The first Cincinnati Beer Fest actually held in Cincinnati! ­Cincinnati has a long and proud tradition in the brewing of beer, and THE Cincinnati Beer Fest brings local dis­tributors and brewers together in one place for a beer tasting and sampling event all weekend long! 3oz beer tastings will start at $1 and there is NO ADMISSION FEE! Event times are: Friday, September 10: 5-11pm Saturday, September 11: Noon - 11pm Sunday, September 12: Noon - 9pm In addition to over 200 different flavors of beer, there will be over 30 live music acts plus multiple food and merchandise vendors. Fifth Street between Vine & Walnut will be closed for the weekend, but the Fountain Square parking garage will remain open.