COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio — This weekend, hundreds are set to gather for the 75th anniversary of the Columbia Hometown Festival.
The event at Columbia Township Park will take place Thursday, June 27-Sunday, June 30.
The celebratory weekend will feature vendors, rides, bingo, a Miss America preliminary pageant, fireworks and more.
What follows is everything you need to know about the festival.
Columbia Station Homecoming Schedule
Thursday, June 27: 5-11 p.m.
- 5-9 p.m. | Free youth crafts
- 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Family bingo
- Ages 13-adult
- Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
- 8-11 p.m. Mike Starcher and Friends jam session
- All musicians are invited
Friday, June 28: 5-11 p.m.
Rock and Roll Costume Day: Wear a costume for prizes
- 5-9 p.m. | Free youth crafts
- 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Family bingo
- Ages 13-adult
- Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
- 6:30-8 p.m. | Girl Cologne (Rock Band)
- Announcement of Rock and Roll Costume Winners!
- 8:30-11 p.m. | FlashBackCLE (80’s-90’s Rock Band)
Saturday, June 29: Noon - 11 p.m.
- Noon-2 p.m. | Youth games
- Noon-3 p.m. | Doberman Underground- Doberman rescue
- Noon-9 p.m. | Free youth crafts
- 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Baby Liberty Contest
- 2-3 p.m. | The Gibbs Butcher Block Watermelon Eating Contest
- 2-3:30 p.m.| Shear-Shack Queen’s Luncheon- The Columbia Eagles Club/ Chicken strip lunch: $15.00
- 3-4 p.m. | Jungle Bob
- 4-5 p.m. | “The Yankee Doodle Parade” Vehicles line up at the Eagle’s Club/ Walkers at EAS
- 4-5 p.m. The Columbia Animal Clinic Bike and Pet Parade Line-up- Basketball Courts
- 5-6 p.m. | Parade
- 6-9 p.m. | CHS All Class Alumni Reunion at the concession stand
- 6:30 p.m. | “Yankee Doodle” Parade Awards and visiting queens at Cottom’s Wildlife Main Stage
- 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Family bingo
- Ages 13-adult
- Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
- 7-8:30 p.m. Cottom Catz And Friends (Classic Rock and Blues)
- Announcement of 70’s Costume Winners!
- 9-11 p.m. | Almost Allman: Allman Brothers Cover Band (70’s)
Sunday, June 30: Noon-11 p.m.
Country Costume Day: Wear a costume for prizes
- 10:30-12 p.m. | Community Church Service
- 12-2 p.m. | Youth games
- 12-3 p.m. | ARF pet adopting
- 1-5 p.m. | The C&C Beverage Cornhole Championship
- 12-9 p.m. | Free youth crafts
- 1-2 p.m. | Patriotic cooking contest
- 2-3 p.m. | Patriotic upcycle contest
- 2-4 p.m. | Cleveland Square Dance Clubs Square Dancing- GAZEBO
- 2-6 p.m. | Miss America Preliminary Competition- Columbia High School
- 4-5 p.m. | The Magic Guy 101
- 6-8 p.m. | Hot Air Balloon Rides
- 6 p.m. | Announcement of Miss America Preliminary titleholders
- 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Family bingo
- Ages 13-adult
- Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
7-8:30 p.m. | The Killbillies (Country Band)
Announcement of the Country Costume Winners!
9-11 p.m. | The Jim Committee Project
10 p.m. | Fireworks presented with patriotic music
