Hartville Kitchen to Offer Over 15 Family-friendly Concerts in 2023
We continue to bring popular gospel, country, and tribute music performers to Northeast Ohio.
Throughout 2023, we will continue our long tradition of hosting beloved gospel, country, and tribute music acts. Conveniently located between Cleveland and Ohio's Amish Country, our venue features comfortable seating for 500 that's part of a 200-acre campus filled with unique shopping opportunities, the largest independent hardware store in the U.S., and so much great food.
This year's concert line-up includes:
- William Lee Golden, a five-time GRAMMY-award-winning musician and member of the Oak Ridge Boys and the Grand Ole Opry (Feb 9)
- The Booth Brothers, a GRAMMY nominated, Dove Award-winning gospel trio (Mar 2)
- Legacy Five, a Dove Award-winning Southern gospel quintet (Apr 20)
- The Isaacs, an award-winning bluegrass Southern gospel quartet (May 4)
- MATINEE: Sunday Drive, a trio nominated for multiple Dove Awards (May 25)
- The legendary Oak Ridge Boys with three performances (Jun 8-10)
- MATINEE: Johnny Cash tribute artist Terry Lee Goffee (Jun 22)
- MATINEE: Elvis tribute artist Lonnie Jay Freeman (Jul 6)
- Triumphant Quartet, a Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group (Jul 20)
- MATINEE & EVENING: Everly Brothers Experience tribute group Zmed Brothers (Aug 3)
- Girl Named Tom: First trio to win NBC's The Voice (Aug 17)
- Guardians Quartet, a Southern gospel group with multiple Dove Award nominations (Sep 14)
- Greater Vision, a quintet among the most awarded in gospel music history (Oct 12)
- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, a GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-winning gospel quartet with two performances (Nov 25)
- The Craguns, an Ohio-based gospel music quartet (Dec 7)
"Since we started offering concerts more than 21 years ago, Hartville Kitchen has become a well-known Northeast Ohio destination for gospel and country musicians, many of which have also performed on America's most celebrated stages, including the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville," says Mara Rudolph, event coordinator. "We love bringing together family-friendly music events with homestyle meals and desserts that everyone can enjoy."
Hartville Kitchen Expands Access to Full Menu for Concertgoers
In an effort to maintain the exceptional experience guests have come to expect, Hartville Kitchen no longer serves dinner in the concert venue prior to performances.
Instead, we invite guests to come early and spend the day (or two) exploring all Hartville has to offer, including our marketplace and flea market, hardware and lumber store, curated boutiques and shops, and homestyle restaurant and bakery. You can even spend the night at the cozy Comfort Suites Hartville-North Canton next door.
Vernon Sommers Jr., president of Hartville Kitchen, says, "Like most restaurants, Hartville Kitchen continues to face challenges with, among other things, hiring and retaining servers. By encouraging concertgoers to dine in our restaurant before the show, we are able to expand their access to meal options while still ensuring the very best service. For us, it's all about creating positive memories for everyone who visits Hartville Kitchen."
By encouraging concertgoers to dine in our restaurant before the show, we are able to expand their access to meal options while still ensuring the very best service.
Meal discounts are available at the time of ticket purchase and include an entree with three sides, a beverage, a piece of pie, and tax. Guests who don't buy a meal in advance can still eat at Hartville Kitchen and get a 10-percent discount off their bill by showing their concert ticket to the cashier.
"It's a win-win for everyone," says Vernon. "Our guests get to enjoy good food, attentive service, and exceptional music all at one place, and we get to take the Hartville Kitchen experience to new heights. I am certain our 2023 concert season will be among our very best."
