Join us for Giant Bananagrams, a unique literary event for all ages!

Get ready to Go Bananas for Lake Erie Ink! Join us for an afternoon of creative word play at the 13th annual GIANT Bananagrams Tournament at Cleveland Heights High School on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.

Inspired by the fast-paced, Scrabble-like word game, GIANT Bananagrams brings together teams of 2-5 players to compete on a 30x30 foot board in front of a large audience with a guest emcee. This event requires quick thinking, love of language, and teamwork as groups scramble to be the first to turn their letters into words.

Each team needs to raise $500 to play. Get your friends together to start a team, and then reach out to your networks to help you hit your fundraising goal!

This in-person event will take place at Cleveland Heights High School from 12:30-3 PM on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.

Give to Our Event!

You can donate money to Lake Erie Ink directly by clicking the Donate button at the top of this page! Become an event sponsor at the $500, $1500, or $2500 level, and get your company name on event shirts, marketing materials, and more. Or donate goodies to our raffle, featuring gift baskets from local merchants. Contact Lake Erie Ink at staff@lakeerieink.org for more information about sponsorship or raffle donations.

Play With Us!

Click the "Join a Team" button here on GiveButter to register your team of 2-5 players. Tell us your fundraising goal ($500 is our minimum!), give your team a snappy name, and tell us who's competing. Then start practicing your word scrambling skills for the big day!

Win Cool Stuff!

Can't join us on April 11th? You can still be part of GIANT Bananagrams! Enter our Giant Bananagrams Raffle for your chance to win awesome gift baskets from local merchants. We will announce the winners at Giant Bananagrams. You do not need to attend the event to win. Buy raffle tickets here!

Want to practice?

Learn the game, practice your skills, and have fun with friends! Join us for free practice games on Feb 22, March 1, March 22, and March 29 from 1-3pm at Lake Erie Ink (2108 S Taylor Rd).

RSVP here!

Questions?

Email us at staff@lakeerieink.org or call (216) 320-4757. Hope to see you at this year's event!

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Giant Bananagrams 2026

Go Bananas for Lake Erie Ink!

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