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Nelsonville Parade of the Hills
Nelsonville, OH · Festival
- When
- August 18–21, 2027
- Where
- Public Square · Nelsonville · OH
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Nelsonville's historic Public Square hosts four days of parades, pageants, carnival rides, and nightly entertainment during the Parade of the Hills, a community festival held the third weekend of August since 1950. The event includes the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest at nearby Stuart's Opera House. It is one of Athens County's longest running festivals.
The history within reach
- Nelsonville Parade of the Hillssame spot
Nelsonville's historic Public Square hosts four days of parades, pageants, carnival rides, and nightly entertainment during the Parade of the Hills, a community festival held the third weekend of August since 1950.
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