Fresh Fest Cleveland turns a working urban farm into a block party the whole family can enjoy for free. The festival takes over Rid-All Farm & Otter Park in Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 9:00 PM. Hosted by Rid-All Green Partnership, it celebrates urban agriculture, food, art, and community with live music, chef tastings, a farmers market, hands-on workshops, and a dedicated kids zone.
Event Details
- Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Rid-All Farm & Otter Park, 8129 Otter Dr, Cleveland, OH 44104
- Free admission; food and market items available from vendors
- Located in Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood, an easy highway drive from North Royalton
Music and Art
The festival's lineup is a genuine draw. Live music runs through the afternoon and evening, headlined this year by legendary rapper Rakim and the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band, with local artists filling out the bill. Art installations are woven through the farm grounds, giving the whole festival a creative, festival-in-the-garden feel that sets it apart from a typical street fair.
Food, Farmers, and Chefs
Food is central to Fresh Fest, and it comes from every direction. Local chefs offer tastings built around farm-grown ingredients, a farmers market brings fresh produce and goods from regional growers, and food trucks round out the options for families who want a full meal. It is a wonderful way to show kids where real food comes from, straight from the raised beds and hoop houses that surround the event.
A Kids Zone and a Community Celebration
Families are clearly front and center at Fresh Fest. A dedicated kids zone is packed with hands-on activities, while workshops and wellness programming give older kids and adults something to dig into too. Rid-All Green Partnership hosts the festival every second Saturday in September to celebrate urban agriculture and cultural unity, and that sense of purpose gives the day real warmth. It is a free, welcoming, and genuinely memorable outing within easy reach of North Royalton.
