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Enjoy Free Admission to Taste of Cincinnati, the longest continually-running culinary arts festival in the the United States, held each Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati at Fifth Street near Fountain Square.
The event was originally founded in 1979 by Frisch's vice president Karen Maier and attracts over 550,000 attendees, making it one of the largest annual street festivals in the nation. More than 50 restaurants and food trucks participate in the festival, serving up signature dishes and special menu items. Live music performances throughout the weekend highlight regional and national acts, with more than 45 acts taking to the stage in a variety of genres. Other event highlights include the GoVibrant! Veggie Races, which engage local celebrities in soapbox derby-style racing in vegetable-powered vehicles, and a judged Best of Taste Awards competition among food vendors.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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