La Bastille Celebration Expands to 3-Day Festival in Northeast Ohio

Annual culinary event hosted by Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute adds more days and renowned chefs.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:35pm

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A bold, graphic illustration of a repeating pattern of colorful French macarons, rendered in a high-contrast pop art style with bright neon hues and thick black outlines, conceptually representing the festive and flavorful atmosphere of the La Bastille culinary celebration.The expanded La Bastille festival in Cleveland will showcase the region's vibrant culinary scene through a celebration of French-inspired food, drinks, and entertainment.Cleveland Today

The annual La Bastille celebration hosted by Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio has expanded from a one-day party to a three-day culinary festival. The expanded event will feature nationally recognized chefs and a wider array of food, drinks, and entertainment over the course of the long weekend.

Why it matters

La Bastille has become a signature event for the Edwins organization, which provides restaurant industry training and employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. The expansion of the festival signals growing interest and support for Edwins' mission within the Cleveland community and the region's culinary scene.

The details

What started as a one-day Bastille Day celebration has evolved into a three-day festival hosted by Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute. The expanded event will showcase nationally renowned chefs, a wider variety of food and drink offerings, and additional entertainment programming spread out over the long weekend.

  • The La Bastille festival will take place from July 12-14, 2026.
  • The original one-day La Bastille celebration has been held annually by Edwins since the institute's founding.

The players

Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute

A Cleveland-based nonprofit that provides restaurant industry training and employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to expand La Bastille into a multi-day celebration that allows us to showcase the incredible culinary talent in our region and raise awareness for Edwins' important work.”

— Brandon Chrostowski, Founder and President, Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute

What’s next

Edwins will announce the full festival lineup, including the roster of guest chefs, in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The growth of La Bastille into a major regional food festival demonstrates the impact Edwins has had in Cleveland and the organization's ability to bring the community together around its mission of providing second chances through culinary education and employment.