Blending Cincinnati’s love for German brats and local beer, the Queen City Sausage Festival takes over Newport on the Levee for a weekend boasting more than 27 delicious ways to gorge on local craft sausage. The Queen City Sausage Company produces brats, metts, Italian sausage, Andouille, chorizo and more. Other festival fare includes roasted corn, potato pancakes, pizza and strudel. Beers like Christian Moerlein, Hudy Delight and Hudepohl Amber Lager will satisfy hops lovers. Thanks to free admission, anyone can enjoy live music, games, rides and Newport’s view of the Queen City’s skyline.
5-11 p.m. Friday, July 11; noon-11 p.m. Saturday, July 12; noon-9 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Free. Newport on the Levee, Newport, Ky., 513-541-5581, queencitysausage.com.