1. Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour
Get a glimpse of agricultural operations in Campbell County and learn about the importance of preserving the county's prime farmland with this self-guided driving tour of eight working farms. The whole family will enjoy exploring the horticultural operations, vineyards, equestrian centers and beef cattle operations around the county, where you'll have the opportunity to chat with local farmers, learn stewardship and farm skills from experts and explore the fields of local farms. Many farms will also have produce, wine, crafts and other farm products for sale, so remember to bring a cooler to store perishables.
This tour runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine, and is free and open to the public. Since these are working farms, be sure to wear sturdy shoes that can get dirty, bring all-weather clothing, and leave your pets at home. Kids 12 and under can pick up a passport at the registration table to get stamped at each farm stop. Five stamps enters them into a drawing for prizes. For a complete list of participating farms, visit campbellkyconservation.org.
2. ItalianFest
Celebrate Newport's Italian heritage during this family-friendly festival, where you can sample food from some of the area's best Italian eateries, including Anthony's, Pompillios, Paganos, Tony's and more. Try your skill on the free bocce ball court, and enjoy live music throughout the four-day festival. Other highlights are a fireworks show Friday night and a cooking competition on Sunday.
ItalianFest runs 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 5-11:30 p.m. Friday, noon-11:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday along Riverboat Row in Newport. Pete Wagner Big Band opens each day of the festival, with Model Behavior closing it Thursday, Four C Notes on Friday, Vinyl Countdown Saturday and Naked Karate Girls on Sunday. italianfestnewport.com.
3. Kolping Schutzenfest
Schutzenfest, translated as Marksmen's Fest, is a traditional German festival dating back to medieval times that celebrates a skilled marksman ("Schutze") who saved a young child's life from an eagle attack, and the grateful townspeople crowned him "Schutzenkonig." The festival, brought to Cincinnati in 1866 by German immigrants who had fought in the Civil War, is America's oldest German Festival and continues the tradition every year with the shooting of a hand-carved eagle high atop a pole, with the winning marksman crowned "Schutzenkonig" for the year.
The festival runs from 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, and from 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Kolping Society, 10235 Mill Road, Springfield Township. You'll also find German beer, wine, food and entertainment for the whole family. There's a 1K Bier Dash Fun Run on Friday night, a grand raffle, a Kinderplatz with inflatables, balloon artists and magic shows on Saturday and Sunday, and – new this year – an under-21 zone honoring the junior king and queen. You'll also find several draft German beers brought to America exclusively for Schutzenfest: Konig Ludwig Helles, Konig Ludwig Weissbier Dunkel and Warsteiner Brewers Gold. Admission is $5, free for ages 15 and under. Free on-site parking. kolpingcincinnati.com.
4. Grand Carnivale
Experience the extravagant sights and sounds of this international festival, which opens Saturday night at Kings Island (6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason). Grand Carnivale is a larger-than-life cultural celebration highlighting the rich traditions, cuisine, games and crafts of China, Germany, France, India, Italy and Spain, plus a little bit of New Orleans thrown in.
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You'll see a nightly Spectacle of Color parade featuring gaily decorated floats, street performers and pulsing rhythms and get the chance to sample authentic food and drinks from around the world with the Grand Carnivale tasting card, which runs an additional $30 and includes six food tastings of your choice from the tasting menu. Grand Carnivale runs nightly from 5 p.m. to close July 17 to Aug. 1 and is included with park admission. visitkingsisland.com.
5. On Her Shoulders exhibit
This new exhibit at Cincinnati Museum Center (1301 Western Ave., Queensgate) showcases the work of internationally acclaimed artist and poet Annie Ruth. The exhibition, made possible through the ArtsWave Truth & Reconciliation Grant, celebrates the diversity of voices and experiences in our country through 12 mural-sized paintings that share an intimate look at the lives of Black women.
On Her Shoulders runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 30 in CMC's Museum of Natural History & Science and is included with museum admission. Ruth will host an opening gallery talk from 1-3 p.m. Friday in the gallery, which is also free to attend with museum admission. cincymuseum.org/on-her-shoulders.
Honorable mention: Cincy BeerFest
Beer lovers are already hip to Cincy Beerfest, which boasts hundreds of craft beers from more than 120 breweries. There are two sessions to choose from. The day session runs from 2-5 p.m., with early entry at 1 p.m.; and the night session, which runs from 8-11 p.m., with early entry at 7 p.m. Regular admission is $45, with early admission an additional $10. Admission includes 25 samples and a 5-ounce beer mug. Designated driver tickets run $25 and include soft drinks, bottled water and a $5 voucher for food trucks. In addition to the libations, there's live music and a silent disco. Proceeds benefit the Big Joe Duskin Music Foundation. It happens Saturday at Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. cincybeerfest.com.
Honorable mention: Great Parks of Hamilton County Celebrates 91 Years
Celebrate Great Parks of Hamilton County's birthday Saturday as the organization turns 91. Some things have stayed the same throughout its history, like the first park structure – Pavilion Grove Shelter in Sharon Woods, constructed in 1932 – while others have changed quite a bit over the decades. You can experience over 17,700 acres of natural habitat, nearly 80 miles of trails, lakes and river access, playgrounds, dog parks, golf courses and more Saturday without the need for a Great Parks Motor Vehicle Permit. greatparks.org.
Honorable mention: Burlington Antique Show
It's time once again for the Burlington Antique Show, which takes place from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Boone County Fairgrounds (5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington). You'll find more than 200 dealers of antiques, vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, Americana, memorabilia, retro and vintage furniture and a whole lot more. Admission is $6 for early birds (6-8 a.m.), $4 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 12-under get in free. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.
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