Late Summer in The Land: Markets, Music & More

CLEVELAND (July 19, 2023) – The first half of the season has flown by, but there’s still more summer fun to be had. With chances to celebrate Cleveland’s entrepreneurial spirit, rock ‘n roll heritage and cultural diversity, there’s ample opportunity to enjoy the warm weather before the Lake Erie sun sets on another summer in The Land.

THE LAND OF LOCAL MAKERS
Warm weather and sunny skies mean shopping at local markets is a great way for locals to explore The Land and celebrate Clevelanders’ creativity during late summer.

Third Friday Art Walk
Locals can peruse dozens of art galleries and shopping opportunities located under one roof at 78^th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk. The event features over 60 businesses plus local cuisine, live music and more – making it the perfect Friday night out for locals and their visiting friends and family this summer.

• July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15; 5-9 p.m.
• 78^th Street Studios: 1300 West 78^th St., Cleveland

Walkabout Tremont
This celebration of the Tremont neighborhood offers themed nights showcasing diversity and creativity. Held on the second Friday of every month, Walkabout Tremont offers the chance to buy art from local makers, along with food, drinks and street performers. August’s theme, “Let’s Luau,” and September’s “Walkabout Like a Pirate” theme promise a unique way to experience the local art scene.

• Aug. 11, Sept. 8; 5-10 p.m.
• Professor Avenue and surrounding streets, Tremont

Cleveland Bazaar
Locals and visitors alike can find makers, artists, foodies and more at the Cleveland Bazaar this summer. Held at Market Square Park throughout the summer, this market – Northeast Ohio’s longest running indie craft show – celebrates Cleveland’s maker scene in nontraditional venues.

• Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Sept. 16; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Market Square, across from West Side Market

CLE Market
Another way for Clevelanders to get their hands on uniquely-CLE items made by other locals, CLE Market offers pop-up events at a variety of spots throughout the region. Each event features between 30 and 40 different vendors offering everything from handmade clothing and jewelry to pottery, art and more.

• Various locations and dates throughout the summer; full schedule and details available here

THE LAND OF MAKING MUSIC
Whether it’s a live performance by local musicians in Downtown Cleveland or the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra taking the stage in the heart of a national park, there is no shortage of music experiences to help locals celebrate summer in The Land.

Blossom Music Center
Summer means the return of Blossom Music Center and a number of opportunities to experience the venue in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Cleveland Orchestra calls the venue home during the summer months and has 14 shows on the calendar before Labor Day including performances of music from The Lord of The Rings and Mozart in the Meadows. Rock, pop and hip-hop fans are in luck with performers including Foreigner, 50 Cent and 5 Seconds of Summer all set to take the stage between now and the end of summer.

• Blossom Music Center: 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls
• Full schedule and tickets available here

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating the summer of live music with a variety of programming on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza. Rock Hall Live on select Friday and Saturday nights will feature artists like Fitz and the Tantrums, The Grandmaster Flash and Maggie Rose. Thursday evenings feature free shows with homegrown artists and include a beer garden, food and beverage trucks and pet friendly areas. Acoustic sets for Lunch by the Lake take place on select Thursday through Sunday afternoon dates. And, don’t forget, City of Cleveland residents get free admission to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame every day with proof of residency.

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland
• More information and full line-up available here

Wade Oval Wednesdays
Listen to some live music performances and take in the sights of the University Circle neighborhood during the quintessentially-Cleveland Wade Oval Wednesdays. Along with a different line-up of live entertainment each week, the event includes local food, craft beer and wine and activities for the kids.

• Every Wednesday from through August 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• More information available here

THE LAND OF FESTIVALS, FUN & MORE
Late summer offers ample opportunity for locals and their visiting friends and family to experience Cleveland’s culture through festivals, special events and more.

One World Day
Travel the world without leaving The Land at One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. The event celebrates and highlights the diversity and heritages that makes Cleveland a unique melting pot. The free event kicks off with a parade and features entertainment, international cuisine and the opportunity for visitors to stroll around and visit the 35 different gardens.

• Sunday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Cleveland Cultural Gardens, along Martin Luther King and East Boulevards, Cleveland

Feast of the Assumption
Be a little Italian for the day while enjoying cannolis, marinara, pizza and more delicacies at the Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy. Locals can enjoy live entertainment, dance parties and other music events alongside booths with different Italian goods for sale. At the heart of it all is the community’s Holy Rosary Church, which will host several religious services and observances throughout the weekend.

• Friday, Aug. 11, noon - 10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. - midnight; Sunday, Aug. 13, noon - midnight; Monday, Aug. 14, noon - 11 p.m.
• Holy Rosary Church: 12021 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland

Cleveland Garlic Festival
Clevelanders with a taste for the pungent will not want to miss the Cleveland Garlic Festival. Attendees can try anything from garlic fries to garlic ice cream, or enjoy the Top Chef Garlic Grill-off, pitting some of the best chefs in The Land against each other in a fight for garlic glory. Aside from garlic galore, there is live entertainment, a kid’s zone and more.

• Aug. 26, noon - 8 p.m.; Aug. 27, noon - 6 p.m.
• Shaker Square

Tennis in The Land
Cleveland’s largest women’s sporting event is back. Tennis in The Land will transform Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica into the new Topnotch Stadium on the West Bank of the Flats. Fans can enjoy stunning views of the Cleveland skyline while cheering on their favorite tennis players at the event, which is part of the U.S. Open Series.

• Aug. 19-26, 2023
• Nautica Entertainment Complex: 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland
• Tickets available online

Cleveland National Air Show
The high-flying fun of the Cleveland National Air Show signals the end of summer as it takes to the skies above Lake Erie over Labor Day weekend. Burke Lakefront Airport will host fancy fliers of all kinds, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds who will present a choreographed 50-minute performance. Back on solid ground, attendees can check out aircraft displays, jump in the cockpit for a photo or watch a truck and a plane race down the runway.

• Saturday, Sept. 2-Monday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 North Marginal Rd., Cleveland
• Advance tickets required, can be purchased here

Destination Cleveland Experience Passports
Locals can explore authentic Cleveland activities while winning prizes through Destination Cleveland’s five experience passports. Choose from the popular Brewery Passport, International Restaurant Passport, Trailheads + Parks Passport, Expressions of Black Culture Passport and Free in The Land: Historic Hidden Gems Passport. All passports are free to download and can be found here.

DON’T FORGET: Destination Cleveland’s concierge team is available to help residents and their visiting family and friends explore the region. Contact the team via email ([email protected]), live chat at thisiscleveland.com, or stop at the Cleveland Visitors Center (334 Euclid Ave., Cleveland) Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. for planning assistance.

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ABOUT DESTINATION CLEVELAND: Destination Cleveland is Cleveland’s destination marketing and management organization. This private, non-profit organization’s mission is to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality for Greater Cleveland through leisure and business travel. In 2021, visitation to Cuyahoga County rebounded to 16.1 million visits, a 17% increase after the COVID-19 global pandemic reduced visitation by 30 percent in 2020. For more information, visit www.thisiscleveland.com.