Small Bites, Big Impact
Apr
10
5:30 PM17:30

Small Bites, Big Impact

Thursday, April 10 • 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Rhinegeist Clubhouse

We invite you to join us in celebration of Findlay Kitchen with drinks and gourmet small bites from a handful of small businesses who call Findlay Kitchen home. This fundraising event is presented by Truist Bank and will be full of good company, great food, and the opportunity to continue supporting this essential culinary hub in the heart of our city.

The event includes the following:

  • Cocktail-style setting with small bites and a full bar

  • Engaging testimonials from Findlay Kitchen members

  • Paddle raise and raffles

  • Emcee Mark Borison, Host/Producer of the Jungle Jim's International Public Market Podcast

Participating Findlay Kitchen Members:

  • Afromeals: Fried Rice and Jollof Rice

  • Chai For: Traditional, Ginger, and Botanica Chai

  • Heirloom Chef: Arugula Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Golden Beets, Carrots, Pistachios, and Curry Vinaigrette

  • Jay's Nyam & Jam: Jerk Chicken Dip & Creamy Callaloo Dip served with Plantain Chips

  • Olive Tree Catering: Baba Ganouj and Hummus served with Pita

  • Paktli Foods: Paktli Bites - White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Blueberries and Cacao Nibs, Extra Dark Chocolate with Dried Cranberries and Cashews

  • The Passion Plate: Asian Cheese Ball with Rice Crackers

  • Walkerbar Bakery: Crime of Passion - White Chocolate Cheesecake Base, Ooey Gooey Cake, Passionfruit Swirl Ice Cream

  • YeeMama: Chicken & Basil and Pork & Baby Bok Choy Wontons

Since opening in 2016, Findlay Kitchen has helped nearly 300 food entrepreneurs start, grow and scale, with a specific emphasis on supporting those with higher barriers to entry in the restaurant industry - BIPOC, women and immigrant-owned businesses. 95% of current members fall into one or more of those categories. Findlay Kitchen empowers and embraces the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem, right here in the heart of our city. Join us on April 10 to celebrate and support this amazing community!

Schedule of Events:

  • 5:30 - 6 PM: Registration

  • 6 PM: Tasting Stations Open 

  • 6:30 - 7 PM: Program

  • 8:30 PM: Event Ends 

Tickets are $95 - purchase yours today!

Raffles

In addition to the event, we are raffling off three incredible prizes to three lucky winners. Tickets for each opportunity are $10 each, or 6 for $50. You do not need to attend the event to purchase raffle tickets.

Private Dinner for 4

For an unforgettable experience, Chef Kymberly Wilbon, owner of The Passion Plate, is offering a multi-course, "Around the World" meal, inspired by global cuisine, for you and up to three friends at Findlay Kitchen.

Chef Kym is one of Cincinnati's most sought-after private chefs. Her clientele includes Cincinnati Bengals players, the Xavier Men's Basketball team, and more. Chef Kym infuses a global twist into every dish, blending flavors from her travels, which often include influences from Parisian, Asian, Mediterranean, and American cuisines.

Best of Findlay Kitchen Basket 

Enjoy some of the best that Findlay Kitchen has to offer with the following (amazing) basket valued over $400!

  • $200 Gift Card and Merch from Tablespoon Cooking Co. including:

    • Blake Hill Heirloom Apple Preserves

    • Blake Hill Pumpkin Maple Preserves

    • Shuug Original Zhoug Hot Sauce

    • Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife

  • Private Tea Tasting for 4 at Wendigo Tea

  • Two $50 Gift Cards to Soul Secrets

  • $50 Gift Card to Juniper Seed + Goetta Spice Blend and Juniper Seed T-Shirt

  • 2 Bags of Paktli Bites

Jungle Jim’s featuring Findlay Kitchen Basket

Jungle Jim's and Findlay Kitchen have embarked on an exciting new partnership! If you visit their Fairfield location, you will find a Findlay Kitchen display and demo kitchen featuring 15+ Findlay Kitchen members. This is critical shelf space at the world's largest grocery store! To celebrate, take home goodies from some of the Kitchen members who are featured at Jungle Jim's, including:

About Findlay Kitchen

Findlay Kitchen is a non-profit food business incubator located in the heart of the historic Findlay Market district. Findlay Kitchen supports food entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and scale their businesses by providing affordable access to 14 licensed commercial kitchens, commercial-grade kitchen equipment, business-building wraparound services, and ample storage space. Our facility was designed and built with maximum flexibility in mind for our members, whether they’re just starting out or looking to scale their current operation.

