Loveland, Ohio – Special events must provide additional accessible parking and restrooms based on the anticipated number of people who will attend. After our request, City Hall has provided Loveland Magazine with some information for persons with a disability who may need parking spots, accessible bathrooms, or shuttle service for the 4th of July event that will be held in Historic Downtown. Loveland Magazine has provided additional information.
• The accessible restrooms at the Loveland Bike Trail will be open at Nisbet Park.
• There will be accessible portable toilets placed along/near the Loveland Bike Trail in the Linda J. Cox Trailside Parking lot, near Browns Crossing, and near Harrison Avenue.
David Miller is the managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Special events must provide additional accessible parking and restrooms based on the anticipated number of people who will attend. After our request, City Hall has provided Loveland Magazine with some information for persons with a disability who may need parking spots, accessible bathrooms, or shuttle service for the 4th of July event that will be held in Historic Downtown. Loveland Magazine has provided additional information.
• The accessible restrooms at the Loveland Bike Trail will be open at Nisbet Park.
• There will be accessible portable toilets placed along/near the Loveland Bike Trail in the Linda J. Cox Trailside Parking lot, near Browns Crossing, and near Harrison Avenue.
• There will also be added, temporary accessible parking spots along the Loveland Bike Trail near Nisbet Park.
• The shuttle service to the festival is not accessible for persons with a disability.
Here is the guide to the day’s activities
Railroad Avenue will be temporarily closed from 2 PM until 11 PM to through traffic on July 4th. There will also be a temporary road closure along the parade route from approximately 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.
It proceeds north on Loveland-Madeira Road to West Loveland Avenue.
The parade ends at West Loveland Avenue and the State Route 48/Second Street intersection.
West Loveland Avenue will be closed from Riverside Drive to Karl Brown Way During the fireworks from approximately 10 PM until 10:30 PM.
Parking Restrictions
Some parking will be restricted due to parade and shuttle routes. Some parking spaces will be affected on the following streets:
West Loveland Avenue in Historic Downtown
Park Avenue
Riverside Drive
Third Street
Railroad Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Kiwanis Park, including the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park, will be closed to event parking. In addition, the dog park will close at noon on July 4.
Parking in Historic Downtown
The city operates more than 10 free public lots. View parking map.
Parking fees will be waived in the City Hall/Works lot on July 4.
Keep in mind there are also private lots throughout Historic Downtown and fees may be charged.
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Shuttle
There are FREE shuttle rides that will run continuously from 4 PM until 11 PM.
The shuttle is not accessible to persons with a handicap.
Park-and-ride shuttle locations will be at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail) and the Loveland Early Childhood Center (6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road). Drop-off locations will be at Riverside Drive (near Veterans’ Memorial) and Third Street (near Whistle Stop Clay Works).
A free concert by the band, Pandora Effect be at the Nisbet Park Amphitheater from 8 PM until 10 PM. The band played in the FanZone at GABP when the Atlanta Braves were in town for a sold-out game.
Lawn Games — 4 PM until 6:30 PM— Fountain Greene (Near Fleet Feet)
NEST Community Learning Center will host lawn games.
Yankee Doodle Dog Show — 4 PM— Nisbet Park
Meet at 3:45 PM at the Clock Tower in Downtown Loveland (near the Bike Trail crossing). Dogs will parade toward Nisbet Park at 4 PM. Three dogs will be selected as best-dressed winners and will receive a prize basket from Pet Wants.
Water Zone — 4 PM until 8 PM— City Hall Lawn
There will be a giant inflatable water slide and misting fans, plus a splash station for little ones.
Food Trucks — 4 PM until 10 PM
Food truck vendors will be available throughout the downtown area.
Bingo — 5 PM & 8:30 PM — City Hall
Take a break from the heat to play a few cards of bingo! An afternoon and evening session will be held. Prizes for game winners. Monetary donations will be accepted with all proceeds going toward the Ben Morrison Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to Loveland High School seniors.
