Get ready to glow! BLINK returns from Thursday, October 8 - Sunday, October 11, and once again, Findlay Market will be your food and drink destination for this year’s art and light festival. We are excited to be welcoming a handful of new murals, exciting activations, plenty of delicious food, specialty tours, and so much more. Stay tuned for updated lists of businesses setting up outside and their special BLINK menus.
Merchant Hours & Specials
Merchants Open Late
Market Wines: Open until 11 PM
Maverick Chocolate: Open until 10 PM
OTR Premium Cigars: Open until 11 PM
Pho Lang Thang: Open until 11 PM
uGOgelato: Open until 11:30 PM
Bee Haven: Open until 9 PM
Merchant Specials
Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry: Serving oysters and raw bar items Thursday - Saturday
Kofinas Olive Oil: 10% off all gift sets
Findlay Market BLINK Experiences
Indoor BLINK Experience
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Located at Coughlin Commons––132 W. Elder Street––this indoor BLINK experience gives you a place to step inside, grab a drink, take a break, and enjoy the night all while being right in the heart of Findlay Market.
Each Ticket Includes…
Exclusive Indoor Seating – From 6:30 - 10:30 PM you'll have access to an array of comfy seating and clean restrooms. Plus, you are more than welcome to bring in food from Findlay Market Vendors to enjoy inside Coughlin Commons.
Findlay Market Glow Necklace – Sport your Findlay Market glow merch all weekend!
Sweet Treat – One Lite Brite Cookie from Tablespoon Cooking Co.
Canned Drink Bar – Skip the line and enjoy canned beer, wine, cocktails, and NA beverages from our exclusive bar area inside Coughlin Commons. All guests will receive 2 beverage tickets at the door.
1 ticket = Domestic Beer OR Soda
2 tickets = Canned Cocktail OR Wine
Access to the Glow Experience – Stay tuned for more information!
Ticket Pricing:
21+ Access: $50
Under 21 (or NA drinks only): $25
3 & Under: Free
Outdoor BLINK Table Rentals — $175
Reserve your own table at Findlay Market for a night at BLINK! Each package includes seating for up to 10 guests and food and drink options to enjoy throughout the evening.
Choose Your Timeslot (4 tables available per timeslot)
6:30 - 8 PM
8:30 - 10 PM
Your $175 Package Includes:
Reserved table and seating for 10 guests
10 food vouchers (valid during the entire BLINK weekend - October 8-11)
Each voucher is redeemable for one special food offer from the following participating businesses:
Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry – Shrimp Cocktail
Chino’s Street Food – Pot Stickers
Makers Bakers Co. – Corndog with side of Fried Pickles or Onion Rings
Tablespoon Cooking Co. – Hot Gold Crunch Snack Mix
uGo Gelato – Your Choice of Gelato
10 Findlay Market Glow Cups
Drink Add Ons:
Each package includes 10 drinks total
Domestic Beer Package – $45
Premium Beer Package – $60
Canned Cocktail Package – $100
Canned Wine Package – $120
BLINK Tasting Tours
Join us for a Findlay Market BLINK Tasting Tour — a vibrant journey through Cincinnati’s oldest public market, where history meets flavor and creativity comes to life.
Explore Market Square as you take in the energy of Findlay Market, sample local flavors, and discover new and recent BLINK murals throughout the market.
October 8 Tours:
Lunch Tasting Tour
12:30–2 PM
The Arepa Place - Mini Cheese Arepa
Babushka Pierogi - Potato Cheddar Pierogi
Barlion's Seafood & Poultry - Lobster Bisque
Tablespoon Cooking Co - ‘Brite Lite’ Cookie and Signature Snack Mix
Yee Mama - Shrimp & Pork Wonton w/ Spicy Chili and Chicken & Basil Wonton w/ Scallion Sweet Soy
Happy Hour Tasting Tour
3:30–5 PM
Churchill’s Fine Tea - Sunshine Oolong
Barlion's Seafood & Poultry - Lobster Bisque
Babushka Peirogi - Potato Cheddar Pierogi
Jane's - 12 oz beer
Yee Mama - Shrimp & Pork Wonton w/ Spicy Chili and Chicken & Basil Wonton w/ Scallion Sweet Soy
Tasting tour tickets are $40 and include all samples received during the tour.