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:

10am-1pm: Mabel Hartzell Home Tours, 840 N. Park Ave.

Suggested donation $5 adult, 12 and under free

11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Auto Show

Gracing the Glamorgan Castle grounds are automobiles; from the very old to the very new and from the super elegant to the sporty hot rod.

The Greater Alliance Carnation Festival's annual Auto Show brings car enthusiasts from all over with more than 300 cars!

11:30am: Community Luncheon

2025 Keynote Spreaker: Dr. Maryam Jahdi

Tickets are $15.00 and available at CompuTek Computers 703 S. Union Ave Alliance, Ohio.

Lcation: University of Mount Union, Hoover Price Center

noon-4 p.m: Glamorgan Castle Tours, 200 Glamorgan St.

Admission: $10 adults donation, 10 and under free

12:00 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 New Wave Nation

Location: University of Mount Union - Simpson Street

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Pedal Tractor Pull

Fun for ages 3-100! Knox Ruritan pedal tractor pull.  Tractor and weight exchanger furnished.

Location: UMU Campus Lakes

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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