Sip and Celebrate in Northern Kentucky this Fall

Enjoy Festivals like Oktoberfest and BLINK, National Bourbon Heritage Month, and More!

Fall in Northern Kentucky means adventures for the entire family. Between raising a glass to Bourbon Heritage Month on The B-Line®, enjoying multiple Oktoberfests celebrating the region’s German Heritage, exploring outdoor things to do in parks, on trails, and on the river, and experiencing the largest light, art and projection mapping event in the nation over 4 days at BLINK, your Northern Kentucky bucket list will fill up in no time this Fall. 

Exterior photo of the Neeley Family Distillery with a green vintage car in front at sunset

Bourbon Sipping. Weekend Road Tripping – The B-Line® Celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month in September 

Northern Kentucky’s complement to the Bourbon Trail, The B-Line® is a mixture of distilleries, bourbon bars, and restaurants considered tastemakers for the region. It's a perfect way to celebrate America’s Native Spirit during Bourbon Heritage Month. Stop in at any B-Line stop for a copy of the Line Guide or download the digital version of the Line Guide and collect stamps to earn free B-Line swag!

Night time shot of a row of illuminated teeter-totters with people using them at BLINK Cincinnati

BLINK Transforms City Streets – October 17-20

Experience BLINK, the nation’s largest light, art, and projecting mapping experience. The free four-night walk-through festival will take over 30+ city blocks throughout downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in October.

Bird's eye view of a wooded trail in Devou Park with bicyclists riding through it

Riverfront Fun & Outdoor Recreation

Fall in Northern Kentucky means a travel itinerary filled with live music, public art walking tours, Oktoberfest celebrations, and outdoor family fun. Don’t miss all that Northern Kentucky has to offer from exploring our river cities to hitting top-notch trails and bike paths.  

A white plate with fried chicken, green beans and mashed potatoes at Purple Poulet

Where to Eat in the NKY/Cincy Region

While you're here, don't miss out on our renowned restaurants, famous dives and diners, and local favorite spots to eat. Here's our Restaurants Listings page

Hotels - Exterior from River
Where to Stay

And here's our list of places to stay during your visit to NKY. 

We can't wait to welcome you this fall to the Northern Kentucky and Cincy Region!