ENTERTAINMENT

Coming soon: Not-to-miss festivals, special events

Rasputin Todd
rtodd@cincinnati.com

Aug. 3-8: Boone County 4H and Utopia Fair, 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. 4H events, beauty pageants, tug of war, horse shows, music and more. $10, free ages 2 and under; cash only. 859-586-6101; www.boonecountyfair.org.

Aug. 4: Wyoming National Night Out and Open House, 7-9 p.m., Village Green Park, 400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Interactive displays, vehicle displays,fingerprinting for children, food and music. Free. 513-842-1361; www.wyoming.oh.us.

Aug. 5-9: Hamilton County Fair, 4-11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 7801 Anthony Wayne Ave., Carthage. Pig racing, Home Depot kids’ interactive program, farm animal petting farm, livestock and poultry displays, blacksmith demonstration, remote control car racing, wood carving display and much more. $7, $5 per car parking. 513-761-4224; www.hamiltoncountyfair.com.

Aug. 5-9: Lumenocity, 4-11 p.m. (Dress rehearsal.) Wednesday, 4-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live illuminated concert experience. Features music, new animations, LumenoCity Village and more. Show tickets sold out. Registration required. 513-744-3372; lumenocity2015.com.

Aug. 6-9: Glier’s Goettafest, 5-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport. Celebrating goetta with food, music, games, rides and more. Free. 859-291-1800, ext. 213; www.goettafest.com.

Aug. 7-8: Dearborn County Turns Hazzard County Event, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. 50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg. Music, games, contests, car show and swap meet. Meet and greet with original stars of TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Benefits CHARGE Syndrome Foundation and Autism Awareness. $25 2-day, $20 2-day advance, $15 single day. 812-290-3475; www.niteouttransportation.net.

Aug. 7-8: Brown County Summerfest, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Mount Orab Community Park, 221 S. High St., Mount Orab. Showcases local food, music and other businesses. Free. $10 VIP wristbands, advance only. No phone; www.browncountysummerfest.com.

Aug. 7-8: St. Leon Volunteer Fire Department Festival, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, 3:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, St. Leon Volunteer Fire Department, 28870 Ind. 1, St. Leon, Ind. Games for children and adults, raffles and entertainment. Fish dinner Friday and chicken dinner Saturday. Benefits St. Leon Volunteer Fire Department. Free. 812-576-3336.

Aug. 7-9: St. John Family Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight (Music by 4th Day Echo.) Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight (Music by DV8.) Saturday, 4-10 p.m. (Music by The Remains.) Sunday, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester Township. Food, games for kids and adults, raffles, rides, and basket bonanza. 513-777-6433; www.stjohnwc.org.

Aug. 7-9: Our Lady of the Rosary Church Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Greenhills Village Commons, Winton and Farragut roads, Greenhills. 513-825-8626.

Aug. 7-9: Holy Trinity Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 5:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Sunday, Holy Trinity, 2420 Drex Ave., Norwood. Free. 513-366-4400.

Aug. 7-9: Our Lady of the Visitation Festival, 6:30-11 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 4-11 p.m. Sunday, Our Lady of the Visitation, 3172 South Road, Green Township. 513-922-2056.

Aug. 7: Party in the Street, 7-9 p.m., Downtown Lawrenceburg. Music, food, beer and wine. Free. 812-537-4507.

Aug. 7-8: Cincy Blues Fest, 5-11:30 p.m. (Cash Box Kings, Samantha Fish and the 24th Street Wailers, Kelly Richey Band.) Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight (Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers and Shawn Holt & the Teardrops.) Saturday, Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Local and national acts on multiple stages. $33 two-day pass; $20 Saturday, $20 Friday; $5 per day ages 13-18, free ages 12 and under. 513-739-2583; www.cincybluesfest.org.

Aug. 8-9: St. Paul Church Picnic, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul’s Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford, Ind. Traditional parish festival with games, kiddie land, live music, food stand and beer garden. 812-623-1094.

Aug. 8-9: Slide the City, 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, University of Cincinnati, 2624 Clifton Ave., University Heights. Event organizers set up 1,000-plus feet of padded vinyl to transform city into one giant party. Food vendors and live music. $45, $40 advance. Spectators free. No phone; www.slidethecity.com.

Aug. 9: Family Day, 2-9 p.m., Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road, Crosby Township. Ride hours: 2-5 p.m. and 6-9:30 p.m. Admission includes all rides, roller coasters and unlimited soft drinks. $12, free ages 2 and under. 513-521-9747; www.strickersgrove.com.

Aug. 13-16: Great Inland Seafood Festival, 6-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport. Local restaurants selling freshest seafood available. Includes raffles and entertainment. Free. 859-292-3666; www.greatinlandseafoodfest.com.

Aug. 14: Food Truck Rally, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Over 30 food trucks, craft beer, wine and music. Free. No phone; www.ucbma.com.

Aug. 14: Oakley After Hours, 6-9 p.m., Oakley Square, Madison Road, Oakley. Mad Tree beer, kids’ entertainment and live music. Free shuttles from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. around Hyde Park and Oakley. Through Oct. 9. Free. 513-533-9039; www.oakleynow.com.

Aug. 14-16: Sacred Heart Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight (90-Proof Twang) Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight (Moment44 and Joey Said No) Saturday, 3-9 p.m. (Kevin Clark and Brass Tracks Band) Sunday, Sacred Heart Church, 400 Nilles Road, Fairfield. 513-829-4210; www.sacredheart-festival.org.

Aug. 14-16: St. Bernadette Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, St. Bernadette Church, 1479 Locust Lake Road, Amelia. 513-753-5566; stbameliaparish.org.

