This weekend (Friday-Sunday) Cleveland plays host to the Fabulous Food Show. Held at the massive IX Center, the Fabulous Food Show features more than 200 vendors, the Main Kitchen Theatre and Culinary Celebration Theatre packed with celebrity and regional chef demonstrations, Grand Tasting Pavilion, Sweet Street and 100 ongoing demonstrations.
The $25 ticket paid online ($27 at the door) gets you admission to enjoy samples from the vendors and a spot at one celebrity chef appearance. Discounts are available for multi-day tickets. Pay an additional $10 for the wine and beer tasting tickets + crystal glass. Friday from 4 - 8 PM you can enjoy Happy Hour admission for just $15 with this coupon.
Alex and I went to a similar food show in Cleveland in 2004 (if I recall correctly) and it was a delicious way to spend a day. I look forward to more emphasis on local Cleveland foods this go-round. I'm attending Friday and Saturday as a member of the press! Look for a blog post or two recapping the event next week and follow me on twitter for live updates.