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.

Purchase tickets here

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.

Click here to purchase your basket

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Each edition is packed with helpful updates like:

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  • 📅 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.

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New Leaders to Join Board of Directors

In January 2026, Marietta Main Street will yet again welcome one of the largest groups of Board of Directors to lead the organization; 14 voting board members will join alongside 6 ex-officio community leaders to form a team of 20 qualified, passionate individuals charged with governing Marietta’s 501c3 downtown revitalization organization.

The Marietta Main Street Board of Directors leads the way in supporting seven (7) committees, each housing a series of programs, events, and initiatives vital to the Main Street mission. This leadership is set on the foundation of national accreditation, achieved annually, via Main Street America and Heritage Ohio.

Together, the Main Street Board of Directors works diligently to progress our goals for community and economic development downtown even further. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, a love for Marietta, and an investment of their time, talent, and treasure, the Main Street Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the organization and our downtown community.

Our new board members include Laura Miller from Settlers Bank, Laney Hitchens from the Marietta Community Foundation, Amber Little from American Flags & Poles, Madeline Gray from IVS Hydro, and Charlie Kittle from the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.