An introduction led by Susan Loucks, Co-op Culture and Business Developer. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
An introduction led by Susan Loucks, Co-op Culture and Business Developer. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
Jun 17, 2026
6:00pm-7:00pm
Radical Bean Cooperative
123 E. McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH, US, 45202
Co-op Fest is back — and we can't wait to celebrate with you.
Join Co-op Cincy on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Our Harvest's beautiful Bahr Farm for a full day of games, food, community, and face-to-face connection with the cooperatives that make our region a better place to live and work.
This is a free event open to everyone — from longtime co-op members to curious newcomers, and from the youngest kids to the oldest grandparents. Co-op Fest is built for the whole family, with fun games and activities that keep every age engaged and smiling all afternoon.
Come hungry. Our Harvest will be serving up delectable food grown and prepared right here on the farm — because good community deserves good food.
Beyond the games and the food, Co-op Fest is something rarer: a chance to meet the people behind your co-ops. You'll have the opportunity to discover cooperatives you didn't know existed, deepen your connection to ones you already love, and leave with a real sense of what a community-owned, democratic economy looks and feels like up close.
This year's Co-op Fest will also serve as a Celebration of Life for Phil Amadon — co-founder of Co-op Cincy and one of the people most responsible for bringing Our Harvest into existence.
Phil Amadon was a worker, a unionist, and a tireless advocate for the dignity of working people. A railroad mechanic for 32 years and an elected union leader, Phil co-founded the Cincinnati Union Co-op Initiative and dedicated his life to building a more democratic and equitable local economy.
We are honored to celebrate his life where his vision took root.
We hope to see you on June 13.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Location: Our Harvest's Bahr Farm, Cincinnati, OH Cost: Free and open to the public
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101. An introduction led by Susan Loucks, Co-op Culture and Business Developer. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 May 15 | 🕕 4:00–5:00 PM | 📍 Zoom
Curious about worker-owned businesses and how cooperation shows up in real life? Join us for one of our Co-op Tours, a monthly behind-the-scenes experience happening on Final Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Each tour visits three different worker-owned cooperatives, offering a chance to meet worker-owners, hear their stories firsthand, and learn how cooperative businesses operate day to day. From governance and decision-making to culture and community impact, you’ll see how shared ownership creates stronger workplaces and more resilient local economies.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a worker interested in ownership, a community member, or just curious about the cooperative world, Co-op Tours are an accessible, engaging way to learn—by seeing and experiencing co-ops in action.
What to expect:
Visits to 3 local worker-owned cooperatives
Conversations with worker-owners and leaders
Real-world examples of cooperative values at work
Time for questions, reflection, and connection
When: Final Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: Locations vary each month (details shared after registration)
Come see what it looks like when work works—for everyone.
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101, an in-person introduction led by Kristen Barker, Co-Director of Co-op Cincy. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 April 16 | 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM | 📍 Peaslee Center 215 E 14th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101, an introduction led by Ellen Vera, Co-Director of Co-op Cincy. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 April 9th | 🕕 3:30- 4:30PM | 📍 Virtual
Connection builds stronger communities.
Shared Sips is an evening to gather with folks who care about building a more just and cooperative local economy. Join us at Somerset to meet organizers, entrepreneurs and community members working to grow Cincinnati’s cooperative ecosystem.
Come share ideas, build relationships and raise a glass together.
March 24
5pm- 7pm
Somerset | 139 McMicken Ave.
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101, an in-person introduction led by Kristen Barker, Co-Director of Co-op Cincy. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 March 5 | 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM | 📍 Radical Bean Coffee Cooperative, 123 E McMicken, Cincinnati, Ohio 2502
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101, an introduction led by Kristen Barker, Co-Director of Co-op Cincy. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 February 18 | 🕕 12:00–1:00 PM | 📍 Virtual
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101, an online introduction led by Kristen Barker, Co-Director of Co-op Cincy. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 January 21 | 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM | 💻 Online
Curious about cooperatives and how worker ownership works? Join us for Co-ops 101, an in-person introduction led by Kristen Barker, Co-Director of Co-op Cincy. This engaging session will cover the basics of cooperative business models, why they matter, and how co-ops build more equitable and resilient local economies.
📅 January 14 | 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM | 📍 Topia Coffee Cooperative, 123 E McMicken, Cincinnati, Ohio 2502
