OKTOBERFEST ZINZINNATI RETURNS SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2023
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati®, sponsored by Samuel Adams and produced by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, gets bigger and better as it moves to 5th Street! From September 14-17, 2023, the nation’s largest Oktoberfest will convert downtown Cincinnati’s 5th Street into a vibrant Bavarian village serving up German cuisine, entertainment, and beer. To zelebrate the return to 5th Street, festivities will commence one day earlier, feature expanded entertainment and activities, and open one hour earlier on Sunday.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Samuel Adams and Hamilton County 2023 days & hours:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, September 15, 2023 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Featured Events Schedule
Opening Ceremonies and G-Games
Thursday, September 14 | 4:00 – 5:00pm | Main Stage
Running of the Wieners
Friday, September 15 | 11:30am – 2:00pm | Main Stage – Registration Closed
Stein Hoist Challenge
Friday, September 15 | 5:30 – 6:00pm | Main Stage – Zinzinnati FestHalle – Registration Closed
Best Dressed Oktoberfest
Friday, September 15 | 7:00 – 7:30pm | Zinzinnati FestHalle – Register
GACL Oktoberfest Processional
Saturday, September 16 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Main Stage
Chicken Dance
Saturday, September 16 | 4:00 – 4:30pm | Main Stage
Bengals Pep Rally
Sunday, September 17 | 10:00 – 1:00pm | Main Stage
Bengals Game Viewing Party
Sunday, September 17 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | Sports Zone
