Ring in the start of the festival Friday evening at the Ohio River Levee in downtown Marietta.
On Sunday classic cars abound. Learn More.
Candidates, ages 17 to 22, participate for the opportunity to earn scholarship money toward college. Learn More.
Contestants, ages 5 to 8, don their Sunday best or party dress in this beloved pageant. Learn More.
Each night of the festival features live music from a variety of performers. Learn More.
On Saturday night, The Harry J. Robinson Fireworks light the sky.
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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.