The Ohio Fish & Shrimp Music Festival is returning to Freshwater Farms of Ohio in Urbana for three Saturdays in September, offering live music, fresh seafood, family activities, contests and special events.
The festival will take place September 12, 19 and 26 at Freshwater Farms of Ohio, located at 2624 N. U.S. Highway 68 in Urbana.
A major highlight of the opening weekend will be the first-ever Freshwater Games, bringing Scottish Highland-style strength competitions to the festival. The event is organized by Sticks and Stones Heavy Athletics.
The Freshwater Games will begin with a novice clinic at 9 a.m., followed by athlete setup at 10 a.m. and competition beginning at 11 a.m. Events will include the Braemar stone, open stone, heavy and light hammers, caber toss, sheaf, weight over bar and heavy and light weight for distance.
Competitors will take part in junior divisions for ages 15 to 17, men’s and women’s novice, men’s and women’s open, masters and lightweight divisions. Athletes will compete in the traditional Highland style, including wearing kilts.
Sticks and Stones Heavy Athletics will also offer a public keg toss competition for $5 per throw.
The September 12 music lineup will feature The Whirlybirds, Dulahan, The Relics, The Rumpke Mountain Boys and Bastard Bearded Irishmen. The day will also feature fresh seafood, food options, family-friendly activities and live entertainment.
The festival continues September 19 with the Urbana Cruisers Car Show and live music from Overdrive, Daniel Dye & Miller Road Band, LA Band and Dead Centric.
Visitors will again be able to enjoy fresh seafood, family activities and entertainment throughout the day.
The final festival date, September 26, will feature a Dog Adoption and Pet Costume Contest.
Live music that day will include American Whale, Angela Perley, The Usual Suspects & Repeat Offenders and Bastard Bearded Irishmen.
The festival’s three dates will offer a variety of activities beyond the featured events, including food, live entertainment, family activities and other special events.
With a different lineup of attractions each Saturday, organizers are inviting visitors to attend one or all three festival dates.
The Ohio Fish & Shrimp Music Festival will be held at Freshwater Farms of Ohio, 2624 N. U.S. Highway 68, Urbana.
Tickets and additional information are available through the festival’s event information and the QR code included on promotional materials.
