Celebrate the spirit of Over-the-Rhine and give back to the community at the inaugural Taste of OTR.
Organized by Tender Mercies — a nonprofit that provides security, dignity and community via transitional and permanent housing for homeless adults with mental illness — the event features food from a huge array of OTR restaurants and vendors along with live music and entertainment in a day-long festival.
Enjoy eats from the Anchor OTR, Café de Wheels, Christian Moerlein, Dojo Gelato, Eli’s BBQ, StreetPops and more, along with live musical performances starting with Joanie Whittaker opening the stage at 11 a.m. followed by more local favorites all day including evening performances from Gold Shoes (5:45 p.m.), Magnolia Mountain (7:15 p.m.) and headliners Wussy (8:45 p.m.).
Operating out of OTR, Tender Mercies is connecting community and raising awareness for their mission through this event.
Learn more about their mission at tendermerciesinc.org. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, tasteofotr.com.
