Bockfest® is Cincinnati’s annual celebration of Spring, Over-the-Rhine's brewing heritage, and Bock Beer. It stumbles into its 32nd year on March 1-3, 2024 in and around Over-the-Rhine's historic Brewery District.

We return to our roots in the neighborhood with three breweries hosting events as our Bockfest Halls: Moerlein Lager House, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, and Rhinegeist Brewery.

Admission to enjoy the Parade, bock beer, music, and entertainment at all Bockfest Halls and official venues is FREE all weekend long. 

see bockfest.com for all the info relating to festival events

FOR BEER JUDGES:

Judging of professional beers will be Saturday, March 2nd, at 9:00 AM at the Moerlein Lager House. Medals will be awarded on the basis of score: any beer scoring 40 or more (out of 50) will be awarded gold, 35-39 will receive silver, and 30-34 will receive bronze. All of the gold medal winners will be evaluated head-to-head to select a Best of Bockfest overall winner.

Contact the Competition Organizer through the competition website: https://beerawardsplatform.com/bockfest-2024