Bockfest

09/01/2026

Calling all Beer Pourers - We still have a few spots open for volunteers to pour beer at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. Here are the slots we need to fill:

Friday September 18th 5:00-8:30 need 2 people
Friday September 18th 8:00-11:00 need 3 people (we have 2 members of the Sausage Royal Family on this shift - they will make this a fun experience!!)
Saturday September 19th 9:30-1:00 need 1 person
Saturday September 19th 7:30-11:00 need 4 people
Sunday September 20th 12:00-4:00 need 1 person

The link to sign up is: https://brewerydistrict.ivolunteer.com/september2026

We are in Booth 417, which is the Radeberger beer tent. If you aren't able to volunteer, please come down and support our event!

07/12/2026

Tonight was our first Talent on Tap at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery ...it was a lot of fun and we had a huge Sausage Royal Family turnout. After that, Northern Row hosted a stein holding competition. Thanks to everyone who participated!!

07/09/2026

07/08/2026

🍺🏛️ Step Into Cincinnati’s Brewing Past with Our Historic Speaker Series! 🏛️🍺Which is FREEEEEEEEEE

Join us on Saturday, July 11 at Rhinegeist for an afternoon of fascinating stories, local history, and the people who help keep Cincinnati's brewing legacy alive.

🎤 Featured Speakers
🕛 12:15 PM – Ben Castle (Rhinegeist Brewery)
The Discovery of the Mural and Other Rhinegeist History
Explore the hidden stories behind one of Cincinnati's most iconic brewery buildings.
🕐 1:00 PM – Don Heinrich Tolzmann
Cincinnati's Beer Barons in the Golden Age of Brewing
Discover the larger-than-life personalities who built Cincinnati into America's brewing capital.
🕑 2:00 PM – John Piening (CinBev) Cincinnati & Family Brewing History
Learn how generations of brewing families shaped the city's culture and economy.
🕒 3:00 PM – Jim Effler Tapping Creativity and Rebirths in OTR
A look at the vision, innovation, and resurgence that transformed Over-the-Rhine.
🕓 4:00 PM – Josh Lively (Northern Row Brewery & Distillery)
Our Facility and the Relics Inside
🍻 Pair great stories with great beer! Enjoy local craft beer tastings while learning about the people, places, and events that made Cincinnati one of the world's great brewing cities.

📅 July 11 | Speaker Sessions Throughout the Afternoon
📍 Rhinegeist

Whether you're a history buff, craft beer enthusiast, or proud Cincinnatian, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

07/08/2026

🍺 Go underground without leaving the taproom!

Join us during Brewing Heritage Day on Saturday, July 11 for a FREE Virtual Reality experience that takes you inside the historic Jackson Brewery lagering cellars—one of Cincinnati's hidden brewing treasures!

Step back in time and explore the underground spaces where beer was once stored and aged, all through immersive VR technology. Whether you're a history buff, craft beer fan, or just looking for something fun and unique to do, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

📍 Rhinegeist Taproom
🍺 Saturday, July 11
🎟️ FREE!

Bring your friends, explore Cincinnati's incredible brewing history, and make a day of it with all the fun, food, beer, and activities happening during Brewing Heritage Day. We can't wait to see you there!

For more event details go to: https://brewingheritagetrail.org/brewing-heritage-day

07/08/2026

06/26/2026

Join us for Brewing Heritage Day, a celebration of Cincinnati’s rich brewing legacy featuring interactive exhibits, educational experiences, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with the city’s brewing past and present.