Fresh Fest Cleveland 2026

EVERY YEAR, EVERY SECOND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER!

Fresh Fest Cleveland RETURNS for 2026 and we're bringing the God MC himself. On Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1pm - 9pm, join us at Rid-All Farm and Otter Park in Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood for a full day of music, art, urban agriculture, food, and community.

This year's headliner is Rakim - one of the greatest MCs in hip-hop history - joined by Grammy Award-winning co-headliner Rebirth Brass Band, plus Eliy Orcho, Retro Pharaoh, MyNameIsBravo, Elijah, DJ Cooley High, and Sierra Delaine.

Beyond the music, expect immersive art installations, a farmer's market, chef tastings, health and wellness activities, hands-on workshops, line dancing, yoga, and a kids' zone packed with family fun.

Fresh Fest Cleveland is also a green festival in partnership with Rust Belt Riders, we feature on-site composting throughout the grounds, because celebrating community means taking care of the land we gather on.

Fresh Fest Cleveland is FREE and open to all. Registration is strongly encouraged - simply present your mobile or printed ticket at the entrance.

Festival Mission:

Presented by Environmental Health Watch, Rid-All Green Partnership, and Brittany’s Record Shop, the mission of Fresh Fest Cleveland is to celebrate the arts and urban agriculture, promote health and wellness, to showcase fresh and local food while breaking down the barriers of this unified and fertile neighborhood and emphasizing cultural unity.

Location:

Fresh Fest Cleveland is hosted in the Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone at Rid-All Farm (one of the largest and most popular urban farms in Cleveland) and Otter Park, which occupy 26.5 acres of previously vacant and repurposed land in Cleveland’s Kinsman neighborhood.

Restricted Items and Notice of Filming:

Weapons, outside alcohol, illegal drugs, and fireworks are prohibited. . Pets must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Notice of Filming and Photography. When you enter this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering, you consent to such recording media and it's release, publication, exhibition or reproduction without compensation.

Website:

Visit FreshFestCleveland.com for detailed event and programming information, schedule, and updates. ✨ Please note: Registration is highly recommended. Simply show your mobile or printed tickets at the festival entry.