2011 Photographic Opportunities/Events
In the Tri-State Area (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana)

(I'm in the process of checking events for 2012 - Please check back)

Location/Event Events & Dates Additional Information
Krohn Conservatory

(note may be closed on Mondays)
Early Spring Floral Show
Remarkable Reptilre March 5 & 6
Orchid Exhibit - (Mar. 19 & 20.)
Butterfly exhibit "Butterflies of Brazil"
Apr. 16 – June 26, 2011 .
May 2 - 5:30 -7:30 pm Photo Night $10
May 7 - 8:30 - 10 AM Photo Morning $10
May 9 - 5:30 -7:30 pm Photo Night $10
May 16 - 5:30 -7:30 pm Photo Night $10
May 21 - 8:30 - 10 AM Photo Morning $10
May 23 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm Photo Night $10
Bonsai Exhibit -( Oct. 9 & 10)
Orchid Exhibit - (Oct. 23 & 24)
Holiday Show

www.cincyparks.com/krohn-conservatory/index.shtm

No tripods in the Butterfly Exhibit. Too many people and close quarters. But - Check out the special dates & times for photographers.

 

Cincinnati ZOO

Penguin Days Jan. 4-Feb. 28, 2011.
ZOO Blooms April, 2011.
ZOO Babies May, 2011.
PNC Festival of Lights Nov 26, 2011 - Jan 1, 2011.

www.cincinnatizoo.org
Cincinnati Flower & Garden Show canceled for 2011. They are getting ready for 2012.
Note: New Location: will be at Symmes Township Park.
www.cincyflowershow.com.
Cincinnati Museum Center

Cleopatra - Feb. 18 - Sep. 5 ($$)
You can not take photographs of these special exhibits but you can take them elsewhere - including the Rotunda.
You can take pictures in the following permanent venues:
Cincinnati History Museum ($$)
Museum of Natural History and Science ($$)
Duke Energy Children’s museum - remember to get permission if they are not your children. ($$)
The Rotundra is a fascinating place to take pictures.
I don’t know if the special exhibits will let you take photographs but you can take them elsewhere.
www.cincymuseum.org
Newport Aquarium
March 26th Penquin Palooza opens.
Mighty Mike (14 feet) in the Gater Bayou Until late spring.
www.newportaquarium.com
Mainstrasse Village
Maifest – May 13,14,& 15
Goettafest – June 17,18 & 19
Classic Car Show – August
Oktoberfest – October
Check website for exact dates.
www.mainstrasse.org
Appalachian Festival 41st Annual Festival May 6-8, 2011 at Coney Island www.appalachianfestival.org
Sharonville Antique and Classic Car Show
April 25, 2011
www.cincynorth.com/sharonvillecarshow
Sailboat Regattas.

Cowan Lake near Wilmington
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Most weekends they have Regattas(Racing Sailboats). It is customary to begin the race between 10 and noon and end about 4 PM.
www.clsa.us/schedule_of_events.htm.
Paddlefest
June 23-25,2011 Canoes on the Ohio on Saturday morning June 24. All Ohio River traffic is halted for a once a year trip for Canoes and Kayaks on the Ohio River. They start about 8:45 AM just down river from Coney Island and finish at the Public Landing about Noon. There will also be races at the Surpentine Wall from 11:30 to 12:30.
www.ohioriverway.org.
U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow. Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY.
www.kdf.org/events-US-Bank-Derby-Festival-Great-Balloon-Glow.html
Buffalo Trace Balloon Race
Maysville, KY.
www.hotairballooning.com/festivals/categories/16/51.html
Or www.buffalotraceballoonrace.com.
East Fork Lake: three Rowing Events   http://www.cjrc.net.
www.usrowing.org.
World Peace Bell
421 Monmouth St., Newport, KY. Visitor’s center open M-F 10-4.  
Historic Riverside Drive All Year Has River views, Historic houses and sculptures.
St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Basilica. . Mon-Fri. 10 to 4 PM – no tours during Mass at 10 AM www.cincinnatiusa.com/attractions/detail.asp?AttractionID=81
Cincinnati Art Museum All Year – No tripods and not in special exhibits. ($ for parking)
     
     
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