Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Factory 52 Oktoberfest
Factory 52 Oktoberfest at Braxton Brewing Company- Factory 52
Bluegrass and BBQ
Live bluegrass music, BBQ, and stargazing in the evening at Alms Park.
16th Annual European Festival
16th Annual European Festival at St. Mary Magdalene—cultural food & crafts.
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Pretzel festival with food, fun & community at Veterans Memorial Park.
Art Affaire
Art Affaire in Milford—outdoor festival with local arts and crafts.
CliftonFest Art and Music Festival
Vibrant street festival celebrating local art, music, and creativity in Cincinnati's Clifton neighborhood.
Country Applefest
Apple festival at Warren County Fairgrounds with harvest fun & activities.
2026 Cincinnati Moon Festival
One of the region's largest Asian cultural celebrations brings food, performances, and traditions to Fountain Square.
Union Oktoberfest
Union Oktoberfest at Braxton Brewing Company - Union
Fall Fest | 5pm
Autumn celebration with family activities at Bellevue Beach Park.
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest at Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society
Cincinnati Fall Fest
Cincinnati's autumn celebration at Washington Park with food, music, and activities.
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.
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival
Free, family-friendly music and arts festival celebrating Newport's community.
Mammoth Music & Arts Fest 2026
Multi-day music and arts festival at The Southgate House Revival with diverse performers and activities.
For the Love of Kids Festival
Cincinnati's free, fun family festival with pizza, cookies, live music, and entertainment.
BLINK
Nation's largest immersive art & light show transforms downtown Cincinnati & N. Kentucky every two years.
Operation Pumpkin
Halloween-themed family festival in downtown Hamilton with pumpkins and seasonal activities.
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lebanon with food, music, and family fun.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Traditional sauerkraut festival in Waynesville celebrating Ohio heritage and culture.
Bluegrass for Good Festival | 1pm
Family-friendly bluegrass festival with live music and community spirit.
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.
Haunted Fest
Halloween-themed festival with music and entertainment at MegaCorp Pavilion.
Art on Vine Holiday Market
Art on Vine Holiday Market at Rhinegeist Brewery
Call for Vendors: Holiday Maker Market
Call for Vendors: Holiday Maker Market at Erlanger Branch
Holiday Maker Market - Vendor Applications
Holiday Maker Market - Vendor Applications at Erlanger Branch
Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade
Celebrate Cincinnati Reds Opening Day with a downtown parade and festive Findlay Market atmosphere.
Cincinnati Music Festival
Multi-day music festival at Paycor Stadium celebrating R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul & Jazz.
Festival513
Cincinnati's premier merchant festival with food, local vendors, and live music celebrating the community.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
6 events farther afield.
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.
Enon Apple Butter Festival
Seasonal apple butter festival with harvest activities and local food.
Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest
Pioneer harvest fest at historic homestead museum with crafts and activities.