This tasty program highlights a different vendor and their products each week. Customers can enjoy FREE samples and cooking demos at Elaine’s Kitchen located on the Race Street Esplanade from 12 - 1 PM.

This week’s featured merchant is Pet Wants sampling their House-Made Beef Jerky!

Trick or Treat at Findlay Market!

Market Merchants dress up and pass out candy to any kiddo in costume! Findlay Market invites you to the best Trick-or-Treating in town. All families, school groups, and neighbors are welcome to join us from 4 - 6 PM on Halloween to trick-or-treat from our Market Merchants and partners.

Community Partners:

Cincinnati Metro : 4 PM - 6 PM

Xavier Jesuit Academy: 4 PM - 6 PM

Kids will have the chance to get candy inside of the Market House and at our surrounding storefronts. All businesses passing out candy will be clearly marked so you know where to stop!

The best doggone Halloween costume contest returns on Saturday, November 1st from 4:30PM - 6PM at Jane’s! Dress up your dog and hightail it down to Findlay Market to participate in our annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest.

Three judges will score your dog’s costume based on cleverness, creativity, ability to keep the costume on as intended, and overall “cuteness factor.”

The first place winner will be awarded a year’s worth of free food from Pet Wants! The second and third place winners will receive gift cards to Pet Wants–$30 and $20 respectively. We are only taking 30 paw-ticipants in this competition, so grab your spot today! Each good boy and girl will receive a treat regardless of performance.

Programming:

• Cincinnati animal CARE

• Happy Paws

• Queen City K9: Enter their raffle to win a FREE 3-session in-home training package. Guests do not have to participate in the costume to enter the raffle.

Registration:

• 30 spots available

• $5 entry fee

Judging Criteria:

Three judges will score your dog's costume based on:

• Cleverness

• Creativity

• Ability to keep costume on as intended

• Overall "Cuteness Factor"

Prizes:

• 1st Place: Free PetWants Food for a year!

• 2nd Place: $30 PetWants Gift Certificate

• 3rd Place: $20 PetWants Gift Certificate

All pups will receive a small bag of treats from PetWants!

Sharpen your knife skills just in time for Thanksgiving with a class taught by experienced industry professionals!

This class will teach you how to safely and efficiently handle your knives while preparing Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll learn how to cut common Thanksgiving vegetables, spatchcock and brine a turkey, and expertly carve the final product. Additionally, Hannah Bender, owner of Artichoke, will be walking you through the different types of knives and their uses, and will have their gorgeous serving dishes on display to help you get inspired for the big day!

What you’ll take away from this class:

• A foundational knowledge of knife skills, safety, and maintenance

• Essential techniques to elevate your Thanksgiving dinner including basic veggie cuts and spatchcocking, brining, and turkey carving tutorials

• A cocktail recipe, brine recipe and instructions to take home

• Information about sourcing fresh ingredients from Findlay Market

All guests will be able to enjoy light bites and a complementary cocktail at no additional cost. Tickets are $80 each, or two for $140. Proceeds form ticket sales directly benefit Findlay Kitchen and its specialized small business support services for over 70 Members. All vegetables prepped during the class will be donated to Our Daily Bread.

 About the Instructors

Kelly Shaw • Associate Director, Findlay Kitchen

Kelly Shaw is the Associate Director of Findlay Kitchen. She has 15 years of hospitality experience in various roles ranging from line cook to kitchen manager and most everything in between. Kelly also has extensive customer service and administrative management experience, allowing her to support Findlay Kitchen members and lead the incubator kitchen into its next phase of growth.

Jordon Kuhn • Findlay Launch Program Manager

Jordon has worked with CFFM for over four years, first as part of Findlay Market’s Culinary Training Program, and currently as the Findlay Launch Program Manager. He holds a Culinary Arts degree from Cincinnati State, which paved a way for his successful career in the restaurant industry, ultimately becoming the Head Chef of Mighty Good. In his current role, Jordon enjoys working with new entrepreneurs in Cincinnati, learning about their businesses and their passions, and being a small part of helping them on their journeys. He also finds fulfillment in creating new educational opportunities to help others grow and succeed in the food industry.

