Asian Food Fest, Taste of Cincinnati, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati returning in 2026. Here’s when

Already looking to fill your calendar for events in 2026? Three of Cincinnati’s most popular gatherings are officially on the books.The Cincinnati Regional Chamber announced Tuesday the official dates for the Asian Food Fest, Taste of Cincinnati and Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in 2026.Expecting to welcome 120,000 visitors to Court Street Plaza downtown, the Asian Food Fest will return April 25-26. The festival is the fastest-growing one in Cincinnati and will welcome more than 60 food vendors, representing over 15 countries.The city will kickoff the start to summer with Taste of Cincinnati, which will be held on its traditional Memorial Day Weekend from May 23-25. 65+ vendors and 500,000 visitors will take over Fifth Street on the last weekend of the month.Prost! Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati will be held from Sept. 17-20. The chamber says special events are being planned to mark the anniversary of the second-largest Oktoberfest in the world and will be announced soon.”These festivals are where Cincinnati shines brightest,” said Chelsea York, VP of Events and Experiences at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber in a press release. “They’re designed for everyone—kids, grandparents, foodies, music lovers—if you love fun, you belong here!”In 2025, nearly two million people attended one of the three festivals, with over $355,000 raised for local charities.The Cincinnati Reds will be in playing at Great American Ball Park each of the mention weekends: Against the Detroit Tigers on April 25-26, the Cardinals on May 23-25 and against the Dodgers on Sept. 17 and the Cubs on Sept. 18-20.The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is seeking vendors for their 2026 line up. Applications will be available beginning Jan. 7, with a priority deadline of Jan. 22 to register. More information about vendor applications can be found here.

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