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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2025 WEST LIBERTY CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE EVENTS
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Nov. 1-28, 2025: 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. 28 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. |
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Christmas in the Village Open Houses
1st Friday & Saturday in November, 2025: It’s the most wonderful time of the year in West Liberty! Our annual Christmas in the Village celebration kicks off with Holiday Open Houses, November 7–8 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Explore our charming local shops, enjoy exclusive deals, and soak in the sparkle of the season! |
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Mon. Nov. 17, 2025 - 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 $1 each. All proceeds stay right here to benefit the West Liberty community! We will be raffling off whole hams, turkey breasts, and other prizes! Come out for your chance to win a ham, turkey breasts or other prizes! |
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Wed. Nov. 19, 12pm - WEST LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CA$H MOBThe West Liberty Business Association Liberty Ca$h Mob is an event to boost the sales of local businesses.
Join the Mob: Email [email protected] to register. We will meet in West Liberty at Town Hall Opera House, and the shopping location will be disclosed. Each Participant will receive a $10 Liberty Check to be spent at the selected location. We also ask that you spend at least $10 of your own money. Spots are limited but we encourage everyone to participate. Questions? Email us at [email protected] Contact the WLBA to be a Mob Sponsor. Your $50 investment will make a direct impact on our community. Please help us spread the word on this amazing event! |
Click to Register Online!
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Sat. Nov. 29, 2025, 9AM - Dash Before the Gameday Bash 5KThe Annual West Liberty Luminary Race is being redone, rebranded, and re-invented! Welcome to the "Dash Before the Game Day Bash!"
The route will be similar to the Luminary 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! Register online here! [2024 Race Results - Men/Women] |
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Sat. Nov. 29, 2025, 10am - Cookies & Cocoa with SantaSanta will be in the Opera House from 10-11am, Saturday Nov. 29th. Bring the children out to visit with Santa and enjoy some cookies and cocoa.
(There will be coffee for the adults.) |
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Sat. Nov. 29, 2025 - Small Business SaturdayCome spend the day supporting your favorite local businesses!
Start your morning with the Dash Before the Game Day Bash 5K, then refuel with a delicious Kegs and Eggs Breakfast at Liberty Gathering Place. 🎁 Don’t forget to grab one of our Small Business Bags—packed with coupons, discounts, and local samples—available at Sweetie Pies starting at 10:00 AM. |
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Sat. Nov. 29, 2025 - West Liberty Business Association Christmas Parade & Holiday KickoffLight Up the Village – Saturday, November 29, 2025
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
After the parade, children can visit with Santa and take home a special holiday gift.
Come celebrate the magic of the season—small-town charm, local pride, and big Christmas spirit!
📍 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
After the parade, children can visit with Santa and take home a special holiday gift.
Come celebrate the magic of the season—small-town charm, local pride, and big Christmas spirit!
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Sat. Dec. 6, 2025, 4-7pm - Christmas in the Village Tour of HomesOn Saturday, December 6th 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! Click here for more details!
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Wed. Dec. 10, 12pm - WEST LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CA$H MOBThe West Liberty Business Association Liberty Ca$h Mob is an event to boost the sales of local businesses.
Join the Mob: Email [email protected] to register. We will meet in West Liberty at Town Hall Opera House, and the shopping location will be disclosed. Each Participant will receive a $10 Liberty Check to be spent at the selected location. We also ask that you spend at least $10 of your own money. Spots are limited but we encourage everyone to participate. Questions? Email us at [email protected] Contact the WLBA to be a Mob Sponsor. Your $50 investment will make a direct impact on our community. Please help us spread the word on this amazing event! |
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Thu. Jan. 15, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm: WEST LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING2026 Date: Thursday, January 15 (Typically a weeknight evening in January)
2026 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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Fri-Sat. Mar. 20-21, 2026:🌸Hello Spring Open Houses in West Liberty!Join us for a delightful springtime celebration in the heart of the Village of West Liberty! On a weekend in March from 10AM to 5PM, explore charming local shops offering special deals, treats, and unique finds. It's the perfect way to welcome the season and discover something new!
