A complimentary shuttle service will be provided by the Trolley on September 5th and 6th, generously sponsored by the Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The shuttle will make continuous stops at the Washington County Fairgrounds, the Valley Gem (601 Front Street), and Tiber Way (Butler Street between Second Street and Front Street). The shuttle will depart from Tiber Way every half hour.
The Trolley will operate from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5th, and from 10:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, September 6th. While there is no charge to ride, donations are welcome and appreciated to help support this service.
Please note: the Trolley is not handicap accessible.
Free parking will be available at the Washington County Fairgrounds
(922 Front Street).
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival (ORSF) official parking is available on Second Street, between Butler Street and Greene Street. Additional parking is available on Greene Street between Third Street and Second Street.
All ORSF parking is $5.00 on Friday and $10 on Saturday.
View the full Festival Map for more parking information, including handicap parking location.
Shuttle Service:
• Friday, September 5th
• Saturday, September 6th
Stops:
• Washington County Fairgrounds
• Valley Gem (601 Front Street)
• Tiber Way (Butler Street between Second Street and Front Street)
Departure:
• From Tiber Way every 30 minutes or when full
Each year, the Ohio River Sternwheel festival draws crowds of up to 100,000 people to Ohio’s oldest city for a party in the streets. At the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, festival-goers enjoy paddle-wheelers, events, and the famous fireworks display. Our sponsors and volunteers are essential for the continuation of this beloved festival tradition in our riverboat town.
Help new generations fall in love with historic Marietta by supporting the area’s biggest annual celebration.
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, Ohio takes place the weekend after labor day. Enjoy a weekend of family fun, fireworks and more. Admission is free.
