Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 at 9:00am

The City of Canal Winchester: Community Center
45 East Waterloo Street
614-837-7716

Join us for three days of family fun at the oldest and largest Labor Day Festival in all of Ohio!

Schedule of Events:

Rides and Games
One of the Festival's biggest attractions for both children and adults are the many Rides and Games available during the event.  The Festival offers rides big and small, games of all varieties, and something that will surely satisfy all ages, providing hours of fun and excitement!

12:00 pm-11pm
Free Ride Saturday 12:00 pm - 5 PM
Sensory Inclusive Hour from 12:00 pm-1 PM on Saturday

9am - 5pm: Quilt Show
Community Center, 45 E. Waterloo

Take a break from the heat and stop by the Canal Winchester Community Center to enjoy a beautiful display of quilts made by the local Quilters on the Canal group. The quilters will be on hand to answer questions and share insights on their technique.

12:00 pm - 10pm: Craft Show
From unique jewelry pieces to handmade wood carvings, there is something for everyone at the Craft Show!  Find the vendors along E. Waterloo Street in front of City Hall.

12-11pm: Beer Pavilion - South High Street

Come spend a weekend sampling beers at the Beer Pavilion, sponsored by Ugly Mug Bar & Grill. Music from the Main Stage will be piped into the tent so you can still enjoy all of the festival acts!

12:30-7:30 pm: Tailgate Party - North High Street In front of Main Stage

Watch The Ohio State University football game like you've never seen before - on a BIG SCREEN in the heart of the Labor Day Festival!

An 8' x 13' screen will be streaming football starting at 12:30. Watch the OSU game with sound when it begins (time TBD). Games will continue to be aired until our main act takes the stage that night. 

Send your kiddos to the rides for Free Ride Saturday, grab a drink from the Ugly Mug Beer Pavilion, and cheer on the Buckeyes with us!


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