Kings Toyota Blog Fun Fall Events in Cincinnati, OH

The leaves are changing color and the summer humidity is subsiding. It's time for all sorts of autumn fun. At Kings Toyota, we miss the summer but love the coming of fall. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities. The foliage is beautiful. The winter chill isn't here yet and some of our favorite events all year are in autumn. Whether you're into fall music festivals, sports, or the changing flavors of the season, Cincinnati will keep you busy. Here are a few great reasons to fire up your Supra or load your family into your Sienna this fall. Photo by Marius Ciocirlan on Unsplash | License Smoke on the River BBQ Fest Roll summer into fall the right way with barbecue and music on the Ohio River. Bands start Friday at 5 and play all Labor Day weekend long. Music starts at noon Saturday and Sunday. The best pitmasters from Cincinnati and beyond will be there providing brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and more. You'll find plenty of carnival favorites like funnel cakes, ribbon fries, and cotton candy.  Join the party at Newport's Festival Park, 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati After a tough 2020, the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the US returns September 17-19. Live bands from Germany and all over will be back, along with all the record-breaking mayhem of Oktoberfest the Cincinnati way. Perhaps we can break our own world Chicken Dance record of over 48,000 participants, set in 1994. The event typically consumes over a hundred thousand sausages, nearly two tons of sauerkraut, and 700 pigtails. This menu will feature bacon wrapped goetta bites, Bavarian cream puffs, and the Superbrat. Be ready for lots of dancing and contests such as stein hoisting, yodeling, and brat tossing.  Celebrate the season on 2nd and 3rd Streets between Walnut and Elm.  Salsa on the Square Every Thursday from May to the end of November, find local Latin bands moving the crowd at Fountain Square. Dance instructors teach the willing Salsa, Merengue, Latin Jazz, and Cumbia. A hot night of dancing deserves a cold beverage, so Fountain Square Concessions offers margaritas, beer, wine, and full bar service. Mazunte Taqueria will be cooking up tacos, tostadas, and scratch-made guacamole. The party runs from 7 to 10. Come dance at Fountain Square at the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets in Cincinnati.  FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park Every FC Cincinnati match this year will be preceded by a party for the whole family. You'll find a band, giveaways, and skills competitions for kids. Dine at the food trucks on Elm. Adults can enjoy a drink at the Porch beer garden. Dogs are welcome at the game and the pre-function. The pre-game party is at Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati. Click here or call (513) 977-5435 for tickets. Hyde Park Farmers' Market Every Sunday through the end of October, find the best produce of the season and learn more about sustainability. All the member farmers are dedicated to making our food supply more environmentally friendly. They operate without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or genetically modified seed. Their livestock is raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. They're composting food waste formerly sent to the landfill. Please bring your own shopping bags, as the market is aiming to do away with plastic wherever possible. Come shop at Hyde Park, 2700 Erie Road in Cincinnati.  Tailgate with the Bengals After a year of not being about to fully socialize, Bengals fans are beyond ready to get back to tailgating. You can buy a tailgate pass at Paul Brown Stadium along with your ticket or you can join one of the Tailgate Crasher parties at Longworth Hall Event Center. Arrive early because the Longworth fills up fast. The home season kicks off when the Bengals host the Vikings September 12. The game starts at 1p.m., but the grills start hours before. You can also dip into the Jungle Zone, which opens three hours before the game. Kids can enjoy DJs, food, face painting, obstacle courses, and other kid games. Watch the game at 1 Paul Brown Stadium after tailgating at 700 W Pete Rose Way. Mount Healthy Farmers' Market The event takes place on the grassy beer garden of Fibonacci Brewing Company, which hosts the event. Part of hosting includes refreshments, so you can sample their foundational and seasonal beers. The brewery also hosts live music. The market occurs every first Sunday of the month through November. You'll find organic produce, fresh eggs, and natural meats including lamb. The market contains a few surprises like goat milk soap, natural bug sprays, natural deodorant, Malaysian cuisine, and organic kimchi. Find the market and brewery at 1445 Compton Road in Cincinnati. Call (513) 832-1422 for information on music at Fibonacci. Rooftop Yoga at the Summit Hotel Elevate your mind from the top of the hotel every Saturday morning at 9 through September 25. Local teachers share the fundamentals of breathing, meditation, and form. Learn healthy habits that will give you a stronger core, quieter mind, and more confident spirit. The class is free, but donations are accepted. The hotel is located at 5345 Medpace Way in Cincinnati. Call (866) 898-3567 to learn more. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch Somewhere near you is the perfect Jack-o-lantern in the making. You'll find over a dozen within a short drive of Cincinnati. Burger Farm & Garden Center has abundant pumpkins and also hosts Fall Fun at the Farm. Every weekend from September 25 to the end of October they'll have a hay ride, puppet show, Pumpkin Land, a challenge course, zip lines, a giant jumping pillow, and more. The layout provides many great photo opportunities. Visit the farm at 7849 Main Street in Newtown. Call (513) 561-8634 for details. The air is crisp and the leaves are turning. Pumpkins, music, food, and fun with your favorite people is in the air, too. If you're in Oakley, Hyde Park or the greater Cincinnati area, visit us at Kings Toyota. We'll take expert care of you and your vehicle so you can drive into an awesome autumn.