With spooky season in full swing, this weekend is packed with festive fun across the region. Art enthusiasts won't want to miss the impressive sidewalk chalk creations at CliftonFest or the arts fairs in Milford and Hamilton. If you're still in the Oktoberfest spirit, head to Loveland to raise a stein of refreshing German bier. Fall fans can also enjoy Lebanon's Country Applefest, along with fall celebrations in Lawrenceburg, Liberty Township and Mount Lookout.
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1. CliftonFest
CliftonFest celebrates the richness of the local arts scene and culture. Shop over 45 artisan vendors showcasing
their handcrafted goods. Enjoy 20 live performances from regional musicians and more. Watch over 25 sidewalk artists transform streets into works of art.
Details: noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3412 Clifton Ave., Clifton. cliftonculturalarts.org.
2. Oktoberfest Loveland
Enjoy your favorite Oktoberfest activities, such as a biergarten, live music, a stein hoist competition, a lederhosen competition, a kegging tapping, germane fare and a wiener dog race.
Details: 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Loveland. Biergarten located in Nisbet Park, 126 S Karl Brown Way, Loveland. business.lovelandchamber.org.
3. Cincinnati Moon Festival
Enjoy cultural performances featuring Chinese and Indian instruments and traditional dance, Japanese Taiko drumming, K-Pop dance and Filipino Tinikling, and free tastings of Chinese, Indian and Japanese teas.
Details: 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. cincinnatimoon.
4. Country Applefest
Who doesn't love a good fall festival? Lebanon's only two-day arts and crafts festival is here. Shop from over 300 arts, crafts and food vendors, and enjoy live entertainment each day.
Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Warren County Fairgrounds, 655 N Broadway St., Lebanon. $2, free ages 12-under. Cash only. Free parking. countryapplefest.com.
5. Cincinnati Comic Expo
Get photos with your favorite actors, cosplay at your favorite character, and browse the exhibitor hall.
Details: 3-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, First Financial Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. cincyexpos.com.
6. Logic and G-Eazy
Logic & G-Eazy's The Endless Summer Tour Part II is coming to Cincinnati this week.
Details: 7 p.m. Friday, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
7. Pyramid Hill and Milford Art Fairs
Welcome in fall by heading to one of these art fairs. Shop for paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, glass and more from regional and national artists.
Pyramid Hill Art Fair: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. $5, free ages 12-under. pyramidhill.org.
Milford Art Affaire: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Main Street, downtown Milford. milfordhistory.net.
8. Community fall festivals
Fall's the perfect time of year to go outside and connect with your community. If you live in Lawrenceburg, Liberty Township or Mount Lookout, there's a local festival for you this weekend. Enjoy live music, face painting, carnival games, delicious eats and much more.
Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest: 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Lawrenceburg Civic Park, 111 E High St. thinklawrenceburg.com.
Liberty Township Fall Festival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Park, 6757 Yankee Road. liberty-township.com.
Mount Lookout Fall Festival: noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Mount Lookout Square, 1016 Delta Ave. mtlookout.org.
9. Ride Cincinnati
Opt for either the scenic four-mile loop or 30-, 50- and 60-mile open road races. At the post-ride party, enjoy all-inclusive food and drinks, plus music and survivor spotlights.
Details: Event times begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Yeatman's Cove and Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. ridecincinnati.org.
10. Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Hear over 20 performances from a new lineup of artists each day.
Details: Performance times vary each day Thursday-Sunday, Carriage House Farms, 2872 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend. See full schedule: whisperingbeard.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Fall festival season in full swing. Top 10 Cincy events this weekend
