Annual Benefit Clambake

Join supporters, community leaders, and friends of Open Doors Academy for an evening on the Cuyahoga River featuring a classic clambake dinner, open bar, music, raffle prizes, and a short, powerful program celebrating ODA scholars and families.

Sponsorships Available Now

Individual tickets will be available in August.

To review sponsorship levels and benefits, download our Sponsorship Packages overview.

View Sponsorship Packages

To request additional information or inquire about sponsorships or table purchases, contact Joe Hollings at jhollings@opendoorsacademy.org

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

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships help make the Clambake one of Cleveland’s most welcoming and impactful fundraising events while supporting meaningful opportunities for scholars and families throughout the year.

Organizations, businesses, and individuals interested in supporting the Clambake can review sponsorship opportunities and benefits here:

View Sponsorship Packages

To request sponsorship information or inquire about table purchases, contact Joe Hollings at jhollings@opendoorsacademy.org

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