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Spring Into Freshness Tasting Tour
Apr
12
2:00 PM14:00

Spring Into Freshness Tasting Tour

It's time to dust off those tastebuds and spring into the fresh flavors of Spring! Our April Tasting Tour will feature seasonal spring delicacies for you to sample in between bits of Findlay Market history. This is a great opportunity to taste some new-to-you dishes and meet some of our Findlay Market business owners. 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!

Participating Merchants

Refund Policy:

These tickets are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to come to the tour, we will graciously accept your ticket sale as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market.

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Equipment Maintenance Workshop
Apr
22
2:00 PM14:00

Equipment Maintenance Workshop

Learn how to take care of your restaurant’s equipment so it lasts a lifetime with our Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Workshop! Commercial equipment is one of the biggest investments restaurant owners will make when starting their business, and taking care of that equipment is a surefire way to make your investment worth your while. 

In this class, we will cover the following:

  • Preventative Measures & Regular Maintenance

  • Signs of Disrepair

  • Troubleshooting & Potential Pitfalls

  • Knowing When to Call a Professional

Matt Henson, the Director of Preventative Maintenance at Valley Commercial Service, will be teaching this class. Matt has nearly 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, working for big names like Jean-Robert, Boca, and Jeff Ruby’s before transitioning into equipment maintenance. He has six years of experience repairing HVAC systems and four years as a refrigeration technician.

Tickets are $20 per person. This class will be held at Findlay Kitchen - 1719 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Findlay Learn: 

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

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Community Nights: Rooted in Community
Apr
23
5:30 PM17:30

Community Nights: Rooted in Community

April’s Community Nights will be centered around sustainability education and caring for the environment. We are welcoming a handful of local organizations whose missions are to provide resources and information to help the community make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives.

Participating Organizations

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Building Histories: Plaque Unveiling Event
Apr
26
1:00 PM13:00

Building Histories: Plaque Unveiling Event

Join us as we unveil our brand new building history plaques Saturday, April 26 from 1 - 3 PM! In partnership with local historian Alyssa McClanahan, we uncovered the long-running histories of 31 buildings in the Market District, and made them plaques that we’ve permanently mounted on each building so you can dive deep into their histories whenever you visit the Market. 

Thank you to our partners Ohio Humanities & America 250-Ohio for making this project possible!

Tours

We will be hosting 5 free guided tours as well as offering a self-guided tour to talk further about these buildings’ histories throughout the day. 

  • Tour 1: Buildings include: Findlay Market House, 1801 Elm Street, 1819 Elm Street, 118-120 West Elder Street, 100-104 West Elder Street, 111-113 West Elder Street, 129 West Elder Street

  • Tour 2: Buildings include: Findlay Market House, 1739 Elm Street, 133 West Elder Street, 107 West Elder Street, 110 West Elder Street, 1819 Elm Street, 123-127 West Elder Street

  • Tour 3: Buildings include: Findlay Market House, 130-134 West Elder Street, 108 West Elder Street, 1818-1824 Race Street, 1800 Race Street, 1730 Race Street, 115-117 West Elder Street

  • Tour 4: Buildings include: Findlay Market House, 128 West Elder Street, 122 West Elder Street, 101 West Elder Street, 119-121 West Elder Street, 123-127 West Elder Street, 131 West Elder Street

  • Tour 5: Buildings include: Findlay Market House, 123-127 West Elder Street, 106 West Elder, 100-104 West Elder Street, 105 West Elder Street, 109 West Elder Street, 135 West Elder Street

Learn more about all 31 buildings' histories!

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Art & Poetry
May
3
1:00 PM13:00

Art & Poetry

Art & Poetry is our annual FREE celebration of the creative arts. Spend the day making art with friends, watch live performances throughout the day, and sign up to participate in the Poetry Slam. 

Art & Poetry is proudly sponsored by: Women Writing for (a) Change.

