Some say the mighty Ohio River could never compare to the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean and all its seafood fare.

This four-day festival says otherwise. From Aug. 8-11, visitors enjoyed plenty of fresh seafood as local restaurants brought the coast to the Midwest. There was whole Maine lobsters, oysters on the half-shell, king crab and gator on a stick, plus live music from local bands and items for sale from Flutter-Bye Boutique and The Bluegrass Market.

Aug. 8-11. Festival Park, Newport on the Levee, Newport, cincinnatifestivalsandevents.com. 

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The Great Inland Seafood Festival features a variety of tasty sea creatures. Holden Mathis
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