Festivals & Special Events
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Butterfly Show
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Uptown
Butterfly Show
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Uptown
Each spring, thousands of free-flying butterflies flutter among visitors and throughout the tropical landscape inside Krohn Conservatory. This year marks the 25th anniversary and features Butterflies of Bali. Visitors will also encounter a bit of Bali, referred to as “the...
Each spring, thousands of free-flying butterflies flutter among visitors and throughout the tropical landscape inside Krohn Conservatory. This year marks the 25th anniversary and features Butterflies of Bali. Visitors will also encounter a bit of Bali, referred to as “the...
2021 Party on the Purple
Newport Festival Park
Between Taylor Southgate and Purple People bridges, Newport, KY 41071
South
2021 Party on the Purple
Newport Festival Park
Between Taylor Southgate and Purple People bridges,
Newport,
KY
41071
South
Presented by ColdIron Events and the Purple People Bridge, the free weekly summer party series — which includes live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and spirits — will run every Wednesday evening until August 4. Christian Moerlein, Little Kings, Braxton Brewery and Vive are...
Presented by ColdIron Events and the Purple People Bridge, the free weekly summer party series — which includes live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and spirits — will run every Wednesday evening until August 4. Christian Moerlein, Little Kings, Braxton Brewery and Vive are...
Glier's Goettafest
Newport's Festival Park and Covington Plaza
, Newport & Covington, KY 41071
South
Glier's Goettafest
Newport's Festival Park and Covington Plaza
,
Newport & Covington,
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 dish held along Newport's riverfront just down the steps...
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 dish held along Newport's riverfront just down the steps...
Museum Mingle: Young Professionals Social & Information Session
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203
Downtown
Museum Mingle: Young Professionals Social & Information Session
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
1301 Western Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45203
Downtown
Are you a young professional interested in museums, history, and social justice in Cincinnati? The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, which exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today, invites you to “Museum Mingle: Social &...
Are you a young professional interested in museums, history, and social justice in Cincinnati? The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, which exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today, invites you to “Museum Mingle: Social &...
New Richmond River Days and River Arts Festival
Village of New Richmond on the Ohio River
Front Street, New Richmond, OH 45157
East
New Richmond River Days and River Arts Festival
Village of New Richmond on the Ohio River
Front Street,
New Richmond,
OH
45157
East
Enjoy games, gaming, food, craft vendors, live music, Cardboard Boat Regatta, fireworks and a juried art show. Proceeds from this event go to supporting local youth entrepreneurs.
Enjoy games, gaming, food, craft vendors, live music, Cardboard Boat Regatta, fireworks and a juried art show. Proceeds from this event go to supporting local youth entrepreneurs.
Ohio River Paddlefest
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
2944 Humbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
East
Ohio River Paddlefest
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
2944 Humbert Avenue,
Cincinnati,
OH
45226
East
The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. In 2021, the event celebrates its 20th...
The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. In 2021, the event celebrates its 20th...
WestSide Market
Downtown Cheviot
3719 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
West
WestSide Market
Downtown Cheviot
3719 Harrison Avenue,
Cincinnati,
OH
45211
West
A small business market pop-up in Downtown Cheviot. Showcasing some of the best local handmade items, baked goodies, unique vintage finds and fresh local brews from West Side Brewing. We know it's the skilled craftsman, dedicated farmers and talented artists that have shaped...
A small business market pop-up in Downtown Cheviot. Showcasing some of the best local handmade items, baked goodies, unique vintage finds and fresh local brews from West Side Brewing. We know it's the skilled craftsman, dedicated farmers and talented artists that have shaped...
Asian Food Fest
The Banks
150 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Asian Food Fest
The Banks
150 E. Freedom Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
This annual festival celebrates the culture, cuisine and entertainment of Asian communities. Taste authentic food from countries including Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan and more. The 2021 festivities will feature new elements that are interactive and...
This annual festival celebrates the culture, cuisine and entertainment of Asian communities. Taste authentic food from countries including Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan and more. The 2021 festivities will feature new elements that are interactive and...
Festival on the Lake
A.J. Jolly Park
1565 Race Track Road, Alexandria, KY 41001
South
Festival on the Lake
A.J. Jolly Park
1565 Race Track Road,
Alexandria,
KY
41001
South
Family-friendly festival featuring live music, kids fun zone, food vendors, crafts and drinks from local wineries and breweries.
Family-friendly festival featuring live music, kids fun zone, food vendors, crafts and drinks from local wineries and breweries.
Second Sunday on Main
Main Street
12th and Liberty streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Second Sunday on Main
Main Street
12th and Liberty streets,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Street fair on Main featuring craft and food vendors, entertainment, demonstrations and more!
Street fair on Main featuring craft and food vendors, entertainment, demonstrations and more!
RiverArts Festival
RiverDays of New Richmond on the Ohio
Susanna Way, New Richmond, OH 45157
East
RiverArts Festival
RiverDays of New Richmond on the Ohio
Susanna Way,
New Richmond,
OH
45157
East
A juried fine arts fair on the lawn of Susanna Park with RiverDays and the beautiful Ohio River as the backdrop. Live music, sidewalk chalk art competition, wandering storytellers and other fun will accompany the event as well as the proximity of the RiverDays festivities.
A juried fine arts fair on the lawn of Susanna Park with RiverDays and the beautiful Ohio River as the backdrop. Live music, sidewalk chalk art competition, wandering storytellers and other fun will accompany the event as well as the proximity of the RiverDays festivities.
Hamilton County Fair
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
7801 Anthony Wayne Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45216
North
Hamilton County Fair
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
7801 Anthony Wayne Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45216
North
Pig racing, Big Top Circus, Demolition Derbies, farm animal petting farm, livestock and poultry displays, blacksmith demonstration, remote control car racing, wood carving display and much more.
Pig racing, Big Top Circus, Demolition Derbies, farm animal petting farm, livestock and poultry displays, blacksmith demonstration, remote control car racing, wood carving display and much more.
Great Inland Seafood Festival
Festival Park Newport
Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
South
Great Inland Seafood Festival
Festival Park Newport
Riverboat Row,
Newport,
KY
41071
South
Enjoy oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, lobster rolls, gator bites and so much more from local restaurants and vendors. Plus, live music.
Enjoy oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, lobster rolls, gator bites and so much more from local restaurants and vendors. Plus, live music.
Western & Southern Open
Lindner Family Tennis Center
5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040
North
Western & Southern Open
Lindner Family Tennis Center
5460 Courseview Drive,
Mason,
OH
45040
North
This Men's and Women's combined tennis tournament, held each summer at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, has hosted stars like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Serena Williams who all come to Cincinnati to compete for this prestigious title. Fans come from 50 states and 30...
This Men's and Women's combined tennis tournament, held each summer at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, has hosted stars like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Serena Williams who all come to Cincinnati to compete for this prestigious title. Fans come from 50 states and 30...
Throttle Time
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Historic Downtown Metamora, Metamora, IN 47022
West
Throttle Time
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Historic Downtown Metamora,
Metamora,
IN
47022
West
Get your chance to operate one of many historic diesel-electric locomotives on the Whitewater Valley Railroad main line as a guest engineer. Each guest engineer will participate in a brief operational training session before sitting at the throttle for 30 minutes of actual...
Get your chance to operate one of many historic diesel-electric locomotives on the Whitewater Valley Railroad main line as a guest engineer. Each guest engineer will participate in a brief operational training session before sitting at the throttle for 30 minutes of actual...
