Gear up, Cincinnati, we’re headed into a three-day weekend and there’s a lot to be considered for your leisurely activities.  The highly-anticipated annual Western & Southern/WEBN Riverfest is back for its 47th year of fireworks and fun. A day trip to Rabbit Hash promises more than just its usual charm — the Old Timers’ Day festival presents its day-long live music and entertainment festival. Multiple art shows and craft fairs will also be popping up around the Greater Cincinnati area. And if you’re a Shrek superfan (or just an ogre-lover) Bogart’s has a dance party for you. If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.

Rabbit Hash Old Timers’ Day Festival Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 2 Rabbit Hash is Greater Cincinnati’s own charming and artsy small-town getaway. It’s a day-trip kind of destination with a nostalgic feel and treasured, peaceful vibes right on the river. A day of music is lined up for its 42-annual Old Timers’ Day festival. Visit the Rabbit Hash General Store – the host of the event – and nearby shops with art and food on Saturday for this special event. Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 2. Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Rd., Burlington, facebook.com/events. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/events/677518591083835/?ref=newsfeed
Shrek Rave 9 p.m. Sept. 2 Swamp-dwelling, ogre-loving Shrek fans unite. Your Smash Mouth theme song is sounding like the Bat signal, “Hey now, you’re an allstar, get your game on, go play.” All that’s green is gold this weekend at Bogart’s for this Shrek-themed night of dancing. Tickets are $15. 9 p.m. Sept. 2. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, concerts.livenation.com. Photo: Ticketmaster
Chatterbox Sports Bash on Short Vine Noon-7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 A Chatterbox Sports-style block party is set for UC Football fans to partake in game-day festivities and watch the game on Saturday. UC versus the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will stream on a jumbotron on Short Vine at the 2600-2634 blocks and a DJ and “special guests” will provide additional entertainment. The event will also feature LaRosa’s pizza, UDF ice cream and beer trucks. Noon-7:30 p.m. Sept. 2. 2600-2634 blocks of Short Vine, Corryville, chatterboxsports.com. Photo: Sean M. Peters
Bircus Brewing Co. 322 Elm St., Ludlow Ludlow, Kentucky’s nonexistent craft beer scene sent in the clowns, leading to the launch of Bircus Brewing Co., a branch of an original concept from Ghent, Belgium. Pronounce it like “beer-cuss,” a hybrid of beer and circus, as the brew shares the limelight with carnival performances at the taproom. Performers can do everything from breathe fire to fly on the trapeze. Photo: Brittany Thornton Photo: Brittany Thornton
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Fireworks Party + Drag Brunch Sept. 2 & 3 Newport’s 16 Lots is hosting Newport on the Levee’s first-ever Pride event in conjunction with Riverfest activities this weekend. The brewery’s Labor Day weekend party kicks off Saturday with a drag brunch at 10 a.m. with 16 Lot’s brunch fare, mimosas and Bloody Mary bar. The fun continues Sunday at 4 p.m., with a Riverfest fireworks watch party on the brewery’s deck. Tickets for the watch party include all-you-can-eat food, discounted parking and live music. Sept. 2 and 3. 16 Lots Southern Outpost, 1 Levee Way, Newport, 16lots.com. Photo: facebook.com/16 Lots Southern Outpost
Lunken Airport Days 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 Classic cars, military vehicles, helicopter rides, planes and a lineup of vendors are all slated for a two-day event at Lunken Airport. While most aircraft and vehicles will be on static display, visitors can register for ground tours and flights as well. There will be a colorguard ceremony at noon on both days of the event. Tickets are $10 per person and $20 per family. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3. Lunken Airport, 262 Wilmer Ave., East End, warbirds.clubexpress.com. Photo: Cincinnati Warbirds Facebook
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Boogie Nights 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 8 Dance to the music of the Bee Gees, KC & the Sunshine Band, Donna Summer, The Village People, ABBA and many more at the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Boogie Nights event. Food trucks will be available throughout the night. Bring blankets or lawn chairs if you get tired of dancing during this blast to the past. Picnics are welcome. Admission is free, though registration and $5-per-person donations are encouraged. 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 8. Devou Park Bandshell, 1 Bandshell Blvd., Covington, kyso.org. Photo: facebook.com
Tri-State Antique Market 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 3 Indiana’s largest antique and vintage market is back for its monthly event. The open-air market features more than 200 vendors selling a variety of vintage, antique and retro goods. The event includes free parking and concessions. Tickets are $5. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 3. Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com. Photo: Provided by Amos Pickens
Watch a Dazzling Display of Fireworks on the Fourth of July or Camp Out for the WEBN / Western & Southern’s Fireworks It wouldn’t be summer if you didn’t take the time to watch at least one fireworks show. Cincinnati’s skies will be decked out in all kinds of colors as Fourth of July celebrations take place. Some of the most popular include Red, White & Blue Ash (also featuring concert headliner Collective Soul); Coney Island’s Balloon Glow; Fourth of July at Kings Island; Red, White and BOOM with Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend and numerous community events. And if you just can’t get enough fireworks, don’t forget about Cincinnati’s big end-of-summer bash Riverfest and the WEBN / Western & Southern Fireworks. Just make sure you grab your spot early and respect the blanket-claiming process. Photo: purplepeoplebridge.com/boomregistration

Katie Griffith is CityBeat’s arts and culture reporter. She proudly hails from the West Side of Cincinnati and studied journalism at the University of Cincinnati. After freelancing for CityBeat for many...