Hudson

Hoppin Frog, Akron

Ignite, Barberton

Lager Heads, Medina

Lock 15, Akron

Maize Valley, Hartville

Missing Mountain, Cuyahoga Falls

Mucky Duck, Akron

Paradigm Shift, Massillon

R. Shea, Akron

Royal Docks, Canton

Sandy Springs, Minerva

Thirsty Dog, Akron

Admission includes a commemorative sampling glass and 25 tasting tickets.

Tickets are $30 (advance), $35 (day of), $50 (VIP includes early access at 3:30 p.m.) and $20 (designated driver).

The designated-driver option includes a hot dog, chips, unlimited fountain drinks and gift. The DD ticket is available only at the box office or by calling 330-253-5153. Canal Park is at 300 S. Main St., Akron.

Proceeds from the sale of pretzel necklaces will go to Akron Children's Hospital.

The RubberDucks face the New Hampshire Fisher Cats Friday night, Sept. 14, in Manchester, New Hampshire, in Game 3 of their best-of-five-game Eastern League championship. The Ducks are down 2-0.

The festival of beers started in 2014. Here's coverage of the 2017 event.