Last Chance Oktoberfest

Joel’s Place for Children invites you to join us for our annual Fall Fundraiser at Forest City Brewery on Saturday, October 24th 2026, at 1 PM for a final Prost! to a fun tradition of October celebration.

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All Your Favorite Oktoberfest Traditions

An afternoon of live German music (accordion included) by well-known performer Aaron Dussing, with brats & ‘kraut, pierogies, giant pretzels, complete with Stein-Holding Competition, all while benefiting families who have lost someone close and are in need of our support, you are in for the fundraiser of your dreams. 

We are also boasting the HIGHEST cash raffle Joel’s Place has ever had! With FIVE chances to win. 

October 24, 2026

An event filled with German traditions, live music, friendly competition, an INCREDIBLE cash raffle, directly supporting our mission and kilts are optional.

1:00-4:00 PM

12:30 PM: Doors open 1:00 PM: Appetizers and Drink Ticket become available 1:30 PM: Live Music by Aaron Dussing 3:30pm Raffle Winners Announced 4:00 PM: The Fun Ends, but Your Involvement Doesn't Have To Please contact us for additional donations or interest in volunteering.

Forest City Brewery

2135 Columbus Road Cleveland, OH 44113 Building Entrance on Freeman Avenue

RSVP Today!

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Contact Kathleen Kennedy at [email protected]

Joel's Place For Children
23rd Anniversary Prize Raffle

Join our raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! 

 

Total of 5 prizes will be awarded:

  • Grand Prize: $2,500
  • Others: $1,500, $1,000, $750, & $500

 

Drawing will be held at our Annual Fundraising Event at Forest City Brewery on October 24, 2026. Winners need not be present.

Remembering a Mother or Father

Donate in memory of a parent figure you may be missing this celebratory season.

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Feelin' 22 Online Auction Fundraiser

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Bay Days T Shirt Fundraiser

Tees sponsored by Joel’s Place.

Place your order by Sunday, June 15, at midnight.

Shop from April 11-27

This online marketplace supports Joel’s Place. Funds raised help with pizza dinners, craft supplies, programming efforts, and more.