{"id":3069,"date":"2025-08-04T11:14:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carlosjones.com\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:14:35","slug":"2nd-annual-taste-of-turney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlosjones.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/04\/2nd-annual-taste-of-turney\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd Annual Taste of Turney"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEDIA RELEASE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2nd Annual \u201cTaste of Turney\u201d Food & Music Festival: A Feast for Your Senses! Garfield Heights\u2019 celebration takes center stage Saturday, August 23<\/b><\/span>rd<\/b><\/span><\/sup> with Carlos Jones, and The PLUS Band on Turney Road! <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio \u2013 Garfield Heights resident business owners Vonda Leath (<\/span>Sweetly Shoibhan Pastries<\/b><\/span>), Charlene Wesley (<\/span>Auntie Lumpy\u2019s Restaurant<\/b><\/span>) are not only bringing together a curated mix of local artisans, food trucks, musicians and vendors, they\u2019re literally growing the 2<\/span>nd<\/span><\/sup> annual food and music event \u201cTaste of Turney\u201d from last year\u2019s inaugural single-site location to a food and music street festival on Turney Road <\/span>Saturday, August 23<\/b><\/span>rd<\/b><\/span><\/sup>, with musical headliner Carlos Jones and The PLUS Band bringing their signature blend of Roots-Reggae \/ Island Soul music. \u2018Taste of Turney\u2019 is a celebration of local talent, creativity, culinary artistry, and the vibrant spirit of the community at every step along the event corridor. <\/span><\/p>\n

WHERE: Turney Road from Runnymede Avenue to Garfield Boulevard<\/span><\/p>\n

TIME: 12:00 Noon \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

COST: No Cost to Attend \u2013 Individual Transaction for Vendors<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHosting the second annual Taste of Turney is more than an event \u2014 it is a celebration of our community\u2019s heart and soul. We are honored to bring together local talent, small businesses, and neighbors for a day filled with joy, culture, and connection. With deep appreciation for everyone who makes this possible, we are excited to keep building something truly special together.\u201d, said <\/span>Co-creators and Event Chairs Vonda Leath and Charlene Wesley<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Corporate and community support for Taste of Taste continue to grow year-over-year with Garfield Culinary, Jack Daniel\u2019s Distillery, The Aviator Event Center & Pub, Miss O\u2019s Cafe and Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home, local and regional partners. \u201c<\/span>Jack Daniels<\/b><\/span> is proud to be a partner of the 2025 Taste of Turney Festival that brings music, food, and community fun to life. Cheers!\u201d, exclaimed <\/span>Glynn Wesley, District Manager Multicultural Division<\/b><\/span>. \u201cWe are proud to support Taste of Turney! We thank them for their work in the community!\u201d, said <\/span>Khadar Soussou, President & Co-Owner, The Aviator Event Center & Pub <\/b><\/span>Experience. <\/b><\/span>The City\u2019s first-and-only culinary incubator, <\/span>Garfield Culinary and Owner James Klimo, <\/b><\/span>will be a returning sponsor for the 2025 event.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhere good hearts meet good food, great people, and a greater purpose \u2014 that\u2019s where community begins.\u201d,<\/span> said Larry Lane, Owner Mrs. O\u2019s Caf\u00e9 and Founder of The Village Performing Arts and Culture Center. <\/b><\/span>\u201cI am happy to support Taste of Turney! This is a wonderful opportunity for all to experience the very best in music, art, and culinary delights the Garfield Heights community has to offer.\u201d, said <\/span>County Councilman Pernel Jones, Jr., Co-Owner Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home<\/b><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Entertainment also includes Robert Johnson Jr. the Line Dance King, MC Smooth & the Phenomenal Ballroom Dancers, Mattie Blue, Vaughn Music, Raven Rae, Zumba with Ki, Jinari Kemet & the Black Jackets, and on the 1s & 2s: DJ Ju, and DJ Sissy Bunny.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mayor Matt Burke shared, \u201cI\u2019m absolutely thrilled about the Taste of Turney Street Festival. As we focus on the future of our Turney Road Business Corridor, and mixed-use development, our collective goal is to create a \u201cHistoric Downtown District\u201d that\u2019s a vibrant, \u201con trend\u201d social and entertainment destination. The Taste of Turney Street Festival will play a pivotal role in reaching that goal by bringing local and regional neighbors together to share an atmosphere alive with sound, art, and flavor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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