41st Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group, 22 August | Event in Wickliffe | AllEvents

41st Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group

Wickliffe Italian-American Club

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Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 03:45 pm

Wickliffe Italian-American Club

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Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 03:45 pm - Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm (EDT)

Wickliffe Italian-American Club

29599 Clayton Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092-1924, United States

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41st Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group
๐ŸŽ‰ Join Us for the 41st Annual Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group! ๐ŸŽ‰


August 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 2025 | FREE Admission & FREE Parking
๐Ÿ“ 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 youโ€™re 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!


๐Ÿ† 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 Womenโ€™s Divisions. Last yearโ€™s 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.


๐ŸŽถ Live Music โ€ข Food & Drinks โ€ข 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.


๐Ÿ“… Schedule of Events
๐ŸŽค Presented by Khash Saghafi - Liberty Home Mortgage


FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd
โ€ข 3:45 PM โ€“ Opening Ceremonies + National Anthems by Gio Castiglione
โ€ข 4:00 PM โ€“ Bocce Tournament Begins (Open Division)
โ€ข 7:00โ€“11:00 PM โ€“ Live Music: Soul Shake & The Eastside Horns


SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd
โ€ข 8:00 AM โ€“ Bocce Tournament Continues (Open & Womenโ€™s Divisions)
โ€ข 12:00โ€“3:00 PM โ€“ Vagabond Boys + Cooking Demo by Chef Dan (Euclid Culinary School)
โ€ข 12:00โ€“4:00 PM โ€“ Photo Exhibit: The History of Italians in Cleveland (Western Reserve Historical Society)
โ€ข 3:30โ€“5:30 PM โ€“ Live Music: Grant Elsing
โ€ข 7:00โ€“11:00 PM โ€“ Live Music: Pieces of Eight ft. The Lakeside Brass


SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th
โ€ข 8:00 AM โ€“ Bocce Tournament Play Resumes (Final Rounds)
โ€ข 2:15โ€“3:00 PM โ€“ Magic Show with Rick Smith Jr.
โ€ข 3:00โ€“4:00 PM โ€“ Jungle Terry & Friends Exotic Animal Show
โ€ข 4:00 PM (approx.) โ€“ Womenโ€™s Division Championship (Streaming Live on YouTube)
โ€ข 6:00 PM (approx.) โ€“ Open Division Championship (Streaming Live on YouTube)


๐Ÿ’ฌ Stay Connected
Follow us for updates, live coverage, team highlights, and more!
๐ŸŒ Website: wickliffeianda.com
๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook: facebook.com/WickliffeItalianAmericanClub
๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @wickliffeianda
๐Ÿ“บ YouTube: Wickliffe Italian-American Club


๐Ÿ™ 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. Weโ€™ll see you on the courts! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ


Also check out other Sports events in Wickliffe, Music events in Wickliffe, Contests in Wickliffe.

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41st Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group, 22 August | Event in Wickliffe | AllEvents
41st Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce sponsored by Firelands Auto Group
Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 03:45 pm