Gala/
Banquet

Great food, exceptional entertainment, and a chance to celebrate with friends that have come together from across the continent, all at the beautiful Windows on the River on the banks of the Cuyahoga with beautiful views of the Cleveland city skyline. 

06 · 29 | Sunday

Windows on the River

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Red carpet
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Dinner
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM Dance
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Vendors

Dust off your loveliest gown, your most dapper suit.

Come celebrate and tie a big bow around the entire Song Festival weekend.

Dinner is served in two areas at Windows on the River: the Bridge View Room (table service for tables of 8-10) and the City View Room (no assigned seating, buffet-style).

Dinner-time seating is in the respective rooms. Afterwards everyone is welcome to enjoy the entire beautiful space that is Windows on the River and entertainment by two musical guests.

Enjoy talking to friends you know all the way back to your summer camp days who have come in from around the continent (and maybe even get your samba on) to the mellow beats of Cleveland’s Bossa Nova King in the Bridge View Room.

Bring down the house and dance until your shoes come off with LFG Miami in the City View Room.

Explore the vendors in the Cocktail room.

Go outside on the patio and take in the beautiful Cleveland city nighttime skyline on the banks on the Cuyahoga River.

Raise a glass to your Lithuanian heritage and your extended family at one of six cash bars operating throughout the space.

City View Room

$75 | $35 ages 12 & under

Menu

Champagne greeting

Entrees

Prime Rib

au jus

Chicken Marsala

with fresh mushrooms

Lasagna roll

with marinara sauce

Assorted Rolls & Butter

Salad

Windows Classic Caesar Salad

Starch

New potatoes

with lemon & dill

Pasta

with garlic, olive oil, diced tomato & herbs

Vegetable

California medley

Dessert

Chef’s selection of deluxe finger pastries,

fresh seasonal fruit & berries

Coffee & Specialty Teas

Served buffet style

No assigned seating

Cash bar

Mixed drink | $9

House wine | $7

Domestic beer | $5

Soft drinks/Juice | $2

Entertainment

Danielius + Jokūbas @lfg_miami

bridge View Room

$125

Menu

Champagne greeting

Wine with dinner

bottle Cabernet Sauvignon

bottle Pinot Grigio

Entrees

(select one)

Fresh Herb Crusted Prime Rib

with Rosemary au jus

Pan seared Atlantic Salmon

with shiitake mushrooms & shallots in a Madeira wine sauce

Spinach ravioli

stuffed with fresh spinach & ricotta cheese,

topped with salsa rosa sauce

Assorted Rolls & Butter

Salad

Signature salad of mixed greens

with strawberries, mandarin oranges & caramelized walnuts

Starch

New potatoes

with lemon & dill

Vegetable

Green Beans

with red pepper & dill

Dessert

(every other place setting)

Heavenly Seven

chocolate cake

Cheesecake

with raspberry sauce

Coffee & Specialty Teas

Table service

Reserved tables of 8-10

Entertainment

Moises Borges Brazilian Jazz

"The Bossa Nova King of Northeast Ohio"

- Dave DeOreo, NPR

Trio for cocktail hour,

moving to a soft quintet for dinner

& more upbeat bossa nova following dessert.

Tickets on sale soon!

FAQ

Shuttle service will be provided from downtown.

Guest can also drive in and park in the 1,200-space surface lot, but be sure to have a designated driver if consuming alcohol. Parking fees apply.

Taxis or rideshare companies (i.e. Uber or Lyft) also operate in Cleveland and are a quick and convenient option.

While Windows is only a mile away from the Hilton downtown/Marriott at Key/Cleveland Public Auditorium, it is not recommended to walk. It is quite steep and uneven, amidst industrial space.

There is only one main entrance! Go right through the front doors.

You have the option of reserving a full table or to purchase individual seats. All ticket sales are done through Eventbrite. You will be able to open up the seating map. Table numbers are provided so that you can coordinate planning with your friends, but actual table layout is subject to change pending final attendance numbers.

The deadline for ticket sales is June 10, so that we can provide a headcount to the chefs.

If you would like a dance only ticket, you can purchase day of at the door.

For now aquarium access is planned for the Friday night Welcome event only, but we will consider renting it again for Sunday night depending on attendance demographics at the banquet as well as public interest and demand!

The legal drinking age is 21. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or passport as bartenders reserve the right to check ID.

Yes, smoking is permitted outside on the patio.