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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Sat. July 25, 2026, 4-7pm: West Liberty's Annual Ice Cream Social
2026 Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 4-7PM
West Liberty's Annual Ice Cream Social takes place on a Saturday evening in late July at West Liberty United Methodist Church (202 W. Newell St.) from 4pm to 7pm. There will be plenty of food, live music and fellowship outside in the back of the church building under tents. Everyone is welcome to attend. The menu includes noodles, sandwiches, desserts & always homemade ice cream!
If you are unable to attend & would like to help, make checks payable to West Liberty Ice Cream Social and mail to WLUMC, PO BOX 606, West Liberty, OH 43357.
We will be working Friday & Saturday all day if you want to help.
Any questions contact Nancy Dowden 937-465-4219.
West Liberty's Annual Ice Cream Social takes place on a Saturday evening in late July at West Liberty United Methodist Church (202 W. Newell St.) from 4pm to 7pm. There will be plenty of food, live music and fellowship outside in the back of the church building under tents. Everyone is welcome to attend. The menu includes noodles, sandwiches, desserts & always homemade ice cream!
If you are unable to attend & would like to help, make checks payable to West Liberty Ice Cream Social and mail to WLUMC, PO BOX 606, West Liberty, OH 43357.
We will be working Friday & Saturday all day if you want to help.
Any questions contact Nancy Dowden 937-465-4219.
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Sun. Aug. 9, 2026, 6pm: West Central Ohio Community Concert Band at Mac-A-Cheek CastleBring chairs or blankets for this outdoor lawn concert.
Rain Date: August 16, 6:00 p.m. |
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Sat. Aug. 22, 2026, 8:30am: 49th ANNUAL Big Orange SUMMER RUn 5K2026 Date: Saturday, Aug. 22nd (Typically a Saturday in mid-August)
A 5K race in the rolling West Liberty countryside and a 1-Mile Fun Run for kids. Race starts and ends in Lions' Club Park. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 9:00 a.m. Prizes for top overall and age group male and female finishers and race medals for all participants. There will be great door prizes. For more information, visit www.BornAndRacedinWestLiberty.com. All proceeds benefit the WLS Big Orange Cross Country program. |
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Fri-Sat. Aug. 28-29, 2026, 10am-5pm: West Liberty's Annual Fall Open HousesJoin us for the splendid colors of the season at our Fall Open Houses! This August 28-29, from 10 AM to 5 PM, you can find unique in-store specials and the perfect decor to get your home ready for autumn. Some of our stores will be serving refreshments while you shop! Don't wait—hurry in before the best selections are picked over!
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West Liberty Labor Day Parade - Saturday at 10:30AM
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Sep. 4-7, 2026: WEST LIBERTY LABOR DAY Festival61st Annual Labor Day Festival - FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING!
Friday-Monday, September 4-7, 2026 Welcome Exhibitors, Food Trucks, Displays, Parade Units, Antique Equipment and Vendors! For more information, including daily entertainment schedules visit WestLibertyLions.org. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Saturday's Parade begins at 10:30am! Spread the news! |
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Sep. 5, 12, 19: 2026 OHIO FISH & SHRIMP FESTIVAL2026 Dates: September 5, 12 & 19
Festival Hours: 10am-10pm each Saturday 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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October 2026: WEST LIBERTY'S Halloween Spooktacular6-7:30pm: Beggars Night/Trick-or-Treating2026 Halloween Spooktacular: Date TBA
Location: East Columbus St., West Liberty More Details Coming Soon! 2026 Trick-or-Treat/Beggar's Night Date & Time: TBA |
The West Liberty Businesses Association hosts the 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular! It is a 100% FREE event where you can bring your family and play games to win prizes, get a balloon animal, participate in a costume contest, play on inflatables, get henna or glitter tattoos, take a picture in our photo booth, have your face painted and listen to spooky tunes by DJ Skelly!
-Food Trucks will be there if you don't have time to grab dinner beforehand or if you work up an appetite playing all our games!
-There will be a dog costume contest and this an animal friendly event.
**We also have a Low Sensory Area in The Grove for kiddos that get overwhelmed easily or if anyone needs a break from the hustle and bustle of the festival.
*** This event takes place on the street and sidewalks making it handicap accessible
-Food Trucks will be there if you don't have time to grab dinner beforehand or if you work up an appetite playing all our games!
-There will be a dog costume contest and this an animal friendly event.
