Fruit Fest 2026

Written By Julie Kramer

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fruit Fest! Celebrating the perennial edibles of the Ohio River Valley Region. This year our expert panel will lead the audience through a conversation about invasive species. Learn something new, mingle with friends, check out our Fruit Park Food Map Series, and enjoy a special Freshie made with locally harvested fruit.

Saturday, August 29th,  4-8pm

4:00 - 5:00 pm - Walking Tour, Northside Plant ID. Lead by Mel Melvin, Common Orchard Project.
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Expert Panel on Invasive Species: New Considerations. Featuring Luis Aguilar-Dwyer from the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, Mike Foreste and Tom Borgman from White Oak Nursery; Nicole Gunderman from Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District; and Crystal Courtney from the City of Cincinnati Parks Department.
6:30 - 8:00 pm - Food, drinks, connection and conversation

Admission: Free
Food Available from Dean’s Mediterranean Table. Honey for sale from Hive and Comb. Wine for sale from Fruit Blood.
Special Event Beverage by Urban Artifact: Locally Grown Freshie featuring Goumi, Josta, and Serviceberries

Hosted by:
Urban Artifact
1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Julie Kramer

Julie publishes Edible Ohio Valley with her family. After 15 years in the world of commercial photography, her lens is now focused on recording the sustainability movement in the Midwest. A graduate of UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, she’s a partner and co-founder of The Fairview Agency, a multidisciplinary creative firm.

http://www.thefairviewagency.com
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