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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March 24-April 1: West Liberty's Annual Spring Open HousesOpen Houses in the shops in town. Shops will have Spring specials. The Smokin' Bandits Food Truck will be in the village on Saturday, March 25th from 11am-3pm.
Pick up a Shopping Passport for chances to win a gift certificate. Shoppers have 9 days to fill their Passports, beginning March 24 and running through April 1. Passports will be available at the following locations: Maries Candies Country Friends Sweetie Pies MCC Thrift Jones Country Store Heaven's Dew Ag Stoner's Ice Cream Parlor Liberty Gathering Place Wicked Thrift Mad River Farm Market March 24 - April 1: Collect stamps at these local WLBA stores for a chance to win $50, $25, or $10 Liberty Bucks that will be good at the above locations. No purchase necessary. Earn an extra stamp with purchase. Once card is full turn in at your last stop. Drawing will be held on April 4th. |
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April 1-2: West Liberty Lions Club Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 1st: The Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, April 1st from 8-11am at the West Liberty Fire House. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available from 9-11am only.
Sunday, April 2nd: The Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt will be Sunday, April 2nd at 3pm at Lion’s Club Park. Proudly sponsored by Marie's Candies, the Easter Egg Hunt is open to all kids 5th grade and younger. Children will be grouped by age. |
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Sat. Apr. 8, 4PM: Historical Easter CustomsFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Enjoy an egg hunt, egg rolling and other egg games popular in the past. Make an Easter card like one in our collection and share some of your own family customs. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Thomas Murphy, AV and Theatrical Design; Mary Eleanor Morris Fund of the Columbus Foundation. |
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Sat. Apr. 29, 9AM: Arbor Day Trees: Past, Present & FutureFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Celebrate Arbor Day by investigating petrified wood, beautifully crafted historical woodwork, living trees at Mac-A-Cheek Castle today, and planting a tree for the future. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald, A. Stewart; Sean Alto and Kelly Norman; Mary Eleanor Morris Fund of the Columbus Foundation. |
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Sat. May 20, 2023: 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 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.), 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 27. 2023, 10am-12pm: Splash Pad Opening DayThe Splash Pad Grand Opening is the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. In 2023, that will be Saturday, May 27th 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.
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Mon. May 29, 2023: 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 17, 2PM: Generational Shifts: Juneteenth Program & Publication PreviewFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Join a group discussion examining primary historical documents focusing on the changing attitudes of one Ohio family related to Slavery in America, Anti-slavery movements, the Underground Railroad, and actions taken to face the past. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Margaret Piatt; Mary Eleanor Morris Fund of the Columbus Foundation. |
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Sat. June 24: 2023 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONSaturday, June 24, 2023 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 and Kingscreek Community 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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Sun. June 25, 11AM-4PM: 19th century style Independence Day CelebrationFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Bring a picnic, buy a slice of Independence Day cake, learn how to play cricket and roll hoops, enjoy historical tunes and storytelling about July 4th customs, make “safe” firecrackers and watch them fly, listen to the Declaration of Independence, watch musket firing, and help make the cannon boom. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Mary Eleanor Morris Fund of the Columbus Foundation; Thomas Murphy, AV & Theatrical Design. |
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July, 2023: 9th ANNUAL YOUNG LIFE MEMORIAL RUN2023 Date: TBA
(Typically 6:45pm-10pm on a Saturday evening in mid-July) The 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 2.4 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. Schedule of Events: 6:45pm-7:30pm Registration/ Packet Pickup 7:30pm - National Anthem 7:45pm - Rainbow Kiddie Dash 8:00pm - 2.4 Mile Memorial Walk & Run 9:00pm - Raffle Drawings 9:15pm - Candle Lighting 9:30pm - Light Up for Life Lantern Release |
Sat. July 15: Summer Garden Tour
Jake Vitt is heading up a new event this year! If you would like to help, please let Jake know. All details are still being planned and will be shared here as soon as they're available.
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Sat. in Late July: West Liberty's Annual Ice Cream Social2023 Date: TBA
West Liberty's Annual Ice Cream Social takes place on a Saturday evening in late July at West Liberty United Methodist Church from 4 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. There will be plenty of food 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! All proceeds from annual event always benefits a local family in need. The event is being sponsored by the area churches and the West Liberty Lions Club. |
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Sun. July 30, 11AM-4PM: Art & Science of Nature EventFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Nature educators will lead tours, discussions and demonstrations on varieties and species that live in the area surrounding Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek. Discover how artists in the past incorporated elements of the natural world into the construction and decoration of the Castle, and enjoy activities focusing on visual and performing arts exploring nature. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Sean Alto and Kelly Norman. |
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Aug. 2023, 8:30am: 46th ANNUAL 5K BOSS SUMMER RUN2023 Date: TBA (Typically a Saturday in mid-August)
A 5K race in the rolling West Liberty countryside and a 1-Mile Fun Run for kids 10 and under. 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 3 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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Sun. Aug. 13, 6PM – West Central Ohio Community Concert Band performs outdoorsFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Jeffrey Glebocki. |
West Liberty Labor Day Parade - Saturday at 10:30AM
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Sep. 1-4: 2023 WEST LIBERTY LABOR DAY Festival58th Annual Labor Day Festival - FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING!
