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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati® returns September 17-20, 2026 to Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove Park. Prost!
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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is a three-day celebration of German heritage, beer, and food!

08/03/2026

Try something new at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati!

Step into the world of glassmaking with Mack Glass during our 50th Anniversary celebration, September 17–20. In this hands-on, 20–30 minute workshop, you'll create your own one-of-a-kind glass keepsake to take home.

Choose from a beautiful pendant necklace, pumpkin, marble, or planter pick—no experience required! Mack Glass instructors will guide you every step of the way, making this the perfect activity for beginners and aspiring artists alike. Workshops are open to ages 12 and up.

Looking for an even bigger challenge? You can also create a large blown glass pumpkin using a traditional glass furnace.

Reserve your workshop today and add a creative twist to your Oktoberfest experience! 🍻✨

Learn more and register: https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/events/

07/30/2026

The countdown is on… 50 days until we kick off Oktoberfest Zinzinnati’s golden anniversary celebration, presented by Samuel Adams! 🍻

For 50 years, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati has brought generations of families, friends, and festivalgoers together to celebrate Cincinnati’s German heritage, embrace the spirit of Gemütlichkeit, and create memories that last a lifetime.

This year, we’re raising our steins higher than ever as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary with four days of unforgettable experiences at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove. Join us for beloved traditions like the World’s Largest Chicken Dance, Running of the Wieners, Gemütlichkeit Games, and Stein Hoisting, along with exciting new experiences including our two-story Glockenspiel, Festival VIP, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 14K/7K Brewery Run, and hands-on Glassblowing Workshops.

Whether you’re returning for a favorite tradition or joining us for the first time, there’s never been a better year to celebrate Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.

Learn more at https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

Fifty years of tradition. New memories waiting to be made. We’ll see you in 50 days! 🥨🍺

📅 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2026 Festival Hours:
🍺 Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4–10 p.m.
🍺 Friday, Sept. 18 | 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
🍺 Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
🍺 Sunday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

07/29/2026

🍻 Every Oktoberfest Zinzinnati tradition begins with a story.

For Ludwig Noll, that story started before he could even remember. Named after the King of Bavaria, Ludwig grew up around the very first Oktoberfest Zinzinnati celebrations, playing under the tables while his parents, Mick and Pat Noll, helped bring authentic German culture to life. As the owners of Mick Noll's Covington Haus, they were among the many families whose passion, hard work, and love of German heritage helped shape the festival into what it is today. Today, Ludwig proudly continues that family tradition.

Stories like the Noll family's are what make Oktoberfest Zinzinnati so special. For 50 years, generations of families, volunteers, vendors, entertainers, and festivalgoers have created the memories that have made America's Largest Oktoberfest a Cincinnati tradition.

Now it's your turn. 📸 Do you have old Oktoberfest photos tucked away? A family tradition that's been passed down? A favorite festival memory? Share your stories and photos with us in the comments or send us a message—we'd love to feature them as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary.

Here's to the people who built this tradition, and to everyone helping write the next chapter. Prost! 🍺🥨

07/27/2026

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is more than a party – it’s 50 years of family, food, and tradition. From our super brat to our original goetta balls, Mick Noll’s Covington Haus has been sharing German heritage with Cincinnati since 1976.

Here’s to celebrating those who came before us and to many more years of Gemütlichkeit. 🍺🇩🇪

07/21/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN! 🏃🍺

Kick off Oktoberfest Zinzinnati's 50th Anniversary by taking on the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 14K/7K Brewery Run on Saturday, September 19!

More than just a race, this unique course takes you through Cincinnati's rich brewing history. Along the route, you'll pass many of the historic brewery sites that helped shape the Queen City's brewing legacy and follow the paths once traveled by horse-drawn beer wagons carrying barrels from the breweries to riverboats that distributed Cincinnati beer across the country.

