Get ready for an exciting month packed with exhilarating events as we come together to commemorate the cherished day when our nation declared its independence. The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival Activities Schedule is your guide to an unforgettable celebration, filled with patriotic fervor, community spirit, and a whole lot of fun. Join us as we embark on a journey through a series of engaging activities that will ignite your passion for freedom and honor the values that make our nation great.

July 4th:

The 2024 Americana Parade and Arts, Crafts & Food Festival presented by The Dayton Children's Hospital

• 6:30 am - 5k Run Pick up start-time for Timing chips and T-shirts

• 7:00 am - 5k Run participants' arrival and sign-in time/Franklin St.

  • (No cars permitted after 7:00 am)

• 7:30 am - 5k Run Shotgun Start at Centerville High School Stadium

• 9:00 am - Americana Auto Show registration begins 

• ​9:30 am - Centerville-Washington Township’s Americana Arts, Crafts & Food Festival begins.

• 10:00 am - Centerville-Washington Township’s Americana Parade begins.

  • To watch online visit: mvcc.viebit.com

• 11:00 am Auto Show registration ends

• 3:00 pm - Auto Show awards and door prize drawing

• 5:00 pm - Festival Ends 

• 6:00 pm - W. Franklin and N. Main Streets opens back up

 

Festival Entertainment Activities:

   Town Hall:

• 11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Dance Team, Dayton Dance Conservatory

• Matt Stanley, Comedy & Magic Show

  • 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm​

  • 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

• Town Hall Theatre Preview Shows

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

  • 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm

  • 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

   Main Stage, Westerfield Dr.:

• 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - The Fries Band

• 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm - 24 Seven 

   Routsong Stage, Big Band:

• Hauer Swing Band​

  • 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm - Patriotic Plus

  • 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Seriously Sinatra in the Shade

  • 1:15 pm - Gem City Swing Dancers

  • 2:00 pm - Hauer Jazz Combo

  • 2:30 pm - Hauer Swing Band

  • 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Mickey James - Music of Buble

  • 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm - Hauer Swing Band​

   Benham's Grove  

• 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Lacey Jane Band @ Benham's Gazebo

• 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Elyse and Moses @ Benham's Tent

• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Brockman Brothers, Acoustic Bluegrass- Under Trees @ Benham's Grove

• Street Performers-

  • Ranger Vic- Juggler​

  • Amazing Giants- Stilt Walkers - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                   

   Roaming Entertainment Acts: 

•      Barbershop Quartet 

•      Mule Skinner

•      The Amazing Giants 

•      Balloon Artists 

•      Dance Troop (located at Town Hall Theater)

•      Vicki Youngman (located near Beham's trees) 

•      Ranger Vic Performance

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Parade/Festival Road Closures:

• East Franklin at Compark and S. Suburban Closed from 7:00 am until Noon

• East Franklin at Glencroft Pl. Closed from 7:00am until noon.

• East Franklin at Lake Glen Ct. Closed from 7:00am until noon,

• West Franklin St. Closed from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm

• North Main Street at Williamsburg Lane Closed from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm

• South Main Street at Tuxworth Road closed from 7:00 am until Noon

         *Handicap Parking at Vineyard Church near Graeter’s Ice Cream