Parade of the Hills Festival

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:

8:00 AM - Athletic Day Registration - Polley Field Ball Park, or Click here to register
Red Cross Blood Drive - Nelsonville-York High School (until 2 PM)
All pints donated raise scholarship funds for the class of 2025
8:30 AM - Athletic Day Events Begin - Polley Field Ball Park (until 11:30 AM)
10:00 AM - Book Sale, Historic Slideshow & Puppet making -
Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
Get a free magnet or button after viewing the slideshow!
11:00 AM - Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
12:00 PM - Athletic Day- Lunch Served at the Main Stage
1:00 PM - Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
Health and Wellness Fair and Mobile Health ClinicLibrary Junction (until 3)
1:30 PM - Kids Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00 PM - Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage
Ladies Day – Community Room, Rocky Outdoor Gear Store
3:00 PM - Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00 PM - First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens
4:30 PM – Welcome Home Parade Line up-
Little Miss Queens - Contestants Line Up for Parade on Fayette St.
5:45 PM - Opening Ceremonies - Ringing the Bell - Bell Tower Stage

Nightly Entertainment

6:00 PM - Welcome Home Parade - From Nelson School Commons, 189 Fayette St. (Former School Building) to Bell Tower Stage
Click here to register
6:30 PM - 2024 Little Miss Parade of the Hills Coronation - Main Stage
7:30 PM – Karaoke Contest- Library Junction Stage
8:30 PM – The Wet Bandits, A 90’s Throwback Band - Main Stage
11:00 PM - Festival Closes for the Night