Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
SummerMeowsik (Summermusik Festival 2026)
SummerMeowsik Festival 2026 on Cincinnati's Main Street—outdoor music and community celebration.
Saffire Express at Blue Ash Concert series
Live music concert series in Blue Ash park—free outdoor fun for the whole family.
Off the Hook
Off the Hook festival in Bethel—family-friendly outdoor celebration.
38th Annual Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion
Four-day celebration of Black family culture, music, and community across Cincinnati.
Great Inland Seafood Festival
Cincinnati's beloved summer seafood festival on the scenic Ohio River—music, food, and fun.
The Concert - A Tribute To Abba
ABBA tribute concert at community festival—sing along to classic hits.
Midwest R.U.S.H. 2026 Hosted By Chosen Collective
Community celebration in Mason with live music & family activities.
FISH + SIPS
Waterfront festival with food, drinks & family fun at Newport's Levee Way.
After The Party @ Fretboard Blue Ash
Live music festival at Fretboard in Blue Ash—community gathering with entertainment.
ABE'S LINCOLN @ Sacred Heart Festival
Live entertainment at Sacred Heart Festival in Fairfield—family celebration.
Vinyl Countdown is BACK at the Great Inland Seafood Festival
Great Inland Seafood Festival with vinyl music & waterfront family fun in Newport.
Just 2 Howlers @ Colerain Township Summer Concert Series
Free summer concert series in Colerain Township—bring a blanket & enjoy live music.
Live Music with Robinson Clark!
Live music in Burlington, KY—community gathering with local entertainment.
Michelle Robinson Band at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival
Live music at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival in Milford—family festival fun.
Accelerate 20 featuring Firecat451, Soul, redkattseven and BB Hutch
Community music festival on Cincinnati's Main Street with live performances.
Miss Jacque at Seven Mile Oktoberfest!
Live music and traditional food at Seven Mile Oktoberfest—classic fall family fun.
The Taste of India
Family food celebration featuring Indian cuisine at The Taste of India festival.
Totally Tubular Festival
Totally Tubular Festival celebrates pop music at The Rose Music Center.
Whiskey City Summer Fest 2026 - feat. Darryl Worley, The Grascals, and Jim Burns Band
Whiskey City Summer Fest 2026 with live music from The Grascals & more.
Music Festival
Community music festival in Sunman with live performances for all ages.
Muddy Kids Kentucky, KY
Get dirty & have outdoor fun at Muddy Kids Kentucky festival on Main Street.
Meet Loaf: The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute
Meat Loaf tribute festival in Middletown—live music and family fun.
MEXI-Q
Mexi-Q festival celebration with food and community fun for the whole family.
Festival on the Lake
All-ages lakeside celebration at Festival on the Lake in Alexandria, KY.
Hat Trick Music
Live music on Front Street in Middletown—outdoor concert with family fun.
MRB at Deerfield’s District Concert Series
Live music at Deerfield's District Concert Series in Mason—free family fun.
Howl’n Maxx Band at St. Bernard Summer Music Concert
St. Bernard Summer Music Concert with Howl'n Maxx Band—community festival.
Chicken Dinner Festival
Chicken Dinner Festival in Sunman—classic festival food and family fun.
Michelle Robinson Band at Sacred Heart Festival
Sacred Heart Festival with Michelle Robinson Band—community music fun.
40 Days of Christian Music: Lauren Talley Siler Family & Patricia Engler
40 Days of Christian Music festival with family-friendly performances.
¡Janqueo Boricua!- Puerto Rican Hangout (Summermusik Festival 2026)
Puerto Rican cultural celebration at Summermusik Festival in Cincinnati.
A Night at the Circus (Summermusik Festival 2026)
A Night at the Circus at Summermusik Festival 2026 in Newport—magical circus fun for the whole family.
Larry Fuller, Jon Hamar and Jeff Hamilton
Live jazz by touring musicians at East McMillan—perfect for music-loving families.
Rock the River '26
Riverside summer festival with live music and family-friendly fun in Dayton.
Saffire Express Band – Summer Concert Series 2026
Free summer concert series at Boone County Public Library—family music fun.
August Summer Music Festival at Ault Park
Live music from local acts in scenic Ault Park—a 30+ year Cincinnati summer tradition.
August Summer Music Festival
Family-friendly summer music festival at Cincinnati Parks.
Hamilton County Days
Discounted zoo admission for Hamilton County residents (Aug 21–23)—perfect family outing.
Hip-Hop Orchestra Returning to Cincy!
Hip-Hop Orchestra brings a fresh twist on musical classics to Cincinnati.
Rock The River | August 21-22
Rock The River at Bellevue Beach Park—live music fest by the water.
Wright’s Bites Express
Local food festival in Bethel—grab bites and enjoy family-friendly fun.
August Event: The Yuriki Festival
Yuriki Festival celebrates culture and community in Indian Hill.
River Valley Viking Festival 2026
River Valley Viking Festival celebrates history & adventure.
Jason Aldean Chase Matthew & Elizabeth Nichols
Jason Aldean brings country music to Cincinnati's festival lineup.
Vinyl Countdown LIVE at the Mt. Healthy Summer Concert Series
Free summer concert series with live band Vinyl Countdown in Mount Healthy.
Norwood MOTORFest Car Show and Celebration
Norwood MOTORFest car show with classic cars and community celebration.
"Sin"cinnati (Summermusik Festival 2026)
Summermusik Festival 2026 outdoor arts celebration—live music & community fun.
HAMILPALOOZA 2026
HAMILPALOOZA 2026 in Hamilton—local festival with live music & entertainment.
