Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2024

America’s Biggest Oktoberfest returns to downtown Cincinnati from September 19-22, 2024.

More than 700,000 people descend on downtown Cincinnati each year for the country's largest Oktoberfest. Ongoing since 1976 and now occupying six city blocks near the banks of the Ohio River, this free festival typically features fun such as the Running of the Wieners, where around 100 dachshunds race each other in hot dog costumes. Other entertaining activities include the World's Largest Chicken Dance and plenty of live music running the gamut from polka to rock. Since 2023, you have an extra day to soak up the German vibes, with the festival kicking off on a Thursday evening.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is going to be held at a new venue at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove offers an unforgettable celebration of Cincinnati’s rich German heritage. Enjoy FREE admission, expanded space, more entertainment, and a colossal 300-foot fest tent that seats over 1,000 people! Bring your friends and family for a fantastic time filled with great food, refreshing beer, and lively festivities.

Event Timings:

Thursday, September 19 – 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday, September 20 – 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 21 – 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sunday, September 22 – 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Host or Publisher Oktoberfest Zinzinnati