๐ Join Us for the 41st Annual Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group! ๐
August 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 2025 | FREE Admission & FREE Parking
๐ Wickliffe Italian-American Club | Open to the Public!
Come experience one of the largest bocce tournaments in North America, right here in Northeast Ohio! Whether youโre a bocce fan, love Italian food and culture, or just looking for an exciting, family-friendly weekend, you won't want to miss this Cleveland tradition!
๐ The Bocce Tournament
Over 120 teams from across the U.S. and Canada will compete for $34,000 in prize money across the Open and Womenโs Divisions. Last yearโs champions "3 Men & A Puppy (Mentor, OH)" and "Dirty 30 (Warren, OH)" return to defend their titles against some of the fiercest competition in the sport.
๐ถ Live Music โข Food & Drinks โข Family Fun
Enjoy a weekend packed with live entertainment, authentic Italian food, cultural exhibits, and special events for all ages. Whether you're here for the bocce or just the vibes, there's something for everyone.
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Schedule of Events
๐ค Presented by Khash Saghafi - Liberty Home Mortgage
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd
โข 3:45 PM โ Opening Ceremonies + National Anthems by Gio Castiglione
โข 4:00 PM โ Bocce Tournament Begins (Open Division)
โข 7:00โ11:00 PM โ Live Music: Soul Shake & The Eastside Horns
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd
โข 8:00 AM โ Bocce Tournament Continues (Open & Womenโs Divisions)
โข 12:00โ3:00 PM โ Vagabond Boys + Cooking Demo by Chef Dan (Euclid Culinary School)
โข 12:00โ4:00 PM โ Photo Exhibit: The History of Italians in Cleveland (Western Reserve Historical Society)
โข 3:30โ5:30 PM โ Live Music: Grant Elsing
โข 7:00โ11:00 PM โ Live Music: Pieces of Eight ft. The Lakeside Brass
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th
โข 8:00 AM โ Bocce Tournament Play Resumes (Final Rounds)
โข 2:15โ3:00 PM โ Magic Show with Rick Smith Jr.
โข 3:00โ4:00 PM โ Jungle Terry & Friends Exotic Animal Show
โข 4:00 PM (approx.) โ Womenโs Division Championship (Streaming Live on YouTube)
โข 6:00 PM (approx.) โ Open Division Championship (Streaming Live on YouTube)
๐ฌ Stay Connected
Follow us for updates, live coverage, team highlights, and more!
๐ Website: wickliffeianda.com
๐ Facebook: facebook.com/WickliffeItalianAmericanClub
๐ธ Instagram: @wickliffeianda
๐บ YouTube: Wickliffe Italian-American Club
๐ This event is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Lake County Visitors Bureau.
Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Italian-American heritage with us. Weโll see you on the courts! ๐ฎ๐น๐
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