Marietta Main Street’s #mymarietta Music Festival


On Saturday July 19th downtown Marietta will transform into an outdoor music venue with the annual #MyMarietta Music Festival, hosted by Marietta Main Street. This free, family-friendly event showcases some of the best local and regional bands and musicians across three stages. The title sponsor is Wilky’s Sports Bar, and the stage sponsors are Washington State College of Ohio and Magnum Magnetics.  The stages will be located on the Armory lawn, at Wilky’s Sports Bar and First City Records, in the heart of historic downtown Marietta. Other sponsors include Just a Jar Design Press, Marietta Dental Works, First City Records, the Town House, Lure Tattooing and Piercing and Wit & Whimzy with Clutch Collective. 


This popular music festival has grown to be a much anticipated and well attended event, drawing hundreds of people downtown to enjoy their favorite musicians and discover new ones. Nate Shahan, Marietta Main Street Board member and coordinator of the event, explained what the event means for the Marietta community. “Despite what some people may think, the MOV has a vibrant, diverse music scene. This festival showcases some of the best talent in our region, including singer/songwriters, Americana, Rock and Metal, all in one place for free.”


The music kicks off at noon and continues until 11:00 PM. On the Wilky’s stage at the Armory, the scheduled performances are: High Schools that Rock 12:00, Mud Duck Revival 1:15, Jake Dunn 2:30, Todd Burge 4:00, Gypsy River 5:30, OYO 7:00, Sockdolager 8:30, Hominid 10:00 PM.  


On the Magnum Magnetics Stage at First City Records, the scheduled performances are: Volcanic Ensemble 12:00, The Hopewell 1:30, Matt Petty & the Whiskey Chasers 3:00, Levi Westfall Band 4:30, Place Invaders 6:00, Appalachian Hustle 7:30, Sybil’s Silence 9:00 PM. 


And on the Washington State College of Ohio Stage at Wilky’s the scheduled performances are: Evie Schaffer 12:00, Evan Cunningham 1:15, Soph Stevens 2:30, Jimmy Change 3:45, Sarah Burton 5:00, Hannah & Levi Westfall 6:15, Justin Arthur 7:30, Two Buds & a Slapbox 9:00 PM. The schedule is staggered so that people can move between stages to enjoy multiple acts. 


While the main feature of the day is music, it’s also an opportunity to visit the many shops and boutiques within walking distance of the stages. Restaurants will be ready to welcome hungry festival attendees and even provide DORA friendly drinks. Locals and visitors alike are invited to spend the afternoon and evening experiencing live music.

2025 FLOWER BASKET CAMPAIGN

Every year, Marietta Main Street hangs flower baskets on the lampposts in downtown Marietta and Historic Harmar Village. Over time as our downtown district grew with new businesses and new programs, we also grew our downtown flower program that now installs 360 hanging flower baskets full of petunias throughout our commercial district.

Our fundraising goal for this year's flower campaign is $25,000 to fund each flower basket + the 6 hours a day for 180 days it takes in labor to water the baskets + care and maintenance of our watering tractor, all managed by Jay Huck and his team at Huck Greenhouses.

We are asking individuals, organizations, and businesses who can financially support this campaign to join us in our efforts to beautify our historic, vibrant downtown! Flower baskets can be sponsored by your business or organization or In Honor of or In Memory of anyone of the sponsor’s choosing, especially those who make- or have made - a positive difference in Marietta.

Wine & Chocolate Walk

Indulge in an afternoon of wine, chocolate, and charming downtown vibes at Marietta Main Street’s 2025 Wine & Chocolate Walk, sponsored by Hall Financial Advisors. Stroll through historic downtown Marietta as you visit local restaurants and retail shops, savoring delightful wine and chocolate along the way.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Check-in Location: The Vault
Event Times:

VIP Ticket Holders: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Check-in: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
General Admission: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Check-in: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)

Upon check-in, you’ll receive a wristband, a tasting glass, and a map to guide you through 10 wine and 10 chocolate stops (VIPs enjoy 11 stops!). Take your time exploring downtown’s unique shops and restaurants as you sip, savor, and shop!

