Our festival is held the third full weekend in August in historic Nelsonville's Public Square. Join us for food, rides, and nightly entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

Featured Information:

Daily ride passes are now available for pre-purchase at a discounted rate! These can be purchased for $15 at First National Bank during their normal business hours. Stay posted to our Facebook Page for more information about when and where to purchase.

Schedule:

Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023

8:00am: Athletic Day Registration - Polley Field Ball Park, or register online
Red Cross Blood Drive - Nelsonville-York High School (until 2 PM)
All pints donated raise scholarship funds for the class of 2024
8:30am: Athletic Day Events Begin - Polley Field Ball Park (until 11:30am)
10:00am: Book Sale - Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
Puppet Making for Kids and Magnet / Tile Making for Adults (Nelsonville Public Library - until 4 while supplies last)
11:00am: Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
12:00pm: Athletic Day- Lunch Served at the Main Stage (sponsored by Tammy's County Kitchen)
1:00pm: Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
Ladies Day - Community Room, Rocky Outdoor Gear Store (until 4:00 PM)
1:30pm: Stephens Puppets - The Wizard of Oz - Library Junction (until 2:30PM)
Kids Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00pm: Health and Wellness Fair - Library Junction (until 4)
Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage - Presented by the 50s Club
3:00pm: Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens - Special Appearances By
5:00pm: Little Miss Queens - Contestants Line Up for Parade on Fayette St.
5:45pm: Opening Ceremonies - Ringing the Bell - Bell Tower Stage

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: Welcome Home Parade - From Nelson School Commons, 189 Fayette St. (Former School Building) to Bell Tower Stage
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6:20pm: 2023 Little Miss Parade of the Hills Coronation - Main Stage
7:30pm: Ed Campbell- Library Junction Stage
8:30pm: REO Speedwagon Tribute - Main Stage
11:00pm: Festival Closes for the Night

Thursday, Aug 17, 2023

9:30am: Doors Open for Seniors' Day - Coffee and Donuts - Stuarts Opera House
10:00am: Seniors' Day Activities Begin - Bingo and Prizes - Stuarts Opera House
Book Sale - Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
Puppet Making for Kids and Magnet / Tile Making for Adults - (Nelsonville Public Library - until 4 while supplies last)
11:00am: First United Methodist Church - Home Cooked Food (11 -7)
Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
12:00pm: Seniors' Day Lunch - Stuarts Opera House Lobby Made by Methodist Church
12:30pm: Seniors' Day - Name that Tune and Prizes with DJ Rick Sheets
1:00pm: Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM) Pie Contest Drop Off - Stuarts Opera House Lobby (1-4)
1:30pm: Kids' Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00pm: Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage - Presented by the 50s Club
3:00pm: Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens - Special Appearances By Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (4 -10)
5:00pm: Bicycle Parade Registration - Mason Law Office (former Citizens Bank Lot)
Register as 'Individual' or 'Family Affair' with decorated bikes

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: Bicycle Parade - From Mason Law Office to Bell Tower Stage
Sponsored by Nelsonville VFW # 3467 Auxiliary
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6:15pm: Baby and Kids Contest Contestants Arrive at Main Stage
6:30pm: Annual Charity Pie Auction - Stuarts Opera House Lobby
Bicycle Parade Awards - Bell Tower Stage
7:00pm: Baby and Kid Contest (0-5 years) - Main Stage
One Day Only, Pre-Registration Required
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7:30pm: Jimmy Howsen and JW Smith - Library Junction Stage
sponsored by Buckeye Ministerial Association
8:30pm: Julia Neville - Main Stage
11:00pm: Festival Closes for the Night

Friday, Aug 18, 2023

10:00am: Puppet Making for Kids and Magnet / Tile Making for Adults - (Nelsonville Public Library - until 4 while supplies last)
Book Sale - Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
11:00am: Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
First United Methodist Church - Home Cooked Food (11 -7)
Puppet Making for Kids and Magnet / Tile Making for Adults - (Nelsonville Public Library - until 3 while supplies last)
12:00pm: Library Junction - Book Sale - Nelsonville Public Library (until 3)
1:00pm: Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
1:30pm: Kid's Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00pm: Kids' Street Games - Bell Tower Stage - Presented by the 50s Club
3:00pm: Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens - Special Appearances By
Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (4 -10)
4:45pm: Fiddlers Registration - Start's Opera House Office (until 5:45)

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: The Ohio State Fiddling Contest - Starts Opera House ($8 admission) tickets may be purchased direct from Stuart's Opera House (740) 753 -1924
7:00pm: Miss Parade of the Hills Formal Judging - Main Stage
8:00pm: Quinten Brooks - Library Junction Stage
8:30pm: The Sweet Beats Beatle Show - Main Stage
11:00pm: Festival Closes for the Night

Saturday, Aug 19, 2023

8:00am: Run for the Hills / Race for Life - 5k Walk / Run Registration - Bell Tower Stage
8:40am: Kids Mini Run - Bell Tower Stage
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9:00am: Run for the Hills / Race for Life - 5k Walk / Run Begins - Bell Tower Stage
Sponsored by Canal Street Barbell Club
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10:00am: 5k Awards Presentation - Bell Tower Stage
11:00am: Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (until 10 )
1:00pm: Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
Parade of the Hills Baton Twirling Contest Begins - Library Junction Stage
2:00pm: Miss POTH Queens Luncheon - Stuarts Opera House
Little Miss POTH Queens Luncheon - Rocky Boots Community Room
3:00pm: Grande Parade Lineup for General Units (until 5:30) - Poplar St. Near Kroger
To Register visit paradeofthehills.org
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park - Special Appearances By
4:15pm: Kids Puppet Parade - From Library to Bell Tower Stage (sponsored by Nelsonville Public Library)

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: Grande Parade - From Harper and Poplar Streets through downtown Nelsonville
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PARADE - Main Stage
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Parade of the Hills Welcome
Roland Pierce Citizenship Award Presentation - By Nelsonville VFW Post #3467
Introduction of Visiting Queens
50/50 Raffle Drawing - by Parade of the Hills - Tickets Available at POTH Food Booth
2023 Miss Parade of the Hills Coronation
7:30pm: Stone Quillen Band - Library Junction Stage
8:30pm: Moxie Pitz - Main Stage
11:00pm: Festival Ends

Date: August 16 - 19, 2023

Location: Historic Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764.

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