Schutzenfest is a German fest dating to medieval times. It celebrates an alert marksman (Schutze) saving a young child's life from an eagle attack. The grateful townspeople crowned this person Schutzenkonig.

Schutzenfest was brought to Cincinnati in 1866 by German immigrants. It is actually older than the Cincinnati Reds!The Kolping Society crowns our Schutzenkonig each year by the marksman who shoots down the last piece of a hand-carved wooden eagle, perched high on a pole.

You do not want to miss our Schutzenfest Gemutlichkeit of beer, wine, food, and entertainment for the whole family! Schutzenfest benefits the Cincinnati Kolping Society and its many philanthropic efforts.

Schedule of Events:

Entertainment Schedule:

Wein and Bier Stube

6:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Music on Speakers
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Uberland Band

Pavilion

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Bergstrasse Boys
8:30 pm: Donauschwaben Schuhplattlers

Entertainment Tent

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: The Remains

Events Schedule:

7:00 pm: Opening Ceremony and Keg Tapping - Pavilion Stage
7:30 pm: SchUtzenfest 1K Bier Dash Fun Run