WEST LIBERTY COMMUNITY EVENTS
There is so much going on in West Liberty, Ohio all year round. Please join our community and take pride in our events, parades, festivals, fundraisers and so much more! Have an event you would like to share on MyWestLiberty.com?
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WEST LIBERTY'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Mon. May 27, 2pmMemorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Parade 2pm Starts at the Old High School Ends at the Town Hall Ceremony to follow including high school band, a 21-gun salute, "Taps", and a benediction provided by Pastor Lee Ortman. |
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FAMILY CELEBRATION - THU. May 30, 5-7pmCelebrate the last day of school at West Liberty-Salem with an Ice Cream Sundae at the main Lions Park Shelterhouse! From 5-7pm on Thursday, May 30th, the West Liberty Splash Pad Committee will be dishing out ice cream sundaes with all the fixin's for a $5 donation. All proceeds go towards the Spray N Play Splash Pad to be constructed at Lions Park later this year.
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SECOND SUNDAY SUPPER - Sun. June 9, 5-6:30pmWHERE: West Liberty United Methodist Church (202 W. Newell St., West Liberty)
West Liberty United Methodist Church invites any and all artistically-minded folks to attend our “Second Sunday Supper” from 5-6:30pm. Each month the community is invited to get together (on the second Sunday, of course!) for a free dinner, live entertainment and good conversation. (There will be no Second Sunday Supper in May, but we'll continue Second Sundays starting June 9th.) Our mic is always open! If you like to sing, play an instrument, read poetry, tell jokes, juggle, do magic, put on a puppet show—pretty much anything you want to share is fine. This is not America’s Got Talent so don’t stress over any comparisons. We just get together to share in fellowship and fun. We have a sound board, amps and percussion available if you prefer not to haul those things around. Come check us out sometime. Dress and attitude are casual and relaxed. For more info, text Michael at 937.710.2557. |
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WEST LIBERTY PRIDE PARADE - Sat. June 22, 12pmWest Liberty's first ever Pride Parade!
June 22, 2019 at Noon The parade will start at the old high school and finish at Lions' Club Park. A celebration will follow at the Park! Help us celebrate Pride and bring visibility to West Liberty this June! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1142383012607671/ |
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West Liberty Lions Club Fish Fry - Sat. JUNE 29, 5-7pmThe West Liberty Lions Club hosts several Fish Fry fundraisers throughout the year at West Liberty Lions Club Park. The Fish Fry's are open to the public. They take place in the big shelter house on the north side of the park from 5-7PM. All are encouraged to come out to the park, visit and have a good time and enjoy all you can eat fish!
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2019 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - Sat. June 29Always held the last Saturday in June.
2019 Date: Saturday, June 29th West Liberty Lions' Club Community Fish Fry from 5-7pm at Lions' Club Park followed by FIREWORKS at dusk. The West Liberty Fourth of July firework show is 100% funded by local donations, and we are in need of donations for the 2018 show. To donate, visit The Peoples Savings and Loan Company in downtown West Liberty and ask to donate to an account set up on behalf of the Fourth of July fireworks show. Several downtown businesses also collect in their shops for the fireworks. |
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African Children's Choir - Fri. July 12, 7pmWHERE: South Union Mennonite Church
56 SR 508 West Liberty, OH 43357 PHONE: (937) 465-6085 www.africanchildrenschoir.com |
Celebrating our 50th choir to tour from Africa since our founding in 1984. New program, Just As I Am.
The African Children's Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children's Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.
Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in the African countries: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow's Africa, by focusing on education.
The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers!
Promotional support of this community concert is greatly appreciated. The African Children's Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa's most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow.
No tickets. Donations appreciated.
The African Children's Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children's Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.
Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in the African countries: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow's Africa, by focusing on education.
The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers!
Promotional support of this community concert is greatly appreciated. The African Children's Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa's most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow.
No tickets. Donations appreciated.
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5th ANNUAL YOUNG LIFE MEMORIAL RUN - Sat. July 13, 2019, 7pmThe YLM Run brings together families and friends of children gone too soon, to share the love they left behind.