Poetry Slam

Perform a piece of your original poetry in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win one of the top three prizes! Representatives from Women Writing for (a) Change will be judging this competition.

  • 1st Place: $250

  • 2nd Place: $125

  • 3rd Place: $100

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Taste of Cincinnati
May
24
to May 26

Taste of Cincinnati

Taste of Cincinnati is the city’s largest celebration of our incredible and unique food culture. You can enjoy locally-sourced libations and exclusive cocktails from Jane’s while eating your way through the Findlay Market section, and browse our merchandise on your way out!

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Juneteenth Tasting Event
Jun
22
10:00 AM10:00

Juneteenth Tasting Event

Food is a pillar in every culture. During our Juneteenth Tasting Event, we are celebrating the cuisines of Findlay Market’s various Black-owned businesses. You’ll be able to sample several special dishes that tie back to the history and importance of Juneteenth.

*Check back closer to event for more details

Refund Policy:
In the event that we need to cancel this event, 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.

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Pride Weekend
Jun
28
to Jun 29

Pride Weekend

Join us for a weekend celebrating love at Findlay Market! Enjoy live music from LGBTQIA+ and allied performers, DIY Tie Dye stations, giveaways, and activities from community organizations that support the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Night Market
Jul
19
5:00 PM17:00

Night Market

Night Market is our annual free outdoor event where we stay open late so you can shop, eat and drink until the sun goes down. Market House Merchants and Outdoor Market Vendors alike will be popped up outside serving food and selling locally made products, and storefronts on both Race and Elm Street will stay open until 9 PM. There will be various interactive stations as well as live music all evening. 

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National Farmers Market Week
Aug
3
to Aug 9

National Farmers Market Week

Now in its 26th year, National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. Findlay Market is celebrating all week long with events, programming, children’s activities, and more. Show our farmers some love and join us for a fun-filled week. 

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Flavor of Findlay
Sep
11
6:30 PM18:30

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.

The flavors will fly again this September at our annual fundraiser, Flavor of Findlay, as we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.

All event proceeds support Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts, and sustainability initiatives.

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Fall Food Fest
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Food Fest

It’s our final tasting event of the year and this time, it’s all about autumn. Fall Food Fest is a celebration of the harvest season. Our Merchants prepare dishes using seasonal ingredients for you to sample one by one. We are excited to celebrate all the spoils of Autumn at our annual Fall Food Fest on Sunday, October 5 from 10 AM - 4 PM!

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Refund Policy:
In the event that we need to cancel this event, 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.

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Trick-or-Treat
Oct
31
4:00 PM16:00

Trick-or-Treat

Trick or Treat at Findlay Market! Our 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. 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!

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Howl O Ween Dog Costume Contest
Nov
1
4:30 PM16:30

Howl O Ween Dog Costume Contest

Enter your dog in our annual dog costume contest! Owners are encouraged to dress up with their pup. Dogs will be scored by three judges based on things like cuteness, cleverness, and ability to keep their costume on. The top three dogs win prizes, and each pup will go home with a bag of treats from Pet Wants.

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Shop Small Saturday
Nov
29
8:00 AM08:00

Shop Small Saturday

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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Holiday Market
Dec
6
to Dec 7

Holiday Market

Our annual Holiday Market is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your holiday shopping while still supporting local small businesses. We invite dozens of local artisans to sell their handmade goods at our Outdoor Market so you can gift shop while you grocery shop!

*Check back closer to the date for more updated information.

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Community Nights: Rooted in Community
Apr
9
5:30 PM17:30

Community Nights: Rooted in Community

April’s Community Nights will be centered around sustainability education and caring for the environment. We are welcoming a handful of local organizations whose missions are to provide resources and information to help the community make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives.

