Guide to Cincinnati Area Oktoberfests {2026}

It’s Oktoberfest time in Cincinnati! Pull out the lederhosen and grab your favorite stein because Cincinnati knows how to throw a great Oktoberfest celebration!

Here are all of the Cincinnati Oktoberfests we could find for 2026. Prost!

August 28-30, 2026: Germania’s Oktoberfest

Address: Germania Society, 3529 Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH

Celebrate 55 years of Germania’s Oktoberfest in 2026! Cincinnati’s “original and most authentic” Oktoberfest features plenty of German bier and German food, live German music, dancing, amusements, vendors, food and fun!

Alternate satellite parking locations (with shuttles) are available.

Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday noon -7pm

Admission charged.

August 29, 2026: Samuel Adams Octoberfest Celebration

Address: Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom, 1727 Logan St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Join in and honor the centuries-long celebration of classic German beers with their own traditional brews. They’ll have a DJ, stein hoisting competitions, Octoberfest brats, and lager pints throughout the day.

Sept. 4 – 6, 2026: Liberty Home German Club Oktoberfest

Address: 2361 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Celebrate their 60th Anniversary of Oktoberfest! The weekend includes rides, games, live entertainment, great food, and more.

Hours are Friday: 6-11pm, Saturday 1-11pm, Sunday 1-8pm

Do you know why Oktoberfest is celebrated in September? Find out here!

Sept. 11-13, 2026: Newport Oktoberfest at Newport’s Festival Park

Address: Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

Bigger and better than ever, the 2026 festival will feature expanded attractions, new food vendors, and a full carnival—delivering an Oktoberfest experience the whole family can enjoy. This vibrant festival is a lively tribute to centuries-old Bavarian customs, where the community comes together over hearty food, spirited music, and great company.

Hours are: Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm, and Sunday 12-6pm.

September 11-13: Covington Oktoberfest

Address: Mainstrasse Village’s Goebel Park, 501 Philadelphia St., Covington, Ky 41011

Oktoberfest returns to Covington for 2026!  Prepare for an incredible weekend filled with amazing local food and craft vendors, live music, interactive activities, competitions, and, of course, your beloved Braxton beers.

Hours are Friday: 12-11pm, Saturday: 11am-11pm, Sunday: 11am-8pm

September 17-20, 2026: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati – This year’s festivities will once again transform Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove into the ultimate Bavarian playground. Enjoy FREE admission, more space to explore, an even bigger entertainment lineup, and a massive 300-foot fest tent seating over 1,000 guests. Among LOTS of other things, enjoy fun events like the Running of the Wieners, the Gemütlichkeit Games, the World’s Largest Chicken Dance, and the Sam Adams Stein Hoist Competition.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Days & Hours for 2026:
Thursday, Sept. 17: 4-10pm
Friday, Sept. 18: 11am-11pm
Saturday, Sept. 19: 10am-11pm
Sunday, Sept. 20: 10am-7pm

September 24-27, 2026: Braxton’s & Factory 52’s Oktoberfest

From Thursday, September 24th through Sunday, September 27th, thry’re transforming Factory 52 into a full-blown Oktoberfest celebration with cold beer, warm pretzels, live music, chicken dancing, and a full lineup of events you won’t want to miss.Lederhosen encouraged!

Hours are Thursday: 5-11pm, Friday: 11am-12am, Sat.: 11am-12am, Sunday: 11am-9pm

September 25-26, 2026: Oktoberfest Loveland

Oktoberfest is coming to Historic Loveland on September 25 and 26. You don’t want to miss this festive celebration. Events may include:
-Stein Hoist Competition
-Weiner Dog Races
-Biergarten featuring Warsteiner (tips to benefit Cancer Free Kids!)
-Lederhosen Competition (Best Dressed!)
-German food and flair
AND MORE!

Looking for more Loveland fun? Check out our list – 15 of the Top Things to See and Do in Loveland, Ohio

Sept. 26, 2026: Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest

Address: Sonder Brewing, 8584 Duke Blvd., Mason, Ohio

Sonder Brewing (plus other local breweries) will be serving German beers, festive food, games, and live music all day! There’s a 5K as well.

October 2-4, 2026: Cincinnati Donauschwaben’s Oktoberfest

Address: 4290 Dry Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45252

The 3-day festival is the only Oktoberfest in Greater Cincinnati that is held in October and will offer over 25 imported and domestic beers on draft (including favorites such as Hofbräuhaus, Warsteiner and Paulaner, and the new Donauschwaben house brew “Schwaben Lager”), pit-roasted Bavarian pig and chicken, homemade German sausage, stuffed cabbage, goulash with Spätzle (noodles), homemade tortes and pastries, funnel cakes, goetta, and so much more. 

October 9-10, 2026 : Lebanon Oktoberfest

Address: Bicentennial Park / Mulberry Street, Lebanon, OH 45036

The event will feature live German-style music, food vendors, a kids zone, and most importantly…German and local craft beers!