Events

Each year, the Ohio River Sternwheel festival draws crowds of up to 100,000 people to Ohio’s oldest city for a party in the streets. At the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, festival-goers enjoy paddle-wheelers, events, and the famous fireworks display.

Marietta College's Men's Soccer Team travels to take on the Pioneers of Transylvania University on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Kick-off time is 1:00 p.m. at Pat Deacon Stadium in Lexington, KY.

Marietta College's Volleyball Team travels to play the Mules of Muhlenberg College in the Juniata College ASICS Invitational in Huntingdon, PA on Saturday, September 6,  2025. The match against Muhlenberg will be played in Memorial Gymnasium and is scheduled to start at 4 p.m.

Marietta College's Women's Soccer Team travel to take on the Gators of Allegheny College in Meadville, PA on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Robertson Blue Turf.

Each year, the Ohio River Sternwheel festival draws crowds of up to 100,000 people to Ohio’s oldest city for a party in the streets. At the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, festival-goers enjoy paddle-wheelers, events, and the famous fireworks display. 

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Car Show in Memory of Garold Greenlees will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, in the 200 block of Second Street in downtown Marietta.

Show: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.