Participating Organizations

The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub will be collecting hard-to-recycle items during this event. Those who bring in items to recycle will receive a voucher for $1 off a drink at Jane’s! See below for a full list of items they’ll be collecting:

  • Bread Bags from Bimbo brands (Sara Lee, Thomas', Brownberry, Bay's, Entenmann's, Arnold, Ballpark, Bimbo, Beefsteak, Nature's Harvest, The Rustik Oven, Cheesecake Factory, Lender's Bagels, and Boboli)

  • Contact lens blister packaging

  • Contact lens plastic storage cases and single dose eye drop units

  • Granola bar foil-lined wrappers 

  • Paktech can holders

  • Plastic Coffee Bags

  • Plastic flexible packaging from any Kroger brands (Kroger, Simple Truth, Private Selection)

  • Plastic straws and utensils (wrapped and unwrapped)

  • Oral Care Packaging (toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes and floss containers, floss picks)

  • RX bottles (orange, blue, or green only)

Do you want your organization to be part of a future Community Night?


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Employment & Leadership Workshop
Apr
8
6:00 PM18:00

Employment & Leadership Workshop

Become the leader your business needs with our Employment & Leadership Workshop! In this class, you will learn the ins and outs of employment laws to consider when hiring and building a management system to help your team thrive. We will break out into small groups and collaborate on real-world problem solving to bolster your conflict management skills. This class is perfect for early-stage food businesses looking to scale their operations or established food businesses who want to strengthen their hiring and management processes. 

Leading this class is Brooke Poling, Founder of Optimal Employee Relations, a solutions-oriented employment and management consulting firm. Prior to starting her business, Brooke was an employment law attorney who helped companies develop best practices and stepped in when difficult legal obstacles arose.

Tickets for this class are $20 per person. Class will be held at the Corporation for Findlay Market Headquarters - 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Findlay Learn:

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

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Branding Your Business Workshop
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00

Branding Your Business Workshop

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your brand at our new workshop. We’re inviting Thommy Long of LemonGrenade to share his expertise in working with small businesses as they build and strengthen their brand to stand out from the competition. This workshop is interactive and we will break into groups for a branding brainstorming exercise after covering the following topics:

  • How to solidify & establish your brand

  • The power of branding & how to stand out

  • Examples of strong branding strategies

Tickets are $20 per person. This class will be held at the Findlay Market Corporate Offices - 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Thommy Long

Thommy Long is the Creative Director at LemonGrenade, a graphic design and branding agency in Cincinnati that supports businesses in all of their design needs, from full rebrands to specialized campaigns and everything in between. Thommy has worked in art direction for over 20 years, and is a proud alum of the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

About Findlay Learn

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

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Mannequin Boutique Charity Shop's Grand Opening
Mar
29
11:00 AM11:00

Mannequin Boutique Charity Shop's Grand Opening

Help us give a warm welcome to Mannequin Boutique Charity Shop at their grand opening on Saturday, March 29 at 11 AM! We will kick things off with remarks from Mannequin Boutique’s owners as well as Findlay Market staff, followed by a ribbon cutting and a champagne toast.

Grand Opening Raffle - simply visit the store to enter!

  • 2 - $25 Market Wines Gift Certificates

  • 3 - $25 Mannequin Boutique Charity Shop Gift Certificates

  • 1 - $25 Urbana Coffee Gift Certificate

  • 1 - $25 Eckerlin Meats Gift Certificate

About Mannequin Boutique

Mannequin Boutique is a non-profit charity shop that serves others by donating 100% of its sale proceeds to local charities and, in the process, protects the environment by repurposing apparel. Their mission of taking care of each other and protecting our environment is serious, but furthering the mission by donating to and shopping at Mannequin Boutique is truly wonderful! Mannequin Boutique welcomes all donations of vintage, designer, or fun men's and women’s clothing in every size. They appreciate that the few dollars their customers spend on clothing and accessories can make life a little better for many and the earth a little cleaner.

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Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
Mar
27
12:00 PM12:00

Findlay Market Opening Day Parade

Reds Opening Day is upon us! We will be kicking off the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade on Thursday, March 27 at 12 PM. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate the Market and enjoy the parade.

Parade Route

The parade begins on Race Street at Findlay Market. It will proceed south down Fifth Street, turn left, travel past Fountain Square and ends at the Taft Theatre.

Merchant Specials (more to come!)

