2008 Events

MainStrasse Village is an historic German Neighborhood with over 30 businesses comprised of shops, restaurants, hotels and taverns. Throughout the year, we host some exciting events. For additional information or brochures, please call our office at (859) 491-0458.

VENDORS - The MainStrasse Village Festival Committee would like to extend an invitation for you to apply for participation in our festivals. All festivals are juried shows. If you are interested in exhibiting and want to be considered, please download, complete and submit an application. No Application Fee Required:

VENDOR APPLICATION

May 16, 17, 18 Join 175,000 of our closest friends as we celebrate our 29th year for this annual celebration of Spring. Enjoy fabulous foods, arts & craft, and outstanding entertainment...MORE INFO (pdf)

June 20, 21, 22 Enjoy Goetta, music, good times and family fun in MainStrasse Village at the 8th annual Original Goettafest in MainStrasse Village.

August 17 Over 200 Classic Cars will be showcased along the Sixth Street Promenade. Hours 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. August 7, 8, 9, 10 Begin your bargain hunting in MainStrasse Village and finish your adventure 450 miles away in Gadsen, Alabama.

September 5, 6, 7 Strike up the band for everyone's favorite Oktoberfest, held the weekend after Labor Day for 30 years. It's time to celebrate life with great German and American food and music.

October 25 Bring the family to the 5th Annual Kids' Halloween Party in Goebel Park for Halloween fun and activities.

October 26 MainStrasse Village "goes to the dogs" for this special event as costumed dogs parade along the 6th Street Promenade for a bit of doggie Halloween fun.

1st Friday Gallery Hop The first Friday of each month. Enjoy art in the shops, restaurants and taverns of the Village. Hours are from 6pm to 10pm.

2nd Sunday Antiques Marketplace April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12. On the second Sunday of each month over 50 antique dealers will line MainStrasse's 6th Street Promenade to sell quality antiques and collectibles. Hours 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

DIRECTIONS TO MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE FROM 1-75/I-71: MainStrasse Village is conveniently located directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati in Covington, KY. From 1-75/I-71, take Covington 5th Street Exit (#192). FREE PARKING is available in the Fifth Street Parking Lot.