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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA 2025
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is traditionally the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and the second largest in the world to the original Oktoberfest in Munich.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA 2025
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is traditionally the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and the second largest in the world to the original Oktoberfest in Munich.
- Visiting for the Oktoberfest? Stay close to downtown and all the festival celebrations at the Lytle Park Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests with a stunning rooftop bar, modern gym, spacious rooms and impressive decor.
The Festival
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- The event showcases the rich German heritage of Southwestern Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be North America’s largest Oktoberfest with over 500,000 people attending each year.
- The Oktoberfest takes place on 6 blocks of Fifth Street; from Race Street to Broadway in Downtown Zinzinnati. The event attracts more than 500,000 people and host 7 different stages with live shows and performances. It is a truly authentic german festival complete with traditional food and fun rides.
Festival Hours
- Thursday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The Events
Part of what makes Oktoberfest Zinzinnati so great are all of the crazy, uniquely Cincy events going on during the festivities.
- The Running of the Wieners
Friday, at 11 a.m. Freedom Way between Walnut and Rosa Parks.
Watch dozens of dachshunds dressed as hot dogs run in heats of 10 to their owners, with one lucky pooch to be named “King of the Wiener Dogs.”- The Gemuetlichkeit Games
Friday, 12 p.m. on Freedom Way between Walnut and Rosa Parks.
Watch the beer stein race and the beer barrel roll challenge.- The Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, at 11:30 a.m. on the Main Stage, 2nd and Elm.
The official opening ceremonies where Sam Adams founder Jim Koch will be tapping the keg.- World Brat Eating Championship
Sunday, at 2 p.m. at the Braxton Fass Bar Stage, 3rd & Walnut
The World champion eater, defends his crown as these weapons of mass digestion show Zinzinnati the true meaning of intestinal fortitude!- World’s Largest Chicken Dance
Sunday, 12 p.m. on The Main Stage at 2nd and Elm.
One of the ways this celebration distinguishes itself from the others is the chicken dance – thousands of dancers have congregated every year since 1994 when Zinzinnatians set the record for the largest Chicken Dance in the world. This year, it’ll be lead by Thane Maynard from the Cincinnati Zoo.The Food
When thinking about what you should eat, keep these numbers in mind from the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. At the last Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, people ate…
- 87,542 metts, 80,500 bratwurst, 64,000 sauerkraut balls, 56,250 sausages, 24,649 potato pancakes, 23,004 soft pretzels, 20,000 cream puffs, 16,002 strudel, 6,000 jumbo pickles, 3,600 lbs. of sauerkraut, 1,875 lbs. German potato salad, 702 lbs. Limburger cheese, 700 pigtails, 400 pickled pigs feet.
The Beer
There will be plenty of Marzen on tap as many of Cincy’s best breweries, and many great out-of-town breweries, bring in their trucks to serve the masses. If you’re a fan of the Oktoberfest style lager, don’t miss out on some of the hard to find versions. As always, drink responsibly and make sure you’ve got a ride home if you need one.
Where to stay during Oktoberfest in Cincinnati
The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the Oktoberfest events:
Kinley Cincinnati, 21c Museum Hotel, The Lytle Park Hotel, XV Beacon Hotel
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210 West Fourteenth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. All rooms have a desk. An American breakfast is available each morning at Symphony Hotel & Restaurant.
311 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Continental and American breakfast options are available every morning at The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.
37 West 7th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At Kinley Cincinnati Downtown, a rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a fitness center, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms.
609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Each guest room at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati features a flat-screen cable TV and a coffee machine. They are decorated with modern furnishings and have an private bathroom with free toiletries. Hotel offers nightly turn down service and has free Wi-Fi throughout & a fitness center
1407 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
This fully Air conditioned apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a breakfast bar. One bedroom with a queen bed and a bathroom with shower. Free private parking is possible on site
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The spacious apartments includes a large kitchen with an island that opens up to a luxurious living area. The bathroom also provides plenty of space with the dual sink vanity and full bathtub. You’re also perfectly located for Cincinnati fun.
50 East Court Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Offers accommodations with a kitchen in Cincinnati. Guests staying at this apartment can use the free WiFi. The apartment comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen a bathroom with shower and one bedroom
116 West Fifteenth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Where all the fun & excitement is just a stone throw away. Kitchen is fully stocked with cookware & utensils. offering high-speed WiFi, SmartTV. 1 Free-Assigned OnSite Parking in a gated lot. Private entry & patio area. Free coffee + tea
643 Bakewell Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Rosie's is the perfect place stop off for a drink or two and shoot pool or play on the pinball machine Gay or straight, Rosie's is a solid choice.
901 Washington Avenue, Newport, Kentucky 41071
You will have to pace your self in this gay bar
The bartender places a sugar cube on a slotted spoon. One hand holds the spoon directly over a glass of fragrant absinthe, the other is used to poor ice-cold water over the sugar cube and into the glass, creating a cloudy, sweet-tasting concoction. Newport's own Crazy Fox legally serves up glasses of absinthe this way, and only this way. Absinthe is one of the main attractions
927 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
Fun gay bar offering dragshows
222 West Twelfth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Operating under the "every-person" concept, this gay bar offer a wide range of beer and cocktail options that can satisfy anything your heart desires.
From lemonade infusions and boozy slushies to craft cocktails and various draft options
1120 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Gay Cabaret bar good friendly service make for a fun night out
619 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Neighborhood gay cocktail bar in the heart of Covington
4169 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Good Judy's is a queer dive in Northside offering cocktails, mocktails, canned and bottled beverages.
celebrate queer culture through themed musical parties and weekly prformances by Drag and LGBTQIA+ entertainers!
4042 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
The gay lounge has state of the art video system and a music parlor with a baby grand piano under the gorgeous chandelier for entertaining the guest.
Tillie’s gem is the partially covered back patio with great floral arrangements
2401 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Everyone's favorite Home Base. Great place to make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
Pool Table, Giant Jenga, Pong Table ,Patio, new Touch Tunes Jukebox Tues Night Karaoke, plus TVs with the game on
835 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cocktails & dancing offered in gay nightspot with drag shows & TVs at the bar.
901 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
gay owned and gay staffed neighborhood corner bar.
Offering a happy hour and a TouchTunes jukebox
927 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The Birdcage is a LGBTQ upscale bar and lounge.
The premier destination for specialty cocktails, and entertainment!
21+ with valid ID.
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Kinley Cincinnati
4 Star – Central Location
- 4 Star – Comfortable Family Rooms
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, private bathroom
- Central location, family-friendly rooms, free WiFi, & fitness center for a comfortable stay.
21c Museum Hotel
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star, Artistic Modern Decor
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, coffee machine
- Art-focused experience, modern decor, nightly turn down service, & well-equipped fitness center.
The Lytle Park Hotel
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Elegant Breakfast Options
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, American breakfast
- Stay for elegant breakfast options, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, & private parking.
Symphony Hotel
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4 Star – American Breakfast
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Satellite TV, private bathroom
- Ideal for its perfect location, American breakfast options, & rooms with satellite TV.
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