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[PHOTOS] America’s River Roots Festival Brings Music and Riverboat Fun to the Ohio Riverfront
Festivalgoers gathered along the Ohio River for live music, local vendors, bourbon tastings and riverboat experiences during America’s River Roots Festival.
Attendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily Widman
Festivalgoers are flocking to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s riverfronts this weekend for what feels like a Tall Stacks revival. America’s River Roots, taking place from Oct. 8-12 along the Ohio Riverfront, features live music, vendors, food, bourbon and riverboat experiences. Keep scrolling for everything we experienced during America’s River Roots festival on Thursday.
Photos by Emily Widman
Booths going across the Purple People Bridge at America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanOne of over 40 bands performing at the America River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanRiverboats on the Ohio River during America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanRiverboats on the Ohio River during America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanRiverboats on the Ohio River during America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanRiverboats on the Ohio River during America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanRiverboats on the Ohio River during America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanAttendees of the America River Roots Festival along the Ohio River on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanOne of over 40 bands performing at the America River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily WidmanRiverboats on the Ohio River during America’s River Roots Festival on Oct. 9, 2025. Photo: Emily Widman
