Tender Mercies, one of Cincinnati’s oldest and most life-changing non-profit organizations, continues the celebration of the tastes and sounds of the growing Over-the-Rhine community at the 4th Annual Taste of OTR. This event is produced by Tender Mercies to benefit the nearly 200 homeless adults with mental illness who rebuild their lives at Tender Mercies each year.

With John Morrell as the key sponsor, for the first time ever, the Taste of OTR will be two days, Friday, August 26 from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Washington Park. The Taste of OTR will showcase Sam Adams and Rhinegeist beer, restaurant and food truck tastings, and retailers that make OTR a vibrant cultural center of Cincinnati. General Admission is free with tastings and beverages available for purchase. This year will also feature the first annual Craft Beer Village with a variety of beers including Sam Adams and Rhinegeist. The popular VIP Experience will return. VIP tickets are $30 Friday, $50 Saturday, and $75 for both days.

Beer sponsors Sam Adams and Rhinegeist will offer a variety of beer flavors. The Home event sponsor is First Financial Bank and media sponsors are Q102, Cincy Magazine and Fox 19.

This event is also supported by Security sponsors: Ohio National Financial Services, Mannequin Boutique and Kroger. The Food Truck Alley on 12th is supported by Cincinnati Bell Fioptics. Community sponsor Zingarelli Law and many other friends will make this year’s event even bigger.

For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Jackie Baumgartner at 513-639-7021 or jbaumgartner@tendermerciesinc.org. Check us out on Facebook at fb.com/tasteofOTR or go to www.tendermerciesinc.org.

About Tender Mercies Established in 1985, Tender Mercies works hard each day to transform the lives of homeless men and women with mental illness by providing security, dignity and community.

Annually, Tender Mercies provides nearly 200 men and women with housing that is safe, clean, respectable and affordable. To prevent a return to homelessness, Tender Mercies assists with obtaining benefits and services like employment training, independent living skills training and counseling. To learn more, visit www.tendermerciesinc.org.