  • Babushka Pierogi: Opening Day Pierogi Breakfast at Market Wines: pierogi with optional goetta gravy and fried eggs

  • Churchill’s Fine Teas: Open 9:45 AM - 4:45 PM offering $1 off hot or iced Kenilworth or Findlay Market Fresh teas

  • Deeper Roots Coffee: Home Run Buns

  • Eckerlin Meats: Grilling out from 8 AM - 1 PM - hot dogs, metts, brats, burgers, and breakfast sandwiches

  • Eliza Jane’s BakeShop: Baseball Cookies for $3; Build Your Own Cinnamon Rolls

  • Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen: Open 10 AM - 3 PM serving 10 different types of chicken salad and hot dogs. Chips, cookies and pop for $1.

  • Juniper Seed: Vegan Breakfast Totchos (tater tot nachos)

  • Makers Bakers Co.: Baseball Cookies - $4, Red’s Velvet Banana Pudding

  • Pho Lang Thang: Pho Lang Thang: Patio Party starting at 10 AM - hot dogs, cold beer & good vibes!

  • uGOgelato: Extended hours - 9 AM - 8 PM - serving cannoli, affogato, coffee, and a variety of gelato and sorbetto

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Mobile Popup Info Session
Mar
19
4:30 PM16:30

Mobile Popup Info Session

This info session is for anyone considering being a mobile food vendor at events or markets in Cincinnati. Hear from Findlay Market staff on the Mobile Popup Program available to Findlay Kitchen members and details about the Findlay Outdoor Market. The Cincinnati Health Department will be talking through mobile food licensing requirements and providing inspections for those who need them.

Presentation Topics:

  • Findlay Market Mobile Popup Program

  • Findlay Market Outdoor Market Program

  • Health Department Licensing & Inspection Requirements

  • Tips and Tricks for Successful Setups

  • Mobile Kit Setup & Inspections for 2025 Mobile Food Licenses

This session is free, but requires registration to hold your spot.

Still need your own mobile kit inspected for 2025? The Health Department will be available to inspect mobile kits during this time. Please email Cat Murrell (cmurrell@findlaymarket.org) with questions or to sign up for an inspection. Sign up is required prior to inspection.

This info session will be held at Findlay Kitchen - 1719 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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Shamrocks & Samples Tasting Tour
Mar
15
2:00 PM14:00

Shamrocks & Samples Tasting Tour

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Findlay Market Fans! Join our St. Patrick's Day Tasting Tour where we'll chat through the vibrant history of the Market while stopping along the way for green treats, drinks, and gifts. Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.

Participating Merchants

There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

Refund Policy:

These tickets are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to come to the tour, we will graciously accept your ticket sale as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market.

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Bockfest Tasting Tour
Mar
8
2:00 PM14:00

Bockfest Tasting Tour

Kick off Bock Fest with a historic tour of Findlay Market studded with stop to Merchants all over the district. You'll hear from business owners about the city's rich German heritage and sample their German-inspired food to fuel your celebrations all evening long. 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!

Participating Merchants

Refund Policy:

These tickets are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to come to the tour, we will graciously accept your ticket sale as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market.

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Mardi Gras Tasting Event
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00

Mardi Gras Tasting Event

Mardi Gras is BACK at Findlay Market! 

You asked, and we listened—Mardi Gras is making its grand return to Findlay Market, and this time, we're going BIGGER & BETTER! We’re moving FAST (maybe a little crazy, but so are we) to bring you our first-ever Mardi Gras Tasting Event featuring festive bites and bold flavors from your favorite Market Merchants.

Join us next Sunday, March 2nd, for a one-day-only celebration filled with Mardi Gras-themed samples—think gumbo, king cake, beignets, jambalaya, and more! 

Tickets

Tasting event tickets are sold in bundles. One ticket = one sample. 

  • 8 for $20 

  • 18 for $40

Participating Businesses:

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.

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Intro to Knives
Feb
19
6:00 PM18:00

Intro to Knives

Sharpen your knife skills with a class taught by experienced industry professionals! This class will teach you how to safely and efficiently handle your knives while cooking as well as clean and care for them to maximize their lifespan. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with knives, making a series of different cuts, both classic and practical, and leave the class ready to level up your home cooking. This class is taught by Jordon Kuhn, Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the Corporation for Findlay Market, and Hannah Luken, owner of Artichoke.

Tickets are $70 each, or $120 for couples, and include one drink ticket from Jane’s and light refreshments from Dean’s Mediterranean Imports.

