Sunday March 3, 2019

Rejuvenate yourself with a Bock Bloody Mary and the Bockfeast dinner, bring the kids out for the Little Links pageant and games, and celebrate our German heritage with historic tours, German music & dancing at Bockfest Hall (located at the Christian Moerlein Brewery at 1621 Moore Street, Cincinnati Ohio 45202) as well as all the participating venues! Purchase a Bockfest ticket package to make sure you experience all the great things Bockfest has to offer!
Make a stop at a dozen and a half participating bars and restaurants all weekend long, many with drink and food specials for Bockfest goers. Admission is always FREE all weekend long! Check out the venues and schedules HERE.

Bockfest Hall

11AM till 7PM at the Christian Moerlein Brewery 1619 Moore Street
FREE Admission all weekend long!

Continental Sunday

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Continental Sunday is family-friendly entertainment that celebrates Sundays in Over-the-Rhine in the 1800s. The day features a variety of authentic German entertainment provided by participating German-American societies, German food, and beer specials. Sunday also brings the return of the steins, breweriana, authors, exhibitions, and tours.
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In conjunction with the German American Citizens League we are proud to announce Sunday's honorary Burgermeister:  ​Johannes Nicolaus Kolleck, better known to his friends as Hannes.
MORE ABOUT our honorary burgermeister
Johannes Nicolaus Kolleck was born on Sunday 7-October-1917 to Mathias and Barbara Kolleck. Hannes was born in Grossjetcha Romania – known as the Banat region.

Hannes brought his family, Wife – Irmgard and daughter Regina – to the United States in 1951. They arrived in New York on Thanksgiving Day. Hannes had family in the Cincinnati area so they moved to Cincinnati to start their new life. Hannes started working at Fisher Bakery and then moved on to the Albers Bakery, a Union Bakery where he flourished. In 1953 Hannes became the Chief Union Steward and then on to Union Secretary with over 1,000 members. Hannes joined the Executive Board in 1957 and later in 1963 was voted in as the Union Head. Hannes enjoyed this position for 10 years at which time he voted in as the President of the Union Confectionary Bakers. 

​Hannes has been very involved in the Union and many of the German clubs around Cincinnati. On his 91stbirthday Hannes joined the Donauschwaben Verein and has enjoyed many events. Hannes also enjoys participating in events at the Germania Society, the Catholic Kolping Society and the Liberty Home Society. Hannes’ most recent accomplishment was joining the Buben Verein. While enjoying all of the German functions Hannes also found time to thank God for his amazing family and friends by joining the Old St. Mary’s Church in Over the Rhine. Hannes has become quite a fixture in all areas of the German community. Hannes’ latest achievement is now the 2019 Bockfest Ambassador. Once you meet Hannes you will never forget Hannes!!

Historic Tours

Join us for the ALL NEW Bock Tour, a 90 minute walking tour! Your tour starts at Bockfest Hall, and visits the historic Hudepohl Brewery's bottling plant and lagering cellars for an immersive experience with music, re-enactors, and historic spaces. Along the way, you'll learn how the long ago beer drinkers, beer makers, and beer barons made this neighborhood. Upon your return to Bockfest Hall, you will be treated to a complimentary beer (21+ please) and all the fantastic fun of Bockfest.​ 

Check available times and get tickets HERE.

Music

Live music and performances all day long!
​Main Stage
Music by Verein Musikanten 1P-2:30P and 3P-4:30P and The Polka Dots 5P-6:30P,
Dancing by Enzian Tanzgruppe 2:30P-3P and Donauschwaben Dancers 4:30P-5P.

Bock Bloody Mary Bar

Back by popular demand, the Bock Bloody Mary bar with Grandma Debbie's homemade Bloody Mary Mix and a host of great garnishes.

Little Links Pageant

Bockfest invites our smallest fans to participate in our first Little Links Pageant. Little Links participants are invited to dress in their best “Welcome Spring” attire, from traditional German attire, goats, monks – you name it! Participants will participate in a parade across the stage, and a select group picked by our "celebrity" judges will be asked a couple of fun questions to pick the winners.

Categories are based on age:
  • Baby Links 0 to 2 years old
  • Mini Link at 3 to 6 years old
  • Little Links for 7 to 12 years old

Pre-registration is required and is HERE. Registration ends at 5P on Friday, March 1. Registration is free, and top 3 contestants will receive prizes, plus participation prizes for all entries.

The competition will be on Sunday, March 3 at 12 noon at Bockfest Hall. Participants should be on site by 11:30A and check in at the main stage in Bockfest Hall.

.05K Fun "Run"

Not quite ready to tackle the 5K yet? Moving a little slow after 2 days of Bockfest? Want to help support Bockfest in a fun way? Join us for the inaugural Bockfest .05K Fun "Run" on Sunday March 3 at 3PM at Bockfest Hall. Make it the 164 feet and be rewarded with a limited edition t-shirt, bottle opener medal, and a beer. SOLD OUT

Bocklympics

We will have family friendly games all afternoon long (12P-5P) available in the heated festival tent (or outside depending on the weather).

Games will include:
  • Cornhole
  • Supersize Jenga
  • ​and more!

Beer

Bock bier is the ​rich, complex, malty, low-hop style of lager that we celebrate every year at Bockfest. We are excited to offer over a dozen different bock biers this year at Bockfest Hall, see them all HERE.

Food

There are lots of great food options at Bockfest Hall, plus you can get a full BockFeast meal at a special price as well!
Make a stop at a dozen and a half participating bars and restaurants all weekend long, many with drink and food specials for Bockfest goers. Admission is always FREE all weekend long! Check out the schedule below and go HERE for additional venues and schedules.