Beer lovers unite! Bockfest, the oldest bock beer festival in the country, celebrates not only Cincinnati’s brewing heritage but also the beginning of spring. Events kick off with a parade, led by the reigning Sausage Queen and a goat pulling a bock beer keg. Afterward, the weekend is filled with live entertainment, great food, walking tours, brewing demonstrations and lots and lots of beer.
Come by the Cincinnati Arts Association’s Music Hall for a memorable musical performance. Home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera, the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, this historic entertainment venue and performance hall maintains its classical architecture and appeal along with some of the best acoustics in the world.
Beginning with the Cincy Haus, the Queen City Underground Tours take you through the city’s largest and most popular collection of historical landmarks. Visit buildings that were once home to over 130 saloons, bars, beer gardens and theaters in the Gateway District. Wear your walking shoes and get ready to head into the city’s tunnels below to discover its hidden depths.