Marietta, Ohio
Upcoming Events in Marietta Ohio
January
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The Annual Teddy Bear and Doll Show and Sale
- More than 40 exhibitors from several states will be selling and displaying old and new teddy bears, dolls and accessories. Talk to the artists who make their own dolls and bears and meet with appraisers, collectors and vendors. When you purchase admission, you are entered to win a door prize drawn at the end of the show. Address: Lafayette Hote, 101 Front St. , Marietta, Ohio |
February
| 21 |
Chocolate on the Levee
- Enjoy a wide selection of chocolate desserts. Proceeds benefit EVE, Inc., a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Donations can be brought the day of event between 10:00am-12:00pm. Address: Levee House Cafe |
| 27 |
River City Ohio Blues Competition
- The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society of Marietta announces their annual blues competition, the oldest and largest blues talent competition in the state of Ohio. Address: Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St. , Marietta, Ohio |
March
| 21 |
Mid-Ohio Valley Fiber Arts Festival
- To celebrate textile-based arts and traditional arts of Appalachia. Local artist, Patty Cooper portrays Betsey Ross. Demonstrations on wool spinning, knitting, and shearing. Entertainment with music, cloggers and storytellers. Something for everyone. You won't want to miss this event. Address: Betsey Mills Club |
| 15 - 16 |
Annual River Cities Blues Festival
- Presented by The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc. Passes & tickets to individual shows available December 1. Large dance floor, cash bar and smoke-free ballroom. Address: Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front Street , Marietta, Ohio |
April
| 24 |
Carp Watch
- Hickley has their buzzards and Marietta has the carp! What better way to celebrate tax day than to come and see the carp return to the Ohio River Museum. The person who spots the first carp, swimming up the Muskingum River, is awarded a prize. So bring your bread scraps and join us for this unique annual celebration. Address: Ohio Historical Society |
May
| 20 - 7 |
Music on the Levee
- Enjoy free live musical entertainment on the Corner of Front and Greene streets in Historic Downtown Marietta. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of fun! Visit the website for a complete schedule of events. Address: Ohio River Levee |
June
| 7 |
Red, White & Blues Festival
- Friends of Front Street invite you to the Annual Red, White & Blues Festival. Bring a lawn chair and kick off the holiday weekend with blues, brews and BBQ. All proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of Front Street who focus their volunteer efforts towards the enhancement and beautification of downtown Marietta, OH with projects like the annual hanging flower baskets that adorn lampposts, flags, and holiday decorations. Address: Lafayette Hotel |
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Downtown Historic Marietta Merchant & Artist Walk
- An Annual summer event that provides an opportunity to stroll through historic downtown Marietta visiting over 35 retail shops which feature local artist and craftsman. Stores provide refreshments. This events take place on the second Friday of June, July & August. Address: Downtown Historic Marietta, Front & Second Streets , Marietta, Ohio |
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Marietta Wing Thing
- First time event. Admission is $5.00 which includes tickets to enjoy 10 wings. Gates open at 6:30. Wing contest participants are from local restaurants. Music, Music, Music! 9:00pm Chicken wing eating contest. Lafayette Hotel is offering a special package deal for this weekend. Please call the Lafayette Hotel for more details at 1-800-331-9336. Address: Lafayette Hotel |
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Mayor's Third Friday Jubilee
- This summer is the Mayor's Third Friday Jubilee, is held June - August from 6:00-9:00pm a celebration of Appalachia. This free concert series will be held in front of the Ohio National Guard Armory on Front Street in historic downtown Marietta. Music from the hills of Appalachia will be featured while folks from the local Farmers' Market sell their homemade and homegrown goods on the lawn. Address: National Guard Armory, Front Street , Marietta, Ohio |
July
| 19 |
Mayor's Third Friday Jubilee
- This summer is the Mayor's Third Friday Jubilee, is held June - August from 6:00-9:00pm a celebration of Appalachia. This free concert series will be held in front of the Ohio National Guard Armory on Front Street in historic downtown Marietta. Music from the hills of Appalachia will be featured while folks from the local Farmers' Market sell their homemade and homegrown goods on the lawn. Address: National Guard Armory, Front Street , Marietta, Ohio |
August
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Mayor's Third Friday Jubilee
- This summer is the Mayor's Third Friday Jubilee, is held June - August from 6:00-9:00pm a celebration of Appalachia. This free concert series will be held in front of the Ohio National Guard Armory on Front Street in historic downtown Marietta. Music from the hills of Appalachia will be featured while folks from the local Farmers' Market sell their homemade and homegrown goods on the lawn. Address: National Guard Armory, Front Street , Marietta, Ohio |