Kids’ Bike Contest —6:15 PM— Loveland Elementary School
Decorate your bike/scooter/tricycle for the holiday, and meet at Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road) to take part in this annual tradition. Children will gather and then take part in the parade at 7 PM. Trailside Provisions has donated prizes for the top 3 entries.
Pie Eating Contest — 8:30 PM — Little Miami Conservancy at Nisbet Park (Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center)
There is an online signup to help gauge interest. Pre-register if you would like to participate.
Loveland, Ohio – Here are the upcoming events presented by Clermont County Parks and we highlight two in particular, one in Historic Downtown along the Loveland Bike Trail and one at the Kelly Nature Preserve, 13 minutes from downtown Loveland.
Trail Encounter Tuesdays: Predators vs Prey Nisbet Park Tuesday May 23 from 3:30-5:30 pm
What makes a coyote or owl a good hunter? How do rabbits and mice avoid being caught? Drop by to meet some live Ohio animals, make a craft, and have a mini adventure. Free, no registration required.
Back to Nature: Animal Folklore Kelley Nature Preserve Saturday, May 13 at 3 pm
Learn about the wildlife that has lived in Ohio’s past and present, as we interact with live animals, discuss biofacts, and walk through the forest. We’ll also dive into topics surrounding traditional beliefs, customs, and stories surrounding these animals. Free, no registration required.
297 Center Street (State Route 126)
Loveland, OH 45140
Knee-High Naturalists: Habitats Shor Park Tuesday May 2 at 4:30 pmListen to a story, have a mini-adventure, and make your own craft take home. Program will be outdoors. Designed for ages 3 to 5, all kids welcome. Free, no registration required.Spring Bird Walks Chilo Lock 34 Park Friday May 5 and 12 from 9-10amOver 200 species of birds have been seen at Chilo Lock 34 Park and adjacent Crooked Run Nature Preserve! Join us for these morning walks during the height of migration to see what birds have arrived. Best for ages 12 and up. Free, no registration required.Paint Like Bob Ross Clingman Park Saturday, May 6 from 4-7 pm
Learn to paint happy little trees, just like Bob Ross did! Bring a friend and enjoy a night of painting with Yes! You Can Paint! Light bites and inspiring scenery will be provided. $40 per person, register here.
Landowner Conservation Series: Stormwater Management 4H Building at the Clermont County Fairgrounds Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm
Our Landowner Conservation series gives you ways to practice conservation on and protect your land! This month, learn why managing stormwater and the pollutants it carries will be beneficial to your property, including decreased flooding and erosion. Free and designed for adults, register here.
Nature Play Days Sycamore Park Friday May 12 from 1-3 pm
Come by for an open-ended, creative play session at the park. We provide a variety of nature-based activities to encourage meaningful experiences in nature. Children will learn about the world through nature exploration, active games, and crafts. Free, no registration required.
Matt Maupin Memorial Fishing Derby for Kids Pattison Park Lakeside Saturday May 13 from 10-1 pm
Bring a fishing pole and join us for a day of fishing and fun presented by the Clermont Park District and East Fork Bass Anglers. Fishing Contests are from 11 am to 12:30 pm and are intended for ages 15 and under. Free, no registration required.
History Walking Tour Chilo Lock 34 Park River History Museum Saturday, May 13 at 2 pm
Come take a guided tour of the Ohio River Museum at Chilo Lock 34 Park! Connect with this unique facility, see how the river has changed, and learn about the history of living and working on the Ohio River. Free, no registration required.
Back to Nature: Animal Folklore Kelley Nature Preserve Saturday, May 13 at 3 pm
Learn about the wildlife that has lived in Ohio’s past and present, as we interact with live animals, discuss biofacts, and walk through the forest. We’ll also dive into topics surrounding traditional beliefs, customs, and stories surrounding these animals. Free, no registration required.
