If you’re traveling to the festival and looking for a place to camp, the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival has limited campground spaces available for RVs and/or travel trailers. To reserve a spot, download and complete the below campground application form. Reservations are required and will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Marietta has numerous places for you to stay during the festival. Grab a room at the historic Lafayette or the beautiful, boutique Hackett Hotel to keep close to the river, or reserve a room with a nationally known hotel brand or vacation rental. Visit the Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) website for more information about places to stay.
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.
