The Fabulous Food Show

The fourth annual Fabulous Food Show, presented by Time Warner Cable, the premier culinary event of the year, will be held November 13-15, 2009 at the I-X Center.

And the ticket also includes seating to see your favorite celebrity chef and also allows patrons to see other celebrity chefs on the day of the visit -- on a first-come, first-served basis. Cleveland By Hand, the finest art festival, is back again and FREE to the public and coincides with the Fabulous Food Show.

The line up this year includes a few celebrity chefs coming back by popular demand for more energy-packed informational shows in the Main Kitchen Theatre.

This 2,000 seat theatre allows patrons to experience numerous daily demonstrations filled with tons of cooking tips and high-action presentations from:

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  Sandra Lee, host of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking and Sandra’s Money Saving Meals on the Food Network










• Another favorite, Bobby Flay of Throwdown with Bobby Flay.








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  Back by popular demand, from year one, is Tyler Florence host of Tyler’s Ultimate







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  Returning from last year, is Guy Fieri, host of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives;







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  and Cleveland’s own, Michael Symon returns with his exuberant demonstrations.

“The chef line up this year is the strongest we have ever had since the inception of the Fabulous Food Show, three years ago,” said Eric German, executive show director.

“The Fabulous Food Show has something for everyone and continues to serve up the hottest chefs in the nation, while also providing informative demonstrations on holiday cooking and every day tips like stretching your dollar to make the most affordable, yet healthy meals.

Come see why more than 30,000 people enjoy the Fabulous Food Show each year!”

After you see your favorite chef, stop over to the Celebrity Autograph Pavilion and get their autograph! A Book Store will also be on-site with all celebrity chef books for sale.

The Culinary Celebration Theatre, presented by Giant Eagle, a 400 seat theatre, will feature tons of NEW talent both regionally and internationally. Many other top-ranked culinary professionals from Cleveland and around the country will be showcasing their talents in 30-minute demonstrations.

Did you ever wonder how some of your favorite local dishes are prepared? Stop by the Taste of the Neighborhood Stage featuring the culinary exploits of Cleveland’s top chefs.

NEW this year, visit the Kraft Foods’ booth for delicious, affordable food ideas. Be sure to pick up recipes that you can take and make at home with your family. Kraft Foods (www.kraftfoodscompany.com) makes today delicious in 150 countries around the globe.

Don’t miss the Sweet Street, which has expanded from a Chocolate Bar area, featuring various demonstrations on stage from regional chocolate experts. In addition to the stage demonstrations there will be three interactive demo areas featuring make it and take it chocolates and confections. You will also enjoy live demonstrations from candy makers and chocolatiers. This is truly a slice of heaven for all chocolate lovers!

The American Wine School will assemble more than 250 wines and plenty of spirits and specialty beers for sampling in the Grand Tasting Pavilion and conduct informative daily seminars in the Wine Theatre.

The Shop and Drop Area, a FREE, convenient, secured, fully-staffed area allows patrons to drop off their purchases and enjoy the show without having to lug their items around all day.

The holidays never tasted so good! Before you buy your gifts and prepare your delectable meals for the holidays come sample assorted products and services from more than 200 vendors at The Market Place!

Ticket prices: One-day ticket: $25 online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com

$27.50 onsite November 13-15; I-X Center

NEW! 2-day and 3-day TICKETS:

2-Day General Admission ticket (advance sale) $45.00

3-Day General Admission ticket (advance sale) $65.00

Each ticket also includes seating to see your favorite celebrity chef and also allows patrons to see other celebrity chefs on the day of the visit -- on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Hours: Friday, November 13 — 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 — 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday, November 15 — 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Fabulous Food Show is held at the I-X Center at One I-X Center Drive in Cleveland, Ohio on Route 237, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins Airport. It is easily accessible from I-480, I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike. For more information call 216.265.COOK or visit us online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com

ClevelandSeniors.com will be exhibiting at the Show near the Celebrity Autograph Pavilion. We will be giving away over $35,000 worth of spices and seasonings from ACH/Durkees/Tone Brothers to attendees who visit our table.

We will also give you the secret code to be entered into an online raffle for great prizes. Be sure to stop by our booth.