**We also have a Low Sensory Area in The Grove for kiddos that get overwhelmed easily or if anyone needs a break from the hustle and bustle of the festival.
*** This event takes place on the street and sidewalks making it handicap accessible
2026 WEST LIBERTY CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE EVENTS
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Nov. 2-27, 2026: Village Christmas Wreath Auction - The West Liberty Business Association is hosting its annual Christmas Wreath Auction. All sponsored wreaths will be on display at Thoman's IGA during business hours.
You can either stop in to Thoman's and bid or call in a bid at 937-465-2716. Bidding will end on Friday, Nov. 27 at 4pm. Come in and bid on your favorite tree - highest bid wins! All funds raised will go toward the non-profit West Liberty Business Association for the betterment of our community. |
Christmas in the Village Open Houses
1st Friday & Saturday in November: Experience the magic of the holiday season in West Liberty! Join us on on the first Friday and Saturday in November for our annual Christmas Open Houses, hosted by our local small businesses. Be delighted by the first glimpses of the season, while enjoying refreshments and specials. You will not want to miss this charming village event!
1st Friday & Saturday in November: Experience the magic of the holiday season in West Liberty! Join us on on the first Friday and Saturday in November for our annual Christmas Open Houses, hosted by our local small businesses. Be delighted by the first glimpses of the season, while enjoying refreshments and specials. You will not want to miss this charming village event!
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Mon. Nov. 16, 2026 - West Liberty Lions Club Ham & Turkey Raffle7pm at the West Liberty Town Hall Opera House (Raffle always held annually on 3rd Monday of November.)
Come one, come all to the annual West Liberty Lions Club Ham & Turkey Raffle! Raffle tickets can be purchased on site on Monday evening prior to each spin of the wheel. Tickets are $1 each. All proceeds stay right here to benefit the West Liberty community! We will be raffling off whole hams, turkey breasts, and other prizes! Come out for your chance to win a ham, turkey breasts or other prizes! |
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Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, 9AM - Dash Before the Gameday Bash 5K RaceThe Annual West Liberty Luminaria Race is being redone, rebranded, and re-invented! Welcome to the "Dash Before the Game Day Bash!"
The route will be similar to the Luminaria Route, but not touch 68. A unique race medal will be included for all registrants before the cut-off date! Medals for participants who sign up after the cutoff are based on availability. There will be on-site registration morning of also! Awards will follow at The Grove! [2025 Race Results - Men/Women] |
Saturday, November 28, 2026 - West Liberty Business Association Christmas Parade & Holiday Kickoff
Light Up the Village – Saturday, November 28, 2026
The West Liberty Business Association invites you to help kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive activities, shopping, and community fun—ending with our annual Christmas Parade!
🛍️ Small Business Saturday – All Day Throughout the Village
Support your local businesses! Shops will be open with special promotions, extended hours, and unique holiday gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
🎁 All-Day Holiday Fun – Music, treats, activities, and seasonal cheer around the village to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
🎄 The Christmas Parade [Register a Float]
📍 Route: From Lions Club Park to the Firehouse, where Santa Claus will greet the community at the gazebo.
🕔 Lineup: Begins at 5:45 PM
🚩 Parade Start: 6:30 PM
✨ Celebrate Small Business Saturday + Kick Off the Holidays ✨
From breakfast at Liberty Gathering Place through the Christmas Parade, West Liberty will be glowing with shopping, family fun, holiday cheer, and community spirit.
The West Liberty Business Association invites you to help kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive activities, shopping, and community fun—ending with our annual Christmas Parade!
🛍️ Small Business Saturday – All Day Throughout the Village
Support your local businesses! Shops will be open with special promotions, extended hours, and unique holiday gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
🎁 All-Day Holiday Fun – Music, treats, activities, and seasonal cheer around the village to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
🎄 The Christmas Parade [Register a Float]
📍 Route: From Lions Club Park to the Firehouse, where Santa Claus will greet the community at the gazebo.
🕔 Lineup: Begins at 5:45 PM
🚩 Parade Start: 6:30 PM
✨ Celebrate Small Business Saturday + Kick Off the Holidays ✨
From breakfast at Liberty Gathering Place through the Christmas Parade, West Liberty will be glowing with shopping, family fun, holiday cheer, and community spirit.
