What you need to know For most of his life, Ralph Emerson Gaches lived and worked along the Ohio River. He owned and operated showboats, including one that became the model for novelist Edna Ferber’s 1926 book (and later Broadway show and movie), Showboat. Dubbed the “Barnum of the rivers,” Gaches and his first wife […]
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Help clean the river ahead of America’s River Roots Festival
In preparation for the region’s largest river event, the America’s River Roots Festival, regional volunteers, Rotary International clubs, local partners and neighbors are coming together for a river sweep cleanup. This special edition ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep will take place Oct 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, with over 15 sites along Cincinnati and Northern […]
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Graeter’s, Airheads collab for America’s River Roots Festival
Graeter’s goes extreme; the Greater Cincinnati ice cream maker is bringing Airheads Xtremes to scoop shops for a limited time. Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle, the makers of the Airheads Xtremes candy, alongside Graeter’s, have come together from both sides of the Ohio River to launch two frozen creations in celebration of the America’s River Roots […]
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Newport’s Ovation hosting ‘highlight’ of America’s River Roots Festival
America’s River Roots Festival announced Wednesday the details of what it’s calling a “highlight” of the five-day event scheduled for October. The Kentucky’s Boardwalk at Ovation, located within the Ovation development in Newport, will feature locally crafted food and beverage offerings, themed culinary experiences, a B-Line speakeasy popup bar, a beer garden, and more. The […]
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Live and local: Music festivals take center stage
Northern Kentucky is a burgeoning market for music festivals, with the region boasting several live music venues that offer concertgoers diverse experiences. Julie Kirkpatrick, CEO of meetNKY, Northern Kentucky’s tourism bureau, believes that music festivals were a great way for the region to generate money for the local economy, foster civic pride, and highlight small […]
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Music, cuisine and culture: What is America’s River Roots Festival?
America’s River Roots Festival is not only a celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, but also of the Ohio River Valley and its food, music and culture. Organizers want the festival to honor America’s river cities’ crucial role in the country’s history. They plan to make it one of the largest cultural events in Greater […]
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Perfetti Van Melle named official candy sponsor of America’s River Roots Festival
Perfetti Van Melle was named the official candy sponsor of America’s River Roots Festival. The international confectionery company’s North American headquarters is in Erlanger, which offers the corporation a unique vantage point of the region and its offerings. “With our own local roots as a great place to work in this region for over50 years, […]