Sep 10, Sep 11, Sep 12, 2010

8 am - 11 pm. The first Ohio River Sternwheel Festival took place the weekend after Labor Day 1976. This festival was held to encourage tourism to the Marietta area as well as preserve the river boat heritage for which our area is well known. Over the years, this festival has grown tremendously, attracting an estimated 100,000 people to the Marietta area during the weekend. In addition to the 30-35 authentic sternwheel boats that line the river bank, we offer of full weekend of free, quality, family oriented entertainment and the best fireworks anywhere. Some of the other events that take place during the weekend include Childrens activities, Coronation of Queen Genevieve, with scholarship awarded, Little Miss and Mister Sternwheel Pageant, Sunday sunrise service, Rollin Oldies Car Show, Photo Contest and Annual Sternwheel Races. Visit us at www.ohioriversternwheelfestival.org

Arts/Music/Film
Outdoor Activity
Family Oriented
Spectator Sports