2025 WATERLOO ARTS FEST APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Waterloo Arts Fest is Saturday, September 13, noon-7pm.
If you would like to be part of the event in September, use the links below to learn more and apply.
Early Bird Vendor Application Deadline is March 15
Music Application Deadline is March 31
COLLINWOOD'S SUMMER ARTS BASH
WATERLOO ARTS FEST
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.
ART
Shop at 90+ local maker booths and visit 10+ fine art galleries throughout the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
MUSIC
Visit 7 festival stages with 40+ local bands playing a wide-variety of music, in addition to indoor stages at various District venues.
ACTIVITIES
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
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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Kink Contemporary
15515 Waterloo Rd
Maria Neil Art Project
15517 Waterloo Rd
Praxis Fiber Workshop
15301 Waterloo Rd
Waterloo 7 Studio
153151 Waterloo Rd
Waterloo Arts
15605 Waterloo Rd
William Busta Projects
15517 Waterloo Rd
FREE
SHUTTLE
A free shuttle leaves from Jergens, Inc parking lot at 15700 South Waterloo Rd from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.. The shuttle will drop off and pick up at the west end of the festival (Calcutta and Waterloo)
ART VENDORS
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3C Studio: Carroll Clay Collective
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80 Proof Comix
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A. Ribblett Made That
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Nonlinear Nomad
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Aja's Art Gallery
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Artisan Embers
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Ink & Vespers
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Asterisk Farms/Erie Lutherie
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Atlas & Aether
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Beth Lewin Pottery
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Black Hippie & Kristen House Crafts
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Blue Carolina Designs
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Boardroom Charcuterie Boards and Trays
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CALM Creative Design
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Cara L. Romano Fine Art & Jewelry
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Chi's Art
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Chitin & Chlorophyll
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Citrus Witch Craft
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Cleveland Recycles
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cleverland puzzle
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Dark Lantern Studios
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Dark Raven Products
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Design.Peace & Rainbow Roots
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True Art Gallery
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Diversified Funk LLC
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Dizzy Elf Designs
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DJK Suspect
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Dugway Brook Dry Goods
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Elisa Albrecht Art
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Eternal Earth Candles
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​EvianZO Designs
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figmentpudding
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Floyd Art
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Frenchdidit
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Gear 2 Go
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Glitter and Snark
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Guice Mann
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Hawthorn & Quinn
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Henna Gallery
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Herbee O'Connell Art
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Hi Cutie Fibers
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Hint of Mango
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Jazzy Bees Knees
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Josh Chefitz Art
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Just Gems
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Justin Michael Will
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Kay-Em Apparel
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King Trip Klothing
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Knot in my House
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Laura Burress Art
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Lavender Rose by Esme
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​Living Lathan
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Love of SparkLynn Steampunk Designs
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Lucy Bailey
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Maggie's Girl The Candle Co.
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Maria Uhase Art
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Matt Shiffler Photography
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Meadow City Native Plant Nursery
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Natural Wreaths and Seasonal Creations by Aggie
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Nepali Artisans
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​​Noodle Bones
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Odyssey & Oddities
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Ofrenda Prints
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One 80 Reasons
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Pottery by
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Purple Elephant Herbal Commissary
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Sweeny Deinhart
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Querida Designs
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Reflecting Points Art, LLC
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Richwood Design
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Rocket E3
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S.Angel
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Samantha Schneider Fine Arts
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Sarah Royer
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Secret Octopus
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Shores of Erie Designs
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Silvatica Designs
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SpillProofLiquid
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Stevie B Art
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Sweet Bean
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Sweet Punkette
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tanyahoughartistry
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Thao Nguyen Art
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The InterReligious Task Force on Central America
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The Sign Guy
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Urban Planting Cleveland
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Waking Dream Creations
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Water Bear Clay Co.
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Wendy Waldrop Studio
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Will Wilson Art
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Words to Ponder Publishing
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York Artisan Crafts
WHERE TO EAT
Festival Food Vendors
BLue Silo
Locally sourced tacos, breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos.
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.
Leo’s Lemonade
Multiple varieties of craft lemonade
Manna Truck
Lobster roll, crab cake burger, falafel wrap, Hawaiian jerk pork, caprese grilled cheese, eggplant fries, tater tots, bbq beef brisket.
Pete’s BBQ
Southern style barbecue​
Rabbit Food
100% plant based. Hearty salads, gourmet toasts, soup and more.
Raddell’s Sausage Shop
Sausage sandwiches and pierogis
Signature Slush & Cream
Ice cream in bowls or ice cream filled donuts; slushy drinks.
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.
The Jade Owl
Boba tea, waffsicles (waffles on a stick), poke bowls
Weber’s Premium Ice Cream
Custard, ice cream & sorbet, hand scooped and served in cake cones, waffle cones and cups.
