CINCINNATI CRANKIE FESTIVAL

THE LODGE
231 6th Ave
Dayton, KY 41074

SATURDAY, JULY 18*
DOORS 7:30PM
SHOW 8PM

SUNDAY, JULY 19*
FREE WORKSHOP NOON-2PM
DOORS 2:30PM
SHOW 3PM

*Both days will have the same lineup. Scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase tickets.

Cincinnati Crankie Festival is a celebration of the art of the scrolling story!

Artists, storytellers, makers and musicians will gather to share in the rich tradition of Crankies — moving scrolls where image, word, and often song combine to whisk you away from this world to another! Crankie is an art form with historical roots in cultures from around the world but has held on through the test of time and is currently going through an American folk revival! Just when we need it most! Join us for a moment where the simple act of cranking becomes a spell, winding time, memory, and imagination together.

On Sunday, July 19th, join us before the show to make your own crankie. The workshop is drop-in, no registration required, and free, with donations appreciated.

Thanks to the Center for Cultural Vibrancy for their micro-grant to support the festival. Humungous thank you to Scott Bessler at The Lodge KY. Thank you to Shake It Records, Downbound Books, the Schuberts, and Peg Rhein for your generosity and sponsorship.

CINCINNATI CRANKIE FESTIVAL 2026