Tickets for Findlay Market's Largest Fundraising Event, ?Flavor of Findlay, are On Sale Now

Cincinnati (July 9, 2026) - Findlay Market’s largest fundraising event of the year will return on Thursday, September 10, and tickets are on sale now. This event has become known for centering top culinary talent in Cincinnati to bring guests over a dozen tasting stations complete with unique dishes and wine pairings from Market Wines. All proceeds from the event benefit Findlay Market’s community-based programs. Tickets are discounted for a limited time. Before 8/1, guests can enjoy Early Bird pricing. After 8/1, ticket prices will go up. Purchase tickets here: https://app.betterunite.com/flavoroffindlay2026 

Flavor of Findlay
When: Thursday, September 10 • 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Where: Findlay Market • 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tickets: General Admission: $100, VIP: $175 until 8/1; https://app.betterunite.com/flavoroffindlay2026 

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 Mystery Bags
• A specialty cocktail by nationally recognized mixologist, Molly Wellmann

A huge draw for this event is the Chef-Merchant pairings that collaborate to bring unique, locally-sourced dishes to the table. While we are still welcoming more and more chefs to join us at this year’s event, we are excited to share that the following local chefs and Findlay Market Merchants will be participating in this year’s event: 

• Isis Arrieta-Dennis, The Arepa Place 
• Richard Barlion, Barlion's Seafood & Poultry
• Toncia & Estevan Chavez, ETC Produce & Provisions
• Dora Cheng, Yee Mama
• Jackie Djordjevic, Heirloom Chef
• Sarah Dworak, Babushka Pierogi
• Christian Gill, The Culinary Gang
• Pavel Gonzalez, Little Hill Pizza 
• Dario Guintini, Roth Produce
• Jordan Hamons, Tablespoon Cooking Co.  
• Hideki Harada & Ben Long, Sen by Kiki
• Nicholas Ho, Chino’s Street Food
• Megan Ketover, Deeper Roots Coffee 
• Michael Kroeger, BanaSun Smoothie Bar 
• Edgar Ledezma, Crown Restaurant Group
• Josh Lillis, Eckerlin Meats
• Jenny Miller, Bouchard's Pasta
• Alex Nager, Harmony Plant Fare
• Paul Picton, Maverick Chocolate Co. 
• Andrew Schlanser, Good Plates Eatery
• Louis Snowden & Ralph Lear, The Gourmand Group
• Stephanie Webster, The Rhined 
• Sky White, Wendigo Tea Co.
• Kymberly Wilbon, The Passion Plate
• Kate Zaidan, Dean's Mediterranean Table
• LaSoupe

​Flavor of Findlay Raffles
In addition to an evening filled with delicious food and wonderful wine pairings, Flavor of Findlay is known for its raffles, games, and robust silent auction. While the silent auction doesn’t open until two weeks prior to the event, all are welcome to participate in our raffles and games whether they are participating in the event or not. 

50/50 Raffle

• Split the Pot-style raffle; the larger the pot, the larger the grand prize
• 50% benefits Findlay Market, and the other 50% goes in your pocket
• Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20 

Purchase tickets here:  https://app.betterunite.com/flavoroffindlay2026/Offers?eventitems=1

Wine Basket Raffle

• Over a dozen high-quality wines
• Each bottle is hand-selected by our Board of Directors
• Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20

Purchase tickets here:  https://app.betterunite.com/flavoroffindlay2026/Offers?eventitems=1

First Pick Raffle

• Winner gets to choose a package from the silent auction before it opens
• Package can be up to $1499 in value
• Tickets are $25 each, or 3 for $70

Purchase tickets here: https://app.betterunite.com/flavoroffindlay2026/Offers?eventitems=1

You do not need to attend the event to participate in our raffles or silent auction. Winners will be selected and notified on Friday, September 11. 

What Flavor of Findlay Supports
This event is incredibly special to us for many reasons. Bringing together top culinary talent for a one-night-only event is cause enough for celebration, but proceeds from Flavor of Findlay benefit essential programming at Findlay Market that supports budding entrepreneurs, food access for those in need, sustainability efforts in the surrounding area, and so much more. Whether buying a ticket to the event, bidding on a silent auction package, or simply donating to the cause, supporting Flavor of Findlay supports Findlay Market. 

Learn more about the event, purchase tickets, or donate here: https://app.betterunite.com/flavoroffindlay2026