All 2026 ODA Clambake event tickets are now sold out.

You can still participate in the Clambake Raffle - and you do not need to attend to win. Click the "Purchase your Raffle Tickets" button below.

Purchase your Raffle Tickets

Join us on Saturday, October 17, for Open Doors Academy's Annual Benefit Clambake – one of Cleveland's favorite casual fall fundraisers. Enjoy a classic clambake dinner, open bar, music, riverfront views, raffle prizes, and a fast-paced program featuring ODA scholars and families.

This year's Luminary Award honors Roger Frank, Managing Partner of Little Jacket and former ODA Board Chair, whose vision helped establish the Clambake as one of ODA's signature community events.

Every ticket purchased helps provide free year-round afterschool and summer programs that empower more than 1,900 young people across Northern Ohio with academic support, career exploration, caring mentors, and opportunities to discover what's possible.

A Cleveland tradition with a purpose

The ODA Clambake has become one of Cleveland’s most anticipated casual fundraisers because it brings people together in a way that feels welcoming, energetic, and genuinely connected.

Guests enjoy great food, an open bar, music, riverfront views, raffle prizes, and a fast-paced program emceed by ODA scholars and families. The evening is intentionally designed to be meaningful, memorable, and finished by 9 PM.

Proceeds support year-round afterschool and summer programming for scholars and families across Northern Ohio.

Luminary Award

Honoring Roger Frank

This year’s Luminary Award recognizes Roger Frank, Managing Partner of Little Jacket and former ODA Board Chair, for nearly two decades of leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to Open Doors Academy scholars. Roger also envisioned what has become ODA’s Annual Benefit Clambake, making this year’s recognition especially meaningful.

The Annual Benefit Clambake raises critical funds that help more young people and families across Northern Ohio access the life-changing opportunities Open Doors Academy provides.

Read the full announcement about Roger’s recognition:

Learn Why Roger Is Being Honored

Event Details

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Cleveland Rowing Foundation, 1003 British Street
Individual tickets will be available in August.
Complimentary Parking | Casual Attire