Events June 19-25
Calendar – the Multi-Cultural Festival is back this weekend!
Summer is in full swing across the Mid-Ohio Valley, and the week ahead is packed with reasons to get outside, explore downtown, and celebrate together. Here are a few highlights to put on your calendar.
🌍 **29th MOV Multi-Cultural Festival**
June 19–21, evenings from 6:00 p.m. · Belpre Civitan Park, Belpre
The region’s beloved multicultural celebration returns to Civitan Park for three days of international food, music, dance, and family fun from around the world.
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🏙️ **Meet Me on Market**
Friday, June 19, 5:00–7:30 p.m. · Downtown Parkersburg
This Third Friday favorite fills Market Street with local artists, musicians, makers, and family-friendly activities, plus Artsbridge art projects for the kids and “On Market BINGO” for a shot at a downtown prize.
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🎻 **Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers**
June 19–20, 8:00 p.m. · The Adelphia Music Hall, Marietta
Grammy-winning Americana and country legend Jim Lauderdale brings his band to the Adelphia stage for two nights of first-rate live music.
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🌽 **River City Farmers Market**
Saturday, June 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m. · Marietta
Stock up on local produce and goods while the Cow Creek Skylarks fill the morning with old-time, bluegrass, and gospel tunes.
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🛍️ **Summer Shop Hop**
Saturday, June 20, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · Downtown Marietta
Follow the balloons through downtown for sales and specials at participating shops. Each stop enters you in a drawing for a prize basket full of local goodies.
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🚋 **Young Pioneer Trolley Tour**
Saturday, June 20 · The Armory, Marietta
A brand-new adventure made just for kids — hop aboard for a fun, hands-on trolley tour through Marietta’s pioneer history.
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## Full calendar
For even more happenings across the Mid-Ohio Valley, browse the full event listings:
– [Washington County CVB calendar]
– [Marietta Main Street events]
– [Marietta Times]
– [News & Sentinel community news]
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