With the new year comes the anticipation of a fun-filled 2022 chock-full of things to do. But because there is still a pandemic wreaking havoc on the calendars of our community planners, a few highly-anticipated festivals are still in limbo. Here's a look at what we know about the biggest and best events happening in the next few months.
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January
Bridalrama
- Is it happening? Yes, Jan. 22-23
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown
- Information:bridalrama.net
Cavalcade of Customs
- Is it happening? Yes, Jan. 7-9
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center
- Information: autorama.com
Cincinnati Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Cincinnati Fishing & Tackle Expo
Garage Brewed Moto Show
- Is it happening? Yes, Jan. 29
- Location: Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
- Information: garagebrewed.com
National Fishing Expo
- Is it happening? Yes, Jan. 7-9
- Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
- Information:nationalfishingexpos.com
Wendy's Bridal Show
- Is it happening? Yes, Jan. 1-2
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown
- Information:wendysbridalshow.com
February
20th Century Cincinnati
- Is it happening? Yes, Feb. 26-27
- Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
- Information: 20thcenturycincinnati.com
Cincinnati Auto Expo
- Is it happening? Yes, Feb. 3-6
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown
- Information: cincinnatiautoexpo.com
Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5K
- Is it happening? Yes, Feb. 5
- Location: Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown
- Information: cycloneshockey.com/5k
Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
Cincy Winter Beerfest
- Is it happening? Yes, Feb. 11-12
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown
- Information: cincybeerfest.com
Cold Nights & Warm Spirits
- Is it happening? Yes, Feb. 25
- Location: Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout
- Information: aultparkac.org
Cupid's Undie Run
- Is it happening? Yes, Feb. 12
- Location: Galla Park, 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown
- Information: my.cupids.org
Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Fest
- Is it happening? All Jungle Jim's fests are on hold for now
- Information: junglejims.com
Mittenfest
- Is it happening? Yes, February 19-20
- Location: Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
- Information:bit.ly/3oYSKaA
March
Bockfest
Cincinnati Reds Opening Day
- Is it happening? Yes, March 31 vs. Chicago Cubs
- Location: Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown
- Information: Reds.com
Cincinnati Reds Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
Disney On Ice
- Is it happening? Yes, March 24-27
- Location: Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown
- Information: heritagebankcenter.com
FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer Season
- Is it happening? Yes, first match is March 5 vs. DC United
- Location: West End Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End
- Information: fccincinnati.com
Heart Mini-Marathon
- Is it happening? Yes, March 13
- Location: Downtown
- Information: www2.heart.org
HorrorHound Weekend
- Is it happening? Yes, March 25-27
- Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
- Information: horrorhoundweekend.com
International Wine Festival
- Is it happening? Yes, March 3-5
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown
- Information: winefestival.com
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
April
Zoo Blooms
- Is it happening? Yes, April 1-30
- Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale.
- Information: cincinnatizoo.org
Cincinnati On Tap Beer Festival
- Is it happening? Yes, April 9. New festival
- Location: Great American Ball Park
- Information: cincyontap.com
This Time Tomorrow Festival
- Is it happening? TBA for 2022
- Location: Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, and other venues around the city.
- Information: contemporaryartscenter.org
Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show
- Is it happening? Yes, but the date is TBA
- Location: Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams
- Information: cincinnatiparks.com/krohn
Tunes & Blooms at the Zoo
Victory of Light Psychic Festival
- Is it happening? Yes, April 9-10
- Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
- Information: facebook.com
May
Zoo Babies
- Is it happening? Yes, May 1-31
- Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale
- Information: cincinnatizoo.org
Appalachian Festival
- Is it happening? Yes, May 7-8
- Location: Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township
- Information: appalachianfestival.org
Asian Food Fest
Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Convention
- Is it happening? Yes. Normally held in May, this year it is Sept. 2-4, 2022
- Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown
- Information: villainarts.com
Cincy Cinco Latino Festival
Crafty Supermarket
Flying Pig Marathon
Florence Y'alls Baseball Season
- Is it happening? Yes, first game is May 12 vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
- Location: 7950 Freedom Way, Florence
- Information: florenceyalls.com
Geo Fair
- Is it happening? Yes, May 21-22
- Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
- Information: geofair.com
Kentucky Derby
- Is it happening? Yes, May 7
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville
- Information: churchilldowns.com
May Festival
- Is it happening? Yes, May 20-29
- Location: Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
- Information: mayfestival.com
Taste of Cincinnati
The National's Homecoming Festival
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