Note: Be sure to visit The Wilds’ tent between presentations to get even more of an inside scoop of The Wilds!
Led by the Girls Warren High School Basketball Team. Children must be registered to participate in the relay race activities. Registration available at the Children’s Activity’s Check-In Table located on the Armory Lawn.
Beginners, experienced, and families welcome! Instruction brought by the Marietta Marquette Dance Team
Available throughout the entire festival, this welcoming space offers a quiet, comfortable area for nursing, diaper changes, and taking a break from the excitement—designed with the needs of young families in mind.
Available throughout the entire festival, this welcoming space offers a quiet, comfortable area for nursing, diaper changes, and taking a break from the excitement—designed with the needs of young families in mind.
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.
