There's a Free Skating Festival Happening at Sawyer Point This Weekend

Skating rink at Sawyer Point Photo: Cincinnati Parks

There’s a skate party happening at The Banks this weekend, and everyone’s invited.

The Ohio Rhythm Jam and Skater Showcase at Sawyer Point will feature two days of skating events. On Saturday, from 5-7 p.m., you can take part in free hip-hop dance and skate workshops that are open to all ages. Following the workshops will be a public all-ages skate from 7-8:30 p.m. and an adults-only skate from 8:30-10 p.m. Montgomery Inn will also be selling a limited number of $15 plate dinners with BBQ wings and sauce, coleslaw, Saratoga chips and a drink.

On Sunday, organizers are hosting a WakeNSkate from 10 a.m. to noon with a crepe brunch from Caveman Crepes. Sweet and savory options will be available, and a plate is $15. You can also buy these online ahead of time as quantities will be limited day of. The brunch will also include a juice and free coffee.

Then from noon to 2 p.m., there will be a skater showcase celebrating all styles of skating. Two of the world’s top skaters, Dylan Morton and David “Smitty” Smith, both from Cincinnati, will be performing.

Skating admission, workshops and skate rentals throughout the weekend will be free. SkateLyfeTV, one of the largest skating channels on the internet, will be covering the whole event.

Sawyer Point, 925 Riverside Drive, The Banks. More info: skatedowntowncincinnati.com.

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