Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the US? Consider Cincinnati, Ohio’s Zinzinnati, one of the most beer-history-rich cities, and home to some of the oldest breweries in the country. Even the Cincinnati Zoo’s newborn hippo Fiona has a craft beer named after her!
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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Samuel Adams and Amazon, is America’s largest Oktoberfest from September 21-23, 2018. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as a TON of tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest with more than 575,000 people attending each year.
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In addition – the event is family-friendly, with fun activities like “Running of the Wieners”, where 100 dachshunds race down the street in hot dog bun costumes! There are bands and performances all weekend long on multiple stages, as well the world’s largest “chicken dance” that became a tradition at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati and encourages kids & adults to join in on the fun.
Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