Sat. Dec. 5, 2026, 4-8pm - Christmas in the Village Tour of Homes
On Saturday, December 5th the WLBA will host their annual Tour of Homes. Our downtown will be open all evening featuring a unique shopping experience along with the tour of homes! More information coming soon!
Jan. 2027, 5:30-7:30pm: WEST LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING
2027 Date: TBA (Typically a weeknight evening in January)
2027 Location: TBA
Cocktail hour starts at 5:30PM, followed by dinner at 6:00PM. There will be a short business meeting, entertainment and a featured speaker. Also, the annual recognition for West Liberty Business of the Year will be awarded.
Please RSVP to [email protected].
2027 Location: TBA
Cocktail hour starts at 5:30PM, followed by dinner at 6:00PM. There will be a short business meeting, entertainment and a featured speaker. Also, the annual recognition for West Liberty Business of the Year will be awarded.
Please RSVP to [email protected].
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Sat. in July 2027: West Liberty's Annual Garden TourJoin us for an afternoon of beauty, history, and inspiration during the bi-annual West Liberty Garden Tour!
2027 Date: Saturday in July TBA More details will become available closer to the date of the event. |
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Sat. May 15, 2027: WEST LIBERTY'S ANNUAL FIRE SALESWest Liberty's Annual Fire Sales are usually held the 3rd Saturday in May. Sales start early Saturday morning and continue through about 5pm.
Promote your fire sales in the Official Facebook Event! During the Saturday Fire Sales, the village of West Liberty provides port-o-johns for our visitors at 4 locations: CT Communications building (205 N. Detroit St.), Bethel Mennonite Church (416 Washington St.), near the old 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. |
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Sat. June 26, 2027 12pm-10pm: Summer Street Market & Car Show🎇 BIGGER. BETTER. WORTH THE DRIVE. 🎇
West Liberty’s Summer Street Market is BACK—a full-day experience built for making memories. What started as a simple street event didn’t stay small for long. Thanks to the support of our community, dedicated vendors, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic visitors, it quickly grew into something bigger, better, and impossible to contain. |
We’re back at Lion’s Park (same location as last year) and expanding in a big way—more space, more vendors, more entertainment, and more reasons to come early, stay late, and enjoy every moment.
👉 This is your sign to text the group chat.
👉 Come for a little… stay for the whole day.
📍LOCATION:
576 Township Rd 174, West Liberty, OH 43357
Easy access from State Route 245 + convenient on-site parking
👉 What’s waiting for you:
🛍️ Vendors + Food Trucks (Noon–10 PM)
⚾️ Tournament Baseball Games (8 AM-8 PM)
🚗 Car Show (Noon–6:30 PM | Gates open at Noon)
🎸 Live Music ALL DAY (Noon–10 PM):
🎯 Corn Hole Tournament
🍺 DORA – Walk, shop, and sip
🎆 Fireworks at DUSK
This is the kind of event you plan your day around—bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to
stay awhile.
👉 Mark your calendar. Share this post. Make the trip.
🔒 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
The ONLY official contacts for this event are:
West Liberty Business Association (WLBA)
📧 [email protected]
Country Friends
📞 937-465-0580
👉 This is your sign to text the group chat.
👉 Come for a little… stay for the whole day.
📍LOCATION:
576 Township Rd 174, West Liberty, OH 43357
Easy access from State Route 245 + convenient on-site parking
👉 What’s waiting for you:
🛍️ Vendors + Food Trucks (Noon–10 PM)
⚾️ Tournament Baseball Games (8 AM-8 PM)
🚗 Car Show (Noon–6:30 PM | Gates open at Noon)
🎸 Live Music ALL DAY (Noon–10 PM):
🎯 Corn Hole Tournament
🍺 DORA – Walk, shop, and sip
🎆 Fireworks at DUSK
This is the kind of event you plan your day around—bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to
stay awhile.
👉 Mark your calendar. Share this post. Make the trip.
🔒 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
The ONLY official contacts for this event are:
West Liberty Business Association (WLBA)
📧 [email protected]
Country Friends
📞 937-465-0580
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Sat. June 26, 2027: FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONSaturday, June 26, 2027 at Dusk
(West Liberty's Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is typically held the last Saturday in June.) FIREWORKS begin at dusk at Lions Club Ballpark. . There are also 10U, 12U, and 14U Fireworks Classic baseball games all day long at Lions Club Ballpark and Dodge Park. The West Liberty Fourth of July firework show is 100% funded by local donations, and we are in need of donations for the next 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. |
