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06/18/2026

One more day until Kolping’s Schützenfest 2026!!

Www.Schutzenfestcincinnati.com for more info..

06/18/2026

No need to worry about missing out on World Cup action, Schützenfest Cincinnati will be playing every game on our giant inflatable outdoor screens, in our airconditioned Klub Haus and in our airconditioned Grand Hall. Come route on your favorite team while enjoying all that Schützenfest has to offer!

06/17/2026

We have had many asking about the events and entertainment schedules for Schützenfest this weekend. Here is a quick look at everything. For full information and details, please check our website www.schutzenfestcincinnati.com !

06/16/2026

3 DAYS UNTIL SCHÜTZENFEST CINCINNATI 2026!!

The countdown is ON and we could not be more excited! 🍻

Good news first: The forecast is looking GORGEOUS for this weekend ☀️ Perfect bier garden weather.

Even better news: Schützenfest happens RAIN OR SHINE! We’ve got you covered — literally. Huge festival tents, a massive air-conditioned indoor facility, shaded biergarten areas, and plenty of space to keep you cool, entertained, and dry if Mother Nature changes her mind.

FRIDAY KICKOFF:
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎵 Live music starts ∼6:30 PM — come early, grab a stein, claim your spot!

Why Schützenfest?
We’re celebrating German traditions that go all the way back to Medieval times — right here in Cincinnati.

What makes us different:
🍺 EXCLUSIVE German Beers imported just for Schützenfest. You literally cannot drink these anywhere else in America.
🎶 Authentic German entertainment all weekend long — polka, dancing, the works.
👑 Special events each day:
Friday: 1K Bier Dash Fun Run — run, walk, or cheers your way through it
Saturday: Hofbräu München Stein Holding Contest — how long can you hold? 💪
Sunday: Our signature event — The Kolping Society’s Marksmen Competition (Members only) to crown our new King & Queen of Schützenfest!

And yes — there’s something for ALL AGES, German food, games, culture, and memories waiting.

This is America’s Oldest German Fest. You don’t want to miss it!

📍 Kolping Center, 10235 Mill Rd, Cincinnati
📅 June 19-21, 2026 | Fri 6PM-11PM, Sat 3PM-11PM, Sun 1PM-9PM

06/15/2026

Guess who's hitting the stage this Friday? Thats right, the Cassette Junkies will be performing in the Entertainment tent from 7pm-10:30pm

06/11/2026

Schützenfest 2026 is only 8 days away! Come celebrate with us and bring the whole Family!

06/08/2026

Schützenfest Cincinnati is back! Come celebrate with us June 19th-21st

06/02/2026

Experience the Ultimate German Tradition: Prost to Schützenfest Cincinnati 2026!

Join us for a weekend of non-stop excitement featuring America’s largest selection of German biers, authentic homemade schnitzel and bratwurst, and the thrill of traditional shooting competitions. Whether you’re dancing to live Polka bands or some of the City’s best Classic Rock cover bands, testing your luck at classic festival games, or cheering on the Bier Dash, there’s festive fun for the whole family at Cincinnati’s Schützenfest 2026

05/29/2026

Don’t delay, price increases June 2nd! Share with your family, friends and coworkers! Sign up today!

Schutzenfest Bier DashFri June 19, 2026 Race Info! The Schützenfest Bier Dash is an untimed, non-competitive fun run, and is the newest addition to Schützenfest, America’s Longest Running German Fest - Seit 1866! The Bier Dash starts at 7:30 PM on Friday, June 19th, 2026 following Schützenfes...

05/25/2026

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