CLEVELAND, Ohio - The third annual Crafted Festival is returning to Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6.
Its focus remains on independent craft breweries and local artisanal restaurants.
More than 50 beers on tap from more than 20 breweries will be available along with seasonally inspired cuisine from 10 restaurants. Front Porch Lights (indie rock, folk influences) and Brother Elsey (southern rock) will perform.
The festival highlights the “Think Global, Act Local” movement supporting Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.
Crafted is at Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland.
• Advance admission, $15 ($20 day-of). Food and beer purchased a la carte.
• Pint-sized package, $45 ($50 day-of). Includes 48 ounces of beer, five tasting plates.
• Full-sized package, $60 ($70 day-of). Includes 84 ounces of beer, 12 tasting plates.
• VIP package, $85. Includes 84 ounces of beer, 12 tasting plates, reserved tent seating, t-shirt, admission at 2 p.m.
• Designated-driver package, $25. Includes five tasting plates and soda and water.
Brewery and restaurant lists are not final, but the following are slated to participate:
Drinks
Bascule Brewery and Public House, Lorain
The Brew Kettle, Middleburg Heights
Brick and Barrel, Cleveland
Collision Bend Brewing Co., Cleveland
Downeast Craft Cider, East Boston, Massachusetts
Double Wing Brewing Co., Madison
Forest City Brewery, Cleveland
HiHO Brewing, Cuyahoga Falls
Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Akron
Phoenix Brewing Co., Mansfield
Wild Ohio Brewing, Columbus
Platform Beer Co., Cleveland
Saucy Brew Works, Cleveland
Food purveyors
The Burnham at Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Collision Bend Brewing Co., Cleveland
Hecks, Cleveland
Piccolo, Mayfield Heights
Saucisson, Cleveland
Three Aprons, Cleveland
Xinji Noodle Bar, Cleveland
West Side Café Market, Cleveland
Organizers said last year’s attendance was just shy of 1,500, and a sellout is expected.
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