Oktoberfest Zinzinnati: September 21-23
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September 2018 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati: September 21-23 MAYOR’S WELCOME Dear Friends: On behalf of the great City of Cincin- nati, I am delighted to welcome you to our region! Cincinnati is in the midst of a boom- ing renaissance and I am honored you have chosen to visit. Our 52 diverse neighborhoods, each with its own fascinating architecture, culture, business center, and personality, are sure to make you enjoy your stay. We have invested billions of dollars in recent development to transform our city into a world-class destination rich in things to do stretching from The Banks to College Hill. We are cultivating vibrant places to live, develop, and grow, and I assure you are visiting a city with much to take pride in. Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about the many attractions we have to offer in the area. With top-rated museums, theaters, and a top-five zoo in the nation, we are confident there is something for everyone. We are honored to welcome thousands of visitors among our guests each year, and know your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed. Thank you for coming to Cincinnati. I look forward to the reviews of your wonderful stay. Sincerely, John Cranley Mayor, City of Cincinnati 4 KEYCINCINNATI.COM “The best steakhouse experience in Greater Cincinnati. BIG value at family-owned prices. 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German newspaper Allgemeine Zeitung Hungry for more? Mainz. First held in 1976, Oktoberfest Throughout the weekend, you will experi- ZinzinnatiT has grown to be this nation’s largest Okto- ence Oktoberfest Zinzinnati favorites, including the berfest celebration with more than 650,000 people World’s Largest Chicken Dance. In 1994, the Crown attending each year. The 2018 event will showcase Prince of Bavaria was Grand Marshal of Oktoberfest the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, includ- Zinzinnati, helping set the world record for the ing German-style food, oom-pah music and nearly World’s Largest Chicken Dance, with nearly 50,000 100 varieties of beer. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati will run participants. Other past Grand Marshals include Al Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23 Hirt, Weird Al Yankovic, Davey Jones, Verne Troyer, on Second and Third Streets in downtown Zinzinnati. Eddie Money, Vince Neil, George Takei, Cincinnati’s Speaking of running, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati own Nick and Drew Lachey, Cincinnati Bengals Andy kicks off September 21 at 11 a.m. with the Running Dalton and A.J. Green, and the newest Major League of the Wieners. This annual showdown features 100 Soccer (MLS) team, FC Cincinnati. racing dachshunds, competing to be the fast and the Official opening ceremonies are Saturday morn- furriest on Cincinnati’s Freedom Way at The Banks. ing, September 22, 11:30 am, with a ceremonial Roll out the barrels! 2,000 barrels of beer are keg tapping by Sam Adams founder (and Cincinnati expected to be consumed at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati native) Jim Koch. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is presented along with 25,000 potato pancakes, 24,000 soft pret- by Sam Adams and Amazon and produced by the zels and 225,000 bratwurst, mettwurst and sausages! Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will do his part, Sunday, Need Oktoberfest Zinzinnati information on September 23 at 2 p.m. at the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati hours, directions, beers, brats, chicken-dancing or World Brat Eating Championship. Major League wiener dogs? Get details at OktoberfestZinzinnati. Eater Joey Chestnut is the eight-time champion and com. holds the world bratwurst eating record, inhaling 70 Prost! 7 KEYCINCINNATI.COM WHAT’S GOING ON IN AUGUST U.S. BANK ARENA ARONOFF CTR. FOR THE CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 100 Broadway ARTS 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45202 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-421-4111 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-287-7000 I Love the 90s Tour: 9/14 Double Trouble: 9/29 Chocolate the Exhibition: now Marvel Universe Live!: to 1/6/2019 9/20-9/23 BELTERRA CASINO & HOTEL Mission Aerospace: now to 9/9 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR. 812-427-7777 IN THE PARK 44 E. 6th St. Rick Springfield: 9/1 962 Mt. 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