September
| 16 - 18 |
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
- Warm memories are made in Marietta, home of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. One by one, from up river and down, the sternwheelers arrive. They come to The Riverboat Town to have some good ol' fashioned fun at the event of the year - the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. Address: Ohio River Levee |
| 31 - 3 |
Washington County Fair
- Four days of events. 4-H exhibits, live stock, rides, demolition derby, tractor pull, live entertainment. Address: Washington County Fairgrounds, Front Street , Marietta, Ohio |
| 8 |
First City Triathalon
- Run, road bike and canoe or kayak triathalon. Open to individuals as an iron person or teams. Must provide own equipment. Address: Marietta College Boat House & Park |
| 17 - 19 |
Sweetapple Farm
- Fall is in full swing, and there is no better place to enjoy the full bounty of the season than at Sweetapple Farm in Vincent, Ohio. Hundreds of people have already enjoyed their visit to the Farm this season with their family, church, co-workers, scout troop, sports team, or their best buddies. Sweetapple Farm is a fresh new alternative to that group outing, off-site meeting or birthday party. We're even hosting weddings! There are plenty of snacks and drinks in the Market, or restaurants nearby for catering. The corn maze offers a terrific team-building exercise as guests answer clues and find their way to the cow bell in the center of the field. Every kid at heart loves a hayride, complete with local history and fun agricultural facts. You can even pick your own pumpkin in the patch. The Market also has a huge assortment of pumpkins along with heaps of delightful fall decorations and gifts. Contact us today to discuss your event. Of course, a day at Sweetapple Farm is always special, even if you don't have a special group event. We are open to the public until November 5th, on Saturday from 10 am to 10pm, on Sunday from 12noon till dusk. Address: Sweetapple Farm |
October
| 14 - 5 |
1840 Fall Lock Tours
- The Muskingum River, home to America's last complete hand operated lock system, offers a step back into river history. During the tour, the Valley Gem travels up the river to lock #2(Devol's Dam), locks through and returns. This cruise is available Oct. 7,14,15,21,22 & 28 Address: Valley Gem Landing |
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Annual Harmar Car Show
- Take a step back in history. Brick paved streets lined with cars old and new. While enjoying the car show take advantage of visiting the old fashion soda shop and unique shopping. Address: Historic Harmar Village, 100 & 200 block of Maple Street , Marietta, Ohio |
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Stockport Day Tour on the Valley Gem
- Cruise from Stockport to Marietta. Park at the Valley Gem. A bus will take you to Stockport. Travel through 4 locks and 40 miles on the Muskingum River. Enjoy Continental Breakfast. Address: Valley Gem Landing |
| 6 - 8 |
Ghost Tours of The Castle
- The Castle conducts lantern-lit, Halloween ghost tours. Gremlins, ghosts, and ghoulish apparitions fill the rooms and hallways of The Castle with mischief. Come, share the apprehension and the stories of unexplained happenings within The Castle walls. The true stories, collected from people involved in The Castle, range from the mid 1800s up to present time. Size of tour groups will be limited to ensure a thrilling time for everyone. (A clove of garlic in your pocket might be a good idea.) Tours will be scheduled every half hour until 9:00. The trembling tour takes about one hour. Reservations are required. This terrifying time is $6 per person, no matter how brave you are. Register early. This eerie event fills quickly. Call 740-373-4180 Dates: October 14,15,21 Address: The Castle |
| 6 - 9 |
Ghost Walk Tour
- Tour The Castle and hear the eerie stories of the people who lived and died here. Reservations Required. Address: The Castle |
| 14 - 15 |
Little Muskingum Annual Fall Foliage Self-Driving Tour
- The weekend is full of entertainment, great food, fellowship and the spectacular sights and sounds of autumn in Eastern Washington County. Highlights include: various demos (gun smithing, grain thrashing, straw bailing and the Bucyrus Erie 48 Oil Rig), antique gasoline engines, garden tractor speed pull, arts and crafts, kiddy tractor pull, hay rides and more. Address: Information Center, Washington County Home |
November
| 1 - 17 |
Hometown Holiday Weekends
- Enjoy a slower pace and avoid the traffic jams and long lines this holiday season. Hometown Holiday weekends offer special activities, including a gingerhouse exhibit, Christmas tree lighting and tours of 19th-century homes and churches. Enjoy musical performances, trolley and carriage rides, shopping, restaurant and hotel specials, and much more. Address: Downtown Marietta |
December
| 9 |
Christmas Village at the Betsey Mills
- What better way to get into the spirit of Christmas. Whether you are looking for a gift for someone special or something for yourself, over 35 vendors will fill the gym with handmade crafts. Ornaments, hand painted glassware, wreaths, dried flowers and much more. Address: The Betsey Mills |