🐰Plus, a special treat for the kids:🐰 On Saturday, the Easter Bunny will be hopping over to the Opera House from 9 AM to 11 AM, handing out sweet surprises to all the little ones! This event is brought to you by the West Liberty Business Association and The Lion's Club, so don’t miss the fun. Bring your friends, family, and a big smile – we can't wait to celebrate spring with you! |
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Sat. May 16, 2026: 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 (which will be created closer to the event and linked here when available)! 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. May 23, 2026, 10am-12pm: Splash Pad Opening DayThe Splash Pad Grand Opening is the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. In 2026, that will be Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM. The first 50 kids will receive goodie bags and the West Liberty Fire Department will be there with fire trucks, along with the Macochee Joint Ambulance and West Liberty Police Dept.
The Ohio Academy of Pediatrics - Put A Lid On It Campaign donated bike helmets AND Logan County Family and Children First Council will be hosting a Ice Cream Social during this event. It is a free event. |
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Mon. May 25, 2026: WEST LIBERTY'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADEThe Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony starts at 2 pm.
The parade starts at the old high school and ends at the Town Hall. Ceremony to follow including high school band, a 21-gun salute, "Taps", and a benediction provided by a local pastor. |
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Sat. June 27, 2026 12pm-10pm: Summer Street Market & Car ShowGet ready for an unforgettable day! Join the West Liberty Business Association (WLBA) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for family fun, excitement, and memories to last a lifetime! Don’t miss out!
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🎇New Event Location & Enhancements🎇
In response to growing demand and space limitations at our previous venue, we are relocating the event to the expansive Lion’s Park, located just outside the Village of West Liberty. The official address is 576 Township Rd 174, West Liberty, OH 43357. This new location offers a large, grassy area on the park's south side, with convenient access via State Route 245.
This move allows us to spread out and provide larger vendor spaces, enhancing the experience for both vendors and attendees. Additionally, designated parking will be available near the event site, ensuring ease of access and convenience.
🎇A Day of Exciting Events to Drive Foot Traffic🎇
We have organized a full day of activities that will draw even more visitors to the event:
In response to growing demand and space limitations at our previous venue, we are relocating the event to the expansive Lion’s Park, located just outside the Village of West Liberty. The official address is 576 Township Rd 174, West Liberty, OH 43357. This new location offers a large, grassy area on the park's south side, with convenient access via State Route 245.
This move allows us to spread out and provide larger vendor spaces, enhancing the experience for both vendors and attendees. Additionally, designated parking will be available near the event site, ensuring ease of access and convenience.
🎇A Day of Exciting Events to Drive Foot Traffic🎇
We have organized a full day of activities that will draw even more visitors to the event:
- 🥎West Liberty Force Softball Tournament – Hosted at Lions Club Park
- 🥞Lions Club Pancake Breakfast – From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- 🐟Lions Club Fish Fry – From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- 🎸Live Entertainment – Under the entertainment tent from Noon until 10:00 PM.
- 🍺DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) – Expanding the event's atmosphere and engagement
- 🚗Summer Street Market Car Show – Noon to 6:00 PM, check in and day of show registrations will begin at 11:00 AM. Awards will be announced at 6:00 PM.
- 🛍️Vendors & 🚚🍴Food Trucks – Open from Noon to 10:00 PM
- 🎆🎇Fireworks Display – To cap off the evening at dusk
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Sat. June 27, 2026: FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONSaturday, June 27, 2026 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 softball games all day long at Lions Club Ballpark, and 10U, 12U & 14U baseball tournaments at 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. |
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Sat. IN July 2026: 11th ANNUAL YOUNG LIFE MEMORIAL RUN2026 Date: TBA
(Typically 6:30pm-10pm on a Saturday evening in July) The YLM Run brings together families and friends of children gone too soon, to share the love they left behind. Schedule of Events: 6:30pm-7:30pm Registration/ Packet Pickup 7:20pm - National Anthem 7:25pm - Kiddie Rainbow Dashes 7:45pm - Butterfly Release 8:00pm - 2.4 Mile Memorial Walk & Run 9:00pm - Raffle Drawings 9:15pm - Candlelight Vigil 9:45pm - Light Up for Life Sky Lantern Release |
What it's about:
Families and friends who have experienced the loss of a child of any age, come together for an evening of solidarity and hope. The event includes rainbow kiddie dashes (ages 1-8), a staged memorial course to walk or run, raffles, candle vigil, and lantern release. Food trucks will also be on site.NEW 2024: Butterfly Encounter and Release!