Budding Birders Chilo Lock 34 Park Sunday, May 14 at 9:30 amBirding is a wonderful way to get kids outside to learn and have fun! We’ll listen for bird calls, use binoculars to see birds up close, and feel feathers during a bird scavenger hunt at the park. Free, no registration required.Critter Feeding Park District Headquarters – Interpretive Office Sunday Dec. 4 at 3 p.m.Stop by to see our cold-blooded critters eat their lunch and learn what local wildlife do to survive the winter. Learn the unique stories of our animals and maybe YOU can help feed one of them! Program will be held indoors. Interpretive office is located at 2156 US Hwy 50, Batavia, Ohio, at the back of the building. All ages. Free, no registration required.Knee-High Naturalists: Habitats Chilo Lock 34 Park Thursday May 18 at 10 am
Listen to a story, have a mini-adventure, and make your own craft take home. Program will be outdoors. Designed for ages 3 to 5, all kids welcome. Free, no registration required.
Trail Encounter Tuesdays: Predators vs Prey Nisbet Park Tuesday May 23 from 3:30-5:30 pm
What makes a coyote or owl a good hunter? How do rabbits and mice avoid being caught? Drop by to meet some live Ohio animals, make a craft, and have a mini adventure. Free, no registration required.
Nature Nights: Bats Kathryn Stagge-Marr Park Wednesday May 24 from 8:30-10 pm
Enjoy nature in a different way by exploring the sights and sounds of nightfall. This month, we will meet a live bat, then take a hike to look and listen for bats along the trail. Free, no registration required.
Homeschool Discovery Day: Animal Babies Sycamore Park Friday May 26 at 10 am and 1 pm
Explore the similarities and differences between animal babies nad their parents. We will meet live animals, explore the park to look for young animal habitats, and delve into some hands-on activities. Best for ages 6 through 13. Free, register here.
Morning Nature Walk Chilo Lock 34 Park Saturday, May 27 from 9-10am
Take a walk with a naturalist through Crooked Run Nature Preserve to see flowers in bloom, signs of wildlife, and happenings along the river! The hike will be approximately 1.2 miles, trails are mostly flat but not accessible. Meet in the east parking lot near the yurts. Free, no registration required.
Nature Crafts: Making Paper Clingman Park April 23 at 1pm
Create pigments from natural materials, forage for plants that can be used for pigment, and create artwork using the paints you make. Free, register here.
Learn more about Loveland Oktoberfest 2022 in this chat with Randi Rico WLWT who is the celebrity guest for the Stein Hoist on Saturday night (Sept 24th)! Hear more about the event and what to expect as well as a surprising record that Randi holds!
“You want to try one out?”, asked Shannon Meadors.
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – It took me from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning, and bugged me to no end till I realized why I came about two feet from crashing a $2K electric tricycle into one of the concrete picnic tables at Nisbet Park. You don’t “lean” to turn it, you actually do turn the handlebars.
“You want to try one out?”, asked Shannon Meadors.
I did.
I shouldn’t have.
I was in Nisbet Park listening to the very cool sounds of My Brother’s Keeper, a Cincinnati-based progressive bluegrass band that has played venues all over the country.
When I spotted the stream of adult trikes rolling into the park my first thought was, well this is very cool, ya never know anymore what ya might see on the Loveland Bike Trail these days. The second was, in the 1960s, Loveland was infamously known for criminal biker gangs. This sight put a different spin on Loveland history for me.
An “electric motorcycle gang” of nine mature adults rode in on tricked-out electric adult tricycles with custom handlebars, Bluetooth sound systems, large padded seats, baskets, luggage compartments, and gyrating multicolored LED lights. The bikes also had custom, electronic horns, fat tires, saddle bags, drink holders, and cell phone chargers.
Describing he and his twin brother Shawn’s creations, Shannon says, “how fast do ya wanna go?” They have capable speeds up to 30 mph with disk brakes in front and deluxe mirrors mounted on some stunning ape hanger handlebars.
