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Greater Cincinnati will be full of energy this weekend with a number of events taking place across the Tri-State. From niche food and drink festivals to outdoor markets and Pride celebrations, this is just a bite-sized sampling of the events taking place across Greater Cincinnati this weekend.
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.
Newport Italianfest Photo: Patty SalasCharm at the Farm
When: June 13 from 4-8 p.m., June 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and June 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4953 Bunnell Hill Road, Lebanon
What: Held on the grounds of a 56-acre former horse farm in Lebanon, Charm at the Farm weekend features more than 115 regional vendors showcasing everything from upcycled furniture and boho-style gifts to vintage items, clothing and jewelry, all with a focus on women-owned businesses.
Who: Charm at the Farm
Why: Get out in the sunshine to shop from a wide assortment of locally made goods. Photo: Provided by Charm at the FarmSauced: A Bourbon and BBQ Festival
When: June 29 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Factory 52, Norwood
What: Celebrate your love of bourbon with food, drinks (um, bourbon), community and culture.
Who: Factory 52
Why: Admission is free! Photo: facebook.com/Factory52NorwoodSelf-Guided Cincy Ghost and Dark History Tour
Any time this weekend
Looking for something to liven up your urban walk? With the weather finally taking a turn toward actual spring and summer, why not trot around Over-the-Rhine and learn some haunting, historical facts? Did you know there’s a Witch of Washington Park? There’s also plenty of haunted restaurants and stories of Charles Manson’s local connections. Spooky. This self-guided audio tour is a great way to mix it up, plus you don’t have to awkwardly navigate the city with a crowd. Take a date or take yourself if you dare. Tickets are $6.75, and the tour starts outside Memorial Hall. Book your experience at the link above.
Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. www.walkntours.com/cincinnati-oh. Photo: CityBeat StaffSayler Park Sustains Festival
When: June 14 from noon-10 p.m.
Where: Nelson Sayler Memorial Park, Sayler Park
What: A festival with live music and entertainment that promotes environmental sustainability.
Who: Sayler Park Sustains
Why: A day of fun with food and live entertainment with music by The Tillers, Debutants, Ricky Nye and more, along with education on how to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. Photo: facebook.com/saylerparksustainsTequila Fest Cincinnati
When: June 14 from 2-10 p.m.
Where: Fountain Square, Downtown
What: Drink (probably more than) your share of tequila at this festival, featuring over 50 different tequilas, food, music and more.
Who: Tequila Fest Cincinnati
Why: This is a perfect opportunity to find your new favorite tequila. Photo: facebook.com/tequilafestcincinnatiCeltic Fest Ohio
When: June 14 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Renaissance Park, Waynesville
What: Enjoy Celtic music, food, vendors and special activities.
Who: Brimstone & Fire, LLC
Why: Channel your inner Celt as you do the Shamrock Shuffle relay race, Irish whiskey tasting and more events designed to celebrate Celtic culture. Photo: Provided by Brimstone and Fire LLC38th Annual Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival
When: June 14 from noon-9 p.m.
Where: Eden Park, Mount Adams
What: Come commemorate the emancipation of Black slaves in the United States at the 38th Annual Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival. The festival begins at noon with a parade of flags that represent the African diaspora, and then continues into the afternoon with activities for all ages.
Who: Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival
Why: There will also be a Father’s Day concert at Eden Park on Sunday. Photo: ShutterstockPi Day Celebration at the Cincinnati Observatory
When: March 14 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Observatory, Mt. Lookout
What: Pi Day is a celebration of the number that helped scientists understand the universe. What better way to spend it than with scavenger hunts and interactive demonstrations at the Cincinnati Observatory?
Who: Cincinnati Observatory
Why: Some physics equations can’t be solved without pi, and Pi Day can’t be celebrated without you. Photo: facebook.com/CincinnatiObservatoryCenterTRANSMISSION Vol. 5
When: June 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Westside Venue, Cheviot
What: TRANSMISSION is back to celebrate the “intersection of queer creativity and electronic music” with performances from a lineup of electronic musicians, including Lint Lobotomy, Patient Council and more, plus guest speakers and a surprise celebrity to host the event.
Who: TRANSMISSION
Why: They will also be hosting an all-queer art show at BasketShop Gallery on June 13 at 6 p.m. Art: ProvidedBlack & White Affair: Violin & Saxophone
When: June 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: Cove 51, Springdale
What: This special event includes performances from acclaimed violinist Dominique Hammons and nationally recognized saxophonist Ric Sexton.
Who: Cove 51
Why: Don’t miss this sophisticated night of R&B, jazz and soul. Art: ProvidedMakin’ Some Noise: A Tom Petty Tribute Show with Young Colt
When: June 14 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine
What: Young Colt will bring the legacy of Tom Petty to life with this tribute show that benefits the Karen Wellington Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to putting fun back on the calendar for women and families living with breast cancer.
Who: The Karen Wellington Foundation
Why: Spend the night dancing to tunes from Tom Petty for a good cause. Art: ProvidedHueston Woods Arts and Crafts Fair
When: June 14 and 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hueston Woods State Park, Oxford
What: The 58th annual Hueston Woods Arts & Crafts Fair, held on the grounds of the Pioneer Farm at Hueston Woods State Park, will be “filled to the brim” with arts and craft vendors.
Who: Oxford Museum Association
Why: Need another reason to visit the fair? Funnel cakes! Say no more. Photo: Hailey Bollinger