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.
Here are several important dates for local events in June to get in your calendars now:
MAY 30–JUNE 1
CincItalia
Harvest Home Park
Live music, local Italian restaurants, wine and beer, games for all ages.
MAY 30–JUNE 1
2025 Summerfair Cincinnati
Coney Island
For more than 50 years, this annual three-day fine arts fair has been dedicated to supporting visual and performing arts in Greater Cincinnati. This three-day fine arts fair raises enough funds to support awards, scholarships, and exhibitions.
Tickets
MAY 30–JUNE 14
22nd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Multiple Venues in OTR
Cincinnati’s summer theatre party is back for its 22nd year, complete with 13 days of theatre arts produced by Know Theatre. Learn more about the festival here.
All-access passes now available
MAY 31–JUNE 22
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Ensemble Theatre
June 1–30
Pride Month
LGTBQ-friendly things to do don’t just provide safe spaces for the community—they cultivate inclusion and belonging. Click here for a list of events happening all month long, as well as LBGTQ+-owned businesses, book recommendations, and local goods and apparel recommendations.
June 1–30
Cincinnati Art Museum Membership Promo
As a special thank you during the month of June, if you join or renew and select Auto-Renew, they will give you 15% off! Use code CAM15 online, call at 513-639-2966, or visit the front desk to redeem.
June 6–7
15th Annual Schwabenfest
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society
German bier, food, live music, and performances by the Donauschwaben Dance groups. Oktoberfest Chicken Dinners will be offered Friday Night; Roasted Beef Dinners will be offered Saturday Night.
Admission is $5 per person at the gate, under 12 free
June 7
Artful Adventure: A Fundraising Playdate
Contemporary Arts Center, 10a–4p
The biggest playdate of the year: aday-long Artful Adventure designed for the whole family featuring classic, fan-favorite programs like Yay! Play! and Artist-in-Residence, with special art activations throughout the day. There will also be brunch bites from The Arepa Place, Holtman’s Donuts, and Taste of Belgium.
Save $10 on GA tickets with code TourDeCAC; children 2 and under free
June 7
Cov Craft Presented by Handzy
Sixth Street Promenade in Mainstrasse, 10a–4p
Covington’s inaugural curated makers market, featuring a lineup of local vendors, food, and beer by West Sixth Covington Haus.
June 7
CABVI Fun Fest 2025
Washington Park, 11–3p
Blow-up obstacle course, DJ, food, raffles, kids games, and Blindfold Experiences (beep baseball home run derby, beep cornhole competition). Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Pre-purchase experience tickets here
June 12–15
Newport’s Italianfest
Riverboat Row
Celebrate Italian heritage with authentic local Italian fare and a full lineup of entertainment at Newport’s Riverboat Row.
June 12–July 27
Cincinnati Opera 2025 Summer Festival
Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
June 12 and 14: Rigoletto
June 17: Studio Sessions: Soul and Sound
June 26 and 28: Tosca
July 10: Studio Sessions with Anthony Clark Evans in Recital
July 17: Studio Sessions: From Avenue A to Broadway
July 23, 25, 26, 27: Fiddler on the Roof
June 13–15
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market
Lebanon
Farmhouse chic, vintage finds, rustic treasures, antique furniture, repurposed pieces, clothing, jewelry, kids and baby, food trucks, and more.
JUNE 14
Celtic Fest
Renaissance Park (Waynesville), 11a–10p
A full day of Celtic fun and culture, featuring entertainment, activities, food and drink, shopping, and more.
June 14
Sauced: A Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Factory 52, 2–8p
Second annual bourbon and BBQ festival featuring BBQ from local pitmasters, top-shelf bourbons, and live music.
June 14
Tequila Fest
Fountain Square, 2–10p
Over 50 different tequilas, souvenir flask, food, music, and more.
Tickets start at $55
JUNE 14–16
Schützenfest
Kolping Society
America’s oldest German festival, which was brought to Cincinnati by German immigrants in 1866, complete with beer, wine, food, and entertainment for all ages.
June 20
First Day of Summer
JUNE 20–22
Covington Taco and Margarita Festival
Mainstrasse
Tacos by local vendors, margaritas, live music, and full lineup of entertainment.
Free admission
June 21
Fairy Tale Festival
Glenwood Gardens
Weekend filled with wonder and excitement designed especially for children, featuring fairy tale characters, real-life fairy, face painting, hair braiding, vendor booths, and food truck fare.
Tickets here
June 24–29
Members Appreciation Week
Cincinnati Art Museum
Week full of special events to show how grateful we are for your support. Membership is the best way to ensure the museum continues to be able to bring creative and engaging art experiences to the Cincinnati community
June 27–29
50th Panegyri Greek Festival
Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Family-friendly festival celebrating Greek culture and featuring Greek-style agora (open-air market), food, cooking demonstrations, live music and entertainment, plus so much more.
June 28
Hyde Park Blast
Hyde Park Square, 7a
Complete lineup of events throughout the day, including run/walk, Kids Fun Run, cycling races, black party, and more—a way for the community to have fun, be active, and raise money for The Cure Starts Now.
Have any questions or want specific recommendations about things to do? Just ask!