They look like a “carnival ride at night” is how they are described on their website.
Throttle King Custom Bicycles can build you a custom-style chopper at their fabrication shop in Amelia.
Shannon and Shawn worked for a metal manufacturer for 20 years before they became unemployed earlier this summer when the business moved to Mexico. They turned to their side gig to make ends meet.
They also make “big wheel drifters” similar to what kids rode decades ago and custom chopper Trikes with custom white wall tires.
“You don’t realize how much you like riding bikes until you get a really cool, comfortable bike,” said Shannon. His 82-year-old father is back out on a bike again riding one of the custom trikes almost every day. “And, he loves it,” said Shannon.
There were nine riders, including Shannon’s twin on the Loveland Bike Trail Sunday and had already gone 18 miles. With dusk approaching, they were not yet calling it a day, and why would they? It wasn’t dark enough for all of their twinkling LEDs to truly sparkle and bedazzle!
Loveland, Ohio – Downtown Loveland is ready to welcome the Fall season with open arms as the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance will be holding its second Oktoberfest!
On Friday, September 23rd from 4 PM-10 PM, and Saturday, September 24th from noon until 10 PM, Downtown Loveland will become “Liebesland” (Loveland in German) for Oktoberfest 2022. The festival will include a plethora of traditional German activities, competitions, food, drinks, and of course some spectacular German attire!
Loveland, Ohio – If you were in the parade you’ll probably see yourself! Here are the video and still photos of Loveland’s 4th of July Parade from the vantage point along West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District.
All still photos were taken by Loveland Magazine photographer Sean Behling.
Here are additional photos that were taken by Sean Behing in Nisbet Park in the Downtown Historic District earlier in the day.
Loveland, Ohio – Are you a talented musician looking for exposure? Do you have a band that’s looking for their big break within the community? The City of Loveland is currently looking for bands and musicians to book for events in 2022!
This year the city of Loveland is planning some unbelievable events and would love to feature some local talent! Some of 2022’s events will include the Outdoor Concert Series, which takes place from May until September at Nisbet Park’s Amphitheater, and Loveland’s Annual Independence Day Celebration.
If you are a dedicated performer and are interested in being booked by the City of Loveland in 2022, please click here to fill out the online form. The online form will allow you to share your bio or your band’s bio, availability, and rates. The City of Loveland will decide on who they will be booking for 2022’s events by the end of February.
Loveland’s Nisbet Park Amphitheater
We hope to see you or your band perform in 2022!
For more updates on what’s going on in Loveland stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!
Loveland, Ohio – After overnight rain, late Saturday morning turned perfect for the 12th running of the Captain Seth Mitchell Hero 5K from Loveland’s Nisbet Park.
In this video, you will hear from one of Seth’s closest Loveland High School friends, Greg Carpinello, one of the classmates who organizes the walk/run to raise scholarship dollars for Loveland High School graduates. The event is also and perhaps most importantly, a day to keep the memory of Mitchell alive and the spirit of service that defined his life. Seth’s life was cut short when he died in a helicopter crash in a mission he volunteered for while serving in Afghanistan.
Seth’s father, Steve, introduced Tara Schamel the mother of Madeline Schamel. Tara reads a note to the racers from Natti that told the story of how grateful she was for being awarded a scholarship and what Seth’s legacy means to her.
On Friday, September 24th from 4 PM-10 PM, and Saturday, September 25th from 4 PM-11 PM, Downtown Loveland will become “Liebesland” (Loveland in German) for Oktoberfest 2021. The festival will include a plethora of traditional German activities, competitions, food, drinks, and of course some spectacular German attire!
Warsteiner, an international German beer company that came to conception in Warstein, Germany in 1753 when Antonius Cramer was asked to pay beer tax after his home brewing volumes passed the amount allowed for personal use, will be hosting a Biergarten (beer garden in German) Emporium in Nisbet Park. Traditionally a Biergarten is an open-air space where beer and food are served. This concept dates back to the 19th century in Bavaria in which breweries planted gardens above cellars to keep their lagers cool enough to ferment underground.
