Every month Tour de Cincinnati creates a shortlist of notable events around Greater Cincinnati—large festivals, food weeks, entertainment, and ongoing series—to make sure you mark down these dates to keep in mind as you make plans in the coming weeks.
At the beginning of this August, we’re starting to feel a little relief from the extreme heat, which means end-of-summer fun is on the horizon.
From the start of Oktoberfest season to festivals, food, and entertainment, here are several important dates this month of things going on in Cincinnati to get in your calendars now:
August 3–6
Goettafest Newport’s Festival Park
Two-weekend celebration of all things goetta, including live entertainment, family-friendly games and activities, and over 50 goetta-based food creations (from fudge to pizza).
goetta.com
August 5
Ohio River Paddlefish Ohio Riverfront
The nation’s largest paddling celebration with 2,000 participants traveling up to 9 miles through downtown Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks, and other human-powered craft. Benefiting Adventure Crew‘s commitment to Outdoors for All.
ohioriverpaddlefest.org
August 5
Start of Oktoberfest season Grainworks Brewing Co
Click here for a list of local Oktoberfest celebrations
August 10–13
168th Hamilton County Fair Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Daily events, grandstand events, entertainment, food, zip line, rides, inflatables, and more.
hamiltoncountyfair.com
August 10–13
VOA Country Music Fest Voice of America Park
Four days of live performances, with headliners Riley Green, Alabama, Old Dominion Chris Young, and Dan + Shay.
voacountrymusicfest.com
August 12–20
Western & Southern Open Lindner Family Tennis Center
World-class tennis tournament, featuring two World #1s (male and female), several Grand Slam champions, and more, as well as a great onsite experience with entertainment, events, and local dining options.
wsopen.com
August 21–27
Cincinnati Wing Week multiple venues
$7 wing specials from some of Cincinnati’s most popular wing spots.
cincywingweek.com
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