JOIN US as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Taste of Lakewood with a dazzling soirée that promises an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, live entertainment, and charity Chamber fundraising! This fundraiser event is an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of Lakewood business owners today, and the future leaders of tomorrow.
- Indulge your senses with a tantalizing array of dishes from some of Lakewood’s finest restaurants, each showcasing their signature creations. From mouthwatering appetizers to delectable desserts, our culinary lineup promises to satisfy every palate.
- Wash down the delectable flavors with a selection of beverages including beer, wine, a signature cocktail crafted BY WESTERN RESERVE DISTILLERS just for the occasion, a coffee bar for a caffeine kick, and refreshing soft drinks.
- As a VIP, enjoy cocktail hour to the smooth tunes of a live jazz band, setting the perfect ambiance for an evening of elegance and celebration. Then dance the rest of the night away as we switch up the music with more upbeat selections.
- Bid on exclusive auction items and raffles, filled with treasures and experiences that are sure to delight.
Event Details
📅 Date: November 23, 2024
🕗 VIP Cocktail Hour: 5:30PM — 6:30PM
🕗 General Admission: 6:30PM — 10:00PM
🎟️ Tickets: $75 General Admission, $125 for the VIP Experience
📍 Location: Lake Erie Building Events — 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Ticket levels
GENERAL ADMISSION $75
General admission kicks off at 6:30pm, granting you unlimited access to the culinary delights on offer, two drink tickets to quench your thirst, and captivating entertainment throughout the night. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to win big with raffles, auctions, and complimentary parking.
Includes:
• Food catered by some of the best restaurants in Lakewood
• 2 drink tickets (beer, wine or mocktail)
• DJ entertainment from Burning River Entertainment Group
• Dancing
• Free Parking
• 50/50 Raffle tickets available for purchase
• Signature cocktail, created by Western Reserve Distillers, available for purchase
• Special Raffle Prize tickets available for purchase
• Silent Auction
VIP EXPERIENCE $125
Elevate your experience with our VIP package! Starting at 5:30pm, VIP guests will be treated to a luxurious cocktail hour, where they can mingle and savor passed hors d’oeuvres. With special seating arrangements and extended access to the festivities until 10:00pm, VIP ticket holders will also enjoy additional drink tickets, exclusive jazz band entertainment, and the opportunity to win a special raffle prize.
Includes all of the offerings in the general admission price, PLUS:
• Early admission VIP Cocktail Hour, featuring a jazz band
• Complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail, created by Western Reserve Distillers
• Access to preferred + free (first come, first served) parking
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Free Special Raffle Prize ticket
🎫 Secure your tickets now and join us for an evening of epicurean delights, live entertainment, and philanthropic camaraderie as we toast to 20 years of culinary excellence at the Taste of Lakewood!
Proceeds from the event support:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS GROWTH
- Empowering Businesses: Helping local businesses connect with each other and the community.
- Providing Resources: Offering resources and programming to foster economic growth.
- Facilitating Networking: Creating opportunities for businesses to collaborate and grow together.
- Tourism Development: Attracting regional and out-of-town visitors.
INVESTING IN FUTURE LEADERS WITH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- Students from St. Edward and Lakewood High Schools: Our scholarship fund supports individuals who demonstrate promise, dedication, and a commendable work ethic, balancing schoolwork with employment at local Lakewood businesses.
- Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders: Encouraging community and business leadership through education.
Save the Date and come celebrate with us!
GET YOUR TICKETS
Your support helps the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce advance the commercial, industrial, and professional interests of our community. Join us in fostering growth, education, and opportunity in Lakewood.
Additional questions? Contact Lauren Small at the Chamber: lsmall@lakewoodchamber.org
EVENT SPONSORS
Gold
First Federal of Lakewood
Silver
The Clifton Club
Dollar Bank
Bronze
Curt Brosky and Betty Tereck
Shinn Law Firm
Champion
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in Partnership with Cuyahoga Community College
Larsen Architects
SGT Clean Car Wash
State Senator Nickie J. Antonio
STEM Handmade Soap
T. Harrison & Associates
Troy Bratz, Keller Williams ELEVATE
Friend
Erie DeSign
Lakewood City Schools
Find out more about sponsoring this event at tasteoflakewood.com/2024-sponsorship-opportunities
This fundraising event is co-presented by The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Magazine, Convey360 and Lake Erie Building Events