The OneNKY Alliance will play a significant role in this year’s upcoming America’s River Roots Festival, a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday.
Taking place from Oct. 8 to 12, the festival aims to celebrate the rich history and cultural significance of the Ohio River. According to a press release, the event is expected to attract one million visitors to the area, many of whom will travel from outside the region.
The festival will feature eight “zones,” each with a stage for live performances. OneNKY Alliance, a nonprofit advocating for a unified and connected Northern Kentucky, is sponsoring two zones in Covington and Newport.
Both OneNKY Zones are sponsored by member companies of the OneNKY Alliance.
“America’s River Roots Festival will attract international, national, and regional guests to our market, adding to our talent and retention efforts,” OneNKY Alliance CEO Karen Finan said in the release. “The OneNKY Zones in Newport and Covington, along with the six additional zones, will showcase all the region has to offer through music, cuisine and culture. It is an important opportunity for the OneNKY community thanks to the generosity of OneNKY member companies.”
These companies include Corporex, Fischer Homes, Perfetti Van Melle, Verst Logistics, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Paul Hemmer Company, Central Bank, KLH Engineers, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More University.