Festival Regulations

Rules & Regulations

No pets are allowed on grounds.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
No bikes, skateboards, roller blades, etc. allowed on grounds.
No swimming is permitted in the river.
No tents or canopies are to be erected on the grounds.
No unattended blankets or chairs are to be left on the levee bank.
All permanent and temporary parking notices are to be observed. Violators are subject to towing.
No solicitation of any type is allowed on the grounds without ORSF consent. Direct soliciting in the crowd is strictly
prohibited. If a person is selling without ORSF consent, the committee will confiscate their materials. The person will be escorted out of the area and may be subject to arrest without a permit.
The ORSF committee reserves the right to establish rules as needed for the safety of our visitors.

48th Annual

OHIO RIVER STERNWHEEL FESTIVAL

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.