Festival season starts in earnest this weekend 

The Cincinnati Tristate region will offer a packed weekend of festivals, sports and live entertainment, with events ranging from theater and Italian food to outdoor concerts and baseball along the riverfront. 

Cincy Fringe Festival 

May 29-June 13 

Various times and venues across Over-the-Rhine 

The annual festival showcases independent and experimental theater, dance, film and visual arts performances from local and national artists. There will be more than 150 performances of 35 different theater productions over the next two weeks. Shows after 10 p.m. are free and there are free shows for kids on weekend afternoons. 

CincItalia 

May 29-31 

F 6 p.m.-midnight, Sa 3-11 p.m., Su 1-8 p.m. 
Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Cheviot.  

The family-friendly celebration features Italian cuisine, live music, raffles and cultural demonstrations. 

Summerfair 

May 29-31 

F-Sa 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  
Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati 

The juried art fair includes hundreds of artists, live entertainment and food vendors. 

College Hill Festival 

May 30 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
College Hill Business District 

The annual College Hill Parade will feature a parade, carnival games, booths, a raffle, refreshments, face painting, a vendor market and more.   

All Saints Festival 

May 29-31 

F-Sa 6-11 p.m., Su 3-9 p.m. 
All Saints Church, 8939 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 

Families can enjoy live music, local eats, children’s games and more at this annual Catholic church festival.