The Warsteiner Biergarten will be serving up their finest beer from the Premium Pilsner, “A refreshing, pale golden pilsener with a clean taste perfectly balanced with hints of barley malt, subtle bottom fermenting yeast tones and mild hoppy bitterness,” to the Premium Dunkel, “a rich dark amber beer with full-flavored, smooth taste nicely accented with satisfying notes of roasted malt and subtle bottom-fermenting yeast tones,” to the Oktoberfest Special Edition, “a well-balanced, mild, and smooth taste with a uniquely soft, hoppy aftertaste and 5.9% alcohol.”
Beer Tickets will be sold at the Warsteiner Emporium in the Biergarten and can be used to purchase Warsteiner premium beer at the Emporium, The Works Pizza, Ramsey’s Trailside, or Bishop’s Quarter where they will be selling Warsteiner’s Oktoberfest. Domestic beer tickets will be $5 and Craft beer tickets will be $6.
When purchasing a beer ticket you will have the option to buy an authentic 14 ounce Loveland Oktoberfest keepsake Mug for $8 in which you will be able to get refilled with Warsteiner beer only for $5.
All of the tips collected from the Biergarten will benefit CancerFree Kids.
Of course, what goes better with beer than traditional German food! The majority of Loveland’s Downtown restaurants will be adding a few German-inspired food options in celebration of Oktoberfest. The Works Pizza will be featuring Potato Pancakes, Ramsey’s Trailside will have a Specialty Pretzel, Trailside Provisions will be serving Cream Puffs and Frozen Chocolate Bananas on Saturday only, All the Ingredients will have Sauerkraut Balls, Bratwursts, and Herb Potato Skewers, Loveland Sweets will be carrying Black Forest Ice Cream, Tano Bistro will have Schweinbraten (German Pulled Pork) and Apple Strudel, The Wicked Pickle will be serving up German Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and Bishop’s Quarter will have German Pancakes with Sour Cream.
In addition to Loveland’s local restaurants carrying specialty German food items, new local business Dolph’s Dogs will also be there to satisfy anyone’s sausage, bratwurst, or hotdog cravings! Kona Ice and Right Stuff Grill will also be present at the Oktoberfest festivities. Food vendors will be set up in the Biergarten near Nisbet Park.
Want to learn more about traditional German food? Read this CNN Travel article that I found that talks all about German cuisine!
The Landing Event Center will be holding an Oktoberfest event on Friday that will benefit The League for Animal Welfare. This special benefit will include beer tastings, an authentic German appetizer buffet, and live music. The event is free and open to the public.
The Jackson Street Market will have arts and crafts throughout the Oktoberfest celebration as well.
The Little Miami Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) has been hard at work for several months planning Loveland’s first Oktoberfest and truly can’t wait to see how all the German activities and competitions play out!
One of the most exciting and competitive German traditions will be The Stein Hoist competition a.k.a The Masskrugen Challenge, which will begin on Friday at 6:30 PM. The Winners Ceremony will be held on Saturday at 6 PM. The competition will include 6 contestants from each local restaurant participating. The Works Pizza, Ramsey’s Trailside, Cappy’s, Bishop’s Quarter, Cindy’s, Paxton’s Grill, The Landing Event Center and The Wicked Pickle will all be competing for the win! The Masskrugen finals will be emceed by Channel 5’s Randi Rico.
Stein Hoisting is a traditional Bavarian strength contest in which participants hold a full one-liter beer stein (weighs 5.5 pounds typically) in front of their bodies with a straight arm, parallel to the ground. The person that can hold the pose the longest wins.
Stop by the Loveland beer booth on Friday and the Biergarten on Saturday to say hi to the Christy Jones Team and hoist a stein!
