Spring has sprung here in Cincinnati and along with the flowers and warmer weather comes a schedule full of festivals and events. View the list below and get out there and enjoy your city!
Lebanon BrewHAHa Craft Beer Tasting Festival
April 29th from 4PM-9PM
The third annual Lebanon BrewHAHa celebrates all things spring and BEER at the Warren County Fairgrounds. From the beer aficionado to the beer novice, this event can educate and expand your beer knowledge and taste palate. Enjoy beer, of course, as well as food, music, and more! This year’s Lebanon BrewHAHa will feature over 95 Ohio craft brewery tastings, click here to purchase tickets.
The Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous
April 29th-30th
This family event, located within the Community Park, is an educational journey beginning with a 1700s living history encampment, strolling musicians, Native American Dancers, story tellers and demonstrations in Blacksmithing, Gun smithing, Spinner weavers, Broom makers and many more! Click here to visit the website.
Cincy-Cinco
May 5-7th
The 14th Annual Cincy-Cinco is Cincinnati’s premier Latino Festival at Fountain Square. Enjoy sharing authentic Latino music, food and fun May 5, 6, and 7th. Click here to view a schedule of musicians performing, restaurants participating, and children’s activities planned. Grab your family and go out to Fountain Square to participate in Cincinnati’s Latino community.
Flying Pig Marathon
May 7th
The 19th Annual Flying Ping Marathon is hosted by the Cincinnati Marathon, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, formed to raise money for charities. This is not just a marathon, but a full weekend event including a free P&G Health and Fitness Expo, Family Fun Festival, 5k, 10k, and kids’ marathon. The weekend will come to a finale with the Michelob Ultra Victory Party held at Yeatman’s Cove on the Cincinnati Riverfront. Click here for more information.
5:13 Cincy
May 2017 Dates Unconfirmed
5:13 Cincy is a midweek happy hour during the summer unique to the Cincinnati Beer Garden. A good time for friends, beer, speciality cocktails, food and music. Click here to signup to be alerted when the 2017 schedule is released.
Appalachian Festival
May 12-14th
The 48th annual Appalachian Festival will be held Mother’s Day Weekend 2017 rain or shine at Coney Island. Developed nearly 50 years ago, the festival is now produced and managed by the Appalachian Community Development Council (ACDA), a non-profit organization promoting awareness of and appreciation for Appalachian culture. Proceeds from the festival go toward grants to organizations involved in Appalachian life. Take the family to experience Appalachian crafts, music, dance, storytelling, cooking, cultural treasures, Appalachian living history exhibit, and petting zoo. Click here to visit the website.
Cincinnati Asian Food Fest 2017
May 13-14th
Enjoy a gathering of Cincinnati’s local restaurants serving Asian cuisine and other local organizations showcasing Asian culture. Join them in Washington Park this year Saturday and Sunday from noon till 9pm, for more details visit their website here.
Cincinnati May Festival
May 19-27th
The May Festival is re-imagined in 2017, building on the city’s incredible singing tradition with fresh collaborations and inspiring music-making by the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Join them in the immersive and intimate warmth of the Taft Theatre, click here for more information.
Germania Maifest
May 19-21st
The most authentic German celebration in Cincinnati, the Germania Manifest celebrates spring in Germania Park. Enjoy authentic German food, beer, entertainment, and merchandise. Local craft beer from Braxton, Taft’s Ale House, and 50West. Games and rides for the kids as well as live music and dancing.
Taste of Cincinnati 2017
May 27-29th
The annual Memorial Day weekend festival, Taste of Cincinnati, is the Nation’s Longest Running Free Culinary Festival. Taste of Cincinnati features more than 40 fine restaurants serving up delicious and delectable menu items along with live entertainment from local and national recording artists performing on multiple stages. You won’t want to miss this three-day fest celebrating the wonderful tastes of Cincinati, click here for more details.
Bunbury Music Festival 2017
June 2-4th
This indie and alternative music hosted on the banks of the Ohio river eclectic lineup of national headliners and buzzworthy bands on six stages. Enjoy brews from the Craft Beer Village and cocktails and samplings in the Distillery Village. Tickets are going fast so click here now to get yours.
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