Over the years, this festival has grown tremendously, attracting an estimated 100,000 people to the Marietta area during the weekend. In addition to the 30-35 authentic sternwheel boats that line the riverbank, we offer a full weekend of free, quality, family-oriented entertainment and the best fireworks anywhere.

Over the years, this festival has grown tremendously, attracting an estimated 100,000 people to the Marietta area during the weekend. In addition to the 30-35 authentic sternwheel boats that line the riverbank, we offer a full weekend of free, quality, family-oriented entertainment and the best fireworks anywhere.

We are dedicated to celebrating active lifestyles and showcasing the beauty of our region’s outdoor activities, all while supporting Southeast Ohio’s local economy. Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival is designed to include activities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. It opens up viewpoints on the wealth of activities available locally, and brings people to the area to support our local establishments. Proceeds from the festival benefit Marietta Main Street, the Marietta City Trail Fund, and other funds relevant to the mission of the event.

The city of Marietta has been selected to host an overnight stop on the 2024 Hemmings Motor News Great Race in June.

The Great Race is a nine-day, 2,300-mile classic car rally with 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles competing for $150,000 in cash prizes. Unlike most car races, the focus isn’t as much on speed as it is on precision and strategy. Teams are awarded points for the accuracy of the driver and navigator to match a time and speed through the predetermined course.

The city of Marietta has been selected to host an overnight stop on the 2024 Hemmings Motor News Great Race in June.

The Great Race is a nine-day, 2,300-mile classic car rally with 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles competing for $150,000 in cash prizes. Unlike most car races, the focus isn’t as much on speed as it is on precision and strategy. Teams are awarded points for the accuracy of the driver and navigator to match a time and speed through the predetermined course.

Whether you’re looking for a destination that offers a window into our nation’s dramatic history, exciting outdoor excursions or just a weekend of top-notch dining, shopping and relaxation, Marietta, Ohio and our surrounding region have more fun than you ever knew small towns could hold.

Established in 1788, Marietta is the oldest city in the state and the first official American settlement in the Northwest Territory. Known as the “Riverboat Town”, we’re located at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. Washington County’s earliest visitors arrived more than 2,000 years ago and today thousands of visitors continue to come and enjoy our charm, natural beauty, flowing rivers and rich heritage.

Like the people who visit and live here, no two Marietta adventures are exactly alike. Whether you like to spend your downtime exploring the past in a museum or historic [...]