You read this right! It is Macaron Day right here in our great city of Cincinnati on Saturday, March 18! Not only does the new Beauty and The Beast movie come out this weekend, but now we get FREE MACARONS?
What is Macaron Day you ask? Well, it’s a day when you – the macaron lover – gets to taste delectable French macarons from numerous bakeries AND support a local charity while doing so! I mean, seriously? Free macarons, people!
The Macaron Day tradition was established in 2005 in Paris as a fun partnership among local macaron bakeries to celebrate this yummy little French cookie and give back to local charities. There are now annual events all over the world participating in this amazing day in places like Budapest, Toronto, Portland and other cities. Cincinnati was lucky enough to join in on this amazing day back in 2015.
This year, each bakery will be donating a portion of their sales from the day to Pink Ribbon Girls. Beneficiaries in prior years include The Freestore Foodbank and Over-the-Rhine Community Housing.
Here are the participating Cincinnati Locations:
Just mention Macaron Day and you’ll receive your free macaron (while supplies last)
- Bonbonerie | 2030 Madison Rd, 45208
- Buona Terra | 1028 Delta Ave, 45208
- Macaron Bar OTR | 1206 Main St, 45202
- Macaron Bar Hyde Park | 3431 Edwards Rd, 45208
- Macaron Bar Kenwood | 7875 Montgomery Rd, 45236
- Macaron Bar Loveland | 732 Middleton Way, 45140
- Sweet Petit Desserts | 1426 Race St, 45202
- Taste of Belgium Clifton | 2845 Vine St, 45219
- Taste of Belgium Findlay Market | 1801 Race St #9, 45202
- Taste of Belgium OTR | 1135 Vine St, 45202
- Taste of Belgium Rookwood | 3825 Edwards Rd, 45209
- Taste of Belgium The Banks | 16 West Freedom Way, 45202
That’s not all!
12 locations. 12 Macarons. 1 delectable day.
To keep track of all of the yummy macarons you taste, we made an adorable printable just for YOU!
Download it, bring your friends, write down the bakery + flavor Macaron you tasted, and post it on social media using hashtag #CincyMacaronDay
Can you even stand the excitement here?
Let’s recap: Beauty and the Beast movie premiere Friday night + Macaron Day Saturday! 2 HUGE events. Who said we have to go Paris to have fun? It’s right here in Cincinnati!
About Erica:
Erica is the blogger and writer behind the popular preschool blog, eLeMeNO-P Kids. She’s a wife, mom, and preschool teacher at the Countryside YMCA | Landen location right here in Cincinnati. Follow Erica’s preschool adventures on Facebook and Instagram!
