GET YOUR TICKET! Join us on November 23, 2024, for the Taste of Lakewood 20th Anniversary Party! We will be at the Lake Erie Building, 13000 Athens Avenue, to celebrate 20 years by indulging in delectable dishes, enjoying live entertainment, while supporting local businesses and future leaders. General Admission is $75 from 6:30-10:00pm, with special early access VIP tickets available for $125 from 5:30-10:00pm. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of epicurean delights and philanthropy!
great food, dancing, auction, prizes, and more
Celebrate the big 2-0!
Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Taste of Lakewood with a dazzling soirée that promises an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, live entertainment, and Chamber fundraising! This fundraiser event is an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of Lakewood business owners today, and the future leaders of tomorrow.
Our event will be held in the stylish Lake Erie Building Events space on Athens Avenue in Lakewood. Indulge your senses with a tantalizing array of dishes from some of Lakewood’s finest restaurants, each showcasing their signature creations, from mouthwatering appetizers to delectable desserts. Wash down the delectable flavors with a selection of beverages including beer, wine, a signature cocktail crafted just for the occasion, a coffee bar for a caffeine kick, and refreshing soft drinks. As a VIP, arrive early for cocktail hour: listen to the smooth tunes of a live jazz band, setting the perfect ambiance for an evening of community and celebration. Then dance the rest of the night away as we switch up the music with more upbeat selections. Plus, you will have the chance to bid on exclusive auction and raffle items, filled with treasures and experiences that are sure to delight.
SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 23!
Join us as we celebrate our restaurants, current and future business leaders, and the community that we all thrive in.
Scholarships
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce scholarship program, funded in part from the Taste of Lakewood, will award scholarships in 2024.
restaurants
Upon arrival, you will have unlimited access to the culinary delights on offer. VIP attendees will enjoy an additional cocktail hour ahead of the festivities.
music + dancing
Live jazz will play during the VIP cocktail hour. Then we will transition to more upbeat selections, inviting everyone to dance the night away in style.
auction + raffles
We are committed to local business owners and future leaders. This fundraising event helps us continue our service to the community.
Participating Restaurants
Restaurants added daily
THANK YOU to Western Reserve Distillers, for creating the special signature cocktail for this year’s Taste of Lakewood 20th Anniversary Celebration. We can’t wait to see and taste this special drink! We will also be serving beer from local businesses – Immigrant Son Brewery and wine chosen by Rozis Wine House.
Want to add your restaurant, join our silent auction or learn about sponsorship levels? Contact us at the Chamber today!
2024 Co-Presenters
Working together to co-present this magical evening
2024 Gold Sponsor
2024 Silver Sponsors
Event Details
EVENT CO-PRESENTERS
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Magazine
Convey360
Lake Erie Building Events
TASTE OF LAKEWOOD 20th Anniversary Party
November 23, 2024
6:30pm-10:00pm
General Admission Ticket: $75
Ticket includes: Food catered by some of the best restaurants in Lakewood, 2 drink tickets (beer, wine or mocktail), DJ entertainment from Burning River Entertainment Group, Dancing, a Photo Booth, Free Parking, 50/50 Raffle tickets available for purchase, Signature cocktail created by Western Reserve Distillers, available for purchase, Silent Auction, and Special Raffle Prize tickets available for purchase.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Cocktail Hour: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Special Seating: 6:30pm-10:00pm
VIP Ticket: $125
Ticket includes all General Admission ticket offerings PLUS: Early admission VIP Cocktail Hour, featuring a jazz band, Complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail created by Western Reserve Distillers, Access to preferred + free (first come, first served) parking, Hors d’oeuvres, and a Free Raffle Ticket for a special raffle prize.
THANK YOU 2022 SPONSORS
Dollar Bank
University of Akron Lakewood
Tri-C