Schutzenfest is a German fest dating to medieval times. It celebrates an alert marksman (Schutze) saving a young child's life from an eagle attack. The grateful townspeople crowned this person Schutzenkonig.

Schutzenfest was brought to Cincinnati in 1866 by German immigrants. It is actually older than the Cincinnati Reds!The Kolping Society crowns our Schutzenkonig each year by the marksman who shoots down the last piece of a hand-carved wooden eagle, perched high on a pole.

You do not want to miss our Schutzenfest Gemutlichkeit of beer, wine, food, and entertainment for the whole family! Schutzenfest benefits the Cincinnati Kolping Society and its many philanthropic efforts.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, June 13, 2025

Entertainment Schedule:

Wein and Bier Stube

6:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Music on Speakers
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Uberland Band

Pavilion

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Bergstrasse Boys
8:30 pm: Donauschwaben Schuhplattlers

Entertainment Tent

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: The Remains

Events Schedule:

7:00 pm: Opening Ceremony and Keg Tapping - Pavilion Stage
7:30 pm: SchUtzenfest 1K Bier Dash Fun Run

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Entertainment Schedule:

Wein and Bier Stube

3:00 pm - 04:00 pm: Music on Speakers
5:00 pm - 09:00 pm: Vereins Musikanten
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Music on Speakers

Pavilion

3:00 pm - 06:00 pm: Alpen Echos Trio
4:30 pm: Donauschwaben Youth Group
6:00 pm: Enzian Schuhplattlers
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Bergstrasse Boys

Entertainment Tent

3:30 pm - 06:30 pm: Penthouse Dogs
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Cassette Junkies

Events Schedule:

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm: German-American Citizens League Team Target Competition
8:00 pm: Hofbrau MUnchen - Stein Holding Competition - OH Regional Qualifier - Pavilion Stage

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Entertainment Schedule:

Wein and Bier Stube

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Music on Speakers
2:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Uberland Band
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Music on Speakers

Pavilion

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Alpen Echos Trio
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Vereins Musikanten
6:00 pm: Enzian Schuhplattlers

Entertainment Tent

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Alberto Daglio
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Acoustic Blue

Events Schedule:

Sunday Parades led by Roger Bacon Alumni Big Band members The Roger Bacon Alumni Big Band performs locally as the Sound Body Jazz Orchestra

2:00 pm: Opening Parade - Shooting for King
5:00 pm: Grand Parade - Crown King and Queen

Date:
June 13 - 15, 2025

Hours:
Friday, June 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location:
Kolping Center,
10235 Mill Road,
Cincinnati, OH 45231

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