CINCINNATI — Organizers are revealing for the first time why some of the biggest ticketed events were abruptly pulled from America's River Roots Festival in Cincinnati.

The five-day event runs from Wednesday to Sunday, kicking off America’s 250th celebration on the Cincinnati and Newport riverfronts. Featuring nine riverboats from seven of America's historic river cities, it will be the largest collection of riverboats in the country.

Guests can also enjoy music at four free stages, dozens of food trucks and restaurant booths, bourbon and beer tastings and cultural activities.

Though the festival is free to attend, you can pay for upgraded experiences. Last month, it was announced that all ticketed headliner concerts were canceled. National acts Weezer, Mt. Joy, Maren Morris, Janelle

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