There is so much happening in Barnesville as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! The Barnesville America-250 Ohio Committee has been working hard to plan a variety of events and activities for our community, with many of the festivities centered around the Independence Day holiday.
๐บ๐ธ Wednesday, July 1, 2026 โ Happy Birthday USA in the Ville
Hosted by the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Join us from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the West Main Street Parking Lot for an evening full of family fun!
Enjoy delicious food from:
๐ฎ The Gringos Tacos
๐ Hudson’s Brick Oven Pizza & Homemade Ice Cream
๐ฉ So Nuts 4 Donuts
๐ฅค Dirty Tabs
Activities include:
๐จ Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library activities
๐ญ Face Painting
๐ Balloon Artist
๐๏ธ Canvas Painting
There will also be an Apple Baking Contest and an Apple Pie Eating Contest!
๐ก America-250 Business & Home Decorating Contest
Don’t forget! Entries must be decorated and in place by Wednesday, July 1, with judging taking place on Thursday, July 2. Winners will be announced on Sunday, July 5. To register, contact the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 740-425-4300.
๐จ America-250 Community Mural Unveiling
Also on Wednesday, July 1 at 4:00 PM, the community will unveil the beautiful “Community Love” mural in the West Main Street Parking Lot. The 8′ x 8′ mural is made up of 350 individually painted tiles, each created by members of our community, coming together as one incredible piece of art that represents the spirit and unity of Barnesville.
๐ Freedom Parade
Sunday, July 5, 2026
๐ Parade begins at 2:00 PM
๐ Lineup starts at 1:30 PM at the Barnesville Depot.
The parade will travel up North Arch Street through downtown, turn right onto North Broadway Street, then right onto West Church Street before ending back at the depot.
Kids are encouraged to participate! Decorate your bikes, scooters, and wagons and join in the fun. (All bike and scooter riders must wear helmets.) Decorated golf carts are also welcome!
๐ Prize money will be awarded for the Best Decorated entries (ages 12 and under), with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Show off your American pride in red, white, and blue! Refreshments will be served following the parade at the depot, courtesy of Main Street Barnesville.
๐ Barnesville Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Sunday, July 5, 2026
๐ Barnesville Memorial Park
๐ง Rain Date: Saturday, July 11
Spend the day celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with family and friends!
๐ FREE Swimming: Noonโ6:00 PM
Old-Fashioned Games: Start at 2:30 PM at Barnesville Memorial Park
Get ready for some old-fashioned family fun at the Barnesville Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!ย Games begin at 2:30 PM at Barnesville Memorial Park in the grassy area between the basketball courts and the ball fields.
Gather your family and friends and compete in these classic favorites:
- Corn Hole
- Sack Races
- Tug of War
- Egg & Spoon Races
- Water Balloon Toss
ย Win a game and take home a FREE Dairy Queen cone coupon!ย
๐ญ Food Vendors (All Day):
โข Cowgirl Country Fixins
โข Shamrock Tropical Snow
โข DiRusso’s Food Trailer
โข Hudson’s Brick Oven Pizza & Homemade Ice Cream
โข Refugee Church (FREE Popcorn)
โข Park Concessions
๐ถ Live Music at the Amphitheater
๐ธ The Leftovers Band โ 3:00โ4:30 PM
๐ต The Two of Us โ 5:00โ6:30 PM
๐ค The Wild ‘n Blue Band โ 7:00โ8:30 PM
๐ Fireworks at Dusk
The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display launched from Barnesville Airport, with Barnesville Memorial Park serving as the best viewing location.
Please remember:
๐ซ No spectators are permitted at Barnesville Airport or along the airport access road during the fireworks display.
๐ซ Parking is prohibited along Fairview Road.
โค๏ธ Help Keep This Tradition Alive!
Donations are being accepted to help support the annual Barnesville Fireworks Display. Checks payable to “Fireworks Fund” may be mailed to:
Barnesville Park
130 Fair Street
Barnesville, OH 43713
A special thank you to our 2026 Fireworks Sponsors:
โข Hunt Engineering
โข Grenadier III Energy Partners, LLC
โข Woodsfield Savings Bank
โข WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital
โข Riesbeck’s Food Markets
๐ Wednesday, July 8, 2026 โ Sharing the Spirit of America
Join us at 6:00 PM at Veterans Plaza while Landon Harris does the public reading of the Declaration of Independence. In the event of rain, the program will be moved to the Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building.
Come celebrate our nation’s history and hear the words that helped shape our democracy.
๐บ๐ธ The celebration doesn’t end there! The Barnesville America-250 Committee continues to plan even more exciting events and activities throughout this historic year. Be sure to watch for additional announcements and join us as Barnesville proudly celebrates America’s 250th Birthday together!