Families who have experienced the loss of a child are warmly invited to submit their loved one’s information to the degree of their comfort, to be honored on the 2.5 mile course. Each life is represented: The “Each-One-Counts-Mile” will feature a white flag for each loss during pregnancy. The last mile will host memorial marker signs and balloon bouquets with names and pictures of infants, children and young adults. |
We will begin the event with a Rainbow Kiddie Dash for ages 1-8 years old (40 yards to 100 meters), and after the 2.5 memorial walk/run, we cap the evening with a "Light Up for Life" Sky Lantern Release at dusk. The 2.5 mile participants receive an event t-shirt, an entry for raffle drawings, and a sky lantern. The Rainbow Kiddie Dash includes an event t-shirt and a medal. A memorial gift will be available for families that submit child loss information free of charge.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:00pm – Registration/ Packet Pick-Up
7:45pm – Rainbow Kiddie Dash
8:00pm – 2.5 Mile Run/Walk
9:00pm – Raffle Drawings
9:30pm – Sky Lantern Release
*Kona Ice and Taco Bout Food Trucks on Site
ENTRY FEES:
2.5 Mile Memorial Walk/Run - $25 - Pre-registered by May 24th
$30 - Race Day
$20 - Parents of Child Loss
$20 - Group Discount on 4+ Entries Until June 30th
PACKET PICK-UP – RACE DAY, Includes:
Event T-shirt, Bib Number, Raffle Entry, and Sky Lantern (distributed at dusk)
(Dry-fit shirts available while supplies last)
Rainbow Kiddie Dash - $5 - Ages: 1-8 years old
- Cotton T-shirt and medal for all participants
Memorial on Course
Free - Please submit information by June 23rd
*Gift for families of child loss
For more information, visit the Facebook Event page.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:00pm – Registration/ Packet Pick-Up
7:45pm – Rainbow Kiddie Dash
8:00pm – 2.5 Mile Run/Walk
9:00pm – Raffle Drawings
9:30pm – Sky Lantern Release
*Kona Ice and Taco Bout Food Trucks on Site
ENTRY FEES:
2.5 Mile Memorial Walk/Run - $25 - Pre-registered by May 24th
$30 - Race Day
$20 - Parents of Child Loss
$20 - Group Discount on 4+ Entries Until June 30th
PACKET PICK-UP – RACE DAY, Includes:
Event T-shirt, Bib Number, Raffle Entry, and Sky Lantern (distributed at dusk)
(Dry-fit shirts available while supplies last)
Rainbow Kiddie Dash - $5 - Ages: 1-8 years old
- Cotton T-shirt and medal for all participants
Memorial on Course
Free - Please submit information by June 23rd
*Gift for families of child loss
For more information, visit the Facebook Event page.
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22nd Annual West Liberty Ice Cream Social - Sat. July 27, 4-7pmHosted by the West Liberty United Methodist Church, West Liberty's Annual Ice Cream Social will take place on Saturday, July 27th from 4-7 PM.
All money raised at the Annual Ice Cream Social goes to support a local family or cause. The menu includes sandwiches, chicken and noodles, drinks, desserts, and, as always, HOMEMADE ICE CREAM! |
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42nd ANNUAL 5K BOSS SUMMER RUN2019 Date: TBA (Typically on a Saturday morning in late August)
The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 9:00 a.m. Cash prizes for top three male and female finishers and race medals for all participants. Male and female age group winners receive gift certificates from the Big Orange Shoe Shop. Great door prizes and food provided by the West Liberty-Salem Cross Country Parents. For more information, visit www.BornAndRacedinWestLiberty.com. All proceeds benefit the WLS Big Orange Cross Country program. |
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GriefShare - Beginning Aug. 27thGriefShare is a 13-week seminar and support group designed to help rebuild after losing a loved one--offering help, encouragement and hope. There is a registration fee of $5.
Our next cycle of GriefShare is: Mondays at 10 a.m. August 26 to Nov 18 Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. August 27 to Nov. 19. GriefShare takes place at the West Liberty United Methodist Church and runs for 13 straight Monday mornings and/or Tuesday evenings. For more information, call 937-441-3592. |
West Liberty Labor Day Festival Parade - Saturday at 12PM
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2018 WEST LIBERTY LABOR DAY FESTIVAL53rd Annual Labor Day Festival
Friday-Monday, August 30 - September 2, 2019 Welcome Exhibitors, Food Trucks, Displays, Parade Units, Antique Equipment and Vendors! For more information or to request a spot at the 2019 festival, visit www.WestLibertyLions.org. Daily Entertainment Schedule
WL-S Cheerleaders' Rubber Duck Races in Onion Creek, WL-S Athletics' Dunk Tank, Wheat Thrashing Demonstrations, Dynamometer, Flea Market, Craft Tent, Live Music & Entertainment, Kids Area with Games and Entertainment, Pony Rides, Barrel Train Rides, Petting Zoo, Carnival Games, Sawmill Demonstrations, Ball Games and MORE! *Details Subject to Change. Some events are weather permitting. |
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AUTUMN OPEN HOUSES IN WEST LIBERTYFriday & Saturday, September 6th & 7th, 2019
Walk the quaint streets of West Liberty, Ohio, shopping and snacking! The stores are filled with fall treats and mulled cider, fall décor as the leaves begin to change. Check out the Facebook pages of other West Liberty Businesses as the date nears to see what specials they'll announce for the village's annual Fall Open House weekend. Dorcey's LT's Uniquities West Liberty General Store Kara Lynn's MCC Thrift Shop Sweetie Pie's Baked Goods & Coffeeshop Liberty Gathering Place Hidden Treasures Big Orange Shoe Shop The Ice Cream Parlor Jones Country Store - COMING SOON! Marie's Candies Mad River Farm Market |
