The city is host to 11 festivals a year, most of which take place around downtown's Lake Anna. Two of the most popular are the Mum Fest, which transforms the lake's grounds into an explosion of color, and the Friday night summer concert series. Both are free and draw huge crowds. The title remained. Formerly known as a largely industrial town, Barberton has experienced an influx of light industrial, commercial, and hi-tech companies within the last five years.
Much expansion has occurred among existing industry, so the city enjoys a diverse business base.
Barberton is a close-knit community proud of its history and heritage. With the creation of the Barberton Community Foundation and the construction of a new high school, the future of our community is limited only to the dreams of its residents. The community is home to The Magical Theater, one of only six residence theaters in the United States dedicated to children and family productions. There's a good mix of housing between older homes and new construction, and between affordable dwellings and executive homes. Barberton's recent annexation of more land has opened up the possibility for approximately 600 more homes to be built.