Beefsteak Club Dinner
SOLD OUT!!!! Thursday February 5, 2026 6P at Arnold's Bar & Grill 210 East 8th Street
The Bockfest Parade may be cheap but it is not inexpensive. Arnold’s is helping Bockfest host a fundraiser for the parade the only way they know how, by throwing a party! Enjoy a four course dinner from 2 of Cincinnati’s top chefs, get an early preview of some bock beers, and help support one of Cincinnati’s most unique traditions.
This year for the Bockfest Beefsteak we decided to do a Chef’s collaboration dinner. Our famed former Chef Kayla Robison is back in the house and teaming up with our new Chef Korry Wolfgang to create an all new four course tasting menu of items. With a name like Beefsteak Dinner we have to bring the Meat and Downtown Cincinnati’s most famous butcher shop, Avril Bleh was kind enough to donate some of their craft butchery to the cause and we will be making some magic with pretzels from our title sponsor Servatii's! For the bock beer preview, three different Cincinnati breweries are represented. Every course will be paired with a Bock from Christian Moerlein, Braxton, and 50 West.
All attendees will receive a super limited gicleé print of the official artwork for Bockfest signed by Jim Effler.
This year for the Bockfest Beefsteak we decided to do a Chef’s collaboration dinner. Our famed former Chef Kayla Robison is back in the house and teaming up with our new Chef Korry Wolfgang to create an all new four course tasting menu of items. With a name like Beefsteak Dinner we have to bring the Meat and Downtown Cincinnati’s most famous butcher shop, Avril Bleh was kind enough to donate some of their craft butchery to the cause and we will be making some magic with pretzels from our title sponsor Servatii's! For the bock beer preview, three different Cincinnati breweries are represented. Every course will be paired with a Bock from Christian Moerlein, Braxton, and 50 West.
All attendees will receive a super limited gicleé print of the official artwork for Bockfest signed by Jim Effler.
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Bock Beer Tasting at Rhinegeist
Thursday, March 5th 6:30-8:00PM
If you are a member of the Brewery District, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a a free bock tasting.
Join Matt Richardson, head brewer of Rhinegeist, who will introduce you to (8) delicious bock beers.
This is a member exclusive...not a member? Click HERE to join and get the insiders link to sign up for this event!
We only have 60 tickets available. If you are a member, check your emails for the link, if you are not a member, hurry up! Tickets will go fast.(did I mention, it's free??)
Join Matt Richardson, head brewer of Rhinegeist, who will introduce you to (8) delicious bock beers.
This is a member exclusive...not a member? Click HERE to join and get the insiders link to sign up for this event!
We only have 60 tickets available. If you are a member, check your emails for the link, if you are not a member, hurry up! Tickets will go fast.(did I mention, it's free??)
Let's Get Bocked Up Happy Hour
Thursday March 5th 4P-7P at Rosedale OTR 208 East 12th Street
Let's get bocked up!
As an official Bockfest Hall, Rosedale OTR is hosting a pre-Bockfest happy hour on Thursday, March 6th. From 4pm - 7pm, enjoy half-price happy hour - and celebrate the season with 12+ bock beers on tap!
We'll have baby goats roaming on the patio courtesy of Yogoat Cincinnati. Plus, enter to win an exclusive Bockfest-themed raffle basket. Must be present to win!
As an official Bockfest Hall, Rosedale OTR is hosting a pre-Bockfest happy hour on Thursday, March 6th. From 4pm - 7pm, enjoy half-price happy hour - and celebrate the season with 12+ bock beers on tap!
We'll have baby goats roaming on the patio courtesy of Yogoat Cincinnati. Plus, enter to win an exclusive Bockfest-themed raffle basket. Must be present to win!
Tapping of the Bocks
Thursday, March 5th 6PM at Arnolds Bar & Grill 210 East 8th Street
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Arnold's are officially kicking off Bockfest early again this year and will be ceremoniously tapping 17 different Bocks at once. This year Arnold’s is featuring… Bocks… From… All… Over… The… World and by all over the world we mean Germany and Cincinnati. We will have everyone’s favorite Franciscan monk, Brother Tim in the house to officially bless the beer. Besides the crazy number of Bock Beers on tap, The Polka Warriors will be live on stage from 6-8 pm and Christian Moerlein Maibock drafts will be just $5!
