Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 10:00am

Various Venues in Marietta
740-538-0570

Schedule:

Anytime Saturday after 10am: 
Historic Bicycle Scavenger Hunt (see "Trails" for more info) *Turn in scorecards to win prizes
Tots and Trikes Mini Trail Ride at Festival HQ. See "Kids’ guide" for more info.

8:00 a.m: Yoga with Natalie Ball at Festival HQ
Please bring your own mat and beach towel (for morning dew)

8:00 a.m - Close: Fifty West Tap Takeover at the Harmar Tavern (205 Maple St.)
9:00 a.m: Festival HQ Opens at East Muskingum Park (310 Front St) Stop by 9-10:00am to register for the free group rides and pick up information for the day’s events.
9:00 a.m: Historic Lock-thru Paddle: See "Rivers" for more info. 
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Youth and Adult MTB Skills Clinic at Festival HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
9;00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Barbells and Mommas Prenatal and Postpartum Care Tent, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Beverly Island: Meet at 315 Ohio Street, Beverly, OH. See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails" for more info.
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Explore, History and Lock Hike at Beverly Island:  Meet at 315 Ohio Street, Beverly, OH. See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails" for more info. 
9:30 a.m: Marietta City Group Trail Run - 3-5 miles - departs from HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
9:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Marietta HS Rowing Challenge, See "More Activities" for more info.

10:00 a.m: Group Rides Depart from Festival HQ 

Mountain Bike:
Beginner (6mi), Intermediate (~13mi), or Advanced (~18mi) (with plenty of bailout options) + GRAVEL
New Riders should consider the 9am Skills Clinic 

Road Bike:
15mi River Road to Rainbow Out n Back: 616 feet of climbing. Pleasant, easy ride.
24mi Huck Road/River Road West Side Loop: 1217 feet of climbing. Huck road is the main set of hills on this route. Other than that it is rolling.
34mi 676 Churchtown/Lowell Hill/River Road Loop: 1865 feet of climbing. For a less strenuous start, Pearl street is a possible route change. Talk to ride leader before doing this.

11:00 a.m - Close: Fat Head’s Tap Takeover at the Galley (203 Second Street)
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Kids’ Bike Rodeo and Strider Adventure Zone at HQ, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Tortoise and the Hare Training Camp, See "Trails" for more info.
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Strong Like Mom at HQ. See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
12:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m: Walshapalooza at Over the Moon Pub and Pizza (170 Front St.) See "Ales and Music" for more info.
2:00 p.m: Family Fun Ride departs from Festival HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Foam Party at HQ by the Foam Garage, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.

3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: RTA Beer Fest VIP Hour at the Festival HQ
3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: RTA Adventure Expo at the Festival HQ, See "More Activities" for additional info.
3:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m: Face Painting. See "Kids’ Guide" for more info.
4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: RTA Beer Fest General Admissions at the Festival HQ, See "Ales and Music" for more info.
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Power Hour Special at Wilky’s Sports Bar. See "Ales and Music" for more info. 
5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Beer Pairing Prix Fixe Menu at House of Wines, See "Ales and Music" for more info.
7:30 p.m: The Tortoise and Hare World Championship! at Festival HQ, See "Trails" for more info. 
8:00 p.m: (After The Tortoise and Hare): Prize Drawings at Festival HQ, See "Raffle Drawing" for some of the sweet prizes available.