Waterloo Arts Fest

Waterloo Arts Fest Waterloo Arts Fest is Saturday, September 13th from Noon-7PM

Cleveland’s fastest-growing grassroots, family-friendly arts festival is back and better than ever, with more exhibits, installations performances and activities. More than 5,000 people are expected to spend the day on Waterloo, seeing and making art, catching live performances, shopping an array of vendors and noshing on local eats, as well as visiting all the one-of-a-kind businesses that make this burgeoning district unique. Enjoy local artisans selling their wares, live music, great food, wonderful people and much, much more!

09/09/2026

Waterloo Arts Fest is THIS Saturday 9/12! We are thrilled to introduce you to some of the amazing merchants in the Waterloo Arts District and hope you visit each fantastic establishment. Here is a little snapshot of Doinks Burger Joint at the corner of Waterloo and 156th! Amazing smash burgers, great staff, fun space-AND they host an after party starting at 830!

RSVP TO THE FEST HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticketing/waterloo-arts-fest--2026

We’ve got the full music lineup for the Waterloo Arts Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12th posted - there are nearly 50 musical ...
09/07/2026

We’ve got the full music lineup for the Waterloo Arts Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12th posted - there are nearly 50 musical acts performing on 9 stages this year! There’s literally too many to tag! The music starts at noon sharp and goes until dusk. More information about the day including a full band and activity schedule can be found at waterlooartsfest.org. Big thanks to Gotta Groove Records, Inc. for their generous sponsorship, and a special thank you to Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future for their musician support during the Fest.

This year, we’re asking everyone who attends the Fest to reserve a ticket. The suggested donation is $10, but we also have pay-what-you-can and free tickets available. Everyone is welcome at the Fest, regardless of what they are able to contribute. To get your tickets, click here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/waterloo-arts-fest--2026

It's not too late! Join the team! Volunteering to help out before and during the Waterloo Arts Fest is a great way to c...
09/06/2026

It's not too late! Join the team! Volunteering to help out before and during the Waterloo Arts Fest is a great way to contribute to your community, meet people and experience the vibrant arts & culture scene in Cleveland. Volunteers receive a limited edition 2026 Waterloo Arts Fest T-shirt!

Sign up link:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-tD0-NU7nB-AKj91Qhih7g

The Waterloo Arts Fest would not be possible without support from our many sponsors - shout out to all the organizations...
09/06/2026

The Waterloo Arts Fest would not be possible without support from our many sponsors - shout out to all the organizations, businesses, and individuals that support our community! Only one WEEK until the Fest!

Thank you to:
IVY International Vegan Kitchen & Market
Juicy Vegan
Citizen Pie
Pat Winfield’s Airbnb Off Waterloo
Blue Arrow Records
The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library
Millie’s
The Gold Building
Roux
Framed Gallery
Maria Neil Art Project
Praxis Fiber Workshop
BRICK Ceramic + Design Studio
Pop Life Cleveland

The Waterloo Arts Fest is in ONE WEEK! Driving to the Fest? Don’t worry about parking - take our FREE SHUTTLE! Head to t...
09/05/2026

The Waterloo Arts Fest is in ONE WEEK! Driving to the Fest? Don’t worry about parking - take our FREE SHUTTLE! Head to the huge parking lot on the South side of the highway at 15700 South Waterloo Rd. (Jergens & the Cleveland Food Bank) to safely park and catch the shuttle. It drops you off at the festival’s West End (Calcutta & Waterloo) and runs continuously from 11:00am - 8:00pm.

There is also street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood - but remember, Waterloo Road is closed from Calcutta Ave to E 161st St and E 156th is closed from Lucknow to Calcutta - so plan accordingly.

Riding your bike? There are plenty of bike racks throughout the area - but please walk your bike while inside the festival grounds.

Big thanks to the Cleveland Food Bank and Jergens, Inc. for letting us use their lots!

