Burning River Fest 2008 - Saturday, August 9th
This one day family-friendly festival celebrates our local:

• Environmental Organizations
• Green Companies
• Musicians
• Artisans
• Sustainable Farmers and Restaurants
• Historic Coast Guard Station and
• Waterways!

The Nautica Entertainment Complex location provides a scenic view of Cleveland’s riverfront and serves as a living exhibit of the river’s environmental and economic impact on our community. Celebrate and support the crown jewels of our region!

Environmental Awareness
"Green" organizations, companies and sponsors will delight attendees of all ages with inspiring, interactive and eco-friendly exhibits and demonstrations.  Current exhibitors include:

• Bioneers Cleveland
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
• Ferris, Baker Watts
• Mercy for Animals
• MusicMatters (representing Stonyfield Farm)
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Coastal Management
• Pure Fuel LLC
• Standing Rock Cultural Arts
• Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners

Educational Message
Environmental education is one of the most important components of Burning River Fest. In addition to the variety of green exhibitors, Burning River Fest will feature an environmental Discussion Series on topics including:

• Green Building and Home Improvement
• Green Cleaning
• Stormwater Management
• Development Projects on Lake Erie
• Global Warming and Climate Control
• Urban Agriculture and Community Supported Agriculture

As an added bonus, educational and scenic boat rides will be available on Lake Erie and around the Historic Coast Guard Station via The Holiday.  Burning River Fest 2008 also welcomes back the Appledore V Tall Ship out of Bay City, MI!  Check back soon for private sail registration!

Musical Entertainment
Cleveland is the "Rock & Roll Capital", and what's a celebration without music?? The Festival Stages features local musicians from 12:15pm - 7:00pm and the Plain Dealer Pavilion Stage will rock with an opener and headliner from 7:00pm - 11:00pm!

Festival Stage (Cyrus Patio):
Kristine Jackson:  Blues
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Cats on Holiday:  Swamp Pop
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mifune:  Afro-Electronique/Ethnic/World
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Prayer Warriors:  R&B/Praise
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Plain Dealer Pavilion Stage:
Opener:  The Ark Band:  Reggae
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Headliner:  The Dave Matthews Tribute Band:  Fusion of Rock/Funk/Jazz
8:45 PM - 11:00 PM

Kid's Korner
Exotic face painters, enriching kid's crafts and talented storytellers will entertain and educate kids young and old! Current kid-friendly activities include:

• Art on Wheels
• Lake Erie Artists Gallery
• Literature Leap's "All In Harmony" Puppet Show
• Robin Pease Kerr's Kulture Kids - "Spirit of the Corn" Music and Dance
• Linda Zolten Wood Kid's Crafts

Sustainable Nourishment
Local chefs, restaurateurs, volunteers and sustainable farmers will prepare and provide samples of food with all-natural ingredients grown right here in Ohio. Great Lakes Brewing Company beer will be available, as well as wine and other refreshments.  New in 2008 - Special food and cooking demonstrations by local farmers and chefs!  Current local food participants include:

• Chef's Choice Meats
• Great Lakes Brewing Company
• Millgate Farms
• Spice of Life Catering Co.

Current food and cooking demonstrations include:

• Monica Bongue - Muddy Fork Farms
• Chef Brian Doyle - The Chameleon Chef
• Todd Mogren - Millgate Farms
• Tom Wiandt - Killbuck Valley Mushrooms

Artistic Marvels
Vibrant interpretive performers and talented artisans will perform, exhibit and sell wares.  Current artisans and performers include:

• Cleveland Museum of Art Performance Puppets
• Hollis Geary "Redeployment of Garbage Items"
• Harmonious Essentials
• Lake Erie Artists Gallery
• The Mayan Connection
• Revive
• St. Edward High School Trash Talkers
• Women of the Cloud Forest

Northeast Ohio Economy
Our economy benefits by putting money directly into the pockets of local businesses, farmers, musicians, artists and restaurateurs while educating families and companies on how to incorporate sustainable and environmentally healthy strategies into daily life and business practices.