Make the Holidays Shine in Downtown Merry-Etta

The holiday season in downtown Marietta is something truly special. From the excitement of the Merry-Etta Christmas Parade to the glow of the Holiday Tree Walk and the joy of our annual Tree Lighting, these events bring thousands of people together to celebrate everything that makes our community unique.

What many people don't realize is that these traditions are only possible because of the generous support of our local businesses, organizations, and community partners.

Marietta Main Street is now offering Holiday Sponsorship Packages, giving businesses the opportunity to support the events that make downtown magical while receiving valuable recognition throughout the holiday season. Whether you're looking to sponsor one event or take advantage of multiple opportunities, there are packages available to fit a variety of budgets and marketing goals.

Sponsoring our holiday events is more than just advertising. It's an investment in our community. Your support helps create memorable experiences for families, encourages people to shop and dine locally, and keeps our historic downtown vibrant during one of the busiest times of the year.

This year's sponsorship opportunities include:

• Holiday Tree Walk

• Merry-Etta Christmas Parade

• Tree Lighting Celebration

Each event offers its own unique sponsorship opportunities, and several sponsorship levels are available throughout the season.

If your business is looking for a meaningful way to give back while increasing its visibility, we'd love to partner with you.

View our Holiday Sponsorship Package to learn more about the available opportunities and reserve your sponsorship today. Together, we can make this holiday season one to remember in downtown Marietta.

MOV Studio Tours

Join Marietta Main Street and the Parkersburg Art Center for our first MOV Artist Studio Tour! The Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of local artists' studios in Washington County, Ohio and Wood County, West Virginia. Local artists will have their studios open to ticketholders on Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The tour includes at least six stops and features over ten artists, with two stops hosting guest artists in their space. Tickets are $25 per person. Each ticket holder will receive a map with the locations and a wrist band for access.

Check-in locations:

Parkersburg Art Center 725 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
JustAJar Design Press 208 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750

Tickets are $25 on-line, $30 at the door.

Purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/mid-ohio-valley-artist-studio-tour

Wine & Chocolate Walk

Indulge in an afternoon of wine, chocolate, and charming downtown vibes at Marietta Main Street’s 2026 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, May 16, 2026
Event Times: 2pm - 6pm (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. 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. Must be 21+ to participate.

2026 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.

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Each edition is packed with helpful updates like:

• 🎉 Upcoming events and festivals

• 🤝 Community news and Main Street updates

• 📅 Important dates you won’t want to miss

Whether you’re a longtime supporter of downtown or just starting to explore what our community has to offer, our newsletter makes it easy to stay connected and involved.

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Together, we can continue building a vibrant, thriving downtown—one event, one shop, and one story at a time.