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Live in the heart of a cultural hub. From newly constructed townhomes to charming single-family homes to luxury hotels, living in University Circle has never been more appealing.
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With strong anchor institutions and an abundance of arts & cultural as well as private sector businesses, University Circle is one of the largest employment drivers in the state of Ohio.
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There is nowhere else in Cleveland with the density of world-class educational resources as University Circle. Preschools, grade schools, high schools, and prestigious universities call this neighborhood home.
Become a UCI Vendor
University Circle Inc. hosts many events and programs in the area. Food vendors, merchants, institutions and contractors looking to find opportunities can check this page for the status of applications.
Become a member (free) of the Greater Circle Business Alliance (GCBA) to receive notices of when vendor opportunities become available. Read more and join at the link below. Contributing Members receive special access and discounts!
OPEN Applications:
WOW! Wade Oval Wednesday Food Vendor Application
WOW! returns to Wade Oval in 2023. UCI is planning 9 total concerts starting June 14 through August 16. No concert will take place on July 5.
Payment
GCBA Contributing Members: $135/week
All Others: $150/week
A mandatory deposit equal to your weekly payment amount is required to apply (GCBA Contributing Members will pay a $135 deposit, all others will pay $150 deposit at time of application). Applications received without a deposit will not be processed.
Deposits are applied to vending dates you receive. If you do not receive vending dates, you will be issued a refund. This refund will be issued on the same card used to pay the deposit. Cash or check refunds are not available.
Timeline
*There is no deadline to apply. The application will be available until there are enough vendors to fill the season. Applications received after March 15 are unlikely to receive vendor opportunities.
JAN 16 - Applications open for GCBA Contributing Members
JAN 30 - Applications open for GCBA Standard Members and general public
MARCH & APRIL - Selection based on geography, diversity of food options, minority business status. No updates available until late March/Early April.
MAY 15 - All insurance requirements and vendor permit copies due to UCI
Season Balance is due to UCI before your first WOW! date.
Returning vendors usually receive 4-6 dates depending on the type of food. New businesses vending at Wade Oval usually receive 2-3 dates. Please select all applicable dates you are available on your application.
Mandatory Meetings: new vendors are required to attend a training in May. Date TBD.
CLOSED Applications:
WOW! Institution/Organization Opportunities
Nonprofit opportunities are open to organizations located in University Circle. Contact the Events Team for more information. Some opportunities are available for on-site promotion in Summer Sponsorship Packages. Sponsor tiers typically start at $5,000. For more information, contact John Morrison, Vice President of Philanthropy.
WOW! Retail/Non-Food Items & Selling Opportunities
No additional opportunities will be available for vending during the 2023 WOW! season.
Parade the Circle Institution/Organization Activity Application
Coming in February of 2023
Parade the Circle Food Vendor Application
Coming in February 2023
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