America's Oktoberfest returns to downtown Cincinnati from September 19-22, 2024. First held in 1976, the nation's largest Oktoberfest grew even bigger as a record 808,300 attendees celebrated the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio last year. The event will continue its expanded days and hours and open up on Thursday, September 19, 2024

Join the fun at this year's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati by participating in our signature events! Sign up your furry friend for the Running of the Wieners, test your strength in the Stein Hoisting competition, join Cincinnati Singles for a chance to mingle downtown, and embrace your artsy side by participating in a Glassblowing workshop. Don't miss out on the excitement - register today and be a part of these unforgettable festivities!

Schedule of Events:

Zinzinnati Festhalle Stage

11:00am - 11:30am: GACL Ceremonial Procession
11:30am - 03:00pm: The Polka Warriors
03:30pm - 06:30pm: The Zinzinnati Bierband
07:00pm - 11:00pm: The Klaberheads

River Stage

11:00am - 03:30pm: Kenny Welch Band
04:00pm - 04:30pm: World's Largest Chicken Dance
04:30pm - 07:30pm: Cassette Junkies
08:00pm - 11:00pm: The Everyday People Band

Krombacker Fest Tent

11:00am - 02:00pm Pete Wagner Band
02:30pm - 06:30pm: Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine
07:00pm - 11:00pm: Vereins Musikanten

Radeberger Fest Tent

11:00am - 02:00pm: Sally Lukasik Oktoberfest Trio
02:30pm - 06:30pm: Blaskapelle Bad Bayersoien
07:00pm - 11:00pm: River City Polkatz

Amphitheater Stage

11:00am - 02:00pm: Ein Stein
02:30pm - 05:00pm: The Bavarians
05:30pm - 06:30pm: Enzian Dancers
07:00pm - 11:00pm: Cincinnati Schnapps Band