Cleveland Eats Announces Musical Lineup
Fastball headlines six bands taking the stage at the September culinary festival
The chart-topping band Fastball headlines the musical lineup at this year’s Cleveland Eats, a downtown culinary festival organized by the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).
The Grammy Award-nominated group — which released iconic ‘90s hits such as “The Way” and “Out of My Mind” — will cap a rocking day of performances at Cleveland Eats on Saturday, Sept. 15.
The second annual food and drink celebration takes place on the Mall B outdoor event space above the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The festival runs from noon to 10 p.m.
Bands scheduled to perform on the main stage throughout the day include:
- Whiskey Hollow (12:30-1:30 p.m.)
- Jul Big Green (2-3 p.m.)
- Cleveland’s Breakfast Club (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
- Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band (5-6:15 p.m.)
- Old Skool (6:45-8 p.m.)
- Fastball (8:30-10 p.m.)
“Nothing pairs better with great food than great music,” said Michael Huff, the College’s dean of hospitality management. “We’re offering the best of both.”
Cleveland Eats turns Mall B into a downtown dining room with selections from the region’s top chefs, restaurants and breweries. More than 8,000 attended the inaugural festival to sample cuisine that has helped Cleveland earn a reputation as one of the nation’s best food cities.
Aside from live music, the family-friendly event will also feature cooking demonstrations; a culinary marketplace; and children’s activities.
A cooperative of corporate and civic partners combine to stage Cleveland Eats, and a Culinary Council guiding the planning process represents a “who’s who” in the Northeast Ohio food scene.
Cleveland Eats serves to showcase the hospitality industry’s impact on the Northeast Ohio economy and Tri-C’s vital role in training the skilled workers needed to continue the region’s restaurant renaissance.
Admission starts at $5, with children age 12 and under admitted free. Details on participating chefs and restaurants will be released closer to the event.
For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit www.cleveland-eats.com.
July 10, 2018
John Horton, 216-987-4281 john.horton@tri-c.edu