The Merchants & Music Festival lineup is here.
Get ready for a day of music, vendors and fun on Sept. 19 at Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave. This year, the festival is expanding to an all-day event throughout the city.
The music lineup is as follows:
- Gina & Johnny: 5:30 p.m.
- Noah Smith: 6:30 p.m.
- The Tillers: 7:30 p.m.
- Toad the Wet Sprocket: 9 p.m.
Merchants & Music is free to attend.
Check out the Inverness District from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where Tickle Pickle Restaurant, Tracy Davis-State Farm Insurance Agent, and K. Anderson Jewelers will be having a street party featuring 4th Day Echo.
Tallant Music Studio, Taste Cellar & Pantry, Fort Thomas Coffee and Improv NKY will be hosting musicians from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Cultural Arts District.
Head on over to the Midway District from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to enjoy live music at Midway Cafe Fort Thomas, the Olde Fort Pub, Fort Thomas Pizza and Tavern, and That Lady Barber.
Kids activities will be happening in various districts throughout town.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Fort Thomas Branch of Campbell County Public Library will be hosting the School of Rock band and Blue Marble Bookstore will be doing storytime & crafts. The Post Taphouse will be partnering with the YMCA to do crafts from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the Inverness District will be having a kids carnival. Check back at The Post from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the YMCA Teen Band.
Need a ride?
Executive Transportation will be providing shuttles throughout town to get folks from district to district. The city will also designate shuttle stops in the evening where festival goers can park their car and hop on the shuttle to Tower Park. Stay tuned for more parking details.
