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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.

I just added a slew of events to the Hound-approved Events Calendar. Get out in our wide world and enjoy it!

OSU Fall Tree Sale ~ Nov 5 - 7 ~ Hardwoods, shrubs, and native species including pawpaws for $5 - $45 each ~ OSU Teaching and Research Nursery (2490 Carmack Road)
Live Fire Cooking Theater ~ Sundays Nov 1 - 29 12 - 2 pm~ Wood fired cooking demonstrations, free with admission ~ Franklin Park Conservatory
Kids Cook Classes ~ Thursdays Nov 5 - 19 4:15 - 5 pm ~ Cooking with Rachel for 3 - 6 year olds ~ Sprout Soup
Beer Brewing ~ Saturday Nov 7 9 - 11 am ~ Learn a brown ale recipe from brewing judge Frank Barickman ~ Wild Goose Creative
Ohio Local Foods Roundtable ~ Thursday November 12 10 - 5:30 ~ Organizations around Ohio will gather to explore how they might work together ~ Ohio Dept of Ag 8995 E Main Street Reynoldsburg
Let's Talk Loofahs ~ Sunday Nov 15 11 am - 12:30 pm ~ Loofah growing tips including seeds, free with admission ~ Franklin Park Conservatory
Girl's Night Out ~ Friday Nov 11 7 - 9 pm ~ Music, surrey rides, and 25% off all purchases ~ Oakland Park Nursery Columbus location
Holiday Festivities ~ Saturday and Sundays starting November 28 12 - 4 pm ~ Santa visits, holiday decor workshops, music, ice sculpting ~ Oakland Park Nursery all locations

I'll be pulling together a calendar for December too. If you have an event to add to this month or one in the future, please email me or comment below.