Friday, May 18, 2012

Taste of Cincinnati 2012


Taste of Cincinnati


Featuring food from over 40 fine restaurants, one of the largest street festivals in the United States, Taste of Cincinnati, has been held downtown every Memorial Day Weekend since 1979 (also making it the country’s longest running culinary arts festival). The event has taken place on Fifth Street since 2007 and nearly 500,000 people come out to enjoy the great food and continuous live entertainment – a mix of both local and national musical talent. 


The When:
Memorial Day Weekend 2012
Saturday, May 26 noon – midnight
Sunday, May 27 noon – midnight
Monday, May 28 noon to 9:00 p.m.
The Where:
Fifth Street between Race and Broadway
The Cost:
Free!




In addition to the food and entertainment, Taste of Cincinnati will hold beer and wine tasting.
Cost: $20 per person/ $35 for two people, or for both events
(Fee includes souvenir wine glass or beer pint and dishes featured in the festival)
Beer "Taste-ing" Saturday, May 26, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wine "Taste-ing" Sunday, May 27, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Fountain Square 


New This Year!

Cincinnati's Food Trucks will also be featured at the 2012 Taste of Cincinnati! Cafe de Wheels (pictured below) is just one of the trendy mobile food vendors that will be parked amidst the festival booths. For more, click HERE.

(Photo from Campbells Scoop)


Please Note:
Street Closings
Closing at 6 p.m. Friday and reopening at 5 a.m. Tuesday:
  • Fifth Street between Race and Sentinel streets
  • Race Street between Fifth and Sixth streets
  • Vine Street between Fourth and Sixth streets
  • Walnut Street between Fourth and Sixth streets
  • Main Street between Fourth and Sixth streets
  • Sycamore Street between Fourth and Sixth streets
  • Broadway between Fourth and Sixth streets
No parking will be permitted on any of those streets, however access will be provided to parking garages and hotels. Many parking garages and lots are along 3rd, 4th and 6th streets.

1 comment:

  1. Speaking of food trucks, the Char-Broil Live Grilling truck will be making a special appearance this weekend! We'll be out with burgers and Dofino cheese, so stop by and say hello :) (just don't talk with your mouth full)

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