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18th ANNUAL OHIO FISH & SHRIMP FESTIVALSeptember 20th–22nd, 2019
Festival Hours Friday: 4pm-10pm Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 11am-5pm Celebrate Ohio’s Freshwater Shrimp Harvest! Get your fill of mouth-watering seafood selections while enjoying a live music stage, multiple vendors and activities for the whole family. Explore live displays of fish, frogs, turtles and other native critters. Swing by the fish farm market for a taste of gourmet smoked trout products. Participate in the Trout Feeding Frenzy, sand castle play zone and our famous sturgeon pool, where you can pet Ohio’s largest native fish. Battle to win the Shrimp Peeling & Eating Contest, take home a souvenir t-shirt and enjoy the country atmosphere at the farm! Freshly harvested shrimp will be for sale beginning Saturday morning (until sold out). For more information, visit: http://fwfarms.com/festival/ |
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WEST LIBERTY'S Trick-or-Treat2019 Date: Thursday, October 31st
The village of West Liberty holds its Halloween Beggar's Night/Trick-or-Treat on the Logan County-wide designated date (typically the last Thursday in October). |
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CHRISTMAS TREE AUCTIONSponsored by the West Liberty Business Association. All proceeds from the Christmas Tree Auction will go towards the West Liberty Historical Society's Town Hall Phase III Restoration Project.
Decoration Phase: Oct. 1 - Nov. 1 Village Display/Silent Auction Bidding Phase: Nov. 2-Nov. 23 (View the trees here.) Winners Take Trees Home: Nov. 26 or 27 If you have any questions, feel free to call Cindee Boyd at Town Hall 465-2716 or cell 844-9090. Thank you for supporting the West Liberty Business Association and Town Hall Project. |
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WEST LIBERTY CHRISTMAS-IN-THE-VILLAGE
Monday, November 18, 2019 - West Liberty Lions Club Ham & Turkey Raffle at 7pm at the West Liberty Fire House (Raffle always held annually on 3rd Monday of November)
Friday, November 29, 2019 – Christmas Open Houses in Shops 4:00-6:00pm - Old fashioned community soup dinner in the Fire House. 5:00pm - 21st Annual Luminaria 5K Race. Click to view 2018's registration form. [2018 Luminaria Results] 6:00pm - Christmas Parade. Register to have a Float in the Parade! (The West Liberty Business Association awards cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place floats!) [2018 Float Winners: 1st-Ohio Ready Mix, 2nd-Grace Chapel, 3rd-Lions Club] Following the Parade in the Fire House - Santa arrives bearing gifts for the kiddos and sits for pictures in Santa's Workshop. Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2019 - Christmas Open Houses continue in West Liberty on Small Business Saturday!
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WEST LIBERTY'S ANNUAL SPRING OPEN HOUSES2020 Dates: TBA
(Friday & Saturday in March) Join us for West Liberty's Downtown Shop Hop! West Liberty's downtown (and some non-downtown) shops host their annual Spring Open Houses on a weekend in late March. New springtime inventory will be on display. Shops will have special sales, giveaways and promotions to kickoff the spring shopping season. Downtown West Liberty will feature new spring decorations and springtime music. |
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WEST LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING2020 Date: TBA
Each year, our annual West Liberty Business Association Dinner Meeting is held on an April weekday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Foundation Hall in Green Hills Community. There is a dinner, dessert, a short business meeting, entertainment and a featured speaker. |
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WEST LIBERTY'S ANNUAL FIRE SALES - Sat. May 18(Always held the 3rd Saturday in May)
2019 West Liberty Annual Fire Sales (Garage Sale Day) is Saturday, May 18th Sales start at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. (Times approximate.) Share sales on the official Facebook Event page! And don't forget to visit the village's shops and restaurants, many of which will also feature their own "Fire Sales". Stop by Solomon's Garage for their "Customer Appreciation Day" and your chance to win a set of 4 new tires! Solomon's Garage will also be giving away bottled water to quench your thirst while you find all your Fire Sales bargains. Local food trucks have also been invited to the village. The West Liberty Business Association provides port-o-johns for our visitors at 4 locations: CT Communications building (205 N. Detroit St.), Bethel Mennonite Church (416 Washington St.), Tiger Hut (412 W. Baird St.) and Thoman's IGA (201 S. Detroit St.). There are also public restrooms at Town Hall and Lions Club Park.
The "Fire Sales" refer to the town fire disaster of 1880. The fire started in a barn and spread through town destroying many businesses and several homes. It was the worst in village history, and the town rallied to support the residents and business owners who lost nearly everything in the fire. |
