Arnold’s Bockfest 2026 Line-Up
Arnold’s is excited to be an official Bockfest Hall this year!
To keep things moving, we’ll be walk-in only and not accepting reservations on March 6, 7 and 8. We’re open all day and almost always able to seat folks—come grab a beer and hang with us.
Thursday March 5 at 6pm:
The Tapping of the Bocks
A Bockfest Official Kickoff event, 17 Bock Beer Ceremoniously Tapped, Live German Music From The Polka Warriors,
We are officially kicking off Bockfest early again this year and will be ceremoniously tapping 17 different Bocks at once. This year Arnold’s is featuring… Bocks… From… All… Over… The… World and by all over the world we mean Germany and Cincinnati. We will have everyone’s favorite Franciscan monk, Brother Tim in the house to officially bless the beer. Besides the crazy number of Bock Beers on tap, The Polka Warriors will be live on stage from 6-8 pm.
Friday March 6:
Fish Fry, Pre-Parade Kickoff, Live German Music from The Polka Warriors and Live Music from The Newbees. The most German Bocks available anywhere
3pm Arnold’s Pre-Parade Party officially begins
3pm Arnold’s German Dinner Menu available
4pm-6pm Arnold’s Wisconsin Style fish fry. Hand breaded to order Cod
4pm-7pm Live German music from The Polka Warriors in the courtyard
6pm The Parade officially kicks off
9pm-12am The Cincy Brass live in the courtyard.
Saturday March 7th
4 Rare Bock Tappings, Live Music from Cheryl Renee, Xander Wells and The Hot Magnolias
12-2pm Cheryl Renee Live Blues Lunch
2pm: Arnold’s Taps 2 exclusive Bocks. One from Braxton and one Brink Brewing. Only one 1\6 barrel of each and available only at Arnold’s.
3-6pm Live music from Xander Wells
5pm Arnold’s Taps 2 more exclusive Bocks. One from Fifty West and one from Wandering Monsters Brewery. Only one 1\6 barrel of each and available only at Arnold’s
9pm-12am The Hot Magnolias live in the courtyard.
Sunday March 8th
1pm-3pm The Nati Know It All Trivia Bockfest Edition
Cincinnati’s ultimate trivia night and quiz show!
Join us at Arnold’s, Cincinnati’s oldest bar, and dive into the rich history of the Queen City while testing your knowledge!
This event isn’t just about showing off your Cincinnati smarts – it’s about celebrating our city in one of its most iconic venues. Expect brain-teasing questions, fantastic prizes, and fun guests. Whether you’re a history buff, pop-culture fanatic, or simply love all things Cincy, this event is for you! Hosted by Steve Groh, educator, hiker, and man born in the wrong era, and Joseph ‘Puck’ McNay, local Realtor and Cincinnati impresario.
Proudly sponsored by Inhailer Radio, Luminate Home Loans and Pivot Realty
