Photos of the MPMF event taken place at Fountain Square, Cincinnati. Bands documented: Okay Lindon, Hazel Weatherfield, The Seedy Seeds.

FRIDAY 19 EVENT: Schützenfest at the Kolping Society 10235 Mill Road, Mount Healthy Translated as “The Marksman’s Festival,” Schützenfest began in the 15th century when, according to the legend, a German marksman shot an eagle that attacked a child. The marksman was made honorary king. When German immigrants settled in Cincinnati, they brought the traditional fest with them, holding the first Schutzenfest here in 1866. Today, the Kolping Society continues the tradition with a weekend-long event that includes a competition for the shooting of a hand-carved eagle, a bier dash and authentic German food like jaegerschnitzel and spaetzle. 6 p.m.-midnight Friday; 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Sunday. $3 adults; free 15 and younger. kolpingcincinnati.com. Photo: Provided by Kolping Society

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