Fountain Square Forecast

P&G Fourth of July Bash
July 4, 7:00 p.m.
Free

Celebrate the Fourth of July in true Fountain Square style with live patriotic music from the professional, nationally-touring New Sousa Band followed by a special screening of the summer blockbuster Independence Day enhanced with Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks! More at www.myfountainsquare.com/fourth.

Hollywood Casino Freaky Friday: Coney Eating Contest presented by Camp Washington Chili
Friday, July 24
Noon
Free

Twelve hungry contestants will compete to see who can eat the most Camp Washington Chili cheese coneys in three minutes. Paul Hall ate nine cheese coneys in three minutes to win the contest in 2008.

In true "Freaky Friday" form, the coney eating contest will feature an Elvis impersonator courtesy of Hollywood Casino. Camp Washington Chili will also sell coneys on Fountain Square during the event, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Contestants must pre-register online by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20. For more, click here.

P&G Movie Night
Saturdays through September 12
7:00 p.m.
Free

Movie Night on Fountain Square is like the drive-in without the cars! For a complete schedule and information, click here.

PNC Summer Music Series
Eight Live Music Events Every Week
Free

The popular PNC Summer Music Series returns with seven free music events every week! New for 2009 is World Wide Wednesday, an evening of music from all over the world. Hear country, soul/R&B, gospel, salsa, acoustic/folk, singer-songwriter, and indie rock - all free in the heart of the city. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and food will be available for purchase every evening. Sponsored by PNC Bank. For more on the series, visit http://www.myfountainsquare.com/musicseries.

Strauss & Troy Market on the Square
Tuesdays through September 29
Free

The first year of the Strauss & Troy Market Market on Fountain Square was a great success! Hundreds of visitors every week enjoyed shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, prepared lunch foods and beverages, fresh flowers and distinctive handmade items. Look for even more vendors and an extended schedule in 2009. The Market is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays from June through September.

bigg's Family Days on Fountain Square
Saturdays, May 30 - August 1 (minus July 4)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

bigg's and Fountain Square Management are partnering with children’s organizations from all over the Tri-State to create a special, FREE weekly event for children 10 and under.

Partners include the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, children’s entertainer Zak Morgan, Happen, Inc., Children Inc., Junior Jazzercise and more.

Starting at 1 pm, boys and girls can participate in art-making, story time, physical activities, and more at stations set up around the Square. Start at the bigg's booth, where you can pick up a "passport" to be stamped at each station. When you've visited all the stations, return to the bigg's booth for a small prize, courtesy of bigg's.

At 2 pm, everyone will enjoy a half-hour live performance by one of Cincinnati's best children's entertainers. Zak Morgan, David Kisor, "Miss Joanie" Whittaker, and Joel Caithamer are highly skilled entertainers who will have kids (and parents) laughing, dancing, and singing along.

Each weekly event has a Cincinnati theme to help instill a sense of hometown pride and knowledge in our children. For more, visit http://www.myfountainsquare.com/family.