Championship Weekend Events
Fountain Square is thrilled to welcome locals and visitors alike to experience the vibrancy of Downtown Cincinnati and celebrate a historic weekend that Bengals fans will remember for a lifetime. Who Dey!
Event Details:
- Thursday, February 10; 4:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Dust off those leg warmers and tease your hair because we’re throwing it back to 1989 at Fountain Square! In homage to the Bengals last appearance at the big game, we’re kicking off the big weekend with a totally tubular party featuring DJ Diamond spinning the best 80s and 90s hits, seating across the plaza, heaters, and hot and cold drink specials at Fountain Square’s full-service bar. This event is free and open to the public.
CVG Bengals Wonder Lights, presented by Vincent Lighting Systems
- Friday, February 11 & Saturday, February 12; 5:15, 7:15, and 9:15 p.m.
In celebration of the Bengals’ trip to the big game, Fountain Square’s CVG Winter Wonder Light Show presented by Vincent Lighting System is revamped with a new light display and soundtrack - all Who Dey themed! The 8-minute championship-worthy light show will dance across the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank and Fountain Square’s Plaza Friday & Saturday evening at approximately 5:15, 7:15 and 9:15p!
The best way to enjoy the Winter Wonder Lights is during a 90-minute ice rink session, but it can be enjoyed by non-skaters as well from the Fountain Square Plaza. Ice Rink session reservations can be made here.
- Friday, February 11; 4:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games…and more! Championship game weekend is kicking into high gear in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati. Come ready to (jungle) boogie all night long to music from DJ Diamond followed by live band, The Fixx, on Fifth Third Bank Center Stage. Party goers will find plenty of seating across Fountain Square’s Plaza and the full-service bar will be outfitted with heaters and feature hot and cold drink specials. This event is free and open to the public.
Who Dey & Friends Skate (Ice Rink Event)
- Saturday, February 12; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Who Dey and his Cincinnati hype crew are taking over the UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank to celebrate the Bengals’ Big Game appearance! Cincinnatians of all ages are invited join the Bengals’ mascot, Who Dey, and his friends – Gary the Lion from FC Cincinnati, Mr. Red from the Cincinnati Reds, and Puck Chop from the Cincinnati Cyclones – on the ice for photo opportunities and festive fun. Skaters can take a break from the ice for free face painting and hot and cold drinks from ice rink concessions or Fountain Square’s full-service bar. Ice Rink reservations are required to participate in this event and can be made here. Admission includes skate rentals and access to the 60’ WGU Ohio Warming Tent.
- Saturday, February 12; 4:00 – 9:30 p.m.
It’s time to don those winning Bengals looks and celebrate championship game weekend in style! All stripes are welcome at this party – the new, the vintage, and the over the top. Just be sure you’re ready to groove because you’ll be dancing all night with a rockin’ set from DJ Fusemania and live music from Audio Graffiti on Fifth Third Bank Center Stage. Fountain Square’s full-service bar will be outfitted with heaters and feature hot and cold drink specials. This event is free and open to the public.
Game Dey Party presented by Fifth Third Bank
- Sunday, February 13; 1:00 – Postgame
Super Bowl Sun-DEY energy is in full effect at Fountain Square! Bengals fans of all ages are invited to join us in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati for a championship-worthy celebration presented by Fifth Third Bank. Party highlights include pre-game music from DJ Arie followed by a 3-hour live music set from local favorites, 2nd Wind Band on Fifth Third Bank Center Stage, free face painting, heaters and seating on Fountain Square’s Plaza, hot and cold drink specials at the full-service bar, all the game day coverage on the giant Fifth Third Bank high-definition LED Board and celebratory pyrotechnics throughout the game! Fans can also experience all the energy and excitement from the ice. The UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank will be open throughout the entire party. $10 reservations include skate rentals and access to the 60’ WGU Ohio Warming Tent. Book your spot on the ice here.
Fountain Square is serving up more than just Who Dey spirit and great events over Championship Game Weekend. The newly installed Container Bar is open daily and outfitted with heaters. Patrons can sip hot and cold beverages and enjoy the Super Bowl festivities. Fountain Square carries a wide variety of Coca-Cola products, wine seltzers and beer. Due to the supply shortage, we will no longer be selling Hu-Dey beer at these events.
Through all the touchdowns and field goals, the UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank is open daily. All Big Game Weekend events can be experienced and enjoyed from the ice. The rink features 16 bumper cars; rental skates; a full-service concessions tent with hot and cold snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and a 60’ WGU OHIO Warming Tent with viewing platform and benches. Advanced reservations are encouraged over the weekend and are available here.
It wouldn't be a party without our incredible sponsors! Thank you to Jeff Ruby, Cincinnati Museum Center, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, ProLink Staffing, Cincinnati Bell, Fifth Third Bank, Dunlap Café, Pilot Chemical Company and Decal Impressions for making all Fountain Square's Championship Weekend events possible!