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

Schedule Of Events:

Wednesday August 14,2024

8:00 AM - Athletic Day Registration - Polley Field Ball Park, or Click here to register
Red Cross Blood Drive - Nelsonville-York High School (until 2 PM)
All pints donated raise scholarship funds for the class of 2025
8:30 AM - Athletic Day Events Begin - Polley Field Ball Park (until 11:30 AM)
10:00 AM - Book Sale, Historic Slideshow & Puppet making -
Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
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11:00 AM - Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
12:00 PM - Athletic Day- Lunch Served at the Main Stage
1:00 PM - Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
Health and Wellness Fair and Mobile Health ClinicLibrary Junction (until 3)
1:30 PM - Kids Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00 PM - Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage
Ladies Day – Community Room, Rocky Outdoor Gear Store
3:00 PM - Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00 PM - First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens
4:30 PM – Welcome Home Parade Line up-
Little Miss Queens - Contestants Line Up for Parade on Fayette St.
5:45 PM - Opening Ceremonies - Ringing the Bell - Bell Tower Stage

Nightly Entertainment

6:00 PM - Welcome Home Parade - From Nelson School Commons, 189 Fayette St. (Former School Building) to Bell Tower Stage
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6:30 PM - 2024 Little Miss Parade of the Hills Coronation - Main Stage
7:30 PM – Karaoke Contest- Library Junction Stage
8:30 PM – The Wet Bandits, A 90’s Throwback Band - Main Stage
11:00 PM - Festival Closes for the Night

Thursday, August 15,2024

9:30 AM - Doors Open for Seniors' Day – Snacks- Stuarts Opera House
10:00 AM - Seniors' Day Activities Begin - Bingo and Prizes - Stuarts Opera House
Book Sale, Historic Slideshow and Drop in Crafts -
Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
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11:00 AM - Home Cooked Food at First United Methodist Church (11 -7)
Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
12:00 PM - Seniors' Day Lunch - Stuarts Opera House Lobby
Made by First United Methodist Church
12:30 PM - Seniors' Day - Name that Tune & Prizes with DJ Rick Sheets
1:00 PM - Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
Pie Contest Drop Off - Stuarts Opera House Lobby (1-4)
1:30 PM - Kids' Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00 PM - Kids Street Games - Bell Tower Stage
3:00 PM - Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
4:00 PM - First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens -
Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (4 -10)
4:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
5:00 PM - Bicycle Parade Registration - Mason Law Office (former Citizens Bank
Lot) Register as 'Individual' or 'Family Affair' with decorated bikes
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Nightly Entertainment

6:00 PM - Bicycle Parade/Puppet Parade - From Mason Law Office to Bell Tower Stage
6:15 PM - Baby and Kids Contest Contestants Arrive at Main Stage
6:30 PM - Annual Charity Pie Auction - Stuarts Opera House Lobby
Bicycle Parade Awards - Bell Tower Stage
7:00 PM - Baby and Kid Contest (0-5 years) - Main Stage
One Day Only, Pre-Registration Required
7:30 PM – Gospel Music- Library Junction Stage
sponsored by Buckeye Ministerial Association
7:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
8:30 PM – Rock This Way - Main Stage
11:00 PM - Festival Closes for the Night

Friday, Aug 16,2024

8:00 AM – Lucky Ladies Formal Breakfast-at The Mine Tavern until 10 am
Come dressed all fancy in your Sunday Best!
10:00 AM - Book Sale, Historic Slideshow and Drop in Crafts -
Nelsonville Public Library (10 - 5)
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11:00 AM -Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street
First United Methodist Church - Home Cooked Food (11 -7)
1:00 PM - Concessions Open (until 11:00 PM)
1:30 PM - Kid's Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage
2:00 PM - Kids' Street Games - Bell Tower Stage - Presented by the 50s Club
3:00 PM - Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
Puppet Show in the Hills- Featuring Stevens Puppets (Main Floor) A hand-
carved marionette puppet performance by Steven’s Puppets
4:00 PM - First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens -
Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (4 -10)
4:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
4:45 PM - Fiddlers Registration - Stuart's Opera House Office (until 5:45)

Nightly Entertainment

6:00 PM - The Ohio State Fiddling Contest - Starts Opera House ($8 admission)
tickets may be purchased direct from Stuart's Opera House (740) 753 -1924
7:00 PM - Miss Parade of the Hills Formal Judging - Main Stage
7:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
8:00 PM - Quinten Brooks - Library Junction Stage
8:30 PM – Miss Americanas: A Taylor Swift Tribute- Main Stage
11:00 PM - Festival Closes for the Night

Saturday, August 17,2024

8:00 AM - Run for the Hills / Race for Life - 5k Walk / Run Registration - Bell Tower Stage
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8:40 AM - Kids Mini Run - Bell Tower Stage
9:00 AM - Run for the Hills / Race for Life - 5k Walk / Run Begins - Bell Tower Stage
Sponsored by Canal Street Barbell Club
10:00 AM -5k Awards Presentation - Bell Tower Stage
11:00 AM -Parade of the Hills Food Booth Opens - Washington Street Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (until 10 )
12:00 PM -POTH Baton Twirling Contest Begins - Main Stage
12:00 PM –Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
1:00 PM - Rides Open - Kissel Amusement Co.
2:00 PM - Miss POTH Queens Luncheon - Stuarts Opera House
Little Miss POTH Queens Luncheon – Stuarts Opera House
3:00 PM - Grande Parade Lineup for General Units (until 5:30) - Poplar St. Near Kroger
4:00 PM - First National Bank Family Fun Park Opens

Nightly Entertainment

6:00 PM - Grande Parade - From Harper and Poplar Streets through downtown Nelsonville

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Immediately Following The Parade - Main Stage
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
2024 Miss Parade of the Hills Coronation
7:30 PM – Rockin Robots – First National Bank Family Fun Park
7:30 PM – Breaking Free - Library Junction Stage
8:30 PM – Julia Neville - Main Stage
11:00 PM - Festival Ends

Date: August 14-17,2024

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

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