Summerfair Cincinnati Launches Community-Wide  “60th Quest” to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary

Summerfair Cincinnati invites the community to join an exciting months-long adventure in celebration of its 60th anniversary.

The 60th Quest connects the public with the artists and cultural organizations that have shaped the region’s vibrant arts community for decades. Through a series of social media contests, participants can share in the excitement leading up to Summerfair Cincinnati's 60th fair next summer.

From September 2026 through May 2027, Summerfair Cincinnati will host monthly contests, highlighting a different arts organization and cultural destination each month.

“Our 60th anniversary is more than a celebration of Summerfair," says Jayne Utter, managing director of Summerfair Cincinnati. “It’s a celebration of the incredible arts community that has grown alongside us. Through each Quest, we’re offering the chance for everyone to explore these remarkable organizations, learn about their impact, and become part of our story.”

Each monthly Quest will offer participants the opportunity to engage with one of these organizations while competing for prizes and sharing stories about the region’s thrivings arts.

Participating organizations include

• 1001 Colors (ArtWorks)

• Art Academy of Cincinnati

• The Carnegie

• Cincinnati Arts Association

• Cincinnati Public Radio

• Clifton Cultural Arts Center

• MEMI / Farmer Music Center

• Manifest

• Summerfair Cincinnati 2027 Poster Reveal

Summerfair Cincinnati began as a small art fair in Mt. Adams in 1968. Since then, Summerfair has grown to include hundreds of artists at its home at Coney Island, raising money to support small arts groups, emerging artists and working artists year-round through awards, scholarships, and exhibitions.

The 60th Quest is designed to be both fun and meaningful, encouraging the public to discover – or rediscover – the local arts organizations. Each month, a new Quest location will be revealed on the Summerfair Cincinnati Facebook and Instagram pages.

To enter participants will

• Visit the featured Quest location

• Find the designated photo spot 

• Post a selfie and tag Summerfair Cincininati using the hashtag #SF60Quest

One entry per person is permitted for each monthly Quest. Winners will be selected at random. By participating, entrants agree that Summerfair Cincinnati, Inc. may share their name and photo to celebrate the campaign. Full contest rules are available at summerfair.org.

For Quest announcements, contest details, and updates, follow Summerfair Cincinnati on Facebook and Instagram beginning later this month.