Illustration by Michael Hacker
Everyone and their grandma knows about the classic beloved Cincinnati events like Oktoberfest, Opening Day, and the regular church fair. Sometimes, you want to do something a little more off-the-wall. Here are some of Cincinnati’s weirder events.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Seven tons of sauerkraut are devoured over two days each year since 1970. Waynesville, October 12 & 13, 2024, sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com/home
Mt. Adams Reindog Parade
Dogs dressed in their best holiday attire march through the streets of Mt. Adams and compete for prizes. Mt. Adams, December 14, 2024, mtadamscincy.org/calendar-of-events
Loveland Frogman Festival
A celebration of the local legendary amphibian with art, cryptozoologists, and a costume parade. Oasis Conference Center, March 1 & 2, 2025, frogmanfestival.org
Bockfest
Combination spring/German/beer fest involving burning a snowman in effigy and goats as far as the eye can see. Over-the-Rhine, March 7-9, 2025, bockfest.com
Ludlow Derby
“The most deranged two minutes in sports” where mice race for glory and cheese. Covington Turner Society, Friday before the Kentucky Derby, facebook.com/LudlowDerby
Missing Linck Festival
Brewers come together to share their creations using a pre-prohibition yeast that was found in a vat in the OTR underground tunnels. Northside, May/June, missinglinck.com
Danger Wheel
The ultimate extreme downhill bike race (on Big Wheels). Throw water balloons at the racers as they try not to crash. Pendleton, July/August, dangerwheel.com
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