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A mouthwatering goetta sandwich from Glier's
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Goetta, a German breakfast sausage comprised of meats, steel-cut oats and spices, is a local specialty celebrated at the annual Glier’s Goettafest.

Beautiful view of the Roebling Bridge connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky
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The Roebling Bridge that connects Cincinnati, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky was designed by the same engineer as the Brooklyn Bridge, though the former predates the latter by nearly 20 years.

Re-enactors on an American Legacy Tour in Northern Kentucky replay scenes from the city’s gambling era
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Before there was Las Vegas, Newport was the place to be for gambling and other raucous fun.

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Rides and games at Newport Italianfest in Kentucky
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Newport Italianfest

June

A goetta donut sandwich served during Glier's Goettafest in Covington, Kentucky
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MeetNKY

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Glier's Goettafest

August

Singers performing during 40 Days and 40 Nights of Gospel Music at Ark Encounter in Kentucky
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Ark Encounter

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40 Days and 40 Nights of Gospel Music

August - September

Fireworks over the Ohio River for Newport's WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest
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WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest

September

German-theme costumed festival-goers at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati near Northern Kentucky
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Ron Baker

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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

September

A sampling of German delicacies and festival fare during Newport Oktoberfest in Kentucky
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Newport Oktoberfest

September

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio lit up during BLINK
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Ross Van Pelt

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BLINK

October

Official Covington and Newport Travel Sites

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