The Pickled Brothers can be found in and around Cincinnati (as well as all over the country), eating fire, swallowing swords, pounding nails up their noses, walking on glass and (my personal favorite) hitting each other in the groin with sledge hammers.The Pickled Brothers Sideshow is a circus sideshow based in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. [...]

First the Mushroom House, then the Spaceship House. Now there is the Candyland House. Sitting on Upland Place in Walnut Hills near the edge of Eden Park, it reminds me of a big cake.
Of course, this house is not as Candyland as the Mushroom House is a Mushroom – in fact, this house isn’t really [...]

Imagine a TV show that plays bad B-horror and B-sci-fi movies. It’s a bit like MST3K (although with more pop-up trivia instead of talking) and a bit like Beakman’s World (crazy science experiments). Throw in a bit of wise-cracking, showcasing of small indie bands and film projects, and a [...]

On the Friday before Halloween, as darkness falls, an extra sense of adventure cloaks Walnut Hills Cemetery. Hundreds of runners put themselves in this Stephen King scene each year for Run Like Hell.
“It’s like a big Halloween party, only everyone is running down the road. It can get scary, I guess, but the fact that [...]

What gives you the authority to call yourself the Dean of Cincinnati?
I was appointed by a small but loyal constituency of supporters, and it is in their interests that I have accepted this position.
Why haven’t I heard of the dean position?
This is one of the reasons we are working to publicize the position. Traditionally, American [...]

“Attending a well-run fringe festival is sort of like shopping at an engorged Findlay Market while under the influence of something spectacular. You really have no idea what you’ll find, but you will have some great stories to tell later.”- Cincinnati Fringe Festival

The world’s largest kazoo band and chicken dance has often been in Cincinnati, OH, at the annual OktoberFest-Zinzinnati!
Past leaders of the Chicken Dance include:

Crown Prince of Bavaria
Weird Al Yankovic
Davy Jones
Verne Troyer
Vince Neil

More info at Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati.

It wasn’t race cars that were pitted against each other – the competition centered on people.
During the races a team of four had to run around the two-block area , exchange a hat, handbag and two-inch pumps.
The Drag Races, a wildly successful annual fundraiser for AVOC, consists of four-person teams donning dresses, purses, wigs and heels [...]

There exists a place where Pat Nixon strikes out Eleanor Roosevelt. Where Marilyn Monroe hurls a fastball at Bess Truman. Where Mary Todd Lincoln whooshes past the bases like a ghost.No, it’s not heaven. It’s Delhi Township.Here, where the men are men, they’re actually dressed like women.The occasion is Friday’s 27th annual benefit [...]

Sin City Hash House Harriers and Harriettes
Website: www.sch4.com
Type: Sport/Social, NonProfit
Description: “A drinking club with a running problem.”
Membership Just show up
Fees: 1st run free, There after $6/run (for beer money)

Stats:
- 20-40 people per run. Average=30
- 60% male, 40% female
- Age range: Older group: 25-50
- The group is comprised of people from all walks of life, but [...]