Five Can't-Miss Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Cincy Region
Fill your fall with iconic German tradition!
From Oktoberfest Zinzinnati to partying with the Germania Society of Cincinnati, here are the best festivals to experience German heritage in the Cincy Region.
Discover America's Oktoberfest capital: Cincinnati
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Uncover the lesser-known past of this Ohio city, including its maze of century-old lager tunnels.
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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati celebrates Southwest Ohio's deep German heritage with lively music, delicious food, and plenty of beer. Since its debut in 1976, it has grown into America’s largest Oktoberfest, attracting over 575,000 attendees annually. The festival returns bigger and…
Get ready for the highly anticipated Covington Oktoberfest, making its return this September! The celebration is returning to Goebel Park and expanding onto Sixth and Main streets, making this the festival’s biggest year yet. Prepare for an incredible weekend filled with amazing…
Celebrate Oktoberfest with a Cincinnati twist at Zieglerfest, MadTree Brewing's annual fall celebration at the Oakley Taproom. Named for MadTree's Ziegler Oktoberfest Lager, the event brings Bavarian traditions, German-inspired food and festive block-party energy together for a…
Newport Oktoberfest returns Sept. 11-13, bringing three unforgettable days of authentic Bavarian celebration to Newport Festival Park at the Levee in Newport, Ky. Bigger and better than ever, the 2026 festival will feature expanded attractions, new food vendors and a full…
Built on Beer: Uncover Cincinnati’s Unique Brewing History
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Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky were, quite literally, built on beer. By the mid-1800s, 36 breweries produced more than 30 million gallons of beer and had dug underground lagering cellars and tunnels. One batch of lager at a time…
Discovering Cincinnati's Rich German Heritage
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Cincinnati is known for many things—a picturesque riverfront, vibrant arts scene, professional sports, and iconic chili —but one of its most deeply rooted cultural influences is its German heritage. Often referred to in the…
