Calendar – Check out the Washington County Fair, riverboats on the levee, and First Friday fun!
The first week of August is packed in the Mid-Ohio Valley — from ice cream socials to fair rides to sternwheelers gliding up to the levee. Pick a day (or several) and get out there!
This Week’s Highlights
🎶 **Matt Waters & the Recipe** — Friday, July 31, 8 p.m. — The Adelphia Music Hall, Marietta. Cincinnati singer-songwriter Matt Waters, who has opened for Luke Combs and AJR, brings his band to downtown Marietta for a night of live music. [More info →]
🍦 **Oak Grove VFD Ice Cream Social** — Saturday, August 1, 4–8 p.m. — Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department. A classic summer community night: BBQ chicken dinners, homemade desserts, lemon shakes, bingo, bounce houses, raffles, and live music — all supporting our local firefighters. [More info →]
🚢 **Riverboat Days: American Melody** — Sunday, August 2, 9 p.m. — Ohio River Levee, Marietta. Stroll down to the levee to see the American Melody riverboat docked on the Ohio — a photo-worthy reminder of Marietta’s river heritage. (Viewing only; no boarding.) [More info →]
🎡 **Washington County Fair** — Wednesday–Saturday, August 5–8 — Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta. Four days of rides, livestock shows, fair food, and family fun at the county’s biggest summer tradition. [More info →]
👑 **Princess Ivy’s Adventure** — Wednesday, August 5, 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. — The Castle, Marietta. Kids are invited to dress as princes and princesses and help Princess Ivy piece together clues while exploring one of Marietta’s most beloved historic homes. [More info →]
🎨 **August First Friday** — Friday, August 7, 5–9 p.m. — Downtown Marietta. Shops open late, local artists and musicians, and Kid Central on the Armory lawn — this month’s edition celebrates the upcoming Rivers, Trails & Ales outdoor adventure weekend. [More info →]
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– [Washington County CVB calendar]
– [Marietta Main Street events]
– [Marietta Times]
– [News & Sentinel community news]