Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati’s culinary scene just earned another major spotlight. Midwest Living recently named Glier’s Goettafest Ohio’s featured event in its roundup of the best food festivals in every Midwest state.
The recognition highlights one of the region’s most beloved culinary traditions: goetta, the German-inspired breakfast sausage made with pork, beef and steel-cut oats that has become a signature dish across the Cincinnati region.
Held each summer along the riverfront in Newport, Goettafest celebrates the hometown favorite with more than 50 creative dishes, from empanadas and mac and cheese to donuts and deep-fried bites. The multi-day festival also features live music, family-friendly activities and scenic views of downtown Cincinnati.
Midwest Living specifically called out the festival’s unique location just across the river from Cincinnati, encouraging visitors to walk across the iconic Purple People Bridge to experience the event. The feature reinforces how Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati together create one connected destination experience rooted in local culture, food and riverfront energy.
The article also praised the festival’s fun and quirky touches, including the world’s first goetta vending machine, while recognizing how Goettafest has transformed a regional specialty into a major tourism attraction.
As travelers increasingly seek authentic food experiences, recognitions like this continue to position the Cincy region as a destination with distinct flavors, strong heritage and unforgettable events.
Read the full story at midwestliving.com.
