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Bockfest Beefsteak Club Dinner

Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The Beefsteak Club returns to support the 28th Bockfest with an inspired beer dinner! In the spring of 1896, the Windisch-Muhlhauser Brewery hosted some of the most prominent Cincinnatians. Guests enjoyed an elegant meal with beer pairings in the unlikely ambiance of the...

The Beefsteak Club returns to support the 28th Bockfest with an inspired beer dinner! In the spring of 1896, the Windisch-Muhlhauser Brewery hosted some of the most prominent Cincinnatians. Guests enjoyed an elegant meal with beer pairings in the unlikely ambiance of the...

Big Cheese Festival

Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

North

Cheese makers from all over the country offering samples of best cheeses with everything from mozzarellas, cheddars and goudas to more rare and artisan-based varieties.

Cheese makers from all over the country offering samples of best cheeses with everything from mozzarellas, cheddars and goudas to more rare and artisan-based varieties.

Cincy Winter Beerfest

Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Sample over 350 craft beers. Named one of top 10 craft beer fests in nation. Choose from 3 different sessions.

Sample over 350 craft beers. Named one of top 10 craft beer fests in nation. Choose from 3 different sessions.

NKY International Festival

Northern Kentucky Convention Center
1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011

South

You don't need a passport to travel the world! Come see the sights, sounds and tastes right here in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. The NKY International Festival offers a full day of international performances, food samples, authentic items for sale from around the...

You don't need a passport to travel the world! Come see the sights, sounds and tastes right here in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. The NKY International Festival offers a full day of international performances, food samples, authentic items for sale from around the...

Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, but is...

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, but is...

Appalachian Festival

Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals held along the scenic Ohio River at historic Coney Island. The Appalachian Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition that is celebrating its 50th year of bringing the Appalachian culture to life. This three-day festival...

One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals held along the scenic Ohio River at historic Coney Island. The Appalachian Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition that is celebrating its 50th year of bringing the Appalachian culture to life. This three-day festival...

Asian Food Fest

Freedom Way
, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

New this year, the Asian Food Fest will be located on Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut Streets!  Features authentic food from mostly all countries from Asia including Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan and many more. Chef Hideki Harada and his wife...

New this year, the Asian Food Fest will be located on Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut Streets!  Features authentic food from mostly all countries from Asia including Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan and many more. Chef Hideki Harada and his wife...

Furry Friends Festival

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Looking for a dog friendly event this Memorial Day weekend? Join for Furry Friends Festival in the park! Enjoy live Bluegrass music, delicious food and tons of fun with your favorite canine companion. They will have a variety of pet vendors all weekend. Performance schedule...

Looking for a dog friendly event this Memorial Day weekend? Join for Furry Friends Festival in the park! Enjoy live Bluegrass music, delicious food and tons of fun with your favorite canine companion. They will have a variety of pet vendors all weekend. Performance schedule...

Cincinnati Fringe Festival

Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This independent and boundary-pushing festival includes theater, dance and poetry performances, film screenings and visual art at multiple venues throughout Over-the-Rhine. Official start times and locations vary. 

This independent and boundary-pushing festival includes theater, dance and poetry performances, film screenings and visual art at multiple venues throughout Over-the-Rhine. Official start times and locations vary. 

Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival

Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Two-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone. The Cincinnati Pride Festival is a family-friendly, fun event that takes place at Sawyer Point Park on the fourth Saturday in June. Thanks to the...

Two-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone. The Cincinnati Pride Festival is a family-friendly, fun event that takes place at Sawyer Point Park on the fourth Saturday in June. Thanks to the...

Cincy Blues Fest

Smale Riverfront Park
Mehring Way & Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Local and national blues acts perform on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park overlooking the Ohio River.

Local and national blues acts perform on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park overlooking the Ohio River.

Glier's Goettafest

Festival Park Newport
Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

Goetta, a German dish pronounced "get-uh", is often compared to breakfast sausage or scrapple and is a mixture of pork, beef, steel-cut (pinhead) oats, and seasonings. Glier's Goettafest is a celebration of the local favorite held along Newport's riverfront just down the...

Goetta, a German dish pronounced "get-uh", is often compared to breakfast sausage or scrapple and is a mixture of pork, beef, steel-cut (pinhead) oats, and seasonings. Glier's Goettafest is a celebration of the local favorite held along Newport's riverfront just down the...

Union Centre Food Truck Rally

The Square at Union Centre
9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township, OH 45069

North

Over 40 food trucks, craft beer, wine and live music.

Over 40 food trucks, craft beer, wine and live music.

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Ohio Renaissance Park
10542 E. Ohio 73, Harveysburg, OH 45032

North

Cheer your favorite knight to victory as he competes for the queen’s honor in the thrilling full-armored joust. The lanes are bustling with storytellers, strolling musicians, singers, dancers and villagers welcoming you to a festive day of living history. Feast like royalty on...

Cheer your favorite knight to victory as he competes for the queen’s honor in the thrilling full-armored joust. The lanes are bustling with storytellers, strolling musicians, singers, dancers and villagers welcoming you to a festive day of living history. Feast like royalty on...

Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest

Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This traditional, end-of-summer event began more than 40 years ago when WEBN treated the tri-state to a fireworks show in honor of the radio station's 10th anniversary. The party, held annually at Sawyer Point on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, has grown into an all-day affair with...

This traditional, end-of-summer event began more than 40 years ago when WEBN treated the tri-state to a fireworks show in honor of the radio station's 10th anniversary. The party, held annually at Sawyer Point on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, has grown into an all-day affair with...