One of Cincinnati’s most beloved food festivals returns downtown this May, and organizers have released the list of vendors serving up dishes ranging from Greek and Hawaiian food to cookies and cheesecake.
Now in its 46th year, Taste of Cincinnati is the country’s longest-running outdoor culinary festival and showcases the diverse food landscape across Greater Cincinnati. Over Memorial Day Weekend, foodies can try sample dishes from 76 vendors, represented by some of Cincinnati’s most innovative kitchens and classic staples.
With nearly 300 dishes representing the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, Taste of Cincinnati attendees will embark on a global culinary journey without having to leave downtown Cincinnati. The festival will once again stretch down Fifth Street, from Elm to Main.
“Taste of Cincinnati is an event that celebrates our city’s cultural identity as a destination for some of the most diverse and creative foods in the country,” Chelsea York, vice president of events and experiences for the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, said in a press release. “As stewards of the nation’s longest-running food festival, the Chamber takes immense pride in elevating our region’s restaurants, start-ups and food trucks.”
You can see the full list of vendors here.
Foodies can also get a sneak peek of what food truck vendors will be offering during the Best of Taste on Wednesday, May 7. Several food truck vendors will be at Court Street Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., serving up their offerings ahead of Taste of Cincinnati as they vie for the culinary crown in the Best of Taste Competition.
Taste of Cincinnati will run 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 24; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 25; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 26.
More info: tasteofcincinnati.com.
This article appears in Apr 30 – May 13, 2025.
