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Per Dan Crandall Marketing & Business Development Manager Great Northern Mall
North Olmsted, Ohio – April 22, 2025 – As the temperatures are warming up outside, the events are heating up on the inside of Great Northern Mall. The May and June calendar has quickly filled up with shows ranging from sports cards, vendor markets, collectible expo and more.
“We’ve opened the doors and are talking daily to different show organizers to utilize Great Northern as a space to host their next event,” said Dan Crandall marketing and business development manager at Great Northern Mall. “Some of our tenants are hosting events themselves, while others benefit from the increased foot traffic and boost in sales—especially in the food court. It’s been a winning combination,” Crandall added.
Among the highlights are two signature events hosted by mall tenants:
- May 9–10: Sweets and Geeks Collectible Expo, produced by Sweets & Geeks
- May 16–18: Great Northern Mall Sports Card & Autograph Spring Spectacular, produced by Prime Time Sports & Framing
Upcoming Events:
May 2 – 4 – Hott’s Promotion Vendor Show
Hott’s Promotions from, Nashville, TN will host 30 local and travelling artisans for the three day show at Great Northern. For more information and to secure your spot, visit here.
May 9 – 10 – Sweets and Geeks Collectible Expo
Sweets and Geeks is proud to present their very first Collectible Expo. The event will feature over 100 tables of collectibles and pop culture merchandise, special appearances by anime voice actors, Cosplay contest, Pokémon Trade Day (12pm to 3pm Saturday), sports cards, trading card games, plushies, statues, and so much more! Whether you’re a longtime collector or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Come connect with fellow fans, find unique items, and celebrate all things geeky!
Anime Voice Actor Guests
- Aaron Dismuke is known for many popular roles such as Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tamaki Amajiki in My Hero Academia, Senku Ishigami in Dr. Stone, and many more.
- Bryson Baugus is known for his roles as Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu, Nagi in Blue Lock, Gepard in Honkai: Star Rail, and more.
For more information and to secure your spot, visit here.
May 16 – 18 – Great Northern Mall Sports Card & Autograph Spring Spectacular
Prime Time Sports is hosting the Great Northern Mall Sports Card & Autograph Spring Spectacular from May 16 to 18. Some of the Hall of Famers and Superstars include:
- Dennis Rodman “The Worm” – NBA Hall of Famer with 5 NBA Titles (2 with the Detroit Pistons and 3 with the Chicago Bulls)
- Lawrence Taylor “LT” – NFL Hall of Famer with 2 Super Bowl Titles with the New York Giants
- Dwight Gooden “Doc” – MLB 3 MLB Titles (1 with the New York Mets and 2 with the New York Yankees)
- Antonio Gates – NFL will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025 as a Sand Diego Charger
- David Justice – MLB 2 World Series Champion (1 with the Altana Braves and 1 with the New York Yankees)
- Craig Ehlo – NBA Cleveland Cavaliers
- World B. Free – NBA Cleveland Cavaliers
- John Rocker – MLB Atlanta Braves
For more information and to secure your spot, visit here.
May 29 – Prime Time Sports & Farming Autograph and Meet-n-Greet
Prime Time Sports & Framing will host an autograph and meet-n-greet with Cleveland Guardians star Sandy Alomar Jr. from 5 to 6pm and with All Star closer Emmauel Clase from 6 to 8pm. For more information on tickets, here.
May 31 and June 1 and again June 7 – 8 – Hometown Vendor Market
Join us at the Cleveland Summer Sizzle Craft & Vendor Market with local vendors, seasonal treats, and unique finds for all occasions. For more information and to secure your spot, visit here.
June 28 – Westside Flea
Join us for a Free Family event, featuring over 100 handcrafted vendors, food trucks, live music, and a Kids Zone for the little ones. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the North Olmsted Food Pantry. The event will take place in the parking lot near Dillard’s. Other dates include July 26, August 30 and September 27. For more information and to secure your spot, visit here.
“The energy and excitement these events bring to the mall are exactly what we love to see,” added Crandall. “Great Northern has always been more than just a shopping destination—it’s a place for the community to come together, make memories, and experience something new each time they visit.”
