Cedar Fairmount’s festival celebrates 10th anniversary

In 2001, the Cedar Fairmount Business Association decided to show its appreciation to its neighbors and patrons by hosting a street festival, with free activities and lots of good food.

Ten years later, the Discover Cedar Fairmount Summer Festival has developed into a fun-filled, family-friendly event that includes many fine arts and crafts people.

The festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. It’s still free and continues to offer something for all age groups. This year’s musicians include Get Back Duo, Karma Kings, oldboy and the Symtors Band, which will accompany dancing at the Alcazar from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

The Church in Cleveland Heights will provide children’s activities and games. There will also be a balloon clown, Cleveland Bouncer, pony rides and the popular Euclid Beach Rocket Car.

Sharon Gregor, author of two books about John D. Rockefeller’s years in Cleveland, will give a presentation about her research in the music room of the Alcazar. Gregor also will join local history authors Judith Cetina and Marian Morton at Appletree Books, where they will discuss writing about Cleveland history.

Myxx, the soon-to-open Cleveland Heights nightclub, will be the destination for those interested in ballroom dancing. Cheek-2-Cheek Dance Studio will give demonstrations throughout the day.

The Cleveland Animal Protective League and the South Euclid Humane Society will have cats and dogs for adoption. Arts and crafts at the festival will include paintings, jewelry, handmade clothing, pottery, soaps and lotions, pet treats, photography, and more.

The Cedar Fairmount festival is made possible by the generous support of many business sponsors and private citizens. For more information, visit www.cedarfairmount.org or call 216-791-3172.