Bretz Concessions, LLC
For Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru, Bretz Concessions LLC will have delicious pizza, pepperoni rolls and frozen cheesecake-on-a-stick.
Beverage offerings will include Pepsi products, sweet tea and bottled water.
Having been a vendor for 30+ years at the Cuyahoga County Fair, Bretz Concessions LLC from Canfield Ohio loves the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds! They have participated in various fairs and special events for many years stating they enjoy the excitement of serving families with quality fair food!
Buckeye Concessions
There is no family more grateful to the public for supporting locals than the Hart Family specializing in confectionary. During this year’s Fair Food Walk-Thru, they will have available at their concession trailer delicious cinnamon roasted almonds, cashews & pecans. In addition, other tasty treats will include Fresh Baked Strudel and Kettle Corn.
This family-owned business has a factory warehouse and two (2) store locations called Buckeye Chocolate Cafe in both Chardon and Bainbridge, Ohio.
They look forward to being back at this year’s Cuyahoga County Fair (running August 5th-10th) where they have served as concessionaires for over 20 years.
Daughters of C and M Concessions
Valley City Sisters Peggy Greene & Suzanne Jelinek are excited to be back as part of the 2025 Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru. Their family (4 generations and counting) have served the attendees of the Cuyahoga County Fair for nearly 50 years.
Known for their delicious Beef, Lamb and Chicken Gyros, they are proud to serve concessions at six (6) Northeast Ohio County Fairs & Festivals. Beverage selection will consist of Fountain Pepsi Products and Bottled Water.
Glo Concessions
The Otterbacher Family, having been in the Outdoor Amusement Business for almost 100 years, is a legacy with County Fair Heritage in all of Ohio.
Jasmine Otterbacher has been working in the business since she was able to make change for delicious food purchases. She looks forward to kicking off the season at Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru.
This year Otterbacher’s GLO Concessions will offer those fair food favorites we all love including Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Fried Buckeyes, Churros and Oreos with cinnamon and powdered sugar toppings.
Sister Penny Otterbacher will also be onsite Event Weekend offering Fried Cheese-On-A-Stick & Lemonade.
Glo Concessions accepts cash and credit cards; however, there will be a convenience fee for credit card purchases.
Kolar Concessions, LLC
Kolar Concessions' selection of Fair Food for the 2025 Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru will be their hand-dipped corn dogs and fresh cut french fries.
Kolar Concessions consist of Chad and wife Carolann. Both coming from multiple generations of concessionaires; Carolann is 4th generation and Chad is 3rd generation. While they are unsure of the exact year their respective families became concessionaires at the annual Cuyahoga County Fair, they do know it was before either of them were born.
Even though they grew up going to all the same fairs, they did not meet until 2012. Now married for eleven years, they reside in Valley City with their two children.
Sharing a passion for fairs, the Kolar’s are incredibly proud to have grown their business to 28 food trailers. With that big smile he always has, Chad states, “We strive to create a positive & enjoyable experience to those fairgoers visiting our concession trailers.”
Lil' John Concessions
Another Family-Owned Concessionaire of the Cuyahoga County Fair, Johnny, Olga & Stanford are proudly celebrating their 20th Anniversary of serving Fresh Quality Fair Food this year.
They look forward to teasing attendees of the May Fair Food Walk-Thru event (May 17th and 18th) with what they can look forward to Cuyahoga County Fair Week running Tuesday, August 5th thru Sunday, August 10th.
The Fresh-Cut Products they will be serving Fair Food Walk-Thru Weekend includes French Fries, Deep-Fried Batter-Dipped Vegetables and their Famous Onion Bloomers!
Ohio’s Best Lemonade
A concessionaire for nearly 40 years, the Biggest Smile on the Fair Midway is Scott Purcell. From Mogadore Ohio, Scott has been a concessionaire/vendor at the Cuyahoga County Fair since 1990.
If you want the best tasting and variety of Lemonade Flavors, be sure to stop by Ohio’s Best Lemonade during Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru May 17th and 17th.
Otterbacher Traditions
Don Otterbacher’s great grandfather got started in the business with his brother, so he grew up working for aunts, uncles and cousins. He was bitten by the Fair Concession Bug and has been very passionate about the Fair Atmosphere since.