How it works:
Parents and families are invited to submit a name, birthday, day of loss, and a photo if desired. The submission transfers to either a 12 foot white banner (loss during pregnancy), or a memorial marker with the child's picture, name, and date(s) along the course. Submission is free and includes a small family gift - distributed at the event.
The course:
A 2.4 mile, semi-hilly loop mostly road, with some grassy terrain, begins and ends with an inflatable rainbow arch. The "Each One Counts Mile" begins with a path lined with several 12 foot white banners, each one representing a loss during pregnancy. The course makes a left turn out of the park onto State Route 245, a left on CR 47, left on TWP Road 174, and a final left back into the Lions Club Ball Park. This portion hosts memorial markers, each honoring an infant, child, or young adult submitted for the event, with inspirational quotes scattered throughout.
*Strollers, wagons, and pets are welcome on the course.
Memorial Registration Options:1.) Annual Young Life Memorial Run/Walk and Lantern Release in West Liberty, Ohio on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 6:45pm - 10:00pm
($30, $35 after 6/9, $40 day of event)
* Registration includes: event t-shirt, bib number for memorial course, a raffle ticket, vigil candle, glow necklace and sky lantern (distributed at dusk).
**If you have lost a child and would like a memorial marker for them on the course, choose this registration, select "yes" to the prompt, and share the information you would like included. It will be assembled for you.
***Parents submitting a loss receive a $10 discount on their registrations for the event. Please use code: PARENT at checkout.
If cost is an issue, sponsored registrations are available - email: [email protected] .
**** Each family/group participating together, can claim a numbered circular "pod" painted on the grass, each with a tiki torch. This zone can be used as a space to set up chairs, keep belongings, eat, and launch lanterns from. When signing up you can choose to create or join a team in memory of a loved one. After the first person creates the group, share the team name with others for registration (not required).
2.) Virtual Run/Walk ($38-$48 w/shipping)
A virtual option is available for anyone unable to attend the event in person. The registration includes: event t-shirt, bib number, memorial candle, sky lantern, entry for an Amazon gift card, and a link to the first-person view video through the 2.4 mile memorial course. Items will be mailed for an $8 shipping fee. There will also be an option to link your run/walk activity to the Runkeeper app, if you would like to make it official and receive a certificate upon completion. *Please allow up to two weeks for shipping.
3.) Rainbow Kiddie Dashes
Rainbow Kiddie Dashes are held at 7:45pm, prior to the start of the Memorial Run/Walk. Start lines begin as close as 20 meters for 1-2 year old, and increase in distance up to age 8. As they cross the finish line, they will receive a finisher's medal and CapriSun. This registration includes a cotton event t-shirt, bubble wand, goldfish crackers, and fruit snacks.
4.) Donations and Sponsorship
The Young Life Memorial is open to donations from individuals and businesses year round, to help fund event costs, improvements, marketing, storage unit fees, and care packages to families with children in the hospital or who have experienced a recent loss.
Four tier options are available for sponsorship packages, as well as a donation option for any amount. The tier packages are listed on the site registrations. To avoid online processing fees, you can also send your donation check mailed and written to:
Young Life Memorial
P.O. Box 351
West Liberty, OH 43357
All forms of support infuse this event with love and light for anyone enduring the delicate and life-long journey of losing a child. We send a heartfelt "thank you" to all who donate, volunteer, share, and simply show up. This evening of events is intended to keep and share the memories of children we will never stop missing, and to support their families and friends as they find a way to carry heartache and give it meaning so then can move forward.
Families and friends who have experienced the loss of a child of any age, come together for an evening of solidarity and hope. The event includes rainbow kiddie dashes (ages 1-8), a staged memorial course to walk or run, raffles, candle vigil, and lantern release. Food trucks will also be on site.NEW 2024: Butterfly Encounter and Release!
How it works:
Parents and families are invited to submit a name, birthday, day of loss, and a photo if desired. The submission transfers to either a 12 foot white banner (loss during pregnancy), or a memorial marker with the child's picture, name, and date(s) along the course. Submission is free and includes a small family gift - distributed at the event.
