Whether this is your first or your twentieth, we’re excited to welcome you to the Karnea experience in Cleveland. The Hilton Cleveland Downtown is within easy walking distance of the city's historic downtown district and many area attractions and restaurants.
This year, we are pleased to offer our guests a unique culinary adventure! Voted "The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024" and also as one of the "Best Food Cities in the U.S." by Travel + Leisure, Cleveland boasts an eclectic food scene fueled by local produce, farm-to-table concepts, and most notably: the 100-plus ethnic populations that have served as the backbone of much of the city's distinctive charm and cultural footprint. Impressively, Cleveland is home to the second-largest Hungarian population in the world, after Budapest.
Cleveland Culinary Experience
Cleveland is a city that has become known for its food scene. Iron Chef, Michael Symon, may have put it on the pop culture food map, but its impressive food scene dates back much further than that! On board their luxury vehicle, guest program participants will hear about the history of the food, landmarks, and the people who have created the landscape for this foodie town! They'll stop at the historic West Side Market, the indoor/outdoor public market with over 100 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and ready-to-eat foods. There will be ample time for everyone to find something that suits them!
Then, guests will retreat to a private lunch at Juneberry Table. Here, Karen Small, a James Beard Award-nominated chef, brings locally sourced cuisine "rooted in simplicity and resourcefulness" with a "melting pot of European and African Influences" to her guests in a cozy, communal, and light-filled space in Ohio City.
Last but certainly not least, take a quick detour to nearby Farkas Pastry Shoppe. A staple in the Cleveland food scene since 1966, the shoppe features out-of-this-world Hungarian delicacies.
This experience will take place on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Karnea Guest Experience
In addition to the Cleveland Culinary Experience, we are pleased to welcome guest program participants to the following offerings:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Kick-Off Event
Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Breakfast & Parade of Chapters
- Guest Program Meet and Greet Happy Hour
Friday, August 2, 2024
- Cleveland Culinary Experience
Saturday, August 3, 2024
- Cleveland Cultural Walking Tour
- Alumni Success & Awards Luncheon
- Strengthening Community Activity
- Closing Banquet
Questions?
For questions related to the Cleveland Culinary Experience itinerary and program, please contact Chelsea Sheridan, Director of Communication Strategy & Digital Content (chelsea.sheridan@delts.org).
For questions related to guest registration, please contact Lesa Purcell, Director of Special Projects (lesa.purcell@delts.org).
Additional Information
First come first served basis. Spaces are limited. The deadline for registration is July 15th.