The List: 1. Bell's - Consecrator 2. Weihenstephan - Korbinan 3. Stiegl - Helles Bock 4. Einbecker - Winter Bock 5. Rhinegeist - Cincinnati Dopplebock 6. Brink - Brinkanator 7. Northern Row - Heller Bock 8. Ayinger - Celebrator Dopplebock 9. Christian Moerlein - Maibock 10. Fretboard - Reverberator 11.Braxton - Ignitor 12. Wandering Monster 13. Weidemann's -Bock 14.50 West - Maibock 15. Sonder - William the Goat Bock 16. Paulaner - Salvator 17. Braxton Peach Ignitor - Special Tapping on Saturday! |
Upcoming Events
Sausage Queen
Preliminary Rounds throughout February, Finals Saturday March 7, 2026 at Rhinegeist Brewery 1910 Elm Street
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The renowned (and sometimes notorious) Bockfest Sausage Queen helps lead the Bockfest Parade by carrying a symbolic tray of Bockwurst. The Sausage Queen is Bockfest royalty who is anointed in the least aristocratic manner we could create: a gender-neutral pageant that has multiple preliminary rounds in local bars and beer halls. Winning contestants receive prizes, but are mostly vying for the honor and prestige of being the 2025 Sausage Queen.
There are five preliminary rounds throughout February to select the finalists competing at the the finals at Rhinegeist Brewery on Saturday March 7, 2026. Get details and register HERE. |
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Precipitation Retaliation Happy Hour
Friday February 27, 2026 5P-8:30P at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery 111 West McMicken Ave
In 2008, Bockfest was almost entirely shut down by the largest snowfall in 20 years. A motley band of hardcore Bockfest fans took to the streets to parade through the snow, and hunkered down at Bockfest Hall to enjoy their delicious Bock beer. Unfortunately, everyone else was not so lucky and couldn’t make it to Over-the-Rhine.
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In 2009, we felt a little retaliation was in order. A snowman effigy was acquired, and set alight at Grammer’s amid much celebration. The gods were thus put on notice, and provided us with a beautiful Bockfest weekend. With similar results in 2010 after burning another snowman at Milton’s, a tradition was born. We cannot conclusively guarantee that we have acquired the power to control the weather in Cincinnati, but it has worked for the past three years. In 2012, in fact, we attribute this ritual to why a tornado that was supposed to hit downtown Cincinnati was substituted with clearing skies in time for the parade. As importantly, burning a snowman is a lot more fun than watching a groundhog stick its head out of a hole.
Join us as we make our ritual sacrifice for 2026. Watch as we burn this year’s victim at the stake at 8PM and toast to a beautiful Bockfest weekend. Delicious Cooper Hellerbock will be on tap, plus you can poke your beer with a hot iron! The Precipitation Retaliation Happy Hour will be held at Northern Row Brewery and Distillery on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5P-8:30P. Snowman burning will take place at 8P. |
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Homebrewers Association Bock Beer Competition
Saturday March 1, 2025 9A-1P Liberty Home Association 2361 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH
Think you have what it takes to brew the next great bock? The Homebrewers Association is hosting a Bock Beer Competition on Saturday February 28th . Judging begins at 9AM and awards will be presented immediately after judging closes. (The competition will be held at the Old Listermann Brewery 1621 Dana Ave, Cincinnati OH 45207)
Beer entry dropoff will be announced soon.
Learn more about the rules and how to register HERE.
Beer entry dropoff will be announced soon.
Learn more about the rules and how to register HERE.
Goat Rodeo Scavenger Hunt
Check back soon for more details!
The Goat Rodeo is a FREE bar crawl that will take you through all of the best downtown, midtown, and OTR bars in celebration of Bockfest! Assemble your crew of 2-6 people to take on a day full of Bockfest fun. To register your team, click HERE.
Saturday, February 28th, from 4-8pm
Start at Pilar and end at Rosedale
Ready to get bocked up? Take part in a FREE bar crawl that will take you through participating Bockfest venues leading up to the festival. 🍻 Assemble your crew of 2 - 6 people to take on a day full of Bockfest fun. The top three teams will receive prizes!
Teams may check in as early as 3:30pm at Pilar, located at 56 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. You’ll receive further instructions and a scavenger hunt check list. All teams must return to Rosedale OTR at 8PM for the award ceremony and after-party. 🏆 Complete as many challenges as possible at the participating locations!
Participating venues (coming soon!)
This event is 21+.
Saturday, February 28th, from 4-8pm
Start at Pilar and end at Rosedale
Ready to get bocked up? Take part in a FREE bar crawl that will take you through participating Bockfest venues leading up to the festival. 🍻 Assemble your crew of 2 - 6 people to take on a day full of Bockfest fun. The top three teams will receive prizes!
Teams may check in as early as 3:30pm at Pilar, located at 56 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. You’ll receive further instructions and a scavenger hunt check list. All teams must return to Rosedale OTR at 8PM for the award ceremony and after-party. 🏆 Complete as many challenges as possible at the participating locations!
Participating venues (coming soon!)
- Pilar
- The Lackman
- Low Spark
- Mellotone Beer Project
- Japp's
- The Setback
- MOTR Pub
- Rosedale OTR
- More to be announced soon!
This event is 21+.
tHANKS TO THE LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
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