This tasty program highlights a different vendor and their products each week. Customers can enjoy FREE samples and cooking demos at Elaine’s Kitchen located on the Race Street Esplanade from 12 - 1 PM.

This week’s featured merchant is Roth Produce sampling their Grilled Veggies!

Celebrate World Vegan Month with us! Throughout this tour of Findlay Market, we'll stop to sample vegan dishes from a variety of our plant-based businesses. Whether you're a veteran vegan, or looking to try out some new plant-based meals, this tour has something for you!

Participating Merchants:

• Dean's Mediterranean Imports - Mediterranean Sampler

• Earthganics - Lip Balm to Take Home

• Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen - Cowboy Caviar

• Harmony Plant Fare - Harmony Grilled Cheese

• Juniper Seed - Mini Waffle with Strawberries and Whip

Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Pair up your holiday shopping with a delightful tour of the Market with built-in snack and drink stops along the way. Our Black Friday Brunch Tour features a variety of Merchants and their delicious brunch dishes and drinks.

Participating Merchants

• Artichoke - Swedish Dish Cloth

• Churchill's Fine Teas -  Spiced Chai Fruit Mate Tea

• Juniper Seed - Vegan Goetta

• Makers Bakers Co. - Breakfast Sandwich Sampler

• Taste of Belgium - Mini Waffle with Whip Topping

 Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Shop Small Saturday is a nation-wide movement to support local businesses in lieu of shopping from big box stores during the holidays. Findlay Market is a beautiful patchwork quilt of small, family-owned and -operated businesses that provides so much value to our community. Jumpstart your holiday shopping by supporting Small Businesses this Saturday! 

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Pair up your holiday shopping with a delightful tour of the Market with built-in snack and drink stops along the way. Our Shop Small Saturday Tasting Tour features a variety of Merchants and their delicious dishes and drinks.

Participating Merchants

• Gibbs Cheese - Holiday Fudge

• Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen - Chicken Chili 

• SKT Ceramics - Mini Holiday Findlay Market Print

• Tablespoon Cooking Co. - Snack Mix and/or Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie

• Wendigo Tea - Choice of Tea

 Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Join us for our Merry Market Tours at Findlay Market this holiday season! Experience the festive spirit as we guide you through our bustling holiday markets, showcasing the best local flavors. Each tour will feature tastings from a curated selection of vendors, offering seasonal treats and a unique handmade good to take home.

Participating Merchants

• Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry - Smoked Turkey

• Eli’s BBQ - Pork Belly

• Eliza Jane’s BakeShop - Choice of Seasonal Cookie Flavor

• Maverick Chocolate - Mini Chocolate Bar

• Wendigo Tea - Choice of Tea

Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Join us for our Merry Market Tours at Findlay Market this holiday season! Experience the festive spirit as we guide you through our bustling holiday markets, showcasing the best local flavors. Each tour will feature tastings from a curated selection of vendors, offering seasonal treats and a unique handmade good to take home.

Participating Merchants

• Bouchard’s Pasta - Papperdelle Bolognese

• Gibbs Cheese - Holiday Fudge

• Harmony Plant Fare - French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese (Vegan)

• Mama Made It  - Caramel Kettle Corn

• Ruby’s Chocolates - Holiday Truffle Cake

Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.

Join us for our Merry Market Tours at Findlay Market this holiday season! Experience the festive spirit as we guide you through our bustling holiday markets, showcasing the best local flavors. Each tour will feature tastings from a curated selection of vendors, offering seasonal treats and a unique handmade good to take home.

Participating Merchants

• Earthganics - Willow Bark Salve to Take Home

• Eli’s BBQ - Pork Belly

• The Empanada's Box - Buenos Aires Empanada

• Maker Bakers Co. - Gingerbread

• Melanin Flame Candle Co. - Candle to Take Home

Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy

Please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.