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Getting Here:

Cleveland Eats will be held on Mall B in downtown Cleveland.

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Parking

Parking is not available on-site; however, paid parking will be available in the following adjacent parking lots (rates may vary depending on day and time):

Huntington Park Garage
1141 West 3rd Street
Open 24 hours
Handicap Parking Available 

Willard Garage
601 Lakeside Ave East
Can exit 24 hours
Handicap Parking Available

12th Street Garage
Corner of East 12th Street & Hamilton Ave
Open 24 hours
Handicap Parking Available

One Cleveland Center
Corner of East 9th Street & St Clair Ave
Open 24 hours
Handicap Parking Avaiable

Rockwell Garage
777 Rockwell Ave
Open 24 hours
Handicap Parking Available 

Memorial Plaza Garage
300 St. CLair Ave
Open 24 hours
Handicap Parking Available

Mass Transit

Ride RTA.
Walking directions from RTA to Mall B.

FAQs

1. When is Cleveland Eats?
   
   • Saturday, September 15, 2018: noon-10 p.m. 
2. What is Cleveland Eats?
   
   • Located Downtown on Mall B, the festival features small plates prepared by the city’s top chefs and restaurants, cooking demonstrations, live music, craft beer, Cleveland vendors with lots to see and do and family friendly events right in the heart of  downtown Cleveland.
3. How much is the festival?
   
   • The Cleveland Eats culinary festival is $5 for admission. Once inside, the restaurants/chefs will be serving one signature small plate priced at $5 each. Cash only.
4. Can tickets be purchased at the gate?
   • Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day of. However, it is encouraged to purchase tickets prior to avoid waiting in a long line. Buy Tickets.
5. Where is the festival?
   • The festival will take place on Mall B in downtown Cleveland.
6. Where can I park? Is there handicap parking? 
   • There is not parking on-site. To view parking garages nearby, please visit www.parking.downtown.cleveland.com.  Many of the garages offer handicap parking.
7. Is the event ADA accessible?
   • Yes
8. What can I bring into the festival? Am I allowed to bring my dog?
   • Animals will not be allowed unless they are a service animal. A list of prohibited items are listed below.
9. What is the Culinary Council? Will I be able to meet these chefs?
   • The Culinary Council is an exclusive group of the city's top chefs sharing their creative vision as the guiding culinary force in the planning and execution of Cleveland Eats. Each are involved in different aspects of the festival from pre-planning, Friday's Small Bites, Big Dreams Benefit, Saturday's Culinary Village, Saturday's Culinary Demonstrations, etc. All of the chefs will not be at the festival at any one time or location. They each have volunteered their time in different ways. We can not guarantee that you will be able to meet any specific chef.
10. Can I use my credit card inside the festival?
    • No. ATM’s will be provided. Sorry, cash will be the only form of payment inside the festival.
11. What if it rains?
    • The festival continues, rain or shine!
12. What is the Culinary Village?
    • The Culinary Village consists of 30 popular restaurants and chefs. Each restaurant/chef will be serving signature small plates priced at $5. Cash only.
13. What is the Marketplace?
    • The Marketplace will be part of the festival consisting of various culinary/local Cleveland goods for sale. Cash only.
14. What beverages will be served?
    • The festival will feature domestic & craft breweries, wine and non-alcoholic beverages (subject to change).
15. What bands will be playing?
    • The entertainment schedule has been released! Jul Big Green, Whiskey Hollow, Cleveland's Breakfast Club, Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band, Old Skool, and Fastball. See the entertainment page for times.
16. Are there activities for children?
    • Of course! There is a kid’s area packed with fun!
17. Who will be performing the cooking demonstrations?
    • Chefs of the Culinary Council will be performing various cooking demonstrations throughout the festival. Demonstration schedule will be announced soon.
18. How do I become a volunteer?
    • To become a volunteer, click here.
19. When do the gates open?  
    • Gates will open at noon. No early entry permitted. 
20. Is re-entry allowed? 
    • Re-entry will be allowed; however, you will need to make sure to get your hand stamped prior to exiting.
21. What does admission for the Culinary Festival get you?
    • For $5, you will receive: admission into the festival; access to the culinary village, marketplace and kid’s area; live cooking demonstrations by members of the Culinary Council; and live music throughout the day.
22. Can I get a refund for my ticket? 
    • Sorry, but there are no refunds for tickets.
23. How much will food cost?
    • Each restaurant's dish will be priced at $5.
24. How much will alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages cost?
    • Beverage prices will be confirmed shortly. 

Restricted Items

Aerosols
Ammunition
Animals other than service/guide animals
Bicycles
Coolers
Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
Explosives
Firearms
Glass, thermal or metal containers
Laser pointers
Mace/pepper spray
Political signs
Smoking
Structures
Supports for signs/placards
Toy guns
Weapons of any kind
Any other item determined to be potential safety hazards
No outside food and beverage 

Interested in Volunteering?

Email clevelandeats@tri-c.edu  

Contact Us

clevelandeats@tri-c.edu 
216-987-4081