Art On Vine: Black Friday Holiday Market Village at Light Up the Square

Celebrate local creativity all winter long as Art On Vine returns for its historic 14th season! Art On Vine: Black Friday Holiday Market Village at Light Up the SquareWe have some incredible news for Cincinnati: our Black Friday Holiday Market Village is moving directly into the absolute center of the action!This year, in partnership with 3CDC and Light Up the Square, 5th Street will be completely closed to vehicular traffic—and we are taking over the street directly adjacent to the city Christmas tree to bring you an unforgettable open-air holiday shopping village.Skip the generic big-box chaos and kick off the holidays surrounded by authentic community energy. We are packing 5th Street from curb to curb with the region’s finest independent artists, makers, and handmade goods alongside Cincinnati’s landmark tree lighting festivities.Whether you’re hunting for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, grabbing hot food and drinks, or gathering with family under the holiday lights, come celebrate 14 years of Queen City tradition right in the heart of downtown.EVENT DETAILS: Date: Friday, November 27, 2026 Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: 5th Street at Fountain Square (Directly adjacent to the Christmas tree & Fountain Square Bar) Admission: Always Free & Open to the PublicPARKING & TRANSIT: Direct Underground Parking: Fountain Square Garage is located directly underneath the market (enter via Vine St or Walnut St). Park downstairs and take the elevator/stairs straight up to 5th Street.Additional Parking: 84.51° Garage (5th & Elm) and surrounding downtown surface lots.Transit: Steps from the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar line and central METRO stops.Bundle up, bring the family, and spend your Black Friday celebrating local art and holiday tradition in the center of Cincinnati!Learn more and explore our maker community at artonvinecincy.com 2026–2027 Season Dates & Locations (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM): • Sat, Nov 14, 2026: Winter Kickoff (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Sun, Nov 22, 2026: Pre-Thanksgiving Market (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Fri, Nov 27, 2026: Art On Vine: Black Friday Holiday Village(Fountain Square Downtown) • Sat, Dec 5, 2026: Holiday Gift Sale - Wave 1 (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Last-Minute Holiday Gift Sale (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Sat, Jan 9, 2027: Winter Warm-Up (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Sun, Feb 21, 2027: Mid-Winter Market (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Sun, Mar 14, 2027: Spring Preview (Rhinegeist Brewery) • Sun, Apr 11, 2027: Indoor Season Finale (Rhinegeist Brewery) Event Highlights: • 80+ Curated Makers Each Date: A rotating showcase of independent Ohio creators. • Free Admission & All Ages: Family-friendly and open to the public. • Historic OTR & Downtown Hubs: Walkable to premier dining, transit, and entertainment.