KRS-One. Credit: Courtesy of Fresh Fest Cleveland
Fresh Fest Cleveland 2023 organizers have just announced that hip-hop pioneer KRS-One and renowned DJ and producer DJ Scratch will headline the annual festival that takes place from 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Rid-All Farm and Otter Park.

Cleveland acts DJ Red-I, Apostle Jones, Shake Ground, S. Y. S., Freethinker Walt and the Monday Program will perform as well.

The day-long multicultural festival will again include a farmers market, art installations, hands-on activities and workshops, complimentary chef tastings, a D.O.P.E. Cider House and Winery garden, local food and art vendors, health and wellness activities, and a kids zone.

In addition, artists will be on hand with interactive art installations. Returning festival favorites include an outdoor roller-skating rink, yoga and wellness activities in the park, live art installations and various demonstrations.

Fresh Fest Cleveland’s mission is to “celebrate the arts and urban agriculture, promote health and wellness, showcase fresh local food, all while breaking down the barriers of this unified and fertile neighborhood and emphasizing cultural unity.”

Rid-All Farm and Otter Park occupy 26.5 acres of previously vacant and repurposed land in Cleveland’s Kinsman neighborhood; complimentary shuttle service to and from the event will be provided from secure designated festival parking lots.

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This article appears in Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2023.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.