Flavor of Findlay 2026

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Thu, September 10, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ET
LOCATION

Findlay Market
1801 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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, where we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.

 

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
  • A specialty cocktail by nationally recognized mixologist, Molly Wellmann!
     

Participating Chefs and Merchants include:

Pavel Gonzalez, Little Hill Pizza 

Nicholas Ho, Chino’s Street Food

Isis Arrieta-Dennis, The Arepa Place 

Louis Snowden & Ralph Lear, The Gourmand Group

Dora Cheng, Yee Mama

Hideki Harada & Ben Long, Sen by Kiki

Jenny Miller, Bouchard's Pasta

Josh Lillis, Eckerlin Meats

Paul Picton, Maverick Chocolate Co. 

Richard Barlion, Barlion's Poultry, Fish & Seafood

Michael Kroeger, BanaSun Smoothie Bar 

Sarah Dworak, Babushka Pierogi

Jordan Hamons, Tablespoon Cooking Co.  

Megan Ketover, Deeper Roots Coffee 

Stephanie Webster, The Rhined 

Edgar Ledezma, Crown Restaurant Group

Toncia & Estevan Chavez, ETC Produce & Provisions

Jackie Djordjevic, Heirloom Chef

Christian Gill, The Culinary Gang

Kymberly Wilbon, The Passion Plate

Kate Zaidan, Dean's Mediterranean Table

Alex Nager, Harmony Plant Fare

Sky White, Wendigo Tea Co.

Andrew Schlanser, Good Plates Eatery

Dario Guintini, Roth Produce

La Soupe

 

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

 

Thank you kindly to all of our generous sponsors for making this fundraiser possible!

 

VIP Sponsors:

 KIWAVI - The E.W. Scripps Company - Model GroupP&GUrban Sites

 

Tasting Station Sponsors: 

Arcx StudioBricker Graydon Wyatt -  Champlin ArchitectureDeloitteDuke EnergyGovernment Strategies Group KMK Law - Metropolis - Molly North - PNC - Stock Yards BankTruist Bank -  3CDC

 

Market Sponsors:

Bahl & Gaynor -  Barnes DennigCincinnati Development Fund -  Decal Impressions - Alicia and Jeff Lloyd - Seemless Printing - Stifel

If you would like to sponsor Flavor of Findlay, please contact Ellisen Blair at eblair@findlaymarket.org for more details.

 

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM THIRD PARTY SELLERS.

All tickets are non-refundable. If the event is cancelled for any reason, or if you are no longer able to attend, we are happy to provide our tax ID number for you to consider this a tax-deductible donation to Findlay Market. Thank you for your understanding and generosity.

 

 

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Thu, September 10, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ET
LOCATION

Findlay Market
1801 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

2026 Flavor of Findlay Tickets


$100 Early Bird General Admission

Experience more than a dozen tasting stations and wine pairings, raffles and games.

You will be sent a unique guest link which will allow you to participate in the silent auction. 

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$175 VIP

Join us in the VIP section located at The Globe event space for additional tasting stations featuring collaborations from up-and-coming Findlay Kitchen entrepreneurs, plus specialty drinks, exclusive raffles, indoor seating, rooftop seating, gift bags, and other surprises and treats. 

 

You will be sent a unique guest link which will allow you to participate in the silent auction. 

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Raffle Ticket


$25 First Pick

Purchase the chance to choose any silent auction item under $1,500 in value before bidding begins (some restrictions apply). 

 

This offer is first come, first serve. One winner will be selected and notified on September 1, 2026. $25 per ticket or $70 for three tickets. 

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$70 First Pick (3 for $70)

Purchase the chance to choose any silent auction item under $1,500 in value before bidding begins (some restrictions apply). 

 

This offer is first come, first serve. One winner will be selected and notified on September 1, 2026. $25 per ticket or $70 for three tickets. 

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$5 (1) 50/50 Raffle Ticket

Split the Pot with us! Buy your ticket NOW for your chance to walk away with the grand prize! $5 for 1 ticket. Winner will be contacted on September 11, 2026. 

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$20 (5) 50/50 Raffle Tickets

Split the Pot with us! Buy your tickets NOW for your chance to walk away with the grand prize! $20 for 5 tickets. Winner will be contacted on September 11, 2026.

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$20 (1) Wine Basket Raffle Ticket

Purchase your raffle ticket TODAY for the chance to win more than a dozen high-quality wines handpicked for you by our Board of Directors. $20 for 1 ticket. Winner will be contacted on September 11, 2026. 

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$50 (3) Wine Basket Raffle Tickets

Purchase your raffle ticket TODAY for the chance to win more than a dozen high-quality wines handpicked for you by our Board of Directors. $50 for 3 tickets. Winner will be contacted on September 11, 2026. 

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Organizer


Corporation for Findlay Market Ellisen Blair 1801 Race Street , Cincinnati OH 45202 eblair@findlaymarket.org https://www.findlaymarket.org/
Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible