Empty Bowls tickets on Sale Now!

The 27th annual Empty Bowls event will once again be held at Arnold’s Bar & Grill at 210 E. Eighth Street on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Empty Bowls is an international movement to involve the pottery community in helping the hungry. The proceeds from the Cincinnati Clay Alliance Empty Bowls events, raised over $400,000 in the last 26 years, benefiting Kids Cafe of the Freestore Foodbank. There are 9 Kids Cafe locations in greater Cincinnati where children receive a nourishing meal, help with homework and personal hygiene, and can participate in fun activities.

What to expect in 2026
Buy It Now will open as early as 10am
Seatings available for 10:30am-11:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 12:30pm-1:30pm, or 1:30pm-2:30pm

Meal tickets ($35) include a handmade bowl, soup, bread, and a dessert. The Clay Alliance members donate the hand made bowls. Additionally, handmade bowls and other ceramic pieces donated by Clay Alliance members can be purchased at the event.

Arnold’s Bar and Grill will be providing servers and donating the delicious soup and bread.

The JK Jazz trio headed up by James Kellaris, will provide their talent as they have for the past several events in rounding out the festivities!

Arnold’s will be displaying and selling bowls to their patrons the weeks leading up to the event.  Check it out when you visit their restaurant.

Link to purchase presale tickets with four seating times of 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm, https://clayallianceemptybowls.square.site/

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Can’t make it to the event? Please consider making a donation at the link provided for tickets.

If you have any questions about the event please call Linda LeGendre, 513-763-0604.

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Linda has made lizard mugs for over 20 years. They have evolved to their present day state and are also on platters and bowls. Their forest cousins the Gnomes are also present on her display shelves. Gnomes include Namaste, No Evil Trio and St. Francis.