Having grown up working at the Cuyahoga County Fair serving French Fries for relatives, he grabbed the opportunity when it came to purchase his very own concession trailer in 2019 and continues to expand his business with each passing year.
Don and his family are proud to have the opportunity to be a part of “EVERYTHING” that the Fair Industry has to offer.
Delicious Fair Food Treats they will be offering in 2025 are Bourbon Chicken, Chicken Tenders and Loaded Tator Tots.
Otter's Concessions
Jeff & Paulina Otterbacher are familiar faces in the Fair Industry. Providing great food to attendees, they always are there to lend a helping hand for Fair Appearances to promote the fair industry. Although most well-known for their World’s Largest Dog and their Dill Dog, for the Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru they will be offering their Italian Sausage Sandwich and the Cleveland Sausage Sandwich (Kielbasa in a bun, french fries, coleslaw, and hot sauce on top) and their Polish Sausage.
Hailing from Litchfield Ohio, they are 3rd generation concessionaires. The Otterbacher Family started with the Cuyahoga County Fair just after 1937.
Pierogi Palace (Bush Fairway Concessions)
This concessionaire has been doing fairs around Ohio for over 60 years. Being a favorite that Cuyahoga County Fair attendees come looking for, Pierogi Palace has been in the same space at Cuyahoga County Fair now for over 11 years and has been a concessionaire since the 1970’s.
From Doylestown Ohio, this 4th Generation family-owned & operated business will be serving up a variety of beverages along with what has made them a Fair Favorite of Pierogies, Potato Pancakes, Cabbage and Noodles and Kielbasa.
Redmond Concession, LLC
Based in Wooster Ohio, Redmond Concession is part of the esteemed Otterbacher Family that has been a Cuyahoga County Fair staple for a great number of years.
Be sure to stop by during the Fair Food Walk-Thru Weekend where they will be offering the tastiest of treats that include cotton candy, caramel and candy apples and their homemade caramel corn and popcorn.
Rosie’s Rolling Grille
“Build Your Own Nachos” – does anything else really need to be said? Since the debut of Rosie’s Nachos in 2020, Rosie and husband Casey have been participating in both Ohio and Florida Fairs. They have been featured on 4 episodes of the Cooking Channels Carnival Eats.
Rutana Concessions
Rutana Concessions has been in business since 1976. It is a family owned and operated business run by Michael and Karen Rutana. Our business is known for “The Original Hot Apple Dumpling with Ice Cream!” A decadent apple dessert that’s buttery crust tastes just like Grandma used to make…..topped with 2 scoops of real vanilla ice cream AND our special Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sauce, served hot right out of the oven!
If you’re not hungry but you’re thirsty, then you’re in luck because Rutana Concessions serves up some of the best Old-Fashioned Root Beer Floats that you can find in fair business! We also serve Orange Creamsicle Floats and Very Cherry Floats along with Coke and Diet Coke floats.
Fresh brewed Sweet and Unsweet Tea are made daily!
You don’t have to wait until the Cuyahoga County Fair anymore. Come to see us at the Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk -Thru in May. We can’t wait to see you there. Stop by to say hi!
Smitty’s Ice Cream and More
Sweet Smitty's Ice Cream and More is a delightful haven for dessert lovers, offering a wide array of treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Indulge in their rich and creamy hard dip ice cream sundaes, served with a variety of toppings to create your perfect dessert. Enjoy the crispy goodness of their freshly made waffle cones or cool off with a classic root beer float. For those looking for something a bit different, Sweet Smitty's also offers refreshing boba tea in various flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional treat or something new, Sweet Smitty's has something for everyone!
Cleveland Axe-Throwing
Axe-Throwing (along with Pickleball) seems to be all the rage. While there will be no Pickleball at the fairgrounds (yet) be sure to visit the Axe-Throwing Attraction when attending the Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru. They tout that they will transform your special day into a spectacular day at their mobile axe throwing trailer.
Otterbacher Bros. Concessions/Amusements
Enjoy the best in Arcade Games during Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru brought to you by Ohio’s own Otterbacher Brothers Concessions. Hailing from Seville Ohio, they have been with Cuyahoga County Fair for over 50 years.