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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove
Thursday, Sept 18
4–10 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
While Summer isn’t quite giving up on Cincinnati, the city is ready to move on to Fall, with Oktoberfest Zinzinnati this weekend.
America’s largest Oktoberfest celebration, presented by Sam Adams, begins today, and runs for four days at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove.
The centerpiece of the event is the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Festhalle Tent. With 18,000-square feet of space and seating more than 1,000 people, the Festhalle Tent will create the kind of convivial community that is the hallmark of Oktoberfest celebrations.
The tent will feature one of the largest stages at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati and colorful draping and festive wreaths hung from the tent ceiling. With tent will have two full-service bars offering Samuel Adams beers, locally made craft brews, German beer brands and Jägermeister, with the Samuel Adams Beer Garden just outside the Festhalle Tent.
The fun kicks off on Thursday with the. annual Gemütlichkeit (Goodwill) Games at 4:30 p.m. on the River Stage. Thursday is alos Oktoberfest Zinzinnati‘s first PRIDE night. On Friday, don’t miss the Running of the Wieners, a competition as fierce as it is adorable, with dachshunds vying to be top dog in the race.
On Saturday, you can join the Rich Walburg World’s Largest Chicken Dance at 2 p.m. Reds pitcher Brent Suter, Cincinnati native and Skyline Chili CEO Dick Williams will lead the iconic festivity, sponsored by Skyline Chili.
Sunday is officially Family Day, featuring special activities just for kids and families, from face painting and scavenger hunts to storytime with the Library and free roller skating, plus glassblowing demos and performances by Zinzinnati Zirkus.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and umbrellas into the festival to sit in the grassy areas.
“After drawing hundreds of thousands of people to its riverfront debut in 2024, we’re thrilled to return to this beautiful riverfront setting. In this location, Oktoberfest visitors will have more space to move around and enjoy drinks, food, and entertainment. Our goal was to create a place that is comfortable for visitors of all ages, and we can’t it without the support of our sponsors, including our presenting sponsor, Samuel Adams,” said Chelsea York, vice president of events and experiences at the Cincinnati Chamber.
