Honoring Alliance as the Carnation City, the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival is a festival full of parades, food and fun throughout the community. Throughout the festival week(s), there are more than 30 fun-filled events. There is truly an event for everyone!

Schedule of Events:

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Carnation Food Fest

The Carnation Food Fest, previously the Rib Fest and the Rib Burn Off started in the late 1980's and has evolved over the event's 25+ years of existence. Annually, the Carnation Food Fest hosts numerous food vendors which vary from ribs to elephant ears. Area bands provide entertainment each evening.

Music: 6-9pm Jimmy and the Soul Blazers

Location: University of Mount Union - Simpson Street

7:00pm: The Tempest

The Bard's tale of treachery, betrayal, and forgiveness.

Grounds open for seating at 6:00

Lawn chairs encouraged. Bleacher seats also available.

Location: ​Glamorgan Castle, 200 Glamorgan St, Alliance, OH 44601

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