DV8 Rocks Iggyfest 2026!
DV8 Rocks Iggyfest 2026—community music festival for all ages.
DV8 presents CAPTURED HEART at Iggyfest 2026!
Iggyfest 2026 festival featuring DV8 and live performances.
Virtues: A Moral Compass (Summermusik Festival 2026)
Summermusik Festival 2026 performance exploring virtue and morality.
American Beauties 8.25 (Summermusik Festival 2026)
Live music at Summermusik Festival 2026—outdoor celebration in Cincinnati.
Scott Belck's Limehouse Ramblers
Outdoor folk music performance by Scott Belck's Limehouse Ramblers.
American Beauties 8.26 (Summermusik Festival 2026)
Summermusik Festival 2026 featuring American Beauties performance.
2026 Oktoberfest
Cincinnati Oktoberfest—classic fall festival with food, music & family fun.
First of Fall Festival
Fall festival in Burlington with seasonal activities & community celebration.
Diversity Dinner
Community celebration of diverse cultures with food, entertainment, and activities for all ages at Swaim Park.
Riverfest on the Levee
End summer with live music, fireworks, and family fun along the Cincinnati riverfront.
Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks and Riverfest
Midwest's largest fireworks display + riverside festival on Labor Day weekend—classic family fun.
Labor Day & Riverfest Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate Labor Day & Riverfest with a riverboat cruise and Cincinnati's biggest fireworks show.
Cincinnati Dinner Train: Riverfest and the W&S/WEBN Fireworks Edition
Dinner, fireworks & river views aboard Cincinnati Dinner Train for Labor Day Riverfest.
Vegas in the Village
Vegas-themed street festival with games, entertainment, and extended shopping hours in historic downtown.
Summer Fair & Craft Show at Vinoklet Winery
27-year tradition with 40+ artists, live music & crafts at Vinoklet Winery.
Newport Oktoberfest
Three days of authentic Bavarian tradition at Newport Festival Park with food, music, and family activities.
Springboro Oktoberfest
Family Oktoberfest celebration in Springboro.
Covington Oktoberfest
Authentic Bavarian celebration returns to Covington in September with food, music, and family fun.
MadTree Oktoberfest - Zieglerfest
MadTree Oktoberfest - Zieglerfest at MadTree Oakley Taproom
Waterloo Arts Fest
Arts festival with outdoor activities on Waterloo Road in Cleveland.
September Summer Music Festival at Ault Park
Live music from local acts in scenic Ault Park—part of Cincinnati's 30+ year summer tradition.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati's beloved Oktoberfest with German heritage, live music, food, and family fun.
Cindependent Film Festival Full Day Access
Cindependent Film Festival Full Day Access at Memorial Hall OTR
Cindependent Film Festival VIP Access
Cindependent Film Festival VIP Access at Memorial Hall OTR
Mason Heritage Festival
Mason Heritage Festival celebrates local culture and traditions.
Heritage Festival & Parade
Mason's heritage festival and parade downtown—a classic family celebration.
Merchants & Music Festival
Festival combining music, shopping, and local merchants.
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
Arts and cultural celebration in Lincoln Park, Cleveland.
Art Affaire
Art Affaire in Milford—outdoor festival with local arts and crafts.
Country Applefest
Apple festival at Warren County Fairgrounds with harvest fun & activities.
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Pretzel festival with food, fun & community at Veterans Memorial Park.
16th Annual European Festival
16th Annual European Festival at St. Mary Magdalene—cultural food & crafts.
Fall Food Fest
Seasonal celebration at Findlay Market featuring fall foods & activities.
Fall Fest | 4pm
Autumn celebration at Bellevue Beach Park with food, music, and family fun.
Cleveland Pickle Fest®
Pickle-themed food festival with vendors and family fun in downtown Cleveland.
Fall Cincy Crunchy Fest 2026
Fall festival at Warren County Fairgrounds with seasonal fun for the whole family.
Sunflower Festival
Wander acres of sunflower fields at Gorman Heritage Farm's fall festival—pick flowers and enjoy countryside fun.
Cincinnati Fall Fest
Cincinnati's autumn celebration at Washington Park with food, music, and activities.
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival
Free, family-friendly music and arts festival celebrating Newport's community.
BLINK
Nation's largest immersive art & light show transforms downtown Cincinnati & N. Kentucky every two years.
BLINK
Multi-day art and light festival at Findlay Market with community programming.
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lebanon with food, music, and family fun.
Operation Pumpkin
Halloween-themed family festival in downtown Hamilton with pumpkins and seasonal activities.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Traditional sauerkraut festival in Waynesville celebrating Ohio heritage and culture.
St. John Cantius Polish Festival
St. John Cantius Polish Festival at the church—cultural family celebration.
Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Midwest's premier coffee & tea festival with tastings and demos at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Art on Vine Holiday Market
Art on Vine Holiday Market at Rhinegeist Brewery
More events outside the Cincinnati area
7 events farther afield.
Preble County Pork Festival
County festival celebrating pork and regional food traditions.
The Dayton Art Institute's Oktoberfest
Dayton Art Institute's Oktoberfest—craft, food & seasonal fun.
Tipp City Mum Festival
Mum festival celebrating fall blooms at Tipp City City Park.
Ohio Swiss Festival
Swiss culture, food, and crafts celebration in historic Sugarcreek.
Spring Valley Potato Festival
Harvest celebration with potato-themed food, crafts, and family events.
Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest
Pioneer harvest fest at historic homestead museum with crafts and activities.
Enon Apple Butter Festival
Seasonal apple butter festival with harvest activities and local food.