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Get to Oktoberfest

Directions to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 
NEW LOCATION: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is moving to Second and Third Streets, between Walnut and Elm Streets, downtown.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati road closures, restrictions, traffic changes

The following local streets will be closed to through traffic September 16, 9 a.m. – September 19, 4 a.m.

• Second and Third Streets from Elm to Walnut Streets
• Vine Street from Third Street to the Central Riverfront Garage entrance, midblock between Second and Freedom Way
• Race Street from Third Street to the Central Riverfront Garage entrance, midblock between Second and Freedom Way

In addition, the following interstate ramps will be closed:

• Second Street ramp from I-75 north and south 
• Second Street ramp from Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, north and south
• Second Street ramp to I-71 north (remains closed due to construction) 
• Third Street ramp from I-71 south (remains closed due to construction)

The following streets will be temporarily converted to two-way from one-way to allow access to the noted parking garages:

DIRECTIONS I-75 SOUTH for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parking 
Take Fifth Street exit (on left). 
Find parking north of the festival. 

DIRECTIONS I-71 SOUTH for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parking 
Take Reading/Gilbert exit. 
Stay in right lane for Reading Road exit. 
Travel south on Reading Road to Central Parkway. 
Find parking north of the festival. 

DIRECTIONS FROM I-75/I-71 NORTH for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parking 
Take Fifth Street exit after taking Brent Spence Bridge into Ohio. 
Find parking north of the festival. 

DIRECTIONS I-471 NORTH for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parking 
Take westbound US 50 exit after crossing Daniel Carter Beard (Big Mac) Bridge. 
Take Third Street exit. 
Make a right turn on Main Street. 
Find parking north of the festival. 

OR 

Follow I-471 north to I-71 north. 
Merge immediately to far left lane. 
Take Exit 2 Reading/Eden Park (exit is immediately on left). 
On exit ramp veer right to Eden Park Drive. 
At signal turn left onto Eden Park Drive. 
Travel west on Eden Park Drive to second traffic signal, southbound Reading Road (less than 1/10 mile). 
Turn left onto southbound Reading Road. 
Travel south on Reading Road to Central Parkway. 
Find parking north of the festival. 

DIRECTIONS FROM WESTBOUND US 50 for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parking 
Travel on US 50 until it becomes Fourth Street. 
Find parking north of the festival.  

DIRECTIONS FROM EASTBOUND US 50 for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati parking 
Take Fifth Street exit off of US 50. 
Find parking north of the festival. 

Where to park for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati!

Transit options to Get Around Zinzinnati. 

Gong to a Reds game? 
There are four Cincinnati Reds games during Oktoberfest Zinzinnati weekend. Find parking south of the festival. Here are detailed directions and a map. 

Cincinnati Streetcar
As many will be experiencing the Cincinnati Streetcar for the first time, please find info for parking and driving along the streetcar route.

Navigate around construction! 
Visit Roapmap Cincy to find the best way to navigate through current downtown construction zones and find updates and alternate routes. 



Festival Hours 
Friday, September 16, 2016 | 5 p.m.-Midnight 
Saturday, September 17, 2016 | 11 a.m.-Midnight 
Sunday, September 18, 2016 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m.