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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati returns to Cincinnati on September 17-20. Enjoy free entry to the country’s largest Oktoberfest celebrating their rich German heritage. It will be happening at Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove.
Oktoberfest Hours
- Thursday, September 17 — 4 pm to 10 pm
- Friday, September 18 — 11 am to 11 pm
- Saturday, September 19 — 10 am to 11 pm
- Sunday, September 20 — 10 am to 11 pm
Beer
And, of course, the largest Oktoberfest must have a large selection of beer. And they do.
Food
This year’s Oktoberfest will be a true feast for the senses, offering a diverse selection of delicious food that caters to every taste. Immerse yourself in the excitement and flavors of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati! Vendors include
- Alpine Almonds
- Bessie’s Noodles
- Buffalo’s Best
- Fifty West Brewing Company
- Funnel Cake Island
- Goetta and Sweets
- Graeter’s Ice Cream Company
- Izzy’s
- Kettle of Corn
- Kinderhaus
- Mamabear’s Mac
- Mick Noll’s
- Pennsylvania Dutch Haus
- Ramblin Roast Coffee
- Reubens
- Royal Berlin Chef
- Schmidt’s of German Village
- Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
- Spiral Potato On A Stick
- The Bavarian Nut Company
- The Cincinnati Grill
- The Forking Pierogi
- The German Corner
- The Original Strudel Factory
- Tickle Pickle
- Woodstock Pretzel Company
- Zoomer
Retail Vendors
Retail vendors will showcase their unique creations. Vendors include
- German Import Haus
- Over The Line Productions
- Aaron Lambert Art
- Jack Permanent Jewelry
- A Girl’s Best Friend
- Galactic Candles
- Chicken Hats
- Smokey’s Lifestyle Cigars
- Chris Deighan Art
- My Turquoise Kitchen
- Chocolate Moonshine
- Succulent Senorita Greenhouse
- Cincy Shirts
- New Art Studio
- Danke Dips
- Eclectica 216
- North Fork Mercantile
- Drinks With Frenemies
- Rubyard Jewelry
- DL Haus
- Forever Young
- Dimitridon Studios
- Stein Center
- The Cincy Hat
- Waynesville Clock Shop
Performances
Oktoberfest will feature over 30 performances throughout this 4 day event.
You’ll enjoy entertainment from German bands, dance groups, local talent and cover acts. There will be something for everyone to like.
Festivities
Join in the many fun activities at Oktoberfest. Sign up your dog for the Running of the Weiners. Compete with your friends in the Stein Hoisting Competition. You and your family can participate in the World’s Largest Chicken Dance. Compete in the Gemutlichdkeit Games. Join in the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 14K/7K Brewery Run.
What To Wear
If you’d like to attend Oktoberfest and look the part, check out the great creations here.
German Food
If you enjoyed the German food at Oktoberfest and want to learn more about German cooking, try these cookbooks. And you can use our links to see how you can save money on them.
- Easy German Cookbook: 80 Classic Recipes Made Simple by Karen Lodder
- German Meals at Oma’s: Traditional Dishes for the Home Cook by Gerhild Fulson
- Grandma’s German Cookbook by Brigit Hamm and Linn Schmidt
Visiting Cincinnati
If you’d like to visit Cincinnati for Oktoberfest, you should consider these discounted hotels.
There are homes, condos, apartments and other rental units that might be perfect for your trip. Take a look at these Cincinnati rental options.
If you’re going to be flying to Cincinnati, use a coupon code, code “FLIGHT45”, to save money when you book your flight here.