2018 Cincinnati Oktoberfest

Cincinnati Oktoberfest

2018 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, –  highlights our German heritage, German-style music, and lots of food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest with more than 500,000 people attending each year.

The event kicks off Friday, September 21st at 11 a.m. with the Running of the Wieners. 

The basics:
Festival Hours:
Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018
11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Where:
Second and Third Streets, between Walnut and Elm 
Directions and street closures.

Cost:
Free!

9th Annual Running of the Wieners

wiener race cincinnati oktoberfest 2018

Picture Source: http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
11 a.m.
Freedom Way between Walnut & Rosa Parks

Gemuetlichkeit Games
 Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
12:00 p.m.,
Freedom Way between Walnut & Rosa Parks

Opening Ceremony and Keg Tapping
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
11:30 a.m., 
Sam Adams Main Stage at 2nd & Elm

The World’s Largest Chicken Dance 
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018
Noon
Sam Adams Main Stage at 2nd & Elm

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is a fun Cincinnati tradition!