Important: Materials are only available during check-in hours and will not be held for late pickup. Unclaimed materials after 3:00 PM will be forfeited.

Savor delicious wine, decadent chocolate, and great company—get your tickets today!

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The Glenwood Community Ice Festival


On Saturday January 18th, downtown Marietta sidewalks will have some icy sparkle with the return of the The Glenwood Community Ice Festival hosted by Marietta Main Street. This popular annual event draws thousands of visitors to admire 19 ice sculptures on display throughout the historic, commercial district.  Each sculpture is the work of Tyson Whistler of Whistler Ice Works, who begins the process long before the sculptures are revealed. 

Each sculpture begins as a 300 pound block of ice, and Whistler began freezing his blocks in October. Using a combination of templates, freehand carving, and lots of special tools, he creates his artistic pieces as either a single carved block or multiple pieces joined together.  An additional highlight to the Ice Festival is the live carving that Whistler will do on the Armory Lawn, allowing the public to watch one of his creative ideas become a reality. Linda Dailey, Senior Executive Director of The Glenwood Community, said that sponsoring the Ice Festival is a pleasure. “We are thrilled to once again sponsor the Marietta Ice Festival, an event that brings so much joy and creativity to our community. Tyson Whistler of Whistler Ice Works, who provides the stunning ice displays, is a valued employee of The Glenwood Community. Supporting Tyson and our community is something we are truly passionate about, and we look forward to being part of this wonderful tradition each year.”


Downtown businesses and non-profits are sponsoring the sculptures, and the owners work with Whistler to come up with designs. Whistler said he is excited about this year’s designs. “This is the 9th year of putting ice sculptures on the streets of historic downtown Marietta. This year, there will be new designs and a nice combination of 3D style, logo style and photo op cutout style sculptures.”  Main Street volunteers will work with Whistler to set the sculptures in place by noon, and the live sculpture carving at the Armory will take place at 1:30 pm.


Businesses sponsoring the sculptures are located on Front Street, Putnam Street,

Second Street and Tiber Way. A map can be found on the Marietta Main Street Facebook page, and printed maps will be available at the CVB table on the Armory lawn.  On Front Street, Wit & Whimzy and Clutch Collective are partnering to sponsor a sculpture. The Marietta Ice Festival is one of my favorite local events," said Sarah Arnold, owner of Clutch Collective. "Tyson is an incredible local artist and we are so fortunate that he sets aside time each year to create original artwork for this event. Photos do not do his work justice; the sculptures are best enjoyed in person and made all the more special by the fact that they are temporary installations.” 

On Putnam Street, Peoples Bank Theatre is once again hosting one of Whistler’s creations. "We here at Peoples Bank Theatre have always felt it is very important to be a part of the Ice Festival because winter can feel so drab and Tyson Whistler’s work brings joy and smiles to people.  Even when the sun doesn't shine directly on Marietta the community experiences warmth and brightness with such actions that bring us all together," explained Miranda Duty, General Manager of Peoples Bank Theatre.

New this year, Marietta Main Street is hosting an “after party” concert at the Adelphia on Second Street. The fundraiser is a Beatles Tribute, featuring local bands and singers performing the songs of the Beatles. The doors open at 7:30 pm, with the show starting at 8:00 pm. Presale tickets are $12, and day of sale tickets will be $15, limited to ages 18 and up. Seating is first come first served and may be limited. Participating performers include Jake Dunn & The Blackbirds, Tulips, Joshua Lee & The Nice Dream, Hominid, Evie Schaffer, OYO and Soph Stevens.  

The community is invited to spend the afternoon in downtown Marietta, admiring the ice sculptures and watching Tyson Whistler do a live carving. Enjoy shopping and dining at one of the many unique shops, boutiques and restaurants, then keep the fun going at the Beatles Tribute concert.