Make MEMORIES

There’s always something happening in Belmont County! With an abundance of events, you’re bound to find something you’ll enjoy.

Belmont County Fair

There’s no finer fair than the Belmont County Fair, a family tradition since 1849. Starting on the Wednesday after Labor Day, the Belmont County Agricultural Society comes together to celebrate the community’s youth and showcase their accomplishments. From a monster truck exhibition to a family circus, there’s never a dull moment. Find livestock exhibitions, live entertainment, amusement rides and plenty of fair food that you just won’t be able to resist.

Run For The Wall

On Memorial Day weekend, Belmont County serves as a stop for hundreds of motorcyclists embarking on Run for the Wall, a journey from California to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., then onto the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles, Illinois, to round out their ride. The veterans’ motorcycling organization goals are to promote healing for all veterans, to call for an accounting of all prisoners of war and those missing in action, to honor the memory of those killed in action from all wars, and to support our military personnel across the world. Make your way to the Belmont County Courthouse for a community Memorial Day service to send the motorcyclists off onto the next leg of their journey.

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Barnesville Pumpkin Festival

Get into the fall spirit during the last full weekend of September, when the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is in full swing. The festival has celebrated all things pumpkin and other fall crops since 1964. Enjoy pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin donuts and pumpkin pies as you take in all the festival has to offer, including fall crafts, entertainment galore, weigh-ins of record-breaking pumpkins and the Giant Pumpkin Parade. Admission is free, so don’t miss out!

Between pumpkin-flavored treats, games and even a giant pumpkin parade, the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival offers up fun for the whole family!

Summer

June

Bobolink Bonanza

See unique birds native to Belmont County at the annual Bobolink Bonanza — admission is free! belmontswcd.org

Bridgeport Rotary Day

Celebrate the history and future of Bridgeport at this community festival featuring lots of fun events. bridgeportrotary@gmail.com

Flushing Heritage Day

Celebrate the community’s heritage while enjoying live entertainment, face painting, food vendors, a car show and more. facebook.com/events/schuler-park-flushingohio/flushing-heritage-days

Juneteenth

Join the Underground Railroad Museum for a celebration of Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. ugrrf.org

Martins Ferry Strawberry Festival

This annual one-day festival features live music, crafters and vendors, a huge car show, craft beer and everything strawberry. ferryforward.org

National Pike Wagon Train

Watch the historic horse drawn wagons pay homage to traditional travel along the original National Pike. visitbelmontcounty.com

National Road Yard Sale

Stop by this historic, annual yard sale to look for bargains, antiques, fresh produce and more! visitbelmontcounty.com

Shadyside Loop Festival

Celebrate the history of the “loop” at this annual event complete with vendors, amusements and games. 740-676-5972

July

Beast of the East Baseball Tournament

Watch 160 teams participate in one of the largest baseball tournaments in the country. beastoftheeast.org

Epworth Park Chautauqua Days

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and catch a parade, live music, car show, train rides and more at this historic event. epworthpark.org/chautauqua_days.html

August

Barton Polka Festival

The largest and oldest of its kind in a 60-mile radius, this annual festival features live music and delicious homemade Polish food with the chance to win at raffles, door prizes and a cash bar. facebook.com/bartonvfd

Betty Zane Days

Enjoy amusement rides, food vendors and more at this festival named in honor of Revolutionary War heroine Betty Zane. facebook.com/events/martins-ferryrecreation-center/betty-zane-days

National Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society Convention

Join the National Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society for a convention that highlights collections through a banquet, presentations, an auction and an ice cream social. imperialglass.org

Fall

September

Apple Cider Festival

Join Zion Retreat & RV Park for apple picking, apple pressing and a hay ride. Open to the public. Each family receives a half-gallon of freshly pressed, unpasteurized apple cider. zionretreatrvpark.com

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival

Enjoy all things pumpkin at this four-day fun-filled festival! Come out on Saturday to catch the Giant Pumpkin Festival Parade. barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com

Belmont County Fair

“A Family Tradition Since 1849,” our county fair has something for everyone. We invite you to come, participate and enjoy it with us! belmontcountyfair.com

Holloway Old Timers Festival

Celebrate the history of Holloway with an emphasis on baseball at this festival known for its good home cookin’.

Martins Ferry Fall Festival

Bring the kids for fun fall festivities like pumpkin painting, costume contest, hayrides and more. facebook.com/mflions

Staying Clean Car Show

One of the biggest in the area, this annual car show donates all proceeds to the Belmont County Staying Clean Club.

October

Barkcamp Halloween Campout

Get spooked by the haunted trails, costume contest and trick or treating at this spooktacular event. facebook.com/friendsofbarkcamp

Barkcamp Race

From a 5K all the way to an ultramarathon, the various distances of this race at Barkcamp State Park “will leaf you breathless.” thebarkcamprace.net

November

Magic of Christmas Tours

Get into the Christmas spirit by exploring the magically transformed 26 rooms of the Victorian Mansion Museum with a tour. belmontcountymuseum.com/ christmasisamazing

Winter

December

Christmas in the Ville

A three-day event that includes craft vendors, an ice skating rink, food trucks, a tree lighting, caroling, a lighted parade and more.

Victorian Christmas Tea

Have tea with your family and friends and check out the wonderfully decorated 26 rooms of the Victorian Mansion Museum. belmontcountymuseum.com/ christmasisamazing

February

Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series

Enjoy refreshments and presentations of local historical topics at the Winter Lecture Series every Wednesday in February and March. greatstoneviaduct.org

Spring

April

Belmont County Rubberneck Tour

Venture out on a free “do-it-yourself” driving tour of Belmont County, promoting agriculture, historical landmarks and scenic byways marked with enjoyable stops along the way. visitbelmontcounty.com

May

Brookside Community Day

This annual event offers entertainment, food vendors and sidewalk sales. facebook.com/ brooksideparkdistrict9/events

Fun in the Ville

This free, family-friendly event is held on the first Thursday of each month from May through August. Enjoy food trucks, music, kid’s activities, and more! Themes change monthly. facebook.com/ barnesvilleohiochamber

Run for the Wall

Celebrate U.S. veterans on Memorial Day and see hundreds of motorcyclists passing through Belmont County. rftw.us

St. Clairsville Second Saturdays

This free, family-friendly event is held on Main Street in St. Clairsville on the second Saturday of every month from May through August. Enjoy food trucks, music, kid’s activities, and more! Themes change monthly.

With rolling hills, quaint towns and history around every turn, Belmont County is a treasure trove of southeast Ohio heritage to discover. Read on to find six must-see spots that you won’t want to miss.