Entertainment

Third Thursdays

164 South Main Street, Marion, OH 43302

Sponsored by McDaniel Automotive, this street fair takes place the third Thursday of each month, May-September. The city is taking it to the streets with live music, food trucks and local eateries/drinkeries, a kid’s zone, and a variety of vendors.…

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The Cardinal Project

The Cardinal Project

Downtown Marion

The Cardinal Project is a public art initiative of Downtown Marion, Inc. This project comes as an effort of Downtown Marion, Inc., led by Cardinal Project Committee Chair, Dean Jacob. The Cardinal is Ohio’s state bird. With Ohio as the 17th…

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Sweada Mae Art Cafe

287 W Center St Marion Ohio 43302

Located in Downtown Marion, the Sweada Mae Art Cafe specializes in paint your own pottery, canvas, and board & brush; with plans to add clay and glass options at a later date. The studio offers the perfect space for hands-on…

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Marion Popcorn Festival

Marion Popcorn Festival

Downtown Marion

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day in September, the Marion Popcorn Festival is one of Ohio’s premier festival events, named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association. Located in downtown Marion, it…

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Marion Palace Theatre

276 West Center Street, Marion

The Marion Palace Theatre presents a wide variety of live performances and films with widespread appeal. Built in 1928 by renowned theatre architect John Eberson, this fully operational theatre is a historic treasure in which to experience the arts. The…

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Marion County Fair

220 East Fairground Street, Marion

All the fun and games you expect at a County Fair, plus local and regional performers. Grandstand activities include truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, and more. Annual fair dates are the week of July 4th.

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Five Nights on Campus

1465 Mount Vernon Avenue

Five Nights on Campus is a performing arts series hosted by The Ohio State University Marion. The series features a variety of performance styles from traditional Irish folk music to the big band era, from Broadway to traditional choral, and…

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