The 26th annual Sternwheel Festival Car Show will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, on Second Street in downtown Marietta.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ($15 entry fee)
Show: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registered participants. Queen Genevieve will be selecting a “Queen’s Choice” vehicle.
As an addition to our 2025 car show, we are excited to announce the invitation acceptance of the Ohio Valley Jeep Club.
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.
