Oktoberfest Zinzinnati®, presented by Samuel Adams, returns to downtown Zinzinnati September 16-18, 2022. This Cincinnati tradition is the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and showcases the rich German heritage of southwestern Ohio. 

First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest. Last year, more than 700,000 people enjoyed the sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown as 2nd and 3rd Street were transformed into a colorful Bavarian village serving up German-style food, entertainment, and beer.

The featured events kick off with the famous Running of the Wieners, which includes 100 dachsunds donning costumes and running heats to determine Zinzinnati’s fastest wiener dog. Other events throughout the weekend include the World Brat-Eating Championship, Frocktoberfest/Socktoberfest Pageant, Stein Hoist Championship, fan-favorite Chicken Dance, and more!

Of course, what would any Oktoberfest be without the beer and food? More than 2,000 barrels of beer from 100+ different styles will be consumed at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, and throughout the weekend it is estimated that more than 80k+ brats, 3.6k pounds of sauerkraut, 23k+ pretzels, and 87k+ metts will be consumed.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati activities begin Friday, September 16 at 11 a.m. and continue through the weekend. Visit oktoberfestzinzinnati.com for more information.

The 4th annual Cincinnati Tattoo arts festival is coming September 2-4th at the Duke energy convention center.  This year features 400 tattoo artists from all over the country, and all top local shops.  Come down, get tattooed onsite.  We also have handcrafted art and accessory vendors, clothing, jewelry, art and more.  Meet TV celebrities from Inkmaster TV, VH1 black ink, and more.  Fun for the whole family, only $20 a day, or $40 for the weekend.  Witness Death Defying side show acts from Ringling brothers James Maltman, Americas got talent stars Captain and Maybell, Sideshow Magic by Magic Brian, and the music magic comedy of Nigel Balckstorm, Evening burlesque sideshow with The Queen of Pain Verona Fink.  Also Featuring the Finale act each night of Live human Suspension where performers swing from the ceiling from piercings through their bodies.  Check out Villainarts.com for tickets and show times.

Prime Cincinnati, known for the city’s best steaks and seafood, now has a new special bourbon… hand selected, and now exclusively featured!!

Next door to Prime Cincinnati, Street City now has something Unexpected to offer…an exclusive club where elegance and bourbon are at the heart of the experience. Hosted by the owners of Prime Cincinnati, located in the Central Business district of Cincinnati, has been reimagined into your new favorite gathering spot. Enter the doors and find the expected façade of Street City, but step further in and you’ll find a hidden gem in their new room. City and arts-inspired murals line the walls, a beautifully framed large screen centers the room next to a stage and to top it off, there is a bourbon display filled with sparkling bottles exhibited to entice.

 Set for daytime, the room offers a great option to gather in an excellent setting for a business lunch.  Dinner is filled with theater goers as they indulge in a prix fixe menu that is a perfect preview to the show. Especially when the Aronoff is just a hop across the street, the Taft theater is a block behind, and the stadiums are three blocks south. Above and beyond these experiences is something Unexpected.

 Also known for hosting fabulous Private Events at both Street City and Prime….from small gatherings to weddings…ask about the new Bourbon Room for private dining.

It’s August…which in Cincinnati means tennis!!!! Visit us at the ATP Western and Southern Open Tennis tournament…both Prime Cincinnati and Street City will be serving up fabulous eats…from Steakhouse Salad and Cobb Salad…Crabcake and JackPrimetime Sliders at Prime…and Crispy Brussels, Sidewinder Fries, or Cajun Salmon Salad at Street City…PLUS so much more!

Let Prime and Street City host you for dinner…drinks….pre-theatre…at the tennis tournament…any of your events…big or small…we can host them all!

The Greater Cincinnati real estate market is one of the hottest in the country. The region has an unusual combination of consistently high home values, low cost of living, the fastest growing economy in the Midwest, and a population on the rise. Any one of these factors alone would influence the market. In combination, they make for a dynamic real estate scene that outpaces other U.S. cities.

“We’ve seen homes going under contract in a day, and even before listing,” says Megan Stacey of The Megan Stacey Group at Coldwell Banker Realty. “Unprecedented buyer demand has been the driving market force in 2022.” Stacey notes that homes stayed on the market a median three days in May before going under contract, while active inventory was at just 1,691 homes.

As Stacey and her team move into the second half of 2022, a trend they’re tracking is the rising number of new listings. New listings have been slowly climbing since the start of the year—from 1,761 homes coming on the market in January to 2,921 homes in May. At the same time, rising mortgage rates have caused some buyers to put their purchasing plans on pause. Increased listings and buyer burnout could suggest a market cool-down on the horizon.

Stacey is advising her clients who are contemplating a sale to move forward. “The trend of homes selling in days with manic bidding wars may be waning, but may not be over for sellers who act quickly,” says Stacey. She encourages her buyer clients to stick with it. “We’re working closely with buyers to reassess their budgets, and to find the homes they want at prices they can afford in the neighborhoods they love.”

July brings many happy moments with fireworks, pool parties, barbeques, and Burger Week! Hungry burger lovers will treasure hunt their way through the Greater Cincinnati area to discover new burger destinations and favorites.  Street City Pub is prepared for the rush with the introduction of the new  “Unexpected” Burger…Certified Angus Beef^® Smash Patty, Maker’s Mark Private Selection Prime CincinnatiAnniversary Infused Tomato Jam, Candied Bacon, Rocket Arugula, Smoked Gouda, Onion Straws and Sriracha Aioli on a Brioche Bun…for only $7 during Burger Week! 

Street City will also be offering a Makers Mark Prime private selection cocktail….the Cincy Spice for $10. 

And don’t forget about the Pre-Theater menu offered at Street City before your favorite show!

Street City Pub has big plans brewing inside its cozy walls. Over the past year, the ambiance has changed. There is a sliding glass walk-out to an urban patio on 6th Street. Venture past the entrance and through the “pub” area to a secret room with murals featuring the Cincinnati connector, the Aronoff Center’s main stage, and bourbon barrels. Extending from the Aronoff mural is an actual stage to feature Cincinnati’s local talent for musical evenings. Lounge seating is available, and a new bourbon display is in the making. When thinking of Street City Pub, remember to expect the Unexpected.

Located on the ground floor in the @580 Walnut building…across from The Aronoff Center for the Arts.

Grandview Tavern in Northern Kentucky is the premier food and beverage entertainment spot! Established in 2007 and still going strong, with over a decade of research and development forged into a casual upscale concept, second to none.

Chef Jack Rolf‘s creations ensure something for everyone…and just launched his new menu!

He takes great pride in the fresh product he produces. Just good food from fresh ingredients. From the signature salmon salad, chicken piccata, fresh wings, and the best burger around….also pizza! Don’t overlook the pizza!

Grandview Tavern has an extensive wine menu that is half-price every Monday. Specialty cocktails and a seriously great bourbon selection are always a hit, along with a great variety of beers.

Enjoy outdoor dining, live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Grandview Tavern has a cozy, vibrant bar inside and a quiet dining room. The number one outdoor patio in Northern Kentucky also that is blooming with flowers and amazing ambience!

Private dining is also available for Special events, as well as catering.

Grandview Tavern is located at

2220 Grandview Dr. in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

Only a few minutes South of downtown Cincinnati. Call 859-341-8439 for reservations.