Toledo's Culture Clash Celebrates Record Store Day and 419 Day with Live Music and More

The independent record store is throwing 'the best party in town' with exclusive vinyl releases, local vendors, and two days of live performances.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:09pm

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Culture Clash, an independent record store in Toledo, Ohio, is hosting a weekend-long celebration for the 19th annual Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18, and 419 Day on Sunday, April 19. The event will feature live music from 11 local and regional acts, exclusive vinyl releases, a vendor fair, and food trucks. The festivities continue on Sunday with additional live hip hop performances.

Why it matters

Record Store Day is an annual tradition that brings together independent music stores, artists, and fans to celebrate the culture and community around physical music formats like vinyl. For Culture Clash, this event is an opportunity to showcase Toledo's vibrant local music scene and support the city's independent businesses.

The details

On Saturday, April 18, Culture Clash will open its doors at 10 a.m. with limited quantities of exclusive Record Store Day vinyl releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Paramore, and The Cure. Live music will run throughout the day starting at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot, featuring 11 local and regional acts. The celebration will also include an expanded vendor fair with art, vintage goods, and handmade items, as well as food trucks and patio refreshments. The festivities continue on Sunday, April 19, as part of 419 Day, with live hip hop performances from local artists Chrispi The Infallible, Bailey, and The Beetz.

  • Culture Clash is hosting its Record Store Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • The 419 Day festivities with additional live music will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Culture Clash

An independent record store that has operated in Toledo, Ohio since 2004 and recently moved to a new downtown location in 2020. The store has expanded its offerings to include community events, listening parties, and markets in addition to music and media.

Record Store Day

An annual event launched in 2008 that celebrates independently owned record stores and the communities built around them, with exclusive vinyl releases and in-store performances.

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The takeaway

Culture Clash's Record Store Day and 419 Day celebrations highlight Toledo's vibrant local music scene and the enduring appeal of independent record stores as community hubs. By hosting live performances, exclusive vinyl releases, and a vendor fair, the event brings together music lovers, artists, and small businesses to celebrate the city's cultural identity.