Ovation River Roots 2025 Schedule
Celebrate America’s River Roots at Ovation — where the river meets excitement! Take in front-row views set against the stunning Cincinnati skyline while enjoying an unforgettable lineup of experiences: bourbon tastings and activities, a lively speakeasy bar, B-Line–inspired food offerings, a beer garden, live music, Happy Birthday USA festivities, the Airheads hot air balloon, candy sampling, and more.
Thursday, October 9 — 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
| Start | End | Title | Location | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Breathtaking views of the riverboats and Cincinnati Skyline | Kentucky's Boardwalk at Ovation | Riverboat Cruises will take place all day and night. Great viewing from The Boardwalk. Book your cruise at americasriverroots.com/cruise | Book Cruise |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | B-Line Restaurant – Purple Poulet | Kentucky’s Boardwalk at Ovation | Walk up ordering | — |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Braxton’s Beer Garden | Kentucky’s Boardwalk at Ovation | Walk up ordering | — |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | B-Line Speakeasy Bar | Kentucky’s Boardwalk at Ovation | Walk up ordering | — |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Happy Birthday USA Cake | Corporex Corridor | Perfect Selfie Station | — |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Happy Birthday USA Lifesize Card | Corporex Corridor | Sign your name wishing America Happy 250th! | — |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Corporex 60th Milestone Moments | Corporex Corridor | — | — |
| 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | MegaCorp Pavilion Promotion Tent | Ovation Plaza | — | — |
| 12:00 Noon | 5:00 p.m. | St. Elizabeth Physicians Outreach Booth | Ovation Plaza | — | — |
| 12:00 Noon | 11:00 p.m. | Market Bar Open | Ovation Plaza | — | — |
| 2:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Parade of Riverboats | Viewing from The Boardwalk | Starts in Ludlow northbound to Cincinnati Public Landing | — |
| 3:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | River Roots Radio Takeover on 700 WLW — Eddie & Rocky: Ovation Afternoon Drive Edition | Market Bar at Ovation Plaza | The show will air live from Ovation! | — |
| 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Candy Samples & Games from Perfetti Van Melle | North of The Boardwalk at Ovation | — | — |
| 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | NKY Chamber’s NKYP Cocktails & Conversations | High Note Rooftop Bar | Registration preferred but walk ins welcome. | — |
| 5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Inflation of the Air Heads Hot Air Balloon | Ovation Way | — | — |
| 5:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | High Note Rooftop Bar Open | Ovation Plaza/ Top of Homewood Suites | — | — |
| 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Airheads Hot Air Balloon | Ovation Way | — | — |
| 8:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | DJ Zap | High Note Rooftop Bar | TBA | — |
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