Aug. 14-16: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 6-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 5890 Buckwheat Road, Milford. 513-575-0119.

Aug. 14-15: St. Mary of the Assumption Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight (Music by Barney and the Howlers.) Friday, 5-11 p.m. (Music by Beer Money Band.) Saturday, St. Mary of the Assumption, 8246 E. Main St., Alexandria. Free. 859-635-4188; www.saintmaryparish.com.

Aug. 14-16: St. John the Baptist Church Festival, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, St. John the Baptist Church, 5361 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Township. 513-385-8010; www.stjohns-dr.org.

Aug. 15-16: Battery Hooper Days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, 1402 Highland Ave., Fort Wright. Musket and cannon drills and demonstrations, museum exhibits, broom making, bee keeping, children’s games, face painting and more. Free. 859-291-8392; www.fortwright.com.

Aug. 15-16: Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion, noon-8 p.m. (3 p.m.-8 p.m. Concert feature Stephanie Mills) Saturday, noon-8 p.m. (6 p.m.-8 p.m. Gospel concert featuring Hezekiah Walker) Sunday, Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Children’s pavilion, young adult stage, Arts Alive stage, spirituality pavilion, seniors pavilion, chess tent, bid whist tent, health pavilion, various non-profit organizations, vendors, exhibitors and other businesses. Free. 513-247-0205; www.midwestbfrc.com.

Aug. 20: Madlot Summer Series, 4-8 p.m., MadLot, 27 W. Seventh St., Covington. Madlot is parking lot creatively transformed into outdoor performance park. Live music, farmers market, food, drinks, kids games and activities. Free. 859-292-2163; www.covingtonky.gov.

Aug. 20-23: St. William Parish Festival, 6:30 p.m. (Texas Hold ‘Em tournament.) Thursday, 5-11 p.m. (Music by Rusty Griswolds. Adults only night.) Friday, 6-11 p.m. (Music by Excalibur.) Saturday, 5-10 p.m. (Music by Saffire Express, Elder Steel Band Drum and Elder Glee Club.) Sunday, St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., West Price Hill. Food specials: 513-921-0247.

Aug. 20-23: St. Mary Family Funfest, 6:30-10 p.m. (5K run followed by live music, food and drinks.) Thursday, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, St. Mary Church, 2853 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. 513-321-1207.

Aug. 20-22: Cincy Brew Ha-Ha, 5 p.m.-midnight (Adam Ferrara headlines.) Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight (David Koechner headlines.) Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight (Brandon T. Jackson headlines.) Saturday, Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Features 50 comedians on four stages and more than 120 beers and wine. Benefits The Cure Starts Now Foundation and other charities. $75 VIP, free. No phone; www.cincybrewhaha.com.

Aug. 21-23: St. Ignatius Loyola Church Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 4-11 p.m. Sunday, St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Road, Monfort Heights. 513-661-6565.

Aug. 22: Kids Festival, noon-6 p.m., Jane’s Saddlebag, 13989 Ryle Road, Union. Inflatables, games, hay rides, face painting and more. Food and drink specials. Free. 859-384-6617; www.janessaddlebag.com.

Aug. 23: Cincy Summer Streets, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northside. On Hamilton between Pullan and Spring Grove Ave. Car-free space for everyone to walk, run, skate, dance, create art and more. Free. 513-436-4990; www.cincysummerstreets.org.

Aug. 28-29: Cedar Grove Volunteer Firemen’s Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Cedar Grove Firehouse, 605 2nd St., Cedar Grove. Friday night fish dinner, grand raffle, refreshments, music, basket booth, kids games. Benefits Cedar Grove Vol. Fire Dept. Free. 765-647-6343.

Aug. 28-29: Beer Wine and Food Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 3 p.m.-midnight Saturday, City of Wyoming. Started as Glendale Beer Wine and Food Festival, now transformed into Beer Wine and Food Festival. Celebration of beer, wine and entertainment. Benefits The Cure Starts Now. $10-$30. 513-772-4888; www.beerwinefood.org.

Aug. 28-30: Germania Society Oktoberfest, 6-11:59 p.m. Friday, 2-11:59 p.m. Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Germania Society of Cincinnati, 3529 W. Kemper Road, Colerain Township. Wine, schnapps and more than 60 taps of beer. Homemade German foods, including sauerbraten, Oktoberfest chicken, pastries, pretzels, brats, metts, potato salad, coleslaw, cream puffs and sauerkraut balls. Entertainment for all ages, games of skill and gambling. $3, free ages 11 and under. 513-742-0060; www.germaniasociety.com.

Aug. 28-30: Taste of Blue Ash, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday, 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Blue Ash Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash. Various types of cuisine from more than 20 local restaurants, entertainment, rides and family fun area. Free. 513-745-8500; http://blueashevents.com/.

Aug. 29: Red Bull Soapbox Race Cincinnati, 1 p.m., Mount Adams Bar District, Pavilion Street, Mount Adams. Fifty teams judged on speed, creativity and showmanship. Free. 773-835-9410; www.redbullsoapboxusa.com.

Aug. 29: Taste of OTR, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Food tastings from OTR and area restaurants, music, children’s activities, raffles and variety of beer. Benefits Tender Mercies. Free. $60 VIP, $50 VIP advance. 513-639-7021; www.tasteofotr.com.

Aug. 29: Raise the Heights Art Parade and Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Kennedy Heights Cultural Campus, 6620 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Professional artists and community members participate in parade. Festival includes entertainment including popular Zak Morgan and other activities for families. Free. 513-631-4278; www.kennedyarts.org.