Cincinnati Wing Week 2026

PREVIEW PARTY: August 20 @ Samuel Adams

$8 Wing Specials City-Wide: August 24-30

WHAT:

The Tri-State’s favorite weeklong celebration of wings is back! Cincinnati Wing Week 2026 is set for August 24-30, inviting wing lovers to explore some of Greater Cincinnati’s most popular wing joints while enjoying exclusive $8 wing specials available throughout the week.

For seven delicious days, 40+ participating restaurants across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will fry, smoke and sauce their own takes on this beloved pub favorite, from signature sauces and dry rubs to secret-menu specialties and chef-inspired creations.

Wing Week celebrates local restaurants, Queen City pride and culinary creativity, encouraging diners to discover new restaurants, revisit old favorites and explore neighborhoods throughout the Tri-State, one order of wings at a time.

Cincinnati Wing Week 2026 is presented by Samuel Adams American Light, Sun Cruiser, Marie’s Dressing, Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup, and is powered by Cincinnati Magazine.

WHEN:

PREVIEW PARTY: Thursday, August 20 | 5:30-8:00 p.m.

· Cincinnati Wing Week: August 24-30, 2026

WHERE:                                           

PREVIEW PARTY: Samual Adams Cincinnati Taproom | 241 W Elder St.

Cincinnati Wing Week: 40+ participating restaurants and pubs (full list below).

WHY: 

Cincinnati Wing Week is a fun, community-wide way to:

🍗 Discover new restaurants and neighborhoods

🍗 Support local businesses and restaurants

🍗 Enjoy distinctive wing creations at a great value

🍗 Explore the Tri-State’s thriving food scene

🍗 Win prizes while dining throughout the city

WHO: 

The entire community is invited! Wing enthusiasts, families, friends, coworkers and foodies are encouraged to get out and experience Cincinnati’s wing scene throughout the week.

HOW: 

Download the official Cincinnati Wing Week app to map out your week, choose participating restaurants, check in while dining and share your Wing Week adventures with fellow wing lovers across the Tri-State. Join fellow wing lovers at the official Wing Week Preview Party featuring Sam Adams beer and wing specials, gift card giveaways and a Marie’s Dressing bobbing for wings contest while you connect with restaurants and celebrate the upcoming week.

Check in at four participating restaurants during the week to be entered to win the Cincinnati Wing Week grand prize: $300 in gift cards, A Sun Cruiser Bicycle, Marie’s Dressing and Anderson’s Maple Syrup. Additionally, the participant with the most points at the end of the week—who also completes at least four restaurant check-ins—will be crowned Cincinnati’s Biggest Wing Lover and will also win $300 in gift cards a Sam Adams Cooler and more.

Visit cincywingweek.com for complete details, participating restaurants, available specials and official rules. Follow @cincywingweek on social media and share your wing adventures using #CincyWingWeek throughout the week.