Photo: Alex Bell
Celebrate Cincinnati’s German past,
debauched and medieval at this year’s festival of deliciously dark
goat-beer. It all starts off with a meandering parade, replete with
beer-bellied monks (who historically made nutritious bocks for fasting),
goats and floats. It’s always a bunch of fun and there’s usually a bit
of rain, so be sure to stand on the side of Main Street and wish the
waning winter a buzzed farewell.
Revelers will make their way to the
real meat of the event, where beer, food and live music will commence.
Yes, Friday is the day of tradition. However, the rest of the weekend is
full of tours, history and day drinking, so don’t destroy yourself in
one night! The parade starts at 5 p.m. at Arnold’s, 210 E. Eighth St.
The festival afterward occurs at the Christian Moerlein Event Hall, 1619
Moore St., Over-the-Rhine. Friday through Sunday. All events and venues can be found at
bockfest.com.
