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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13  |  Noon- 7 PM

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ABOUT

The annual Waterloo Arts Fest takes place in the artistically vibrant Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in the lakeside neighborhood of Collinwood in Cleveland, OH. Over the past twenty four years the festival has grown but it has always remained grounded in community and fresh with local art. For seven hours each year, the Waterloo Arts Fest reminds residents and visitors of the many assets in the Waterloo Arts District, of the incredible potential still to be realized and how wonderful it is to live in a city neighborhood with a great mix of people.

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Shop at 90+ local maker booths and visit 10+ fine art galleries throughout the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.

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Visit 7 festival stages with 40+ local bands playing a wide-variety of music, in addition to indoor stages at various District venues.

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Find creativity stations for people of all ages to engage with. There are craft tents, children's play areas, art demos and more!

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FESTIVAL STAGES

Tucker Ellis

West End

SCUPLTURE

GARDEN

160th

ALLEY

WATERLOO

TOWER

Blue

Windmill

Erick Everett Jazz

1:40-2:20

Hand+Noise

2:50-3:30

Marigold cove

4:00-4:40​​

with windswept hair

5:10-5:50​​

Kid TESTED

12:30-1:10

Black island condors

6:20-7:00​​

City of invention

6:10-6:50

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frida and the mann

2:40-2:10

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fatback mango

1:30-2:10

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adult human chicken

12:20-1:00

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total downer

3:50-4:30

oongow!!

5:00-5:40

Muamin collective

5:50-6:30

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recess​

1:10-1:50

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Aj & the woods

2:20-3:00

Rachel Shortt

3:30-4:10

gaetano's underworld

blues band

4:40- 5:20

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12:00-12-40​​

doug wood

1:00-1:40

Corry Michaels

2:00-2:40

Tommy link

3:00-3:30

charlie mosbrook

5:00-5:40

dan Holt 

6:00-6:40

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Future faraday

12:00-12-40

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yeddie 

4:00-4:40

hydra

6:20-7:00

sunflurry

1:20-2:00

dead links

2:20-3:00

miron hala

3:20-4:00

the baker's basement

4:20-5:00

vudu childe

5:20-6:00

ballinloch

12:20-1:00

sugar mules

6:10-6:50

tongue & groove

1:30-2:10

mary martin & the tuna band

2:40-3:20

lulu's button box review

3:50-4:30

bent string

5:00-5:40

the stix trio

12:20-1:00

1800-SOS

12:30-1:10

may vianna

2:00-2:40

Nature nvoke

3:30-4:10

Clare feorene

5:00-5:40

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ACTIVITY ZONES

Remember Love Recovery Project

E 158 and Waterloo from 12-7pm

 

Join the Remember Love Recovery Project to make "Recovery Flags" to destigmatize addiction disorder. Pour your compassion into your Recovery Flag with endless possibilities: paint & draw, write notes & quotes, cut fabric & glue scraps, stitch symbolism. Give gratitude. Harbor hope. Forge forgiveness. Memorialize the many. Produce positivity. â€‹â€‹

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POPLIFE (15619 Waterloo)

Mini Guided Classes in the alley and more inside

12:40-1:00 Paul Z  Qigong Meditation

1:40-2:00 Arden D  All Levels Vinyasa

2:40-3:00 Joan + Biz Kids Fitness

KID ZONE (156th & Waterloo Rd)

CRAFTS FOR ALL AGES

PLAYLAND PLAYGROUND

MRS MISTER BY MELISSA DAUBERT

WALALA BUILDING BLOX

SIDEWALK CHALK

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STREET PERFORMERS (Roaming)

RW MAGIC 12-3pm

PICK UP-STIX STILT WALKERS 3-5pm

ART ACTS PERFORMERS 1-3pm

DISTRICT GALLERIES

shop 90+ Maker booths and these fine

art galleries throughout the festival

Article Gallery 

15316 Waterloo Rd

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Azure Stained Glass

16606 Waterloo Rd

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Brick Ceramic & Design Studio

