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Cleveland Magazine and Scene Celebrate 2026 Best of CLE Party: Photos

The annual party brought restaurants, makers and revelers to the Great Lakes Science Center. 

by Cleveland Magazine Staff | Oct. 22, 2026 | 9:44 AM

Photographed by Kaitlin Walsh

Photographed by Kaitlin Walsh

Did you make it to the party of the year? 

Cleveland came together on Oct. 15 to celebrate the 2026 Cleveland Magazine editors’ and reader-voted picks and Scene reader-voted picks. From sampling local food and drinks to discovering new favorites, this year’s attendees experienced the people, places and businesses that make Cleveland one of a kind. 

Our readers and participating winners made this a record-setting year, with more sponsor support, participating winners and attendees than ever before. We thank our more than 100 participating vendors and sponsors.

  • Paul Davis Restoration

  • Bradley Stone

  • Akron Children’s

  • Cuyahoga Community College

  • Destination Cleveland

  • Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC)

  • Pella

  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka

  • University School

  • Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors

  • Infiniti of Beachwood

  • Belle Oaks Marketplace

  • Cleveland Clothing Co.

  • Meaden & Moore

  • The Cleveland Orchestra

Check out photos from the event below and look out for next year’s party in October 2027.

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best of cleveland party 2026
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best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
best of cleveland party 2026
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best of cleveland party 2026
Photographed by Kaitlin Walsh

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