You Enjoy My Donuts
Hot & fresh mini donuts, hot/iced coffee & tea, soft drinks, water.
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 Rd
Full bar
SS&W Boardwalk
Full bar service plus appetizers, salads, sandwiches, wraps and burgers.
Vegetarian options
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.
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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Waterloo Vegan Market
​15619 Waterloo (Pop Life Parking Lot)
Multiple vendors, all selling vegan food, skincare, accessories, etc
COMMUNITY BOOTHS
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Cleveland Water Department
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Cleveland Public Library
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Cleveland Public Power
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Friends of Euclid Creek
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Kiddie City Child Care Community
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Kiwanis Club Cleveland
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Mobilize the Vote NEO
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Morgan Papermaking Conservatory
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Say Yes Cleveland
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​Northeast Ohio Girl Scout Troop 71803 Collinwood
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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SAFY: Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth
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The Cleveland Orchestra
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Values-in-Action / Kindland
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WJCU 88.7 FM
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Water Pollution Control
DON'T FORGET YOUR LIMITED EDITION FESTIVAL T-SHIRT BY ALISON ALSUP !
$15 AT THE INFO BOOTH
Download the 2024 program!
Things To Do
STREET PERFORMERS (Roaming)
RW MAGIC 12-3pm
PICK UP-STIX STILT WALKERS 3-5pm
ART ACTS PERFORMERS 1-3pm
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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
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REMEMBER LOVE RECOVERY PROJECT (15714 Waterloo - R&D)
Make a Recovery Flag
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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IN THE INTERSECTION (156 & WATERLOO)
LIVE PAINTING BY GRAFFITI LEGEND CHRIS POKES
WATERLOO TOWER BANNER BY CHRIS POKES
SPIN TO WIN RAFFLE AT THE INFO BOOTH - LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES!
FEST T-SHIRT BY ALISON ALSUP AT THE INFO BOOTH - $15
SKETCHBOOK MURALS BY QUILL KOLAT 5-7 PM
thank you to our generous sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Email us at info@waterlooarts.org
FAQ
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Why should someone come to the Waterloo Arts Fest?The Waterloo Arts District is home to the Beachland Ballroom and a plethora of art studios, galleries, shops and eateries. For those curious about this lakeside creative community, the Waterloo Arts Fest is the perfect time to visit and see why so many artists and art lovers are eager to live and work here.
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What is the date and time?September 14, 2024 from Noon until 7pm
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Where does the event take place?The Waterloo Arts Fest takes place in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District of North Collinwood, which is in the northeast corner of the city. Festival stretches ½ mile on Waterloo Rd from Calcutta to E 161st Street.
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How much does it cost?There is no fee to enter the event and enjoy the many stages of music and interactive art activities for all ages and street performers. A variety of food and drink is available for purchase from area vendors, food trucks and district venues and visitors will enjoy shopping from local artists and merchants.
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Is there ADA parking?For anyone with mobility challenges, there is free parking in the attended lot at Lucknow and E 156th St.
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What part of the street is closed and at what time?Waterloo Rd will be closed from Calcutta Ave to E 161st E 156th will be closed from Lucknow to Calcutta Ave The street closes at 7 am on Saturday, September 9 and will reopen at 10 pm. Cars must be moved off of the street and by 7 am. Shasta Court will become a two-way drive during the festival.
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Are dogs allowed at the festival?Dogs are welcome to attend with their owners if they are well-behaved and leashed.
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Can I bike at the festival?We would love for you to bike to the festival but please walk the bike while in the festival grounds. There is attended bike parking at the parking lot at Lucknow and E 156th as well as other non-attended bike racks throughout the event.
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Where do I park?We have a free shuttle which leaves from Jergens, Inc parking lot at 15700 South Waterloo Rd. There is also overflow parking at Greater Cleveland Food Bank (15500 South Waterloo) after 1pm. The shuttle will drop off and pick up at the west end of the festival (Calcutta and Waterloo) There is also street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Waterloo Rd is closed from Calcutta Ave to E 161st St and E 156th is closed from Lucknow to Calcutta so plan accordingly. Thank you!
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Where is the Info Booth?The Info Booth is just east of E 156th St on Waterloo Rd. Be sure to stop by to play our raffle game and buy a limited edition festival t-shirt (designed by Alison Alsup) to help support the event.
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Who do I contact if I lost my child?Come to the INFO BOOTH at E 156th St and Waterloo Rd. There are also Cleveland Police officers stationed at many of the street closings.
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What if I have a medical emergency?We have EMT at the event near the intersection of E 156th St and Waterloo Rd and many volunteers, staff and police officers throughout the event. If you are near a stage, let the sound tech know and they will contact the info booth immediately.
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Who do I contact if I have a different question?Please email info@waterlooarts.org or call 216-692-9500.