Welcome to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati – America’s Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati®, presented by Samuel Adams, returns to downtown Zinzinnati September 14-17, 2023. This Cincinnati tradition is the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and showcases the rich German heritage of southwestern Ohio.

First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest. Last year, more than 700,000 people enjoyed the sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown as 2nd and 3rd Street were transformed into a colorful Bavarian village serving up German-style food, entertainment, and beer. Before or after head to Mass at one of our beautiful downtown churches. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati hours are:

Thursday, September 14: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, September 15: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 16: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 17: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains:
September 16: Vigil Mass at 3:00 p.m.
September 17: Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
325 W 8th St., Cincinnati OH 45202
The Cathedral Basilica is located .5 miles west of the Oketoberfest festivities on Fifth Street
According to Google Maps, it’s an average 11 minute walk.

St. Francis Xavier Church:
September 16: Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m.
September 17: Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. and  5:00 p.m.
611 Sycamore St., Cincinnati OH 45202
St. X is located .3 miles east of Oktoberfest Festivities
According to Google Maps, it’s an average 10 minute walk.

Old St. Mary Church:
September 17: Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Mass in German) & 1:00 p.m.
123 E 12th St., Cincinnati OH 45202
Old St. Mary is located .7 miles north of Oktoberfest Activities
According to Google Maps, it’s an average 17 minute walk

St. Francis Seraph Church:
September 17: Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time at  10:00 a.m.
1615 Vine St., Cincinnati OH 45202
St. Francis Seraph is located .8 miles north of Oktoberfest Activities
According to Google Maps, it’s an average 21 minute walk.
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