Black CoLabs, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland NAACP, and Aramark Sports & Entertainment are proud to present A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 8.0. Thursday, July 16th, from 6-10 PM. Food will be served only during the tasting portion, which will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests can sample signature dishes and desserts from 20+ Black-owned establishments. After the tasting, we encourage you to stick around while we tally the votes and announce our A Taste of Black Cleveland 8.0 winners.
The eighth annual A Taste of Black Cleveland welcomes the public to celebrate the city’s thriving Black-owned culinary scene. The event shines a spotlight on the diverse culture, cuisine, and live entertainment of our local Black community. Chefs will prepare their signature dishes for guests to sample and vote on, with the winning participants receiving a grand prize.
All proceeds from A Taste of Black Cleveland will benefit the participating businesses, the Cavaliers Community Foundation HBCU Scholarship Program, and the Cleveland NAACP.
For a recap of A Taste of Black Cleveland 7.0, click HERE.
Additional details, including a listing of participants, will be announced closer to the event.
The Tasting Experience includes:
Access to food tasting from 20+ local Black chefs and dessert vendors
Food served until 8:30 pm
Two drink tickets
A vote in the contest for the top participants
The VIP Experience is available for $200 and includes:
The entire tasting experience
Access to a VIP area with a dedicated bar, with additional drinks and exclusive food tastings
Food served until 8:30 pm
One Cleveland Cavaliers game ticket per VIP ticket purchased
Pricing:
Tasting Experience Ticket Pricing:
Super Early Bird Tickets: Grab your ticket for just $50 beginning May 1
*Early bird tickets are limited and will increase to $75 when sold out.
Early Bird Tickets: Available at $75 from June 1 – June 30
Regular Tickets: Beginning July 1, ticket prices increase to $100
The VIP Experience is available for $200