Grotto Events
May 2026
Ohio Grotto Association Wine Outing
Saturday, May 16 | Time TBD
Location: OGA-designated winery
Oola Khan Grotto Charter Day Observance
Monday, May 18 | All Day
Location: Online observance
Spring Family Picnic
Saturday, May 23 | 12:00–3:00 PM
Location: Ault Park Pavilion Area, 5090 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Drill Team Practice / Short Form Initiation
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
June 2026
Regular Stated Meeting
Wednesday, June 3 | Dinner 6:00 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Past Monarchs Dinner
Wednesday, June 10 | 7:00 PM
Location: Incline Public House, 2601 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45204
MOVPER Founding Day Observance
Saturday, June 13 | All Day
Location: Online observance
136th Annual Supreme Council Session
Sunday–Saturday, June 21–27
Location: Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Pennsylvania
Fireworks Fundraiser
Friday, June 26 – Saturday, July 4 | Time TBD
Location: TBD (dependent on permitting and availability
July 2026
JULY 2026 (GROTTO DARK)
Hawaiian Shirt Cookout
Saturday, July 11 | 12:00 PM
Location: Private residence, 6995 Treeridge Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45244
August 2026
Summer Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, August 5 | 6:00 PM
Location: Sorrento’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, 9146 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Ohio Grotto Association Convention
Thursday–Sunday, August 6–9
Location: Fairborn, Ohio
Past Monarchs Dinner
Wednesday, August 12 | 7:00 PM
Location: Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Drill Team Practice / Short Form Initiation
Wednesday, August 26 | 6:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
September 2026
Regular Stated Meeting
Wednesday, September 2 | Dinner 6:00 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Grotto Outing
Saturday, September 19 | 5:00 PM
Rally Point: Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Drill Team Practice
Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
MCAU Fall Cigar Event Passive Fundraiser
Saturday, September 26 | 6:00 PM
Location: Blaze Cigar Lounge, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2130, Newport, KY 41071
Dress: Casual; venue rules apply.
October 2026
Regular Stated Meeting
Wednesday, October 7 | Dinner 6:00 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Past Monarchs Dinner
Wednesday, October 14 | 7:00 PM
Location: The Echo, 3510 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Dr. of Smiles Fall Outreach and Fundraiser
Sunday, October 18 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: IGA Deer Park, 4322 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Grotto Halloween Social
Friday, October 30 | Time TBD
Rally Point: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
November 2026
Regular Stated Meeting
Wednesday, November 4 | Dinner 6:00 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Monarch’s Ball and Grottosgiving
Saturday, November 14 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: The Phoenix, 812 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
DECEMBER 2026
Regular Stated Meeting and Elections
Wednesday, December 2 | Dinner 6:00 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Past Monarchs Dinner
Wednesday, December 9 | 7:00 PM
Location: Hofbräuhaus Newport, 200 E 3rd St, Newport, KY 41071
Annual Grotto Holiday Potluck Dinner
Saturday, December 12 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, 218 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