And when you cross the finish line, the celebration is just getting started! Head into Oktoberfest Zinzinnati for ice-cold brews, delicious festival favorites, and celebrate with fellow runners. Participants who complete the TQL Beer Series can also celebrate earning their Brew Hog status! 🍻

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 7:30 a.m.
📍 Festhalle at Sawyer Point

Register today and secure your spot on the starting line. Prost! 🍻
https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/events/

07/20/2026

Can you hear it? The countdown to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati's 50th anniversary just got a little louder! 🔔

Get your first look at the 3D render of our all-new 31-foot, two-story Glockenspiel, where hourly bell chimes will signal it's time to gather, raise a stein, and celebrate. 🍻

Designed and built by Cincinnati's own Kingdom Productions, Inc., this one-of-a-kind attraction will feature a Samuel Adams biergarten on the ground level serving the exclusive Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 50th Anniversary Lager, while the second-story stage comes alive with hourly live music and comedy throughout the festival.

This is just a preview—soon you'll be hearing those bells ring in person at America's largest Oktoberfest!

📍 Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
📅 September 17–20, 2026

Learn more: https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

07/15/2026

More than a clock tower—it’s the newest gathering place at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati! 🍻

As we celebrate 50 years of the America's largest Oktoberfest, our brand-new 31-foot, two-story Glockenspiel will bring a fresh tradition to Sawyer Point. On the ground level, guests can enjoy a Samuel Adams biergarten, pouring the exclusive Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 50th Anniversary Lager, available only at this year's festival. Upstairs, the performance stage will come alive with hourly music and comedy, while the tower's bells chime throughout the day.

Designed and built by Cincinnati's own Kingdom Productions, Inc., this incredible attraction blends authentic German inspiration with iconic Cincinnati landmarks to create a centerpiece worthy of our 50th celebration.

Come raise a stein, grab a pint, and make history with us September 17–20! 🍺

Learn more: https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

📍 Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
📅 September 17–20, 2026
• Thursday, Sept. 17: 4–10 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 18: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 19: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 20: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Admission is FREE! 🍺 Prost!

07/14/2026

A new tradition is taking center stage at the 50th anniversary of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati! We’re excited to unveil our newest festival attraction: a 31-foot, two-story Glockenspiel, inspired by the iconic clock towers of Germany. 🇩🇪🍻

Created by Kingdom Productions, This one-of-a-kind installation will bring the festival to life with:

🕰️ Hourly bell chimes
🍺 A lively biergarten on the ground level
🎶 A second-story performance stage
✨A Cincinnati-themed backdrop celebrating our city’s rich heritage

Get ready to raise a stein and experience this unforgettable addition to the nation’s largest Oktoberfest as we celebrate 50 years of Gemütlichkeit!

Learn more by visiting https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com

📅 September 17–20, 2026

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07/09/2026

See what's brewing for the 50th Anniversary of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati! 🍺

The countdown to our golden celebration is on, and you won't want to miss what's coming next.

Sign up for the Festival Insider to be the first to hear exclusive announcements, event updates, entertainment news, and all the details as we celebrate 50 years of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.

🚨 A BIG announcement is coming next week—and Festival Insiders will be among the first to know.

Sign up today and get ready to celebrate 50 years of America's largest Oktoberfest!

Join the Festival Insider today: https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatichamber.com/festival-insider

06/04/2026

PROST! Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is turning 50!

America's largest Oktoberfest returns to Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove September 17–20, 2026, for a golden anniversary celebration packed with new experiences, expanded hours, an exclusive Samuel Adams 50th Anniversary Lager, and all the traditions you know and love.

From the World's Largest Chicken Dance and Running of the Wieners to a brand-new VIP experience and special surprises throughout the summer, this is shaping up to be our biggest celebration yet.

🍺 Four days.
🥨 Countless memories.
🎶 Fifty years of Gemütlichkeit.

Learn more and sign up for Festival Insider updates at https://OktoberfestZinzinnati.com .

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