/tags/americas-river-roots-festival America's River Roots Festival en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:55:13 GMT /local-news/2025-10-09/americas-river-roots-funding-boost-hamilton-county Hamilton County commissioners approved an additional $150,000 of grant funding for the festival Thursday. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:55:13 GMT /local-news/2025-10-09/americas-river-roots-funding-boost-hamilton-county Isabel Nissley /local-news/2025-10-08/americas-river-roots-riverboats-history-ohio-river The five-day event kicks off America's 250th anniversary celebration and showcases the culture of the country’s river cities through music performances, food vendors, and 10 riverboats. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:22:57 GMT /local-news/2025-10-08/americas-river-roots-riverboats-history-ohio-river Isabel Nissley /environment/2025-09-30/volunteers-clean-up-litter-ohio-river-river-roots There are 11 cleanup sites along the riverbanks in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:20:17 GMT /environment/2025-09-30/volunteers-clean-up-litter-ohio-river-river-roots Isabel Nissley /local-news/2025-09-11/river-roots-festival-cancels-headliners-weezer-mt-joy-maren-morris Weezer and Mt. Joy were just a few of the big names scheduled to perform at the festival this October. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:40:52 GMT /local-news/2025-09-11/river-roots-festival-cancels-headliners-weezer-mt-joy-maren-morris Jennifer Merritt /local-news/2025-07-08/america-river-roots-festival-weezer-mt-joy-maren-morris The October festival is meant to kick off national 250th anniversary celebrations, and celebrate the historical connection to the Ohio River. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:16:44 GMT /local-news/2025-07-08/america-river-roots-festival-weezer-mt-joy-maren-morris Bill Rinehart /local-news/2025-06-23/freedom-journey-app-ohio-river-underground-railroad-history America's River Roots is expected to draw people for parties, and a new app can teach them something while they're here. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:39:00 GMT /local-news/2025-06-23/freedom-journey-app-ohio-river-underground-railroad-history Bill Rinehart /local-news/2025-02-19/riverboat-captains-cincinnati-america-river-roots-festival The festival takes place this October, and will be a celebration of river city cultures, from regional music and multicultural cuisine to steamboats. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:01:18 GMT /local-news/2025-02-19/riverboat-captains-cincinnati-america-river-roots-festival Isabel Nissley /local-news/2024-11-18/cincinnati-riverboats-americas-river-roots-festival Once at the festival, the riverboats will be a key part of the celebration offering cruises, participating in a parade, and racing each other. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:00:17 GMT /local-news/2024-11-18/cincinnati-riverboats-americas-river-roots-festival Isabel Nissley /local-news/2024-05-01/cincinnati-america-river-roots-festival Organizers say the event will showcase the Ohio River and its role in the nation's history and development. Wed, 01 May 2024 17:11:45 GMT /local-news/2024-05-01/cincinnati-america-river-roots-festival Zack Carreon