Solheim Cup Fan Fest day two: what to expect
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Solheim Cup Fan Fest continues with day two on Saturday in downtown Toledo.
The gates open to the public at 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Organizers have set up food trucks and pop-up locations, bars, and family friendly activities throughout the streets.
Musician Eric Sowers is set to take the Promenade Park stage at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, followed by county music star Chris Young at 8:30 p.m. General admission and VIP tickets were still available as of Saturday morning, starting at $30.
Fan Fest is a cashless event, but there are reverse ATMs available downtown. There’s also a clear bag policy but small, clutch bags are allowed.
Face masks are encouraged and organizers have free disposable masks available.
You can find additional details here.
The Solheim Cup and accompanying events are expected to generate more than $30 million for the local economy.
The first day of Fan Fest kicked off at 2 p.m. Friday, hosting thousands of guests filling the streets from the riverfront to North Superior and Monroe to Jackson, with activities, live entertainment, food and beverages, and fun for the whole family.
“They said... we want you to set the standard, and obviously nothing like this had ever been done before,” said Mary Brucker, CEO of Imagine 901 and co-chair of the Fan Fast. “So, to have the two of us watch this start from a vision to what it has turned into today is amazing. I think people are going to be so incredibly surprised at what this downtown has turned into.”
Guests enjoyed elevated menus from 20 of the area’s top local restaurants, along with a Fountain Bar directly over the Levis Square fountain, and an adult Bubble’s Lounge across from Promenade Park. Toledo musicians were featured, including Amelia Airharts and performers from Toledo School for the Arts. Other expos included Arts Alley, Imagination Station animations, and the LPGA Girls Golf Foundation.
“We have multiple stages where we’re featuring our local artists. We have local restaurants, food trucks, beverage areas, a fountain bar, a bubbles lounge,” Mona Shousher, executive director of external events for ProMedica and Fan Fest co-chair, said. “We have an umbrella structure that is unlike no other, it is amazing.”
Gwen Stefani performed as the headliner at on the main stage in Promenade Park Friday night. The show was livestreamed throughout the event footprint, ending with a fireworks show.
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