“Pizza Palooza” Returns To Centennial Terrace July 22nd & 23rd

WHO HAS THE BEST PIZZA IN NORTHWEST OHIO? That question will be answered on July 22nd & 23rd at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Centennial Terrace’s 10th annual Pizza Palooza presented by Grogan’s Towne and Sofo Foods! The event will take place at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. Sylvania, Ohio on Friday, July 22nd from 5:00PM-11:00PM and Saturday, July 3rd from 4:00PM-11:00PM.

An estimated crowd of over 8,000 guests is expected to attend and vote for their favorite pizza restaurant in this annual contest featuring both people’s and judge’s choice awards. The nine pizza vendors vying for the title of best pizza restaurant in Northwest Ohio include Bambino’s, Half Time, Romeo’s, Mama Mary’s, Vikings Pizzeria, E’s Pizza & Wings, J-Cups, Dandino’s and All American! Guests will also be able to satisfy their sweet tooth at booths setup by Mayberry Ice Cream, Susie Lynne’s Lemonade and Olde Tyme Kettle Korn.

Voting will take place on location via iPad. Event-goers are given one vote for the duration of the event. Attendees can vote onsite both Friday and Saturday via iPad at the Voting Booth. Voting will close at 8:45PM Saturday and People’s Choice Awards will be awarded after votes are tallied by VZN Group, LLC.

The event is honoring long-time participant Jim Jacob, founder of J-Cups Pizza who lost his battle with cancer in 2019 by presenting the 2nd Annual “Jim Jacob Strength & Spirit Award.” The staff of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Centennial Terrace will identify the individual, pizza vendor or sponsor who shows great sportsmanship, outstanding attitude, sense of comradery, and high integrity, all characteristics that Jim possessed each year at Pizza Palooza and in his daily character.

Palooza enthusiasts and music lovers will enjoy fabulous musical entertainment featuring local bands both Friday and Saturday evening.

Friday – July 22 Distant Cousinz North of Nashville

Saturday - July 23 The Grape Smugglers

Families can enjoy their pizza and plenty of activities in the Kid’s Zone sponsored by Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center from 5pm -9pm each day. Face painting and activities will be provided by Over the Rainbow. Interactive activities will include a bounce house and inflatable obstacle course, Legos, and more!

Admission is $6.00 for attendees 13 & older, children under 12 are free! Advance tickets are available in the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 5632 N. Main St in Sylvania. Pizza vendors will sell cheese or pepperoni and specialty pizza by the slice with the option to also purchase a whole pizza.

Presenting Sponsors for Pizza Palooza are Grogan’s Towne and Sofo Foods. Pizza Palooza is sponsored by Premier Bank, the City of Sylvania, Paramount Health Care. Media Sponsors include 13ABC, iHeart Media, Sylvania Advantage, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, and The Guy in the 419.