Flavor of Findlay
Enjoy food from top local chefs and market merchants, wine pairings and more, all while raising funds for vital Findlay Market initiatives.
We are excited for our annual fundraiser, Flavor of Findlay, on Thursday, September 10, from 6:30 - 9:30 PM where we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.
Event tickets are live now!
General Admission Tickets - $115
VIP Tickets - $175
Silent Auction
The Flavor of Findlay Silent Auction is officially LIVE!
Whether or not you are attending the event this year, you can bid on any of our incredible Silent Auction packages. From destination getaways and private chef-driven dinners to elite sporting events and one-of-a-kind handmade items, there is something for everyone in our Silent Auction.
All proceeds from Flavor of Findlay including the Silent Auction, raffles, games, ticket sales, and more, benefit essential Findlay Market programs that support small businesses at every step of their journey, food access for our low income neighbors and friends, sustainability efforts throughout the Market District, and so much more.
Flavor of Findlay Includes:
Tasting stations featuring collaborations between market merchants and top local chefs
Wine pairings at each tasting station sponsored by Market Wines
Robust silent auction with a plethora of items and experiences to bid on
Games and raffles: 50/50 Split the Pot, Wine Basket Raffles, Wine Ring Toss, and Flavor Mystery Bags
VIP Section:
Exclusive access to indoor seating at KIWAVI
Additional tasting stations from Findlay Kitchen members:
Bailey Family Catering: Short Rib Ragù with Parmesan Polenta
Flourish Culinary Services: Black Bean Grilled Vegetable Salad
Rocky's Home Flavor: Beef Jollof Rice
Soleil Kitchen: Creole Seafood & Gouda Grits
Tilita: Chocolúcuma
A special gelato tasting experience sponsored by Dojo Gelato
VIP Music Experience by DJ Monet
Private bar featuring a specialty VIP cocktail, plus a selection of beers and wines
VIP only exhibition curated by the Cincinnati Museum Center
Participating Chefs & Merchants:
Alex Nager, Harmony Plant Fare + Alex Boland, Dean's Mediterranean Table
Ashley Stewart, Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices + Jean-Francois Flechet, Taste of Belgium
Dario Guintini, Roth Produce + Isis Arrieta-Dennis, The Arepa Place: Arepita Fresca
Dora Cheng, Yee Mama + Sky White, Wendigo Tea Co.: Handmade Wonton with Black-Tea Infused Scallion Soy Sauce
Hideki Harada, Sen by Kiki + Christian Gill, The Culinary Gang: Grilled Black Cod Kushiyaki
Jenny Miller, Bouchard's Pasta + La Soupe: Butternut Squash Ravioli
Josh Lillis, Eckerlin Meats + Kymberly Wilbon, Passion Plate: Blackberry BBQ Sauce Pulled Pork
Michael Kroeger, BanaSun Smoothie Bar + Jackie Djordjevic, Heirloom Chef: Sweet Potato Pave
Paul Picton, Maverick Chocolate Co. + Megan Ketover, Deeper Roots Coffee: Merveilleux with Vanilla Chantilly Cream and Dark Chocolate
Louis Snowden & Ralph Lear, The Gourmand Group + Chef Moulay Essakalli
Richard Barlion, Barlion's Poultry, Fish & Seafood + Leroy Ansley, Uncle Leo's
Ryan Lillis, LK + Nicholas Ho, Chino’s Street Food: Chicken and Sausage Curry
Sarah Dworak, Babushka Pierogi + Jordan Hamons, Tablespoon Cooking Co.: French Onion Pierogi
Stephanie Webster, The Rhined + Edgar Ledezma, Crown Restaurant Group
Toncia & Estevan Chavez, ETC Produce & Provisions + Pavel Gonzalez, Little Hill Pizza: Elote Pizza and Sausage & Giardiniera Pizza
Volunteer:
Want to be more involved with Findlay Market? Volunteer with us for Flavor of Findlay! Help us set up a delicious culinary experience and receive four tasting tickets good at any of the tasting stations as a token of our appreciation!
Please do NOT purchase an event ticket if you are planning on volunteering so that you can devote your time and attention to the volunteer tasks.
Sponsors:
VIP Sponsors:
KIWAVI - The E.W. Scripps Company - Model Group - P&G - Urban Sites
Tasting Station Sponsors:
Arcx Studio - Bricker Graydon Wyatt - Champlin Studios - Deloitte - Duke Energy - Government Strategies Group - KMK Law - Metropolis - Molly North - PNC - Stock Yards Bank - Truist Bank - 3CDC
Market Sponsors:
Bahl & Gaynor - Barnes Dennig - Cincinnati Development Fund - Decal Impressions - Feldkamp Mechanical - Alicia and Jeff Lloyd - Seemless Printing - Stifel - Turner Farm - Queen City Restaurant Supply
All event proceeds support Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts, and sustainability initiatives.