Great Parks of Hamilton County

Urban Thrive Festival

Urban Thrive Festival
Urban Thrive Festival
Urban Thrive Festival

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Thank you to our guests, participants and sponsors in 2024! Check back soon for 2025 dates and information.

Visit our urban oasis for the fourth annual free festival and celebrate all the ways our community thrives - from fresh food access to local art appreciation to the importance of nature for mental well-being.

Discover how mindfulness, music and art are connected to nature while enjoying performances by Cincinnati musicians and learning sustainability practices from a variety of community partners and local exhibitors. 

Throughout the afternoon, you can enjoy a mini hike, make s’mores, grab a bite from local food trucks, practice yoga and much more. Guests of all ages are welcome to join in the festivities!

Where

Great Parks Nature Center at the Summit (Located at the back of the building)
1580 Summit Road
Cincinnati, OH 45237

When

Aug. 24 | 3 – 7 p.m.

Cost

Free entry!
Food, beverage and merchandise available for purchase.

  • Exhibitors
    • Get Covered Ohio – Freestore Foodbank
    • Hamilton County Public Health
    • Great Parks Employee Services
    • Civic Garden Center
    • Hamilton County Community Action Agency
    • Humana
    • Findlay Market
    • Mill Creek Alliance
    • Burning Wood Style Culinary
    • Queen City Commons
    • Roselawn Community Council
    • Metro – Cooling Bus
    • Ground Work Ohio River Valley
    • City of Cincinnati - The Office of Environment and Sustainability
    • Produce Perks
    • Terrariums with a Twist (Vendor)
    • Sershells (Vendor)

  • Food & Beverage

    Available for purchase:

    • Burning Wood Style Culinary
    • Miss Mary's Premium Ice Cream & Ice
    • 513 Bubble Tea
    • Kabobske

  • Live Music
    • 3 - 3:45 p.m.: DJ set from Kei$ha
    • 4 - 4:45 p.m.: Hillary Hahn
    • 5 - 5:45 p.m.: Performance from Devin Burgess
    • 6 - 7 p.m.: Roxxanne

  • Activities
    • CMC – Your Heart, Your Blood
    • Book Giveaway
    • Seed Starting
    • Animal Meet and Greet
    • Nature Center
    • Tea Making
    • Hikes
    • Bonfire/Smores
    • Canning
    • Fish Filet Demos
    • Spin Art with Yam Happy
    • Crafts – Wood Painting
    • Pesto Making
    • Garden Tours
    • Compost Worm Exploration
    • Sun Spotter/Compass

  • Get Involved

    Great Parks welcomes inquiries to participate in or sponsor Signature Events.

    For sponsorship opportunities, contact LeAnne Anklan, Director of Donor Engagement, at lanklan@greatparks.org or by calling 513-728-4517.

    For businesses interested in selling products, complete the Vendor Application Form.

    For organizations interested in hosting an information or activity booth, complete the Exhibitor Application Form.

    For restaurants and food trucks interested in selling food, complete the Food Vendor Application Form.