Cincinnatians love festivals and we celebrate with them all year long. We organize festivals to celebrate restaurants, our heritage, and even goetta, and one of the most popular gatherings in town recently held its first event of the season, but there are still several more chances to check it out. Second Sunday on Main takes place on Main Street in OTR and is Over-the-Rhine's oldest street festival. This celebration of unique items, art, music, food, and more has something for everyone and is definitely a spot to check out throughout the year.
Second Sunday on Main is a street festival in OTR that is celebrating its 13th year. The festival takes place on the second Sunday of the month from June through October and includes a little something for everyone.
This year, the dates for Second Sunday July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14. That means there is plenty of opportunity to check it out and even more than once. The festival is wonderfully located in the heart of OTR, so you can enjoy the shops and restaurants in this vibrant area, right along with the happenings at the festival.
While wandering through the festival, you'll find a wide variety of vendors, food, activities, and entertainment.
More than 100 vendors are set up right along Main and feature everything from one-of-a-kind artwork to jewelry to home decor. While some vendors are present at every event, the festival looks a little different each time, so be sure to add every date to your calendar.
The festival also boasts plenty of friendly faces, local businesses, live music, and activities for the youngest of visitors.
Kids will find activities just for them throughout the festival and the live music is always entertaining for all. You can also grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks that set up shop on Main for the day or slip into one of many nearby restaurants and bars.
Second Sunday on Main is a tradition for many Cincinnatians and is a charismatic, entertaining event everyone should experience.
If you haven't been to OTR in awhile, Second Sunday is a great time to check out this beautiful neighborhood's transformation, while also supporting plenty of local businesses at this long-running street festival that has something for everyone.
Second Sunday on Main is a fun-filled festival tradition in Cincinnati and definitely one of the coolest gatherings in town with something for everyone. Did you attend the first Second Sunday this year? Do you have plans to attend another month? Let us know in the comments!
For more information on Second Sunday on Main, visit its website here and follow along with them on Facebook here.
And for more ways Cincinnati is one of the coolest cities in the country, check out our previous article here.
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