The Lederhosen competition (German costume contest) will begin on Friday at Bishop’s Quarter. The winner will be selected at 7:30 PM. Lederhosen’s are leather shorts with H-shaped suspenders that men in the working class from Alpine regions such as Bavaria wore. They wore these while they were working because the leather material made the dust and dirt collected from work easier to clean off. Lederhosen’s also have cultural and social meaning for those within the German culture.
There is in fact a female version of the Lederhosen called a “Dirndl,” which is a dress that can fall either to the knees or the floor. The dress includes a tight bodice that is meant to compliment a woman’s chest.
On Friday, at 5 PM at Oktoberfest Cappy’s and the Main Stage (located in Nisbet Park) will host a Stein Slide competition, in which you can buy tickets to compete for $2. Live entertainment will kick-off from the Kyle Hackett Duo at 6 PM at Cappy’s followed by the Counting Skeletons at 7 PM at the Main Stage.
On Saturday, Oktoberfest entertainment will kick off at 4 PM with Premier Dance and Tumbling, and shortly afterward Nisbet Park will hold the Wiener Dog Race at 4:30 PM (near the Little Miami Conservancy). The winning Wiener Dog will receive a gift card from Tara’s Pet Boutique! At 5:30 PM, live entertainment will continue with the Showboat Cloggers.
Of course, we can’t forget about one of the most coveted German Oktoberfest traditions, the tapping of the Keg! The tapping of the Keg is one of the oldest traditions in Germany’s Oktoberfest celebrations. The Keg tap is typically done by the Mayor of Munich, which in Loveland’s case will be Mayor Kathy Bailey. The goal of the Keg tapping is for the Mayor to hit the Keg with a hammer the least amount of times possible before yelling “O’zapft is” (keg breached). Once the Mayor yells “O’zapft is” surrounding vendors may officially sell their beer!
Before the Keg tapping in Germany, there is a “procession” held in which colorful horse carriages and wagons covered with flowers march down to where the Oktoberfest celebration is being held. The procession is traditionally led by the Münchner Kindl (coat of arms of Munich) and is followed by the Mayor’s festival carriage. Behind the Mayor are carts of the landlords and breweries as well as the waitresses who will be serving beer who are typically holding beer mugs in the procession. This part of Loveland’s Oktoberfest will include Mayor Kathy Bailey and the LMRCA Board of Directors President Doug Portmann. The Keg procession will begin at 5:30 PM on Saturday and the Keg tapping will begin shortly afterward. The procession will start at Paxton’s Grill, go down Railroad Ave., and will end at the Main Stage located in Nisbet Park.
On Saturday from 6-10 PM, the Zinzinnati Bierband will perform and at 6 PM the Masskrugen Winning Ceremony will begin on the Main Stage.
Cincy Shirts will have a booth set-up near the Biergarten for those who PRE-ORDERED their exclusive Loveland Oktoberfest T-shirt. The Loveland Oktoberfest T-shirts are $20. If you did not get the chance to pre-order your 2021 Loveland Oktoberfest shirt (deadline was Sept. 19th) they will be on sale at the Cincy Shirts booth.
New local business Epic Picnics will have a beautiful German-themed picnic “photo booth” set up in Nisbet Park on Friday with Oktoberfest props and food that those attending the festival will have the opportunity to get a Loveland Oktoberfest photo taken.
LMRCA is also in need of volunteers to help with all of the exciting festivities! If you would like to sign up to volunteer for Oktoberfest click here to see what opportunities are available. You may also email LMRCA or call the office at 513-683-1544 to reach out about volunteering.
For more Loveland event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!
Loveland, Ohio – Special events must provide additional accessible parking and restrooms based on the anticipated number of people who will attend. After our request, City Hall has provided Loveland Magazine with some information for persons with a disability who may need parking spots, accessible bathrooms, or shuttle service for the 4th of July event that will be held in Historic Downtown. Loveland Magazine has provided additional information.
• The accessible restrooms at the Loveland Bike Trail will be open at 
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