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Featuring quote of the week, Summerfair Cincinnati, Redlegs Run, CincItalia, and local games!

Quote of the Week

Summerfair Cincinnati

Art enthusiasts rejoice as you observe and shop for pieces from more than 300 featured fine artists and craftspeople during Summerfair. One of the oldest continuous art fairs in the country, Summerfair brings you the best exhibits from select artists ranging from 12 categories including photography, painting, drawing/printmaking, wood, metal, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fibers, leather, jewelry and 2D/3D mixed media. This three-day fair also provides live entertainment from regional performers such as Wild Carrot, Jam Grass Duo, Boutique, No Promises and more. While mingling with artists and fellow fairgoers, enjoy live music (Saturday and Sunday), plus a large variety of great food and drinks. Tickets are on sale now, so purchase a few for your loved ones and prepare for this Uniquely Cincinnati art fair event!

Price: Single-Day Ticket: $10; Multi-Day Pass: $15; Children (12 & under): Free

Dates and Times: Friday, May 30: 12 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 1: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Summerfair Cincinnati 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208

Redlegs Run

Get ready to hit the ground running at the 24th annual Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run presented by TriHealth at Great American Ball Park! This high-energy race invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a thrilling day of fitness and fun — just make sure the youngest participants stick to Gapper’s Kids Fun Run, reserved for kids 10 and under. All race participants will score a custom race medal, a race t-shirt, professional chip-timing with live results, and exclusive access to an epic post-race party in the First Star Fan Zone. Plus, you’ll get a View Level ticket to cheer on the Reds when they face the Twins on Tuesday, June 17. Best of all, your steps help raise vital funds for the Reds Community Fund.

Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Date: May 31, 2025

Location: Great American Ball Park 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4109

Presented By: Reds Community Fund

CincItalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival

Experience the essence of Italy right in Cincinnati during the CincItalia Festival! Enjoy a weekend full of entertainment, activities, raffles and more with your loved ones. Bring your curiosity and appetite as you view cooking demos and taste Italian dishes from 20 local restaurants. Bring your 21 and up pals for some TGIF fun as the festival starts with its Adults Night. On Saturday and Sunday, bring the whole family as there’ll be tons of kid-friendly rides and games for everyone to love. As each day winds down, stay and watch live musical performances from DV8 Cover Band (Friday), Ray Massa and the Eurorhythms (Saturday and Sunday), and Strolling Accordion Artists (Sunday).

While attending this cultural event, test your luck by participating in The Big Italian Raffle. The Big Italian Raffle raises vital funds for St. Catharine of Siena School and Parish located in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati. In this reverse raffle, you can win $300 or the grand prize of $10,000!

The CincItalia Festival will surely bring you and your loved ones pura felicità (pure happiness). Click here to purchase your online raffle ticket(s) today!

Dates: May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Time: Friday, May 30 (Adults Night | Ages 21+): 6 p.m. to Midnight.; Saturday, May 31: 3 to 11 p.m. ; Sunday, June 1: 1- to 9 p.m.

Location: 3961 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45211

Support Local Teams!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

FC Dallas at FC Cincinnati, 7:30 PM - TQL Stadium

Thursday

Friday

Evansville Otters at Florence Yalls, 7:03 PM - Thomas Moore Stadium

Saturday

Evansville Otters at Florence Yalls, 6:36 PM - Thomas Moore Stadium
DC United at FC Cincinnati, 7:30 PM - TQL Stadium

Sunday

Evansville Otters at Florence Yalls, 1:07 PM - Thomas Moore Stadium

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