November 9-11, 2012 • I-X Center Cleveland, Ohio

FAQs

WHAT IS THE FABULOUS FOOD SHOW?
The midwest’s largest “Taste, Try & Buy” culinary celebration featuring celebrity chef appearances, wine, beer, and spirit sampling, retail, live music, demonstrations, seminars, and many other delectable indulgences!

WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
The International Exposition (I-X) Center located at One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Click here for Directions

WHERE DO I PARK?
There are over 7,500 convenient secured parking spaces surrounding the I-X Center. Handicap parking with wheel chair access is available. Parking is $8.00 per standard sized vehicle per day.

WHAT ARE THE 2011 EVENT HOURS?
Friday, November 9, 2012: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 2012: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 11, 2012: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?
Purchase will be available online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com beginning early summer.  For presale information, sign up for the Fabulous Food Show newsletter. 
 
ELECT TO BE NOTIFIED REGARDING EVENT UPDATES! 
SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS:  CLICK HERE
Note: Grand Tasting Pavilion sampling tickets are sold separately online and at the event.

WHAT DO I GET?
Each ticket purchase includes access to:
  • All day admission into the show. You may come before your selected celebrity chef performance and stay until the event closes if you wish. The show opens at 10:00 a.m. daily!
  • One selected celebrity chef performance in the Main Kitchen Theatre
  • The Market Place
  • Culinary Celebration Theatre
  • Celebrity Autograph Pavilion
  • Taste of the Neighborhood
  • Ohio Proud Marketplace Stage
  • Farmer's Market Stage
  • Sweet Stage
  • Wine Theatre
  • Grand Tasting Pavilion
  • Bubble Lounge
  • Shop & Drop with free gift wrapping
  • Fabulous Bistro
  • 2012 Official Fabulous Food Show Program (while supplies last)
  • Free admission into the Cleveland By Hand Fine Arts and Craft Festival

        and much more! 

Note: Event tickets DO NOT guarantee free autograph(s). Performance schedules are subject to change.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A FREE CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH?
Autographs are first come first served while time permits in the Autograph Pavilion. Celebrities will greet as many guests as possible; however, due to demand and performance schedule time constraints, everyone in line may not be accommodated during each session.
Note: Purchasing event tickets to any performance DOES NOT guarantee an autograph

HOW DO I SAMPLE WINE, BEER, AND SPIRITS?
Sampling passports start at $10.00 each.
Tickets are available online and onsite at conveniently located kiosks. Each passport entitles attendees to six (6) tasting tickets and a Fabulous Food Show collectible wine glass.  Additional sampling tickets and glassware will also be available for purchase.
Guests must be 21 or older to participate and adhere to all State of Ohio Liquor Laws (valid ID required at time of purchase). 
 
If you plan to purchase Sampling Passports online in advance - please bring your printed ticket with valid identification to one of the conveniently located kiosks onsite in the Grand Tasting Pavilion to expedite exchange for tickets and glassware.

MY COMPANY/BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT – WHO DO I CONTACT?
For information on becoming an exhibitor contact: Judy Michaels 216-265-2611 jmichaels@ixcenter.com  
For information regarding sponsor opportunities contact: Steve Volchko 216-265-2619 svolchko@ixcenter.com

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
Fill out and submit the Fabulous Food Show Volunteer Form.  Click here for form.