Events & Pursuits

CALLING ALL FOODIES!!!

Ever have a hard time finding fun, food filled events to attend in the Greater Cincinnati area? Well, search no further! In the “Events & Pursuits” section, exciting events meant to fill our bellies and warm our souls will be showcased.We will also provide commentary and pictures dedicated to the events we’ve attended once they pass. This is a great way to also Share Your Pursuits! and comment on your experiences from the same event!

2018 Events: 

May

Asian Food Fest- This is definitely an event you do not want to miss! I mean, it’s Asian food… What’s not to love? Note: Bring cash, as not all places will accept cards

Buckeye BBQ Festival – Blues and BBQ- It really doesn’t get any better than live! Join us for finger licking food!

Margarita Madness- Drink lotssss of water beforehand because this event is filled with all things Margaritas! There will be light bites throughout the event as well- which will be needed!

June 

Newport Italian Festival– Calling all Italian lovers!!!! Did you know Newport had such an Italian history? Well learn more about this while eating deliciousness at this great festival!

2017 Events:

July

Cincinnati Burger Week- 7/18-7/23 featuring $5 burgers from over 50 locations!! Visit www.cincinnatiburgerweek.com for participating locations. Don’t forget to get your passports stamped and tag your pictures with #CincyBurgerWeek ! *Concluded* See my review of the week here: Cincinnati Burger Week Review

Porkopolis Pig and Whiskey Festival– 7/21-7/22 – The third annual festival will be held in Blue Ash Summit Park- filled with BBQ, whiskey, and live music!

August

McNab Winery Summer Dinner– 8/1- Specialty wine, great food, and great people. See my full review of the event here: McNab Winery Summer Dinner

Sugar Rush– 8/9 – This is event, located at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, is super fun and centered around candy (which means meant for ALL ages!!) Many venues will feature their best candies, which can be voted on throughout the event. Bring your family or your friends because….really, who doesn’t want to feel like a kid in a candy store?!

Union Centre Food Truck Rally– 8/11- The union centre food truck rally is one of the largest in the greatest Cincinnati area, attracting thousands of foodies and families. The event will feature music, fireworks, beer and food from over 30 food trucks! Bring your appetite and they’ll provide the fun! See which food trucks we loved here

Margarita Madness– 8/23- The 2nd annual Margarita Madness was originally scheduled in May, but postponed to August 23rd due to the weather. Delicious margaritas will be served along with bites from participating merchants (because you don’t want to drink margaritas on an empty stomach of course!), including a “guac off” competition. Tickets are only $35 and are on sale now!

Taste of Blue Ash– 8/25-8/26- Come celebrate the city of Blue Ash at this 2 day event with live music and food from over 20 vendors!

Taste of OTR– Every time we turn around, a new restaurant pops up in OTR. Here’s your chance to experience samples of them all!

September 

Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Festival- 9/22- Get your appetites ready because the largest food truck event for the city will be on September 22nd.  There is no variety you will be unable to find. Pace yourself though because the portions are filling!

Food and Wine Classic -9/22-9/23

Food…Wine…is there really any other reason to buy a ticket? If you ask me, I’d say no, but here’s a bit more detail: the event will features more than 150 local, regional, and national chefs, pastry chefs, bread artisans, pitmasters, mixologists, artisans, sommeliers, winemakers, brewers, baristas and roasters, writers and storytellers (omg!) Your ticket will take care of unlimited samples of food and drink, entertainment, and meetings with chefs in the midwest. What an experience!!!

Use discount code: Delights2017 to get 15% off any ticket

**Discount will be applied to entire order, and can be used to purchase any ticket or ticket package. Limit 1 use per customer. Fees & taxes apply

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week 9/25-10/1- Fall restaurant week immediately following the annual Food and Wine festival??!! Look for heavy blog posts that week! :) 

November

Cincinnati Pizza Week 11/6-11/12 -$8 full pizzas from some of the best pizza restaurants in the city! Sign me up!! There are over 25 locations signed up with more likely to come! Similar to burger week, passports should be stamps and pics tagged with #CincyPizzaWeek