34th Servatii Bockfest® - March 6-8, 2026
GET READY, CINCINNATI!
The countdown is on...
Mark your calendars for the 34th Bockfest on March 6-8, 2026.
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Bockfest® is Cincinnati’s annual celebration of Spring, Over-the-Rhine's brewing heritage, and Bock Beer. It stumbles into its 34th year on March 6-8, 2026 in and around Over-the-Rhine's historic Brewery District.
We return to our roots in the neighborhood with five partners hosting events as our official Bockfest Halls: Moerlein Lager House, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, Rhinegeist Brewery, Rosedale OTR and Arnold's Bar and Grill. Admission to enjoy the Parade, bock beer, music, and entertainment at all Bockfest Halls and official venues is FREE all weekend long. |
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Bockfest® is proud to have Servatii as our title sponsor, and is presented by the Cincinnati Beverage Company and The Cincinnati Enquirer, with support from 4EG, FC Cincinnati, Decal Impressions, Pig Works, Merchants on Main Street OTR and Veteran's Law Attorneys. Community sponsors include Aaron Revak, Arcx Studio, Elevar, JS Held, Lucius Q, Model Group, MOTR, Mr. Pitifuls, Regional and Craft Heritage Education League, Riverside Architectural Millwork, The Loring Group, Tru Partner, Urban Sites and William Renz DDS . Bockfest is produced by and supports the non-profit Brewing Heritage Trail.
Five Bockfest Halls each with their own style and vibe!
Bockfest Hall at Arnold's Bar and Grill
Arnold's has been the home base for the Bockfest Parade for over 30 years and this year is no different!
On Friday, Arnold's will have 17 bock beers on tap along with standard German fare and a traditional Wisconsin style Fish Fry. The Polka Warriors will be warming up the crowds before the parade and afterwards, The Cincy Brass Band takes over the courtyard.
On Saturday, 4 additional bock beers will be released, which are exclusive to Arnold's! Live music will fill the courtyard from Cheryl Renee, Xander Wells and The Hot Magnolias.
And this weekend only, Arnold's will be open on Sunday! Our friends from The Nati Know it All Trivia team will be hosting a Bockfest specific Edition from 1-3pm. Enjoy brunch and test your knowledge of all things Bockfest!
On Friday, Arnold's will have 17 bock beers on tap along with standard German fare and a traditional Wisconsin style Fish Fry. The Polka Warriors will be warming up the crowds before the parade and afterwards, The Cincy Brass Band takes over the courtyard.
On Saturday, 4 additional bock beers will be released, which are exclusive to Arnold's! Live music will fill the courtyard from Cheryl Renee, Xander Wells and The Hot Magnolias.
And this weekend only, Arnold's will be open on Sunday! Our friends from The Nati Know it All Trivia team will be hosting a Bockfest specific Edition from 1-3pm. Enjoy brunch and test your knowledge of all things Bockfest!
Bockfest Hall at Moerlein Lager House
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Kick off the weekend at 11am on Friday with a keg tapping celebrating 173 years of Moerlein beer and the Official Bockfest Happy Hour. Friday night also brings the 2nd Annual Bockfest Cry Baby Goat Calling Competition with celebrity judges - Have your favorite goat call?
Friday, Saturday & Sunday hosts the Bock Beer Experience to sample over 30 bock beers, Brewer's Competition, Ohio State Bockfest Steinholding Official Qualifer and Bockfest Buffet Dinner with Jake Speed and the Freddies. Saturday is the Official Bockfest Brunch, Brewery Tour, and Beer Tasting at Moerlein Lager House with a Brewer. Finish off the weekend on Sunday with our German Day celebration called Continental Sunday with German Dancers, German Bands and Speaker Series. Plus, the first annual Servatii's Pretzel Prince and Princess Competition, and the Bockfest Beer Experience. |
Bockfest Hall at Northern Row
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Live music and 18 bock beers are featured at Northern Row all weekend. Beer Poking happens all weekend long, starting at 5pm on Friday...ever had your bock beer poked by a hot poker? It changes everything you thought you knew about beer flavor.