All vegetables prepped during the class will be donated to a local food bank. 

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Sweet & Savory Stroll
Feb
16
10:00 AM10:00

Sweet & Savory Stroll

Grab your sweetie and head to the Market for our Sweet & Savory Stroll! You can work your way down a list of participating Merchants who will highlight the beautiful balance between sweet and savory in their one-of-a-kind samples. Thank you to Sonder Brewing for sponsoring this event!

Tickets

Tasting event tickets are sold in bundles. One ticket = one sample. Tickets are 8 for $20, or 18 for $40.

Participating Merchants:

Programming

Live Music | 12 - 3 PM

Kids Activities | 11 AM - 3 PM

  • Coloring pages

  • Write a Valentine to your favorite Findlay Market Merchant

Flash Cube Photo Booth | 10 AM - 4 PM

  • Grab some props and snap a few cute pictures with your loved ones!

Tommy's Market Hideaway Scavenger Hunt

  • Find our mascot, Tommy the Tomato, at a participating Merchant's stand and bring it back to the ticket tent for a prize!

Valentine’s Day Raffle Basket

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with the chance to win all the things you love most about Findlay Market! This Valentine's themed basket features items from your favorite Findlay Market Merchants. This basket is valued at over $250!

The raffle prize will include the following items:

Tickets are $10 each, or 4 for $30. The winner will be drawn and notified on Monday, February 17.

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.

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Love at First Bite Tasting Tour
Feb
14
2:00 PM14:00

Love at First Bite Tasting Tour

Grab your loved one and head to the Market for our special Valentine's Day Tasting Tour! We'll dive into the history of the Market, and stop here and there for delicious dishes and drinks from Market Merchants. 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!

Participating Merchants

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iPhone Photography Workshop
Feb
13
12:00 PM12:00

iPhone Photography Workshop

  • Corporation for Findlay Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Findlay Learn's Food Business Workshops connect budding entrepreneurs with actionable insights and impactful resources. These stand-alone sessions empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and tools to build effective business operations. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your venture, our workshops cater to all stages of business development. Join us to explore the intricacies of food entrepreneurship and gain the skills needed to navigate the challenges of the food industry.

This iPhone Photography Workshop for food businesses will cover the following:

  • Using what you've got: Mastering the camera on your iPhone

  • Composition and lighting: How to make your food stand out

  • Post-production: Editing your images using Camera and additional apps

  • Content strategy: What to post and what to avoid

This workshop encourages participants to bring a dish or object to photograph, an iPhone, and enough storage space to take lots of photos! After registration, you will receive instructions to download the free apps needed for the workshop. We’ll reach out with details to ensure you’re prepared and ready to make the most of the session!

Tickets are $15.

About Erin Matulis (Instructor): Erin Matulis has been with the Corporation for Findlay Market for six years and currently serves as the Director of Marketing. In this role, she oversees all marketing, data analytics, communications, branding, public relations, special events, programming, and design for Findlay Market and its programs. As the Market’s first full-time graphic designer in 2018, Erin played a key role in elevating Findlay Market’s brand, from building out Market websites to creating original event branding and improving wayfinding.

With over a decade of photography experience—starting in film and later transitioning to digital—Erin has developed a versatile approach, capturing everything from food and family to lifestyle and events. Minoring in photography in college and as a social media content creator for Findlay Market, she believes in empowering others to use the tools at their fingertips. Beyond her role at Findlay Market, Erin runs a photography business (@erinmatulisphotography), showcasing her passion for capturing life’s moments. Her expertise in photography, videography, and marketing has significantly enhanced Findlay Market's social media presence. In her current role, she leads a talented team, driving data-driven marketing strategies and maintaining a high standard of excellence in all external communications.

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Heart Healthy Tasting Tour
Feb
8
2:00 PM14:00

Heart Healthy Tasting Tour

February is Heart Health Month - a great time to sample some heart-healthy and delicious dishes from Findlay Market Merchants. This tour will give you a full history of Findlay Market from its origins to the present day, and we'll stop at a handful of Merchants along the way to try their cuisine and chat with business owners. Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.

Participating Merchants

There are only 12 tickets available for this tour - buy yours today!

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