The Land roars to life this season with a multitude of festivals and major events across the Cleveland area.
Visitors can also enjoy a classic Cleveland summer, with new offerings at long-time favorite attractions, new eateries and more.
MAJOR EVENTS
Pan-American Masters Games 2024 (July 12-21)
The Land is once again the momentary center of the world when it plays host to the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games. This flagship event will bring together about 4,000 athletes and thousands of spectators, representing at least 70 countries and 47 states. It is expected to be one of the largest international events in Cleveland’s history.
BorderLight Theater Festival (July 24-27)
Designed to showcase innovative theater experiences, BorderLight Theater Festival is taking over the Playhouse Square District in late July. The festival will highlight four international shows, 43 Fringe Festival shows featuring independent artists and eight workshops across the multiple stages.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival (July 21-Aug. 5)
Sweeping across the city of Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is back and encourages football fans to make their pilgrimage to the place where it all began. The festivities begin on July 21 with a community parade and continues into early August with the Hall of Fame Game. It finishes off with a Carrie Underwood Concert (Aug. 4) and performance by the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps (Aug. 5).
WWE SummerSlam Cleveland (Aug. 3)
For the first time since August 1996, Cleveland will host WWE SummerSlam. This premium live event will take over the city with a stacked weekend schedule. Fans have the chance to sit ringside for all the exhilarating moments including Friday Night SmackDown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, WWE Superstar appearances, photo ops and a variety of fan and community events.
78th Annual One World Day (Aug. 25)
Cleveland is home to almost 120 ethnic groups, many of whom celebrate their heritage at One World Day. This annual festival brings Clevelanders of all backgrounds together to share their cultures and traditions in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. The day starts with a Parade of Flags that culminates in the Cultural Gardens, where a Naturalization Ceremony will be held for recent immigrants becoming American citizens. Attendees can enjoy folk dancing, live music and cultural performances while sampling the diverse flavors of international dishes.
Cleveland National Air Show (Aug. 31-Sept. 2)
More than 100,000 spectators are expected along Lake Erie’s shore to experience the best in aviation spectacle – one of the oldest annual air shows in the country – at Burke Lakefront Airport. The legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will put jet fighters through a choreographed performance at high speeds, and the whole family can browse a selection of food, crafts and of aviation-related exhibits.
Cleveland Oktoberfest (Aug. 30-Sept. 7)
It’s not really Labor Day weekend in Cleveland without a visit to Oktoberfest, when the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds transforms into a giant German biergarten. From food and music to German, local and craft brews, Oktoberfest offers something for everyone.
