Great Council State Park Heritage Festival
Celebrate history, culture, and community at the Great Council State Park Heritage Celebration, an America 250-Ohio premiere event, taking place June 6, 2026, at Great Council State Park. Enjoy guided tours of the park’s interpretive center, living history demonstrations, engaging historical presentations and programs, and more. This family-friendly event honors the past while inspiring […]
Red, White & Blue Block Party
The City of Xenia is excited to host the Red, White & Blue Block Party once again in our historic downtown. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we help kick off America 250, honoring 250 years of our nation’s history. The event will take place on Friday, July 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. […]
PiquaFest
Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in the heart of downtown with a full day of music, food, and fun; ending with a firework display at 10:00 PM.
Freedom Festival
We’re celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with a bang! To commemorate the 250th anniversary of America, the Freedom Festival, Parade & Fireworks is bigger than ever! The day kicks off with a community parade with participants competing to show off their patriotic spirit! Live music, food trucks, a kids zone with inflatables, water slides, face painting, […]
Centerville – Washington Township Americana Festival
The 2026 Americana Festival begins Friday July 3rd at 6pm with Food Trucks, a Community Concert with live chorus and a full Rock Concert by Simply Queen followed by a special America 250 Drone and Fireworks Show beginning at 9:30pm. The Festival continues on Saturday July 4th with a 5k Run/Walk through Centerville, a large […]
Stars, Bars, & Cars
We are planning a car show, static display of general aviation airplanes, open museum featuring aviation pioneer, Ernie Hall and others including the Wright Brothers, celebration of military members, food trucks, ice cream social, and music.
The Hollow Earth Festival
The 3rd Annual Hollow Earth Festival in Hamilton, Ohio, is a multi-faceted heritage event designed as a “Living Laboratory.” Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it blends local folklore, rigorous history, and hands-on science. Here is what guests can expect to experience: Education & STEAM Activities The festival features a dedicated area for learning that aligns […]
Lithopolis Honeyfest
The Lithopolis Honeyfest returns in 2026 on Friday, September 11 from 3–7 PM and Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM–7 PM, bringing two days of sweet, family-friendly fun to the heart of town. Celebrating all things honey, the festival features unique experiences like bee beards, educational sessions, a bee train, hands-on honey extraction, delicious food […]
Red, White & KaBOOM
Celebrate Independence Day in Fairfield at Red, White & Kaboom, a festive evening of food, music, and a spectacular fireworks show at Harbin Park. The celebration begins at 7:00 pm with food trucks and family-friendly fun, followed by live music at 7:30 pm to keep the energy going throughout the evening. The night concludes with […]
City of Green FreedomFest
FreedomFest is the City of Green’s community festival to kick off the 4th of July holiday season. Join us as we celebrate America 250 with a full day of family fun activities, games, local food vendors, live music with headliner Crush, a Bon Jovi Tribute Band, skydivers, and fireworks!