Schedule:

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

8:00am: Athletic Day Registration- Polley Field Ball Park, or register online.
Red Cross Blood Drive - Nelsonville-York High School ( 8:00-2:00) All pints donated raise scholarship funds for the Nelsonville-York class of 2023.
8:30am: Athletic Day Events Begin - Polley Field Ball Park, (until 11:30 am.)
11:00am: Parade of the Hill food booth opens-Washington St.
12:00pm: Library Junction-Job and Family Services Mobile Unit. Book Sale-Nelsonville Public Library (12:00-5:30)
12:00pm: Lunch served at the Main stage for Athletic day participants after events conclude-Sponsored by Tammy’s Country Kitchen
1:00pm: Concessions open (until 11:00 pm)
Ladies Day (until 4:00 pm) –Community Room, Rocky Outdoor Gear Store.
1:30pm: Kids’ Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage (Pizza Eating and Newspaper Toss)
2:00pm: Kids’ Street Games –Bell Tower Stage-Presented by the 50 Club.
3:00pm: Rides open-BIG O Amusement Company
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park opens, Taste of Nelsonville Vendors open (4:00-10:00 pm.)
5:00pm: Dino-ROAR Tour- First National Bank rear lot ( Shows at 5:00 and 7:00 pm.)
5:30pm: Little Queens Contestants line up for parade at former Jr. High building on Fayette St.
5:45pm: Opening Ceremonies-Ringing the Bell-Bell Tower Stage

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: Welcome Home Parade-From Nelson School Commons, 189 Fayette St. (Former School building) to the Bell Tower Stage.
After the Parade: Main Stage –Introduction of the Little Miss Queen Contestants followed by the Coronation of the 2022 Little Miss Parade of the Hills.
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7:30pm: DJ and/or Karaoke- Library Junction Stage
8:30pm: NEW FRONTIERS-Journey Tribute - Main Stage near Public Square
11:00pm: Festival closes for the night.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

10:00am: Seniors’ Day Activities Begin - Stuart’s Opera House Lobby 52 Public Square (doors open at 9:30 am., Seating is limited).
11:00am: First United Methodist Church – Home Cooked Food (11:00-7:00), Parade of the Hill food booth opens-Washington St. Library Junction- Job and Family Services mobile unit.
12:00pm: Seniors’ Day Lunch - Stuart’s Opera House Lobby. Door open at 9:30, lunch at 12:00, Matinee at 1:00. Book Sale-Nelsonville Public Library (12:00-5:30), Coal Miners Lunch and Local History Meet and Greet – Library (12:00-1:00)
1:00pm: Concessions open (until 11:00 pm)
Seniors’ Day Matinee - Stuart’s Opera House (Free), “Oceans of Fun Magic Show”-Magician Jim Kleefeld-Nelsonville Public Library Stage,( rain will move show inside) Pie Contest Drop off-Stuart’s Opera House Lobby (1:00-4:00)
1:30pm: Kids’ Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage (Hula Hoop and Cookie Stack)
2:00pm: Kids’ Street Games – Bell Tower Stage - Presented by the 50 Club.
3:00pm: Rides open-BIG O Amusement Company
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park opens, Taste of Nelsonville Vendors open (4:00-10:00 pm.) Pie Judging-Stuart’s Opera House
Nelsonville-York Pep Rally-Library Junction Stage - Celebrate the team with cheers, tunes from the band and introduction of players. Ohio Health Fair-Library junction 2:00-4:00 pm.
5:00pm: Registration for Bicycle Parade Begins - Former Citizens Bank Lot. - Theme “Sea to Shining Sea”
Dino-ROAR Tour - First National Bank rear lot ( Shows at 5:00 and 7:00 pm.)

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: Bicycle Parade - Sponsored by Nelsonville VFW #3467 ladies Auxiliary-begins at Former Citizens bank lot on Columbus St. - Theme “Sea to Shining Sea”
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Award Winning Twirling Superstars-Library Junction Stage
6:30pm: Charity Pie Auction - Stuart’s Opera House Lobby.
7:30pm: DJ and/or Karaoke - Library Junction Stage
8:30pm: Tribute Quartet - Main Stage-Presented by the Buckeye Ministerial Association.
11:00pm: Festival closes for the night.

Friday, August 19, 2022

11:00am: Parade of the Hill food booth opens - Washington St.
First United Methodist Church - Home cooked Foods (11:00-7:00)pm.
Library Junction - Take and Make Craft Kits 10:00 am.-6:00pm: (while supplies last)
Job and Family Services - Mobile Unit
12:00pm: Book Sale - Nelsonville Public Library (12:00-4:30)
12:45pm: Manatee Mania - Nelsonville Public Library (12:45-1:30)
1:30pm: Kids’ Street Game Registration - Bell Tower Stage (Wet Sponge Relay and Watermelon Eating Contest)
2:00pm: Kids’ Street Games – Bell Tower Stage-Presented by the 50 Club.
3:00pm: Rides open - BIG O Amusement Company
4:00pm: First National Bank Family Fun Park opens, Taste of Nelsonville Vendors open (4:00-10:00 pm.)
4:45pm: Fiddlers Registration - Stuart’s Opera House Office (Until 5:45 pm.)
5:00pm: Dino-ROAR Tour - First National Bank Family Fun Part (Shows at 5:00 and 7:00pm )

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: The Ohio State Fiddling Contest - Stuart’s Opera House ($8.00 admission). For tickets contact Stuart’s Opera house at 740-753-1924.
7:00pm: Miss Parade of the Hills Contest Formal Judging - Main Stage
7:30pm: DJ and/or Karaoke - Library junction Stage
9:00pm: The Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd Tribute - Main Stage
11:00pm: Festival closes for the night.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

8:00am: ”Run for the Hills/Race for Life”- 5K Run/Walk - registration - Bell Tower Stage.
8:40am: Kids’ “Mini Run” Begins - Bell Tower Stage
9:00am: ”Run for the Hills/Race for Life” 5K Begins - Bell Tower Stage-Sponsored by Canal Street Barbell Club
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10:00am: 5K Awards Presentation - Bell Tower Stage.
11:00am: Parade of the Hill food booth opens - Washington St.
Taste of Nelsonville Vendors Open (until 10:00 pm).
12:00pm: First National bank Family Fun Park opens
1:00pm: Rides open - BIG O Amusement Company
2:00pm: Luncheon for Visiting Queens -- Stuart’s opera House Lobby
3:00pm: Dino-ROAR Tour - Frist National Bank family Fun Park - (Shows at 3:00- 5:00).
3:30pm: Grande Parade Lineup for general units begins (until 5:30) – Poplar St. Near Kroger. To register for the parade go to www.paradeofthehills.org

Nightly Entertainment:

6:00pm: ”Grande Parade" - From Harper and Poplar Streets through the streets of downtown Nelsonville.
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After The Parade - Main Stage
Parade of the Hills Welcome
Roland Pierce Citizenship Award Presentation-By Nelsonville VFW Post #346
Introduction of Visiting Queens Coronation of 2022 Miss Parade of the Hills
50/50 Raffle Drawing - by Parade of the Hills-Tickets can be purchased at POTH Food Booth.

7:30pm: DJ and/or Karaoke - Library Junction Stage
9:00pm: American Engine Band - Main Stage
11:00pm: Festival ends… Thank You !! and See you next year !! Several Key committee seats will be open so now is your chance to get involved to start planning for the upcoming years. Meetings are held in the Rocky Boot Store Community Room at 5:30 on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Date: August 17 - 20, 2022

Location: Various Venues in Nelsonville, OH 45764.

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