Since 2001, folks from all over the Great Lakes region have come together to remember the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River and celebrate the renewed sense of eco-consciousness the infamous fire sparked. Intended to raise awareness of environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region and Cuyahoga River ecosystem, the annual Burning River Fest features educational exhibits from area environmental groups, fresh food from local farms and eateries, live music and a special appearance by Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Christmas Ale!
Highlights from 2011's Fest:
- Over 30 musicians and bands on three stages ranging from funk to blues to eclectic
- Great Lakes Brewing Company fish fry and craft beers, and other local restaurants and chefs adding to the flavor with fresh food offerings and demonstrations
- Local environmental groups featuring interactive and educational displays for all ages
- The most spectacular nighttime views of Cleveland from a wonderful greenspace right in the heart of Cleveland’s industry!
Proceeds benefit the Burning River Foundation, a local non-profit organization that provides resources for the sustainable future of our waterways. Join us at Burning River Fest at the historic Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island: help celebrate the “Spirit of Giving” and spark a new level of environmental awareness!
A Message From Pat Conway, Co-Owner of Great Lakes Brewing Company
2011 EXHIBITORS AND ENTERTAINMENT:
ECO-PARTNERS:
ASCE - Cleveland Section
Audubon Ohio
Baldwin-Wallace College
Burning River Foundation, Inc.
Cleveland Division of Water
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
Cuyahoga River RAP
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Doan Brook Watershed Partnership
Drink Local Drink Tap
Earth Day Coalition
EcoWatch
Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (E4S)
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Great Lakes Science Center
GreenCityBlueLake Institute
Growhio
Highlander Fleet 14
Lake Erie Waterkeeper
LEEDCo (Lake Erie Energy Development Corp.)
Mayor's Office of Sustainability
Neighborhood Connections
Ohio Canal Corridor
Ohio City Incorporated
1% For The Planet
Sierra Club
Surfrider Foundation
The Trust for Public Land
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
West Creek Preservation Committee
Western Reserve Historical Society
ECO-VILLAGE:
Bath Fitter
Beecology
Bold Alternatives
Channel 3 Deal Chicken
Charmaine Spencer
Cleveland Metroparks/Rocky River Nature Center
Cosmic Bobbins
Filterpave
Good Cents
Green Street Solutions
Heartworks
Hummingbird Creations
The Lake Radio
Leaf Guard
Paperalice
PNC
Renewal by Andersen
FRESH FOOD:
Ohio City Pasta
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Whole Foods Market
Umami Moto
Spice of Life Catering
Crop Bistro & Bar
Dim and Den Sum
Jeni's Ice Creams
Mi Mo's Handcrafted Ice Cream Sammies
The Root Cafe
McCormick and Schmick's Restaurant
CHEF DEMOS:
Chef demonstrations will occur between musical acts on the Meadows Stage. Times are approximate.
Saturday:
6:50 PM Pura Vida, Chef Brandt Evans
7:50 PM Great Lakes Brewing Company, Farm Chef Richard Basich
8:50 PM Spice of Life Catering, Chef Ben Bebenroth
9:50 PM Crop Bistro & Bar, Chef Steve Schimoler
Sunday:
1:50 PM Great Lakes Brewing Company, Farm Chef Richard Basich
2:50 PM Americano, Chef Vytauras Sasnauskas
3:50 PM AMP 150, Chef Jeff Jarrett
4:50 PM Bar Cento, Chef Mike Nowak
LIVE MUSIC:
Saturday:
Main Stage
The Uncanny
Jane Dough
Zach and The Bright Lights
Kristine Jackson
Revolution Brass Band
Meadows Stage
Robbing Mary
The Flavor
Jim Gill
Hey Mavis
The Red Western
Acoustic Stage
Jim Gill & Cathy Miller
Steve Madewell
Will Cheshier
Brian Henke
Ashley Brooke Toussant
Strolling
Trash Talkers
Sunday:
Main Stage
Austin "Walkin' Cane"
Alex Bevan
Young Man
Whiskey Daredevils
The Modern Electric
Meadows Stage
Chad Hoffman
Shivering Timbers
Lonesome Bones
The Flip Side
Cream of the Crop
Acoustic Stage
Diana Chittester
Claudia Schieve
Zach
Joe Landes
Kristine Jackson
Strolling
Calypso Gypsies
