Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 at 10:00am
Join us for food, rides, and nightly entertainment for the whole family to enjoy at our festival held on the third full weekend in August at Nelsonville's historic Public Square.
Schedule Of Events:
9:30 a.m. - Senior Day Doors Open - Snacks - Stuart’s Opera House
10:00 a.m.
- Senior Day Activities Begin - Bingo & Prizes - Stuart’s Opera House
- Book Sale, Historic Slideshow & Drop-in Crafts - Nelsonville Public Library (10-5, FREE magnet or
button)
11:00 a.m.
- First United Methodist Church - Home-cooked food (11-7 p.m)
- Parade of the Hills Food Booth opens - Washington Street
12:00 p.m. - Senior Day Lunch for Bingo Participants - Stuart’s Opera House lobby (made by First United
Methodist Church)
12:30 p.m. - Senior Day - Name That Tune & Prizes with DJ Rick Sheets
1:00 p.m.
- Concessions open (until 11:00 p.m)
- Pie Contest drop-off - Stuart’s Opera House lobby (1-4 p.m)
- Free Caricatures with Artist Kurt Drier - Nelsonville Public Library (1-4 p.m)
1:30 p.m. - Kids Street Games Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00 p.m. - Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage
4:00 p.m.
- First National Bank Family Fun Park opens
- Taste of Nelsonville vendors open (4-10:00 p.m)
4:30 p.m. - Rockin’ Robots - First National Bank Family Fun Park
5:00 p.m.
- Rides open - Kissel Amusement Co.
- Bicycle Parade Registration - Mason Law Office (Individual or Family Affair categories)
6:00 p.m. - Bicycle Parade / Puppet Parade from Mason Law Office to Bell Tower Stage
6:15 p.m. - Baby & Kids Contest Contestants arrive - Main Stage
6:30 p.m. - Annual Charity Pie Auction - Stuart’s Opera House lobby
7:00 p.m.
- Gospel Music - Library Junction Stage
- Baby & Kid Contest (0-5 years, one day only, pre-registration required) - Main Stage
7:30 p.m. - Rockin’ Robots - First National Bank Family Fun Park
8:00 p.m. - Atta Boy - Main Stage
11:00 p.m. - Festival closes for the night