Live music on the dock with Feral Friends starts at 7pm. Celebrate the parade awards with us on Saturday. New this year, Northern Row will be hosting a Bockfest Fashion Show at 1 pm. Sign up by noon to get entered. At 3 pm they will be hosting the first ever Weiner Dog Fashion Show - Bring your pup dressed to the 9's and take home a prize. Sign up by 2:30pm. On Sunday. the .05K Fun Run with the FC Cincinnati Street Team takes off at 2pm. While you are waiting for that, enjoy some Kegs and Eggs from 11-1 and then more live music starts at 1 and wraps ups the weekend. |
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Bockfest Hall at Rhinegeist
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Live music and 26 bock beers are featured at Rhinegeist all weekend.
Saturday sees the finals of the Sausage Queen competition followed by the always amazing Klaberheads on stage after the crowning of the queen. Sunday, stretch those muscles with two chances to do some Goat Yoga while you enjoy a bock beer or two. |
Bockfest Hall at Rosedale
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Live music and 12 bock beers are featured at Rosedale all weekend.
Join in on post-parade ceremonies Friday followed by live music from the Überland Band until 11 pm and the DJ takes over from 11-2am. Food will be available all weekend from The Cincinnati Grill. Saturday continues with Goat Yoga, music from The Polka Warriors and Lunchbox from 3-11pm. Steinholding will happen between sets @ 6:45pm. Wind down the weekend on Sunday with another chance to do Goat Yoga, then enjoy one more bock beer paired with all the fun of a Bockfest Luau with Steel Drum Dave! |
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Historic Brewery Tours
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Two Tours, One Bockfest!!
This year we're offering two different tours during Bockfest Weekend! Tour Option One: 2026 Bockfest Brewery Tour Join the Brewing Heritage Trail on March 7 & 8 for a special Bockfest Weekend tour featuring exclusive access to a historic brewery not normally open to the public. Explore the former Sohn Brewery site in Over-the-Rhine, tour the modern Cincinnati Beverage Company production brewery, and learn about iconic local brands like Little Kings and Hudy. Guests 21+ enjoy a bock beer as part of this Bockfest-only experience. 🍺 CLICK HERE for Info & Tickets to this Tour! Tour Option Two: 2026 Bockfest Pub Crawl Tour Celebrate Bockfest Weekend with the Brewing Heritage Trail on March 7 & 8 with a guided pub crawl through Over-the-Rhine aboard the Cincinnati Streetcar. The tour visits four official Bockfest venues, featuring historic brewery sites, neighborhood stories, and samples of unique bock beers—including exclusive releases—ending at the Sam Adams Taproom. 🍻 CLICK HERE for Info & Tickets to this Tour! |
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.05K Fun Run
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Not quite ready to tackle the 5K yet? Moving a little slow after 2 days of Bockfest? Want to help support the non-profit behind Bockfest in a fun way? Join us for the Annual Bockfest .05K Fun "Run" on Sunday March 8TH at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. Make it the 164 feet and be rewarded with a limited edition t-shirt, bottle opener medal, and a beer. Register HERE.
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CHECK OUT A TYPICAL BOCKFEST!
MEMBERSHIP HAS BOCKFEST PERKS!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE BREWERY DISTRICT?? BOCKFEST BENEFITS INCLUDE - FREE BEER AT THE PARADE, FREE BOCK BEER TASTING AT RHINEGEIST AND FREE PREVIEW OF THE BOCKFEST BESPOKE HISTORY TOURS . CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS!!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE BREWERY DISTRICT?? BOCKFEST BENEFITS INCLUDE - FREE BEER AT THE PARADE, FREE BOCK BEER TASTING AT RHINEGEIST AND FREE PREVIEW OF THE BOCKFEST BESPOKE HISTORY TOURS . CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS!!
tHANKS TO THE LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
THAT MAKE BOCKFEST POSSIBLE
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