Taste of Cincinnati Returns for 46th Year This Memorial Day Weekend

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Taste of Cincinnati is back for its 46th year this Memorial Day weekend, bringing a vibrant array of food vendors and entertainment to downtown. The festival will take place from May 24 to May 26, 2025, along Fifth Street between Main Street and the on-ramps to I-71 and Columbia Parkway.

This annual food festival offers a lineup of dozens of restaurants, food trucks, and Findlay Market pop-ups. Attendees can expect to taste offerings from popular local spots like Alfio’s Buon Cibo, Sweets & Meats BBQ, Eliza Jane’s Bakeshop, Ramblin’ Roast Coffee, and Buffalo's Best.

In addition to tasty meals, Taste of Cincinnati will feature live entertainment on three stages. Performers including The Reckoneers, Hydrophonics, Jess Lamb, and the Michelle Robinson Band will be showcased throughout the festival.

As thousands of visitors are expected to flock to downtown for the event, attendees should prepare for parking challenges and road closures. Road closures will begin on Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m., reopening on Tuesday, May 27, at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. A marked detour will lead drivers to northbound I-71 and I-471.

Despite the road closures, festivalgoers have multiple parking options available. Parking garages and lots can be found on Third, Fourth, and Sixth streets, as well as farther away at The Banks and in Over-the-Rhine.

For those parking further from the event, Cincinnati’s streetcar will be in operation throughout the weekend. Attendees can track the streetcar’s route and schedule using the Transit app, which provides real-time location updates.

For more information about the Taste of Cincinnati 2025, visit their official website.