Special Events

"HARRY J. ROBINSON" FIREWORKS

Saturday, September 6, 9:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This year's display will be fired from barges placed on the Ohio River and will include a wide variety of colors, patterns, and special effect fireworks shells from the United States, China, Japan and Spain.

The music for this year's show includes a wide variety of themes, types, and styles from the past and present.

The fireworks have been choreographed to a musical soundtrack and the display will be fired using a state of the art computer firing system.

ARTS, CRAFTS AND ANTIQUE SHOW

Friday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 6, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 7, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

At Ohio National Guard Armory, Front Lawn, Front Street

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Saturday, September 6, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

At Gazebo on Ohio Street

11TH ANNUAL ROLLIN' OLDIES CAR SHOW

Sunday, September 7

200 Block of Second Street

Registration 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Show 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$10.00 Entry Fee - Cash Prizes - No Judging

Free T-Shirt and Dash Plaque to First 100 Entrants

Open Show - All Vehicles and Bikes Welcome

STERNWHEEL FESTIVAL 5K RUN AND KIDS RUN

Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 8:00 a.m.
Marietta College, Don Drumm Stadium

Your morning will consist of a 5K (run or walk) along the banks of the Ohio River and a "Kids Fun Run" that circles the track inside Marietta College's Don Drumm Stadium. Following the race you will enjoy a great Ohio tradition as we celebrate the 33rd annual Sternwheel Festival. So bring your running shoes and your camera.......tons of fun!

Fees: $22-5K, $12-Kids Run

Online Registration, click here