America’s River Roots Festival
A brand new signature event is slated to debut in Cincinnati, Ohio+ this fall. America’s River Roots Festival will take place October 8-12 on the riverfronts of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport. The festival will celebrate the vibrant river cities through music, cuisine, culture and cruises!
America’s River Roots Festival announced the music headliners, which include:
+ In total there will be eight music stages on the Ohio and Kentucky riverfronts with nationally recognized, emerging and local talents.
+ To celebrate the flavors and cuisine of this region, there will be Kentucky bourbon distiller tastings, craft brewmaster experiences, themed riverboat cruises, food trucks and more!
+ The immersive Rivertown culture will be easily experienced with a scenic walk along the Ohio River listening to the sounds of the river! There will also be a River Cities Expo and River Industry Exhibits to highlight this areas rich history.
+ Nine majestic riverboats from seven cities! A variety of cruises will be available including mealtime cruises, late night cruises and more.
Experience the pull of the river.
From americasriverroots.com
“An exceptional cast of community leaders and sponsors have assembled to host a signature event that celebrates Ohio River Valley’s pivotal role in shaping our nation in advance of its upcoming 250th birthday in 2026. The event has been designated by the America 250-Ohio Commission with a request to the national commission for America’s River Roots to be the official kick off signature event in October 2025.
Our goal is to showcase the uniquely diverse cultures, cuisine and music of America’s inland waterways that distinctly shaped our nation through this wondrous ecological region. We will celebrate the origins of roots music with national, emerging and local artists across multiple stages, enjoy river cuisine presented by celebrated chefs, and highlight our unrivaled river culture.”
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