16021 Waterloo Rd

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Deep Dive Art Projects

423 E 156th St

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Framed Gallery

15813 Waterloo Rd

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Maria Neil Art Project

15517 Waterloo Rd

 

Praxis Fiber Workshop

15301 Waterloo Rd

 

Waterloo Arts

15605 Waterloo Rd

 

William Busta Projects

15517 Waterloo Rd

FREE
SHUTTLE
 

Free shuttle runs from Jergens, Inc. (15700 S Waterloo Rd) to the festival's west end (Calcutta & Waterloo) from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m

ART VENDORS

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WHERE TO EAT

Festival Food Vendors

 

BLue Silo

Locally sourced tacos, breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos.

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Bubble Time Mobile

Asian American Fast Food Fusion. Boba Bubble Tea, Japanese Style Crepes, Fast Food.

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Buckeye Concessions

Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, kettle corn, funnel cakes, fresh lemonade.

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Feelin Good Ice Cream

Homestyle ice cream, fresh shaved ice, hot dogs, walking tacos.

 

G's Kitchen and BBq

Cleveland-Style BBQ Food Truck
Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Specialty BBQ Melts
Smoked…The Long Way

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Happy Campers Lemonade

Northeast Ohio’s Happiest Lemonade

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Henry's Creamery

Small batch, artisanal Ice Creams​

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Manna Truck

Lobster roll, crab cake burger, falafel wrap, Hawaiian jerk pork, caprese grilled cheese, eggplant fries, tater tots, bbq beef brisket.​

 

Rabbit Food

100% plant based.  Hearty salads, gourmet toasts, soup and more.​

 

Slammin’ Sammy’s BBQ

BBQ ribs, polish boys, whole wings, french fries, fish, 

 

The Family of Love

Pulled pork sandwiches, beef hot dogs w/wo chili, cheese nachos w/wo pulled pork, macaroni & cheese, lemonade, pop, water.

 

Weber’s Premium Ice Cream

Custard, ice cream & sorbet, hand scooped and served in cake cones, waffle cones and cups.

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Waterloo Food/Beverage Venues

 

Doinks Burger Joint

15519 Waterloo Rd

Smash burgers with sides ranging from fries to Asian inspired spicy pickle salad.

Bar service featuring house made seltzers.

Vegetarian option

 

Waterloo Cafe Annex

15605 Waterloo Rd

Beer, wine, cocktails and soda

 

Six Shooter Coffee

15613 Waterloo Rd

Coffee, tea and seasonal specials, plus food ranging from sweet to savory, including grab & go sandwiches, wraps and salads.

Vegan options.

 

Millard Fillmore Presidential Library

15617 Waterloo RdFull bar

 

Citizen Pie

15710 Waterloo Rd

Neapolitan inspired pizza from a wood burning oven. Beer and wine available Vegan and vegetarian options

 

Juicy Vegan at NuLife Fitness

15430 Waterloo Rd

Vegetarian, Vegan and Flexitarian food options plus Smoothies.

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Archdoggs

15706 Waterloo Rd

Hot Dogs and more

 

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern

15711 Waterloo Rd

Full bar inside. Beer and beverage garden outside.  Special Fest menu available inside and out.

 

Treelawn Social Club

15335 Waterloo Rd

Full bar service​

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Nourish Wellness Cafe at Pop Life

15619 Waterloo Rd

​Health food cafe focused on whole, plant-forward foods and teas.

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Raddell’s Sausage Shop

Sausage sandwiches and pierogis

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Waterloo Vegan Market

​15619 Waterloo (Pop Life Parking Lot)Multiple vendors, all selling vegan food, skincare, accessories, etc

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thank you to our
generous sponsors

FAQ

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 “IT’S MY FAVORITE DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. SEEING SO MANY PEOPLE COME OUT AND CELEBRATE, ALIVE WITH SMILES AND CULTURE!”

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