Come join us in the newly developed uptown green space located in the Historic Uptown Hillsboro, Ohio. After a 2-year hiatus, it is our great pleasure that the Festival of the Bells has returned for the 2022 season. Thanks to the committee-at-large, volunteers, and our sponsors we are able to put on three days jam-packed with family friendly fun, arts, crafts, food, music, festivities, and fellowship. Check out the schedule for the list of the activities planned and enjoy!!

Schedule:

Thursday, July 7, 2022

4:00pm: Parade Line Up – Parade Theme “Red, White and Boom – We’re Back!”
6:00pm: Opening Ceremonies – First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage
National Anthem
Presentation of Colors
4:00pm: Food and Craft Booths Open
5:00pm: Rides Open
7:00pm: Parade
9:00pm: Caylee Hammock - First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage

Friday, July 8, 2022

9:00am: Festival of the Bells 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Registration
9:30am: 3 on 3 Tournament
10:00am: Food and Craft Booths Open
1:00pm: Free Festival Bingo and Other Activities
2:00pm: Kids’ Coloring Contest
3:00pm: Battle of the Banks
Rides Open
5:30pm: Jake Lindsey Illusionist
6:30pm: Armed Services Swearing In Ceremony
7:00pm: Blue Steel - First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage
8:30pm: Festival of the Bells Auction - First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage
9:00pm: Elvie Shane - First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage

Saturday, July 9, 2022

7:00am: 5K Run/Walk Registration
8:00am: 5K Run/Walk
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Food and Craft Booths Open
9:00am: Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Highland Co. Hist. Soc. - Scott House Lawn
Pioneer Day, sponsored by the Highland Co. Hist. Soc. – Scott House lawn
Pet Parade Registration: sponsored by Merchants National Bank
Cornhole Tournament Registration
10:00am: Pet Parade: sponsored by Merchants National Bank
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10:00am: Cornhole Tournament: Sponsored by Highland Count Firefighters Assoc.
10:00am: Car Show Registration
10:15am: Kids Dash Registration
10:30am: Kids Dash
Baby Parade Registration sponsored by Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center
11:00am: Car Show
11:00am: Baby Parade – Theme “Red, White and Cute”
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12:00pm: Tribute to Patriots
1:00pm: Scavenger Hunt
Rides Open
3:00pm: Car Show Awards
5:00pm: Southern Hills Bikers for Christ “Bike Display”
7:00pm: Enduring Grace - First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage
9:00pm: Jordan Feliz - First State Bank, Merchants National Bank and NCB Stage

Date: July 7 - 9, 2022

Location: Hillsboro Uptown Green Space
Located in Historic Uptown Hillsboro, OH 45133.

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