Elevation

Photo: Melanie Nesteruk

Thank You for Support During Elevation 2024!

Friday, June 21, 2024

Indigo Lake

4040 Riverview Rd

Peninsula, OH 44264

A one-of-a-kind experience of hiking, good food, live music, dancing, and s’mores around the campfire!

Lace up your dancing shoes and find your way to the party! Join the Conservancy for a one-of-a-kind summer celebration at the beautiful Indigo Lake in Howe Meadow! Surrounded by stunning views, you’ll enjoy a tasty dinner, toast s’mores around a campfire and dance the night away to live music in the park.

The Conservancy is the official philanthropic partner of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and your gift helps us preserve one of our region’s most important assets.

Proceeds go toward the Trails Now Fund, which provides crucial funding for trail maintenance, visitor amenities and new trailheads in CVNP.

2024 Event Details

6:30 P.M.
Trail Mix and Kettle Corn Station (served all evening)
Bars Open (beer and wine included for those 21+)*
First Band Begins – Found Sounds Steelband
Optional guided and self-guided hikes start

6:30–8:30 P.M.
Casual Dinner Buffet via Food Trucks*

8:00 P.M.
Second Band Begins – Abby Normal & The Detroit Lean

9:00-11:00 P.M.
S’mores and Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Campfires
Raffles
Music & Dancing Continue

*Each individual will receive 3 drink tickets and 4 food truck tickets to include entrée, 2 sides and dessert. Additional tickets available to purchase (cash or cc)

On The Menu

This year Elevation welcomes food trucks for dinner! Each guest receives tickets for one main, two sides, and a dessert as well as three drink tickets for beer or wine. Additional drink and food tickets are available for purchase (cash or cc only).

Truck 1

Braised BBQ beef brisket sandwich with melted cheese & scallions
Philly cheese steak with peppers, onions & melted cheese
Sides:
- Eggplant fries with pesto aioli
- Tater Tots with melted cheese and scallions
- Couscous salad with cilantro, feta, tomatoes
Note: Gluten-free bun or lettuce base available upon request

Truck 2

Greek chicken wrap with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and lemon feta spread
Falafel wrap with lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions & cucumber dill sauce
Sides:
- Eggplant fries with pesto aioli
- Tater Tots with melted cheese and scallions
- Couscous salad with cilantro, feta, tomatoes
Note: Gluten-free bun or lettuce base available upon request

Truck 3

Hawaiian jerk pulled pork with pickled red onions and sriracha mayo
Lamb meatball gyro with lettuce, tomato, pickled onions & cucumber dill sauce
Sides:
- Eggplant fries with pesto aioli
- Tater Tots with melted cheese and scallions
- Couscous salad with cilantro, feta, tomatoes
Note: Gluten-free bun or lettuce base available upon request

Truck 4

Grandpa’s toast – homemade sourdough, garlic spread, caponata (Sicilian eggplant/tomato relish), pine nuts, basil
Rainbow noodle bowl – fresh lettuce, rice noodles, peanut sauce, baked tofu, cucumber, tri-color bell peppers, spicy chili crisp
Sides:
- Black beans & cornbread
- Sesame cucumber salad
- Watermelon salad with blueberry & mint

Dessert

S’mores
Mitchell’s Ice Cream

Additional Details

Weather: The party is rain or shine
Attire: Trail casual
Questions? Call 330-657-2909 ext. 166 or email events@forcvnp.org

Members receive special pricing! Conservancy members can purchase unlimited member tickets, which can include guests that are non-members. If you would like to become a member, or renew your membership, you’re able to do so in the form below by adding the membership level of choice to your purchase. For a full list of member benefits click here . If you have any questions about a Conservancy membership please contact Jess at 330-657-2909 x166 or membership@forcvnp.org.

As a member, you’ll support CVNP and the Northeast Ohio community it serves, as well as receive awesome benefits such as the semi-annual member magazine, discounts on concerts/programs, Trail Mix retail store discounts, and more!