Great Lakes Rockabilly Road Trip Music Festival
Celebrate America’s musical roots on the shores of Lake Erie at the Great Lakes Rockabilly Road Trip, part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. Held in historic downtown Port Clinton, Ohio, this high-energy festival highlights one of America’s most influential musical styles—rockabilly, the electrifying blend of early […]
Navy Week
Since 2005, America’s Navy has come home to up to 15 cities across the country every year. The Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s principal outreach effort into areas of the nation without a significant Navy presence, with over 300 Navy Weeks held in 95 different U.S. cities. The program is designed to […]
250 Years on the Frontier: A Westside Story
The Harmar Days Festival is an annual community celebration held in historic Harmar Village in Marietta. The event brings residents and visitors together to enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and the unique character of one of Ohio’s oldest neighborhoods while supporting adaptive reuse efforts for the historic Harmar Bridge. As part of Ohio’s […]
Cleveland National Air Show
The Air Show is Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, military jet demonstrations, gravity-defying aerobatics, parachuting, and more. But the Air Show is more than just fancy flying; inside the gates, fans will be immersed in the sights and sounds of powerful aircraft and […]
4th of July Picnic and Children’s Parade
We are changing things up to celebrate America250! This year, APS will be offering breakfast of Red, White, and Blue “Freedom Toast” (topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream or powdered sugar), sausage, and coffee/juice. Start your day at Ivester Park for breakfast and then stay to cheer the kids on during our 7th annual […]
Star Trax 5k Night Run
The 33rd annual Star Trax 5K Night Run at Sebo Stadium is a Salem tradition in August. As one of the first night runs in the area, it is the main fundraiser for the Salem High School Cross Country Teams. This year, Star Trax is partnering with the City of Salem to Celebrate America 250. […]
Community Freedom Fest
Downtown Eaton’s Community Freedom Fest is a reimagined version of the community’s long-standing Community Fun Fest, created especially for 2026 as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Set for Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5–10 P.M. at Seven Mile Park, the event […]
FestiFair Arts and Craft Festival
FestiFair Arts & Crafts Festival is held on the first Saturday after Labor Day from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. in the Historic Uptown District of Marysville, Ohio. FestiFair is one of Central Ohio’s largest outdoor craft shows with over 200 unique vendors! Occurring on the Uptown Square, attendees have a wide selection of crafts, […]
Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic: Montpelier Ice Cream Social
Join us for a delightful America 250 Ice Cream Social as we come together to celebrate 250 years of the American spirit and the strength of our community. Enjoy public remarks, a presentation of the colors, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by vanilla ice cream with festive red and blue toppings. We’ll finish with […]
2026 Event with a Bang!
Celebrate America 250 and the Second Amendment. Join us for a Trap and Pistol shoot. We had a lot of fun last year! Lunch is available at the Carey Conservation. $25 a person per event. Sponsorships available. We hope to see you there!