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:

9:30 AM - Doors Open for Seniors' Day – Snacks- Stuarts Opera House
10:00 AM - Seniors' Day Activities Begin - Bingo and Prizes - Stuarts Opera House
Book Sale, Historic Slideshow and Drop in Crafts -
Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
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11:00 AM - Home Cooked Food at First United Methodist Church (11 -7)
Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
12:00 PM - Seniors' Day Lunch - Stuarts Opera House Lobby
Made by First United Methodist Church
12:30 PM - Seniors' Day - Name that Tune & Prizes with DJ Rick Sheets
1:00 PM - Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
Pie Contest Drop Off - Stuarts Opera House Lobby (1-4)
1:30 PM - Kids' Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00 PM - Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage
3:00 PM - Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00 PM - First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens -
Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (4 -10)
4:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
5:00 PM - Bicycle Parade Registration - Mason Law Office (former Citizens Bank
Lot) Register as 'Individual' or 'Family Affair' with decorated bikes
Click here to register

Nightly Entertainment
6:00 PM - Bicycle Parade/Puppet Parade - From Mason Law Office to Bell Tower Stage
6:15 PM - Baby and Kids Contest Contestants Arrive at Main Stage
6:30 PM - Annual Charity Pie Auction - Stuarts Opera House Lobby
Bicycle Parade Awards - Bell Tower Stage
7:00 PM - Baby and Kid Contest (0-5 years) - Main Stage
One Day Only, Pre-Registration Required
7:30 PM – Gospel Music- Library Junction Stage
sponsored by Buckeye Ministerial Association
7:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
8:30 PM – Rock This Way - Main Stage
11:00 PM - Festival Closes for the Night