Merchants & Music Festival: Sponsored by West Sixth Brewing
FORT THOMAS, KY - SEPTember 20, 2025
SAVE THE DATE NOW FOR THE NEXT MERCHANTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025!
Merchants & Music Festival is Northern Kentucky’s largest music celebration, proudly entering its 21st season this year. Over the years, the festival has hosted an exciting lineup of national headliners including Bret Michaels, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Andrew McMahon, Dustin Lynch, Dylan Scott, and Gabby Barrett.
The event also shines a spotlight on local talent, featuring hometown favorites like Borderline, River City, Tone Yard and Jamison Road.
In addition to a full day of live music, the festival showcases the region’s best with NKY/Cincinnati food trucks, West Sixth Beer, and a family-friendly kids’ area packed with fun activities. Kids can enjoy entertainment from Amazing Giants, face painting, balloon artists, and bouncy houses.
Whether you're here for the music, the food, or the fun, Merchants & Music offers something for everyone and continues to be a can't-miss event in the Northern Kentucky community.
FAQ
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Sponsors and Partners for Merchants & Music
Thank you our sponsors and partners who help in making Merchants & Music a sucess
Merchants & music’s HISTORY
Merchants & Music started in 2003 in the Cultural Arts District in the Center of Fort Thomas. Since, it has grown into its new home at the Tower Park Amphitheater and has boosted many known national musicians such as Bret Michaels, The Mighty Might Bosstones, Andrew McMahon, Dave Mason, Pure Prairie League and Poco, John Michael Montgomery, and Dustin Lynch as well as hometown favorites from right here in the area such as Borderline, River City, and Tone Yard.
Even though it is the largest music festival in Northern Kentucky, we never forgot about where our roots are located. M&M is committed to having a large selection of local merchants to come and sell their products to those who attend the festival each year. We have also been committed to keeping it free of charge to attendees so everyone can come and enjoy the music while shopping from local merchant tents around the grounds. Just one of the many ways why we #SupportTheFort !