The course:
A 2.4 mile, semi-hilly loop mostly road, with some grassy terrain, begins and ends with an inflatable rainbow arch. The "Each One Counts Mile" begins with a path lined with several 12 foot white banners, each one representing a loss during pregnancy. The course makes a left turn out of the park onto State Route 245, a left on CR 47, left on TWP Road 174, and a final left back into the Lions Club Ball Park. This portion hosts memorial markers, each honoring an infant, child, or young adult submitted for the event, with inspirational quotes scattered throughout.
*Strollers, wagons, and pets are welcome on the course.
Memorial Registration Options:1.) Annual Young Life Memorial Run/Walk and Lantern Release in West Liberty, Ohio on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 6:45pm - 10:00pm
($30, $35 after 6/9, $40 day of event)
* Registration includes: event t-shirt, bib number for memorial course, a raffle ticket, vigil candle, glow necklace and sky lantern (distributed at dusk).
**If you have lost a child and would like a memorial marker for them on the course, choose this registration, select "yes" to the prompt, and share the information you would like included. It will be assembled for you.
***Parents submitting a loss receive a $10 discount on their registrations for the event. Please use code: PARENT at checkout.
If cost is an issue, sponsored registrations are available - email: [email protected] .
**** Each family/group participating together, can claim a numbered circular "pod" painted on the grass, each with a tiki torch. This zone can be used as a space to set up chairs, keep belongings, eat, and launch lanterns from. When signing up you can choose to create or join a team in memory of a loved one. After the first person creates the group, share the team name with others for registration (not required).
2.) Virtual Run/Walk ($38-$48 w/shipping)
A virtual option is available for anyone unable to attend the event in person. The registration includes: event t-shirt, bib number, memorial candle, sky lantern, entry for an Amazon gift card, and a link to the first-person view video through the 2.4 mile memorial course. Items will be mailed for an $8 shipping fee. There will also be an option to link your run/walk activity to the Runkeeper app, if you would like to make it official and receive a certificate upon completion. *Please allow up to two weeks for shipping.
3.) Rainbow Kiddie Dashes
Rainbow Kiddie Dashes are held at 7:45pm, prior to the start of the Memorial Run/Walk. Start lines begin as close as 20 meters for 1-2 year old, and increase in distance up to age 8. As they cross the finish line, they will receive a finisher's medal and CapriSun. This registration includes a cotton event t-shirt, bubble wand, goldfish crackers, and fruit snacks.
4.) Donations and Sponsorship
The Young Life Memorial is open to donations from individuals and businesses year round, to help fund event costs, improvements, marketing, storage unit fees, and care packages to families with children in the hospital or who have experienced a recent loss.
Four tier options are available for sponsorship packages, as well as a donation option for any amount. The tier packages are listed on the site registrations. To avoid online processing fees, you can also send your donation check mailed and written to:
Young Life Memorial
P.O. Box 351
West Liberty, OH 43357
All forms of support infuse this event with love and light for anyone enduring the delicate and life-long journey of losing a child. We send a heartfelt "thank you" to all who donate, volunteer, share, and simply show up. This evening of events is intended to keep and share the memories of children we will never stop missing, and to support their families and friends as they find a way to carry heartache and give it meaning so then can move forward.
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Sat. July 18, 2026: West Liberty's Annual Garden TourJoin us for an afternoon of beauty, history, and inspiration during the 2026 West Liberty Garden Tour!
2026 Date: Saturday, July 18 (rain date July 19) More details will become available closer to the date of the event. |
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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Sat. Aug. 15, 2026, 8:30am: 49th ANNUAL 5K BOSS SUMMER RUN2026 Date: Saturday, Aug. 15th (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 - 27th Annual Luminaria 5K RaceThe Annual West Liberty Luminary Race is being redone, rebranded, and re-invented! Welcome to the "Dash Before the Game Day Bash!"
The route will be similar to the Luminary Route, but not touch 68. New this year- optional add-on of Kegs and Eggs following the race at Liberty Gathering Place for $10! This includes eggs your way, choice of breakfast meat, toast, and 1 beer (or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice). 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! Register online here! [2024 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!
