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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is coming to Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove on September 19, 2024. First held in 1976, last year’s festival had a record 808,300 attendees, making it the largest Oktoberfest in the country.
Enjoy free admission, expanded space, more entertainment and a gigantic 300 foot tent that seats over 1,000 people. This will be an unforgettable celebration of Cincinnati’s rich German heritage.
Oktoberfest Hours
- Thursday, September 19: 4 pm to 10 pm
- Friday, September 20: 11 am to 11 pm
- Saturday, September 21: 11 am to 11 pm
- Sunday, September 22: 11 am to 7 pm
Beer
And, of course, the largest Oktoberfest must have a large selection of beer. And they do. Beer vendors include
- Sonder Brewing
- Anheuser-Busch
- Festhalle German Beer
- Molson Coors
- Urban Artifact
- Samuel Adams
- Krombacher
- Radeberger Gruppe
- West Side Brewing
- Spaten
- Grainworks
- Madtree Brewing
- Fifty West
- Delicato Family Wines
- Fretboard
- Weihenstephan
- Rhinegeist Brewery
- Warsteiner
- Esthalle German Beer
- Erdinger
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
- Kinder Haus
- Izzy’s
- Helga’s Strudel
- Tickle Pickle Restaurants
- Zoomer
- The German Corner
- Squeaky’s Cheese Curds
- The Bavarian Nut Company
- The Cheesecakery
- The Cincinnati Grill
- Mamabear’s Mac
- Kettle of Corn
- The Chimney Cake
- Reubens
- Hamburger Wagon
- Schmidt’s of German Village
- Pennsylvania Dutch Haus
- Goetta & Sweets
- Graeter’s Ice Cream Company
- Crumbl Cookies
- Chocolate Moonshine
- Stein Center
- Servati Pastry Shop & Deli
- The Forking Pierogi
Performances & Additional Festival Info
Oktoberfest will feature over 30 performances throughout this 4 day event. Join in the fun activities. Sign up your furry friend for the Running of the Weiners. Join Cincinnati Singles for a chance to mingle. Participate in a Glassblowing Workshop. Compete with your friends in the Stein Hoisting competition.
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 the following hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which could save you money on your stay.
- Red Roof Inn Cincinnati Airport – Florence – Erlanger: 29% Discount
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Erlanger: 27% Discount
- Country Hearth Inn Erlanger: 24% Discount
- Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport: 23% Discount
- Kinley Cincinnati Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: 23% Discount
- Quality Inn & Suites Cincinnati: 21% Discount
- SpringHill Suites Cincinnati North – Forest Park: 20% Discount
- Comfort Suites Cincinnati North: 19% Discount
- Motel Beechmont: 18% Discount
- Baymont Inn & Suites Florence: 17% Discount
- Extended Stay America Suites Cincinnati – Fairfield: 17% Discount
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.