GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!
This year, we’re asking all attendees to reserve a ticket. A $10 suggested donation helps support the Fest, but pay-what-you-can and free tickets are always welcome.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 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.
Shop at 90+ local maker booths and visit 10+ fine art galleries throughout the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Visit 8 festival stages with 40+ local bands playing a wide-variety of music, in addition to indoor stages at various District venues.
Find creativity stations for people of all ages to engage with. There are craft tents, children's play areas, art demos and more!
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
ART MAKING
enjoy art making for all ages under the big craft tent.
REMEMBER LOVE RECOVERY PROJECT
The Remember Love Recovery Project destigmatizes addiction disorder through art, education and human connection.
make a recovery flag and share in the joy of connection and artmaking with others.
CROOKED RIVER CIRCUS
Crooked River Circus performs thrilling acts of precision and skill
Enjoy breathtaking performances of Skilled aerialists, acrobatics, jugglers and more!
BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP
Sew your own book binding with experienced bookbinder Fran Kovac.
KIDS PLAYSPACE
creative natural playground where kids can let their imaginagions run wild
ROAMING PERFORMERS
rw magic 12-3pm
Pickup stix
stilt walkers (2-4pm)
BRICK CERAMIC + DESIGN STUDIO
Brick ceramics provides studio space to working artists and ceramic classes. check out the artwork and pottery for sale.
Come see tiles made at last year's festival and make your mark on a new community clay project! Learn more
SKETCHBOOK MURALS
This year's sketchbook mural artist is Kalynn Markley. help bring kalynn's sketches to life with fluorescent dayglo paints (5:00-7pm)
ART VENDORS
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Agate & Rose Co.
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Artifacets Jewelry
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CBond Studios
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Dots to Nuts
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Esteemed Professional Liquidations, LLC
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Gear 2 Go
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Halo hair Art
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Just Gems , PDG Wood, Resin & Wreaths
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Line and Lure
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Luminary’s Oven
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Meg in a Frame
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Meg, Val, and Bob's Ultimate Art Emporium
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M’s Yarn Yard
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Reilly Dolan Design
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River Rambler
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Silvatica Designs
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Soap Girl
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Starsfield Arts
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TaigerMoon
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True Art
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Variegate Design
COMMUNITY VENDORS
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Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District
FOOD VENDORS
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Blue Silo
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Buckeye Concessions
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Emo Friend Boba Tea
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Feelin Good Ice Cream
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Flying Pig Mexican Cusine
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Frios Gourmet Pops
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Henry’s Creamery
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Ivy Kitchen & Market (vegan)
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Manna Truck
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Money Tacos
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Rabbit Food (Vegan)
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Soul city bar-b-que
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Slammin' Sammys B.B.Q.
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The Family of Love
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The Frozen Lemon
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The Vegan Frog (Vegan)
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Weber's Premium Ice Cream
DISTRICT GALLERIES
shop 90+ Maker booths and these fine art galleries throughout the festival
Article Gallery
15316 Waterloo Rd
Azure Stained Glass
16606 Waterloo Rd
Brick Ceramic & Design Studio
16021 Waterloo Rd
Deep Dive Art Projects
423 E 156th St
Framed Gallery
15813 Waterloo Rd
Maria Neil Art Project
15517 Waterloo Rd
Praxis Fiber Workshop
15301 Waterloo Rd
Waterloo Arts
15605 Waterloo Rd
William Busta Projects
15517 Waterloo Rd
thank you to our
generous sponsors
FAQ
How can we help?
FREE
SHUTTLE
Free shuttle runs from Jergens, Inc. (15700 S Waterloo Rd) to the festival's west end (Calcutta & Waterloo) from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
“IT’S MY FAVORITE DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. SEEING SO MANY PEOPLE COME OUT AND CELEBRATE, ALIVE WITH SMILES AND CULTURE!”