Friday-Monday, September 1-4, 2023 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 will now begin at 10:30am! Spread the news! |
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Fri.-Sat. Sep. 8-9, 2023: Fall Open HousesPlease join the shops in the Village of West Liberty for their annual Fall Open Houses. Walk the quaint streets and enjoy the beauty of West Liberty and all it has to offer. The shops will be open Friday & Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM.
The shops will be decked out in full fall bloom for your enjoyment and shopping convenience. Refreshments will be served in stores and food trucks will be available on Saturday. |
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Sep. 9, 16, 23: 2023 OHIO FISH & SHRIMP FESTIVAL2023 Dates: September 9, 16 & 23
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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Sat. Sep. 30, 10AM-4PM: World War II Living History EventFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Become a witness to history through demonstrations, skirmishes and conversations with reenactors representing U.S. Troops, German Soldiers, and members of the French Resistance. The chateau-like appearance of Mac-A-Cheek Castle offers a transformative setting for learning about life on the Front in occupied France presented by The Greater Ohio Living History Association, WWII Mech Forces HQ. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Jeffrey Glebocki. |
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Sat. Oct. 7, 11am-4PM: Scholastic Chess TournamentFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Learn about the history, iconography, and rules of this ancient game at an event offering workshops lessons, opportunities to play with giant chess pieces and the excitement of supporting students competing in a tournament in the setting of a castle. Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Jeffrey Glebocki. |
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WEST LIBERTY'S Trick-or-Treat2023 Trick-or-Treat/Beggar's Night Date & Time: TBA
The village of West Liberty typically holds its Halloween Trick-or-Treat/Beggar's Night on the Logan County-wide designated date. |
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Sat. Oct. 28, 4PM: Autumn Games & Halloween CustoMSFree Public Events at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
Have fun with nature as children used to do by making toys and decorations using grains and playing games with acorns. Hear spooky stories set in dark and scary spaces. Help us scare the ghosts by coming in costume. The event ends with trick ‘or Treat and the glow of a bonfire (weather permitting). Sponsors: Dr. Ronald A. Stewart; Thomas Murphy, AV & Theatrical Design; Heximer Investment Management. |
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2023 WEST LIBERTY CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE EVENTSNov. 1-25, 2023: Village Christmas Tree Auction - The West Liberty Business Association is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Auction. All 9 individual sponsored trees will be on display at the Town Hall Clerks Office from: 8am - 4pm (closed 12-1) on Mon. Tue. Thu. and Fri. and from 8am - 12 on Wed.
You can either stop in or call in a bid at 937-465-2716. Bidding will end on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 5pm. 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. Nov. 1-27, 2023 West Liberty Business Association Snowflake Basket Raffle - Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All proceeds benefit the West Liberty Business Association and help us support our local businesses! Drawing will be held on Monday, November 27th. Need not be present to win.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations. Country Friends of Ohio Theresa's Gingerbread House - Urbana Jones Country Store Heaven's Dew Agriculture & Healthy Home Village of West Liberty - Town Hall Thank you to the following local businesses and contributors to this year's Snowflake Gift Basket! Friday-Saturday, November 3-4, 2023 - Christmas in the Village Open Houses
Deals to be found throughout the village! Start your Christmas decorating, and local gift shopping. while listening to Christmas music as you stroll the brick lined streets. |
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Monday, November 20, 2023 - West Liberty Lions Club Ham & Turkey Raffle at 7pm 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! There are door prizes for all who attend. Raffle tickets can be purchased ahead of time from a West Liberty Lions Club member or on site on Monday evening prior to the raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds stay right here to benefit the West Liberty community! We will be raffling off whole hams, turkey breasts, along with cash prizes! Come out for your chance to win a ham, turkey breasts or cash prizes! |
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Friday, Nov. 25, 2023 - Black Friday and Christmas in the Village Parade
Enjoy Christmas Open Houses and Black Friday sales in the village shops all day, followed by:
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- 6:30pm - Christmas in the Village Parade. (Float Registration) The West Liberty Business Association awards cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place floats! Santa Claus comes to town & the village tree is lit!
- Following the Parade in the Town Hall Gazebo - Santa arrives bearing gifts for the kiddos and sits for pictures in Santa's Gazebo on the lawn of the Town Hall.
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2023 - Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday in West Liberty is a great way to support local businesses this holiday season.
Small Business Saturday in West Liberty is a great way to support local businesses this holiday season.
- There will be a passport shopping event happening in conjunction with the Logan County Visitor’s Bureau. Be sure to stop at all the West Liberty locations, collect your stamps, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
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Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 - West Liberty Village Christmas Lights Contest
Everyone living within the village of West Liberty is encouraged to decorate the outside of their home for Christmas before the Christmas Home Tour. On the evening of the Christmas Home Tour (Saturday, December 9, 2023), attendees and residents are encouraged to walk or drive around the community and upload a photo to Facebook of their favorite decorated home using the hashtag #wlchristmaslights. The home that receives the most votes will win $50 in Liberty Bucks to be spent shopping locally just in time for the holidays! |
2022 West Liberty Business of the Year: Solomon's Garage (Mayor Jill McKelvey pictured with owners Dave & Katie Neer)
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JAN. 2024: WEST LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING2024 Date & Location: TBA
There will be a dinner, dessert, a short business meeting, entertainment and a featured speaker. Also, the annual recognition for West Liberty Business of the Year will be awarded. |
