Precipitation Retaliation Happy Hour

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:30PM to 10PM

In 2008, Bockfest was almost entirely shut down by the largest snowfall in 20 years. A motley band of hardcore Bockfest fans took to the streets to parade through the snow, and hunkered down at Bockfest Hall to enjoy their delicious Bock beer. Unfortunately, everyone else was not so lucky and couldn't make it to Over-the-Rhine.

In 2009, we felt a little retaliation was in order. A snowman effigy was acquired, and set alight in the parking lot of Grammer's amid much celebration. The gods were thus put on notice, and provided us with a beautiful Bockfest weekend. With similar results in 2010 after burning another snowman at Milton's, a tradition was born. We cannot conclusively guarantee that we have acquired the power to control the weather in Cincinnati, but it has worked for the past two years - and it's a lot more fun than watching a groundhog stick its head out of a hole.

Join us as we make our ritual sacrifice for 2012. Watch as we burn this year's victim at the stake at 8PM and toast to a beautiful Bockfest weekend. The Precipitation Retaliation Happy Hour will be held on Wednsday, February 22, 2012 from 5:30PM to 10PM, at Grammer's. There will be food and bock beer specials. Grammer's is located at 1440 Walnut Street.

Grammer's - In the 1800s and early 1900s, Over-the-Rhine was full of saloons, restaurants and beer gardens. Unfortunately, time has taken most of these places. While exteriors still exist, there is only one with the interior intact. Former Vice-Mayor Jim Tarbell lovingly and meticulously restored Grammer's in the 1980s; and the Relish Restaurant Group re-opened it in 2008. The main bar still contains its original features, making it both a fun and popular night spot as well as a trip back to 1911. Except for the years that it spent tragically closed, Grammer's has been a mainstay of Bockfest festivities from the beginning.

Presenting Sponsors

site created by: Bold Statement Web Design