Plan Your Day of eating and fun!
New Venue at Studio West 117 (In & Outdoors)
Sunday, June 11, 2023 :: TOMORROW!!
Where: Studio West 117, 1384 Hird Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Time: 1:00-6:00pm
General Admission: FREE
Sign Up to Volunteer: Get a T-Shirt + 1 Food Voucher!
Food, Drinks + Buy-Local Shops: Pay-as-you-go (cash event)
Stage events: Live music, 50/50 raffle, and fun all day!
50/50 Raffle: You don’t have to be present to win!
VIP Experience: SOLD OUT
Experience the Taste of Lakewood, a remarkable indoor/outdoor food and music festival that showcases Lakewood’s esteemed reputation as a premier dining destination. Join us this Sunday, June 11, from 1-6pm, at the all-new Studio West 117, located on 1384 Hird Avenue. Indulge in the diverse culinary offerings from renowned local restaurants, accompanied by live music from JellyZ N Jamz. Then discover local merchants at our Merchant Market, play with your kids in the courtyard (complete with climbing wall) and create cherished memories for the entire family. Or — elevate your experience with a VIP ticket. Don’t miss this extraordinary event that celebrates the very best of Lakewood’s gastronomic delights and vibrant atmosphere!
We are so excited to announce we will be playing Taste of Lakewood again this year! We’ve been working on new tunes for everyone and cannot wait to see everybody there!
A MOUTHWATERING EXPERIENCE
2023 Restaurant Placement
f you’re looking for orientation, here’s a helpful map that will guide you through the layout of the event. It’s designed to ensure you don’t miss any of the exciting attractions or delicious treats at the Taste of Lakewood. So, grab this map and get ready for a fantastic culinary adventure!
Join us at our exciting new venue this year, where you can enjoy a variety of engaging outdoor activities. Showcase your talents in cornhole, giant Connect4, or giant Jenga. And for those looking to earn extra admiration, why not demonstrate your rock climbing prowess to your friends?
Shop LAKEWOOD BUSINESSES
Partipating Merchants
Although the focus is on food, many local Lakewood merchants and makers set up shop for the day and offer a variety of wares. Take a stroll along the Merchant Market and shop for artwork, décor, pottery, apparel, accessories, collectibles, novelties, soaps/lotions, and more!
MERCHANTS AND MAKERS
Dance the day away!
Live music all day!
Jeff Varga , DJ Reggie and Jellyz N Jamz are just a few of the local talents that make up the eclectic mix. Here’s are up to date entertainment schedule for tomorrow afternoon (6/11):
Outdoor Courtyard
1:00 :: Fourtes (LHS Acapella) – Ava Bruening, Sophie Craciun, Eva Wishhusen and Lila Wright.
VIP Trellis Rooftop Deck
1:15-3:45 :: Jeff Varga
Main stage in MUZE
2:00-3:00 :: DJ Reggie
3:00-3:30 :: DJ Reggie introductions
3:30-3:45 :: Scholarship winners
4:00-5:30 :: Jellyz-N-JamZ
5:30-5:35 :: Raffle Winner Announcement – you need not be present to win
5:35-6:00 :: Jellyz-N-JamZ
We have participated as a merchant in the Taste of Lakewood for multiple years because it is really cool to see all of the Lakewood businesses come together for a day of fun and connecting with customers.
Treat yourself and help a student
A portion of VIP Ticket proceeds contribute to the future of young minds
VIP Experience, sponsored by the Clifton Club at the Taste of Lakewood includes highly sought after amenities and provides a unique experience for event VIPs. The 2023 Taste of Lakewood VIP ticket ($75) includes:
- VIP Parking (some say this alone is worth $75)
- Seating on the rooftop deck from 1-4pm
- Separate VIP Full Bar with Immigrant Son beer with two drink tokens
- Private music by Jeff Varga
- Two food items of your choice from participating restaurants, delivered to you at the VIP rooftop deck.
- Waiter to retrieve your order
- One free VIP-only Raffle ticket to win Pier W Complete Dinner for TEN (additional chances available for purchase at event)
VIP raffle prize sponsor Pier W has generously donated a ‘Complete Dinner for TEN at Pier W’ as a raffle prize only offered to Taste of Lakewood VIPs. The dinner includes a 4-5 course menu to be custom designed by Chef Regan Reik (based on chosen protein, seasonal ingredients & availability) with wine paired with each course. The ‘Complete Dinner for TEN at Pier W’ is valued at over $2,000.
Tickets to the VIP rooftop deck support the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce scholarship program. As part of the VIP experience, seated customers order from their table or seeat and their professional waiter retrieves the order, then runs the food back to the table.
Event Details
EVENT CO-PRESENTERS
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Magazine
Studio West 117
Convey360
TASTE OF LAKEWOOD 2023
1:00pm — 6:00pm
Studio West 117, Lakewood, Ohio
General Admission is FREE
VIP EXPERIENCE
Includes reserved parking, seating on the rooftop deck, personal waiter, food and drink tokens, private music by Jeff Varga, and one raffle ticket to win a special prize.
THANK YOU 2022 SPONSORS
Dollar Bank
University of Akron Lakewood
Tri-C