πΆ LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND LONG
Two exciting days of live music, family entertainment, contests,
attractions, and patriotic celebration.
Scroll down to see who’s taking the stage!
Friday, June 19, 2026
Rock, Rhythm & Festival Fun
Kick off USA Days with an afternoon and evening packed with live music, family activities, special attractions, and hometown entertainment.
Friday’s lineup features everything from classic rock favorites and family-friendly attractions to pageants, contests, and one of the region’s premier live bands. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the rides, or the community spirit, Friday is the perfect way to start an exciting USA Days weekend.
1:00 PM β πͺ Festival Opens
Rides, games, food vendors, crafters, family activities, and festival attractions open for an exciting weekend of fun in Memorial Park.
Bring the family, explore the midway, discover local vendors, and enjoy all your favorite festival traditions as USA Days gets underway.
π¦ Reptile Adventures
Friday Only β’ 2:00 PM β Close
Get up close with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures! Reptile Adventures brings a hands-on educational experience featuring tortoises, turtles, giant frogs, lizards, snakes, and more.
Guests will have opportunities to learn about, pet, and even hold selected animals while discovering the important role reptiles play in our ecosystem.
This family-friendly attraction is free with festival admission and is sure to be a favorite for kids and adults alike.
2:00 PM β πΈ Waterloo 5
Waterloo 5 kicks off the festival weekend with an afternoon of classic rock favorites, timeless hits, and crowd-pleasing energy.
Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Lisa Carrington, the band brings decades of musical experience and a setlist packed with songs from artists such as Heart, Janis Joplin, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and many more.
Featuring talented musicians from across Central Ohio, Waterloo 5 combines strong vocals, seasoned musicianship, and a genuine love of live performance that keeps audiences singing along from the first song to the last.
Come early, grab a seat, and help kick off the 2026 Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival with one of Central Ohio’s favorite live bands.
8:00 PM β π€ Katie and the Red Hots
Friday night concludes with one of Central Ohio’s favorite live bands, Katie and the Red Hots.
Led by powerhouse vocalist Katie Basinger, the band delivers a high-energy show packed with classic rock favorites and beloved hits from the 80s and 90s. Their combination of exceptional musicianship, dynamic stage presence, and crowd interaction has made them a favorite throughout Ohio and beyond.
The band also features Centerburg’s own Mike Allen on lead guitar, bringing decades of professional performance experience and outstanding musicianship to the stage.
Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, powerful vocals, or simply great live entertainment, Katie and the Red Hots will provide the perfect soundtrack to an unforgettable Friday night at USA Days.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
πΊπΈ Parade, Family Fun & Patriotic Celebration
Saturday is packed with community traditions, family entertainment, live music, and patriotic celebration as we honor America’s 250th Anniversary.
From the annual parade and princess party to live entertainment, contests, wrestling, music, and fireworks, there’s something happening throughout the day for visitors of all ages.
10:00 AM β πΊπΈ Annual USA Days Parade
Start Saturday with one of Centerburg’s favorite traditions! This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Freedom” and will honor veterans from all branches of military service as Grand Marshals.
The parade will be led by the Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps, bringing patriotic music and excitement to kick off a day filled with community pride and celebration.
12:00 PM β π Princess Party On Stage
Join Moana and Merida for an afternoon of songs, dancing, and family fun. Following the stage performance, the princesses will be available for photos and meet-and-greets with children in the festival grounds.
β¨ Costumes are encouraged and little royalty is always welcome!
2:00 PM β π€Ό Olde Wrestling Extravaganza
Step back in time for a hilarious and action-packed vintage wrestling show inspired by the Roaring Twenties. Featuring larger-than-life characters, family-friendly comedy, and plenty of body slams, this unique attraction is fun for all ages.
From daring daredevils to masked maniacs, Olde Wrestling combines athleticism, storytelling, and laughter into one unforgettable performance.
πΈ Saturday Evening β Live Music & Fireworks Finale
Saturday evening brings live music, hometown talent, and an unforgettable fireworks display as the Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary.
6:00 PM β π€ Nicks & Tricks
Centerburg’s own Patrick and Melissa Boggs, joined by bassist Myke Rock, guitarist Lance Ellison, and drummer Bill Chatfield, return to the USA Days stage with an energetic mix of classic rock favorites, crowd sing-alongs, and memorable performances.
Known for powerful vocals, engaging stage presence, and a genuine love for the music they perform, Nicks & Tricks brings a blend of rock, nostalgia, and fun that has made them a local favorite.
Featuring classic rock favorites, audience sing-alongs, and plenty of hometown energy, Nicks & Tricks helps kick off an exciting Saturday evening of live entertainment.
8:00 PM β πΈ Crossthread
Closing out the live entertainment lineup is Crossthread, a high-energy rock and roll band that has been entertaining audiences throughout Ohio for decades.
Founded by Big Mike Whittington and featuring a talented lineup of experienced musicians, Crossthread delivers a diverse setlist packed with classic rock favorites, crowd-pleasing hits, and powerful performances.
Known for their strong musicianship, dynamic vocals, and energetic stage presence, Crossthread brings the perfect blend of rock, nostalgia, and fun to the USA Days stage.
Get ready for a high-energy performance as Crossthread helps close out the live entertainment lineup before the evening’s spectacular fireworks finale.
π Fireworks Extravaganza β 10:00 PM
A Patriotic Finale to America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Join us Saturday evening at 10:00 PM for the spectacular USA Days Fireworks Extravaganza as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom and independence.
This year’s fireworks display is proudly sponsored by Centerburg’s Peter Hayden Chapman Amvets Post 50 and the Charles Andrews American Legion Post 460. We extend our sincere thanks to these organizations and the veterans they represent for providing this gift to our community.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy an unforgettable display lighting up the skies above Memorial Park.
It’s the perfect ending to a weekend filled with community spirit, hometown traditions, live entertainment, and patriotic celebration in the Heart of Ohio.