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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.
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!
FESTIVAL STAGES
TUCKER ELLIS WESTEND
Kid TESTED
12:30-1:10
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​​
Black island condors
6:20-7:00​​
BLUE WINDMILL
frida and the mann
2:40-2:10​​
adult human chicken
12:20-1:00​
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fatback mango
1:30-2:10
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total downer
3:50-4:30
oongow!!
5:00-5:40
City of invention
6:10-6:50​​
WATERLOO
TOWER
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recess​
1:10-1:50
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gaetano's underworld
blues band
4:40- 5:20
​Bassel & the Supernaturals (Duet)
12:12-12-40​​
Aj & the woods
2:20-3:00
Nature nvoke
3:30-4:10
Muamin collective
5:50-6:30
ALLEY
​​Fuchsia faraday
12:00-12-40​
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doug wood
1:00-1:40
may vianna
2:00-2:40
Tommy link
3:00-3:40
charlie mosbrook
5:00-5:40
dan Holt
6:00-6:40
160th
ballinloch
12:20-1:00
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
hydra
6:20-7:00
yeddie
5:20-6:00
SCUPLTURE
GARDEN
the stix trio
12:20-1:00
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
sugar mules
6:10-6:50
CLEVELAND ROCKS SHOP
12:30-1:10
2:00-2:40
3:30-4:10
5:00-5:40
CLE ROCKS
PAST PRESENT
&FUTURE
12:30-1:10
Hello 3D (2nd set)
6:15 -7:00
Ruby rose Weston & the Cowboy Princes Brigade
2:15-3:15
Black Voltron
3:45 - 4:45
Hello 3D (1st set)
5:15 -6:00
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. ​​
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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
ART ACTS PERFORMERS
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 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
ART VENDORS
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Alia Poore Art - Handmade Art
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Amie Sell - Sculpture & Ceramics
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Art of Bread Bakery - Baked Goods
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Artifacets Jewelry - Jewelry
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Artisan Embers - Candles
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Atlas & Aether - Jewlery
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Beth Lewin Pottery - Pottery
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Blue Carolina Designs - Jewelry
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Brick Ceramics Studio + Design - Pottery
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Bushmen of the dark woods - Pottery
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By Barb Jewelry - Jewelry
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Cam Creates Art Studio - Paintings
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Chi's Art - Prints
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Chuck Stuff LLC - Pottery
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Cleveland Recycles - Native Apparel
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Cleverland Puzzle - Books
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Crescent Rose Craft - Jewlery
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Crochet by Ms D - Crochet
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Dark Lantern Studios - Paintings
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Dark Raven Products - Body Goods
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Delicate Watkins Shop - Jewlery
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Denise Art Nook - Homemade Arts
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Dots to Nuts - Pistachio Shell Art
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Druids Garden Tea Company LLC - Handmade Products
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Dugway Brook Dry Goods - Plants and Accessories
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Earth Show World - Upcycle Wearable
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Elisa Albrecht Art - Paintings
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EV Dulces Creaciones CLE - Pueto Rican Pastries
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EvianZO Designs - Knit Apparel
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Firelands Wax - Candles
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Freckles and Flux - Stained Glass
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Fuego Fermentations - Handmade Products
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Gear 2 Go - Apparel
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Glitter and Snark - Handmade Art
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Gravely Delicious - Baked Goods
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Groveland Pantry - Art
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Guice Mann - Apparel
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Herbee O'Connell Art - Mixed Media
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Hi Cutie Fibers - Handmade Rugs
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Hint of Mango - Handmade Wearables
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Honeys Babies Candles - Candles
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Hope Moca Arts - Crochet
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Jazzy Bees Knees - Upcycle Wearable
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Jello Jamboree - Decorative art
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Just Gems - PDG Wood, Resin & Wreaths
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KatzWorks2.0 - Crochet
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Kay-Em Apparel - Native Apparel
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KCC Makes - Decorative Art
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Krofcheck Julie - Mixed Media
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LemonChrystal - Handmade Art
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Living Bread Girl LLC - Baked Goods
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Maple & Honey Candles - Candles
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Meadow City Native Plant Nursery - Plants
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Meryl Engler - Prints
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Moonstoned Apothecary - Handmade Arts
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Mustard Seed Faith Publishing - Books
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Natural Wreaths and Seasonal Creations by Aggie - Handmade Art
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Nepali Artisans - Handmade Art
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Nonlinear Nomad - Crochet
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Noodle Bones Shop - Handmade Art
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One 80 Reasons - Jewlery
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Oriaunaart - Handmade Art
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Petal & Ash Pottery - Pottery
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Photos By Michael U - Photograph
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Poofydustcloud - Handmade Art
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Pottery by Corin Sweeny Deinhart - Pottery
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Querida Designs - Bags
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Reflecting Points Art, LLC - Stained Glass
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Ricki Thomas Art - Jewlery
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Rocket E3 - Handmade Wearables
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Sarah Royer - Prints
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Scotty Schweigs Leatherworks - Handmade Wearables
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Silvatica Designs - Jewlery
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So CLE Tees - Native Apparel
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Soap Girl - Skincare
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Space Cadet - Upcycle Wearable
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Starsfield Arts - Crochet
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Studiowurk - Paintings
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Tanya Hough Artistry - Paintings
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The Yum Yum Shop - Homemade Arts
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True Art - Art Glass
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Urban Planting Cleveland - Plants
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Velvet Tail Vintage - Vintage Clothing
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Will Wilson Art - Paintings
WHERE TO EAT
Festival Food Vendors
Locally sourced tacos, breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos.
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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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Homestyle ice cream, fresh shaved ice, hot dogs, walking tacos.
Cleveland-Style BBQ Food Truck
Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Specialty BBQ Melts
Smoked…The Long Way
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Northeast Ohio’s Happiest Lemonade
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Small batch, artisanal Ice Creams​
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Lobster roll, crab cake burger, falafel wrap, Hawaiian jerk pork, caprese grilled cheese, eggplant fries, tater tots, bbq beef brisket.​
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.
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
COMMUNITY BOOTHS
thank you to our
generous sponsors
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