Cincinnati’s biennial light festival returns! BLINK brings muralists from all over the globe to Cincinnati to leave their imprint on the city. They paint new murals and at night, they’ll be lit up and animated with light projections. You don’t want to miss this event. It only happens every other year! Here’s what’s happening in the Findlay Market Zone on Friday, October 18:

Bar Hours

• Jane’s: 11 AM - 12 AM

• Race St. Station: 6 PM - 12 AM

• Mobile Bars: 6 PM - 12 AM

Findlay Market Tasting Tours

Join us for the Findlay Market Sights, Bites, and Lights Tasting Tour — a vibrant journey through Cincinnati’s oldest public market, where history meets flavor and culture comes to life. Explore the market during the day as it buzzes with energy, offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, and a rich tapestry of culinary delights. There are three tours available each day:

• Breakfast Tour: 9:30 - 11 AM

• Lunchtime Tour: 12:30 - 2 PM

• Happy Hour Tour: 3:30 - 5 PM

Outdoor Market Vendors + Their Specials

• 3 Sisters Kombucha

• Barlion's Seafood and Poultry

• Bri’s Barket

• The CakePop Shoppe

• Chico's Cheesecakes

• Chino's Street Food

• Churchill's Fine Teas

  • Specials: Iced Drinks & Mocktails

• Davey Boy’s Bourbon Pecans

• Guilty Cravings by Keisha McCraney

• Happy Pies

  • Special: Hand Pies

• Honey Child Pops

  • Special: Plant-Based Ice Cream and Fruit Pops With Toppings Including: Chocolate and Coconut Caramel Drizzle, Sprinkles, Crust Crumbles, Tajin; Spiced Cider; Hot Chocolate

• Jay's Nyam and Jam

• JG Jewelry

• Joyously Sweet

• Libby Jewelry

• Lotus Street Food

• Makers Bakers Co

  • Specials: Banana Pudding, Corn Dogs, & Fried Pickles

• NayNay’s

• Olive Tree Catering

• Order Up Food Truck

  • Selling American food (& a kids menu) in the South West Lot

• Queen Tequenos

• Sabor Alaniz

• Taste of Belgium

• Uai Brazil Sweets & Treats

• Wendigo Tea Co.

Merchants Open Late

Please confirm hours directly with Merchants.

• The Arepa Place: 11 AM - 12 AM

  • Special: $10 Combo of Cheese Arepa and an Empanada

• Bee Haven: 10 AM - 9 PM

• Eli’s BBQ: 11 AM - 11 PM

  • Specials: Pork Sandwich, Pork Walking Taco, 5 Wings w/ Carolina Ranch Sauce, Loaded Hot Dogs

• Eliza Jane's BakeShop: 10 AM - 10:30 PM

  • Special: Glow in the Dark Cookies & Brownies, Cookie Nachos & Pancakes

• Juniper Seed: 9 AM - 2 PM; 6 - 10 PM

  • Specials: Grilled Bratwurst, Party Potatoes, Pumpkin Chili w/ Cornbread Waffle, Vegan Stroganoff, & S’mores Waffles

• Makers Bakers Co.: 9 AM - 11:30 PM

• Mama Made It: 6 - 10 PM

  • Specials: Kettle Corn, Lemonade, Cotton Candy & Hot Drinks

• Market Wines: 9 AM - 11 PM

• Maverick Chocolate Co.: 10 AM - 11 PM

• Moxy: 7 AM - 9 PM

  • Specials: Focaccia Pizza, Hot Chocolate & Pastries

• The Rhined: 10 AM - 10 PM

  • Specials: Walking Charcuterie Cups, Wine To Go, and Raclette Sandwiches

• Ruby's Chocolates: 10 AM - 9 PM

  • Special: BLINK Truffle Cake Bite

• SKT Ceramics

• Tablespoon Cooking Co.

  • Special: BLINK Happy Hour Class

• Urbana Cafe: 9 AM - 9 PM

  • Specials: Fall Seasonal Drinks - Pumpkin Spice Latte, Fig Cappuccino, and an Orange Spice Flat White, Hot Chocolate w/ House-Made Marshmallows

Live Music

• Adventure Club: 6 PM - 11 PM

On-Site Activations

• Bombshells “Shady Lane” Installation at Jane’s

• Warmth Culture in South West Lot from 6 PM - 11 PM

• Silent Disco under the Farm Shed from 8 PM - 10:30 PM
  Presented and hosted by Cincinnati Public Radio

Thank You to Our Partners

• American Water onsite from 6 PM - 11 PM

• Renewal by Andersen onsite from 6 PM - 11 PM