Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 12:00pm

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:

Car Show
10:00 am: CRUISE-IN REGISTRATION BEGINS
01:30 pm: CRUISE-IN REGISTRATION ENDS
04:00 pm: CRUISE-IN AWARDS

The Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival’s car show is one of the area’s premier cruise-ins and a favorite of festival attendees. Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Trophies will be awarded at 4 p.m. Live music will be provided throughout the event. 

The entry fee is $15.  There will be a 50-50 drawing and door prizes will be raffled off during the event. Awards include Top 40, Queen’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Judges’ Choice, Committee's Choice, Just Because, and Best of Show. All cars, motorcycles, and trucks are welcome!

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.

Rides and Games

12:00 pm -11pm
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!

10am - 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.

12-11pm: 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!


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