09/04/2026

Waterloo Arts Fest is next Saturday 9/12! We are thrilled to introduce you to some of the amazing merchants in the Waterloo Arts District and hope you visit each fantastic establishment! Here is a highlight of Praxis Fiber Workshop found at the West End of Waterloo! Be sure to visit PRAXIS next Saturday! Get your tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/waterloo-arts-fest--2026


Thank you for attending the 2025 Waterloo Arts Fest! Now we want to hear from you - could you take a few minutes to fill...
09/19/2025

Thank you for attending the 2025 Waterloo Arts Fest! Now we want to hear from you - could you take a few minutes to fill out a short survey?

The Waterloo Arts Fest is run by the nonprofit Waterloo Arts and in order to improve our programs and understand the impact of this event on the community, we need to hear from our constituents. We appreciate your time and honesty - your answers will be anonymous.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURVEY: https://bit.ly/41YYN1V

Today is finally here and It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day! See you at noon? We want to give a shout out t...
09/13/2025

Today is finally here and It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day! See you at noon? We want to give a shout out to the many businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored the festival this year - and also to the countless volunteers who help make the Fest a success!

Thank you to:
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture ()
The Ohio Arts Council ()
Tucker Ellis LLP ()
Greater Cleveland Food Bank ()
Gatorlyte ()
Jergens ()
Cleveland Public Power ()
Councilman Michael D. Polensek ()
City of Cleveland Water ()
City of Cleveland Water Pollution Control ()
Rust Belt Riders ()
Sweet Bean Chocolate ()
Margaret W. Wong & Associates LLP ()
Gotta Groove Records ()
Cleveland Rocks ()
Blue Arrow Records ()
The City Desk Co
Small Organization Solutions ()
The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library ()
Deep Dive Art Projects ()
Praxis Fiber Workshop ()
NuLife Fitness Camp ()
The Beachland Ballroom ()
Brick Ceramics ()
Waterloo Vegan Market at Pop Life
Six Shooter Coffee ()
Juicy Vegan at Nulife Fitness ()
Citizen Pie (.pie)
Ivy International Vegan Kitchen and Market
The Gold Building
Sarah Kennedy
Jim and Laurie Daigle

We just wanted to take a moment to thank just a few of the many people that make the Waterloo Arts Fest so special.Big t...
09/12/2025

We just wanted to take a moment to thank just a few of the many people that make the Waterloo Arts Fest so special.

Big thanks to Chris Cook aka Pokes One for all the years of contributing your art during the Festival - live painting, banners, backdrops and more. Make sure you say hi to him while he is live painting tomorrow!

And if you didn’t hear, this year’s theme is “Rock & Roll Cats in Space” and local artist Cate Hudson made some amazing Sketchbook Murals showcasing only the coolest Rock & Roll Cats (including this band “Litterbox Betrayal" haha). These will be out on the street for people to paint - so make sure not to miss them.

We’d also like to thank Kris Ropp at Free Spirit Farm (and her furry friends) for donating the hay bales that will be in the Children’s Play Area this year. Free Spirit Farm is a lovely equestrian farm in Novelty, Ohio where you can take lessons in a beautifully serene country setting.

And lastly, we wanted to shout out Patty Bode and the Remember Love Recovery Project. Join them tomorrow to make Recovery Flags that destigmatize addiction disorder through art, education and connections to care. Free Narcan and Harm Reduction resources will be distributed in their tent by Metrohealth's Project Dawn & the Centers for Children and Families.

We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces tomorrow! That’s right, the Waterloo Arts Fest is TOMORROW - Saturday, Septe...
09/12/2025

We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces tomorrow! That’s right, the Waterloo Arts Fest is TOMORROW - Saturday, September 13 from noon-7pm. Over the past twenty four years the festival has grown, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to our community. 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 an urban neighborhood with great people. ONLY ONE DAY TIL THE FEST!

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Waterloo Road, Betwen Calcutta Avenue And E. 161st St
Cleveland, OH
44110

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Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+12166929500

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