Chardon's America 250 Celebration

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Chardon will be celebrating the United States of America turning 250! Check the official event page for the most up-to-date notifications. To sponsor this event, please contact Becky Repasky at: rrepasky@cityofchardon.gov or 440-286-2610. To specifically sponsor the fireworks, donations can be sent directly to: P.O. Box 336 Chardon OH 44024. Be sure to mark this for the 2026 show!

Wednesday, July 1st: Fairmount of the Arts Presents

• 6:30pm Ohio Goes to the Movies: at the Geauga Theater - 'The Goonies' 

Thursday, July 2nd: Fairmount of the Arts Presents

• 3pm Dr. Bari Oyler Stith's Historical Lecture at the Geauga Theater 

• 7pm Novelty Theater Company Presents: Tom Sawyer at the Geauga Theater

Friday, July 3rd:

• 7p Chardon Polka Band at Chardon High School

• 10p Fireworks at Chardon High School

Saturday, July 4th: Old Glory Day

• 9:30am Courthouse Dedication and Time Capsule Ceremony

• 10am kid's bike decorating 

• 11am Independence Day Parade around Chardon Square

• Followed by: free hot dogs, ice cream and face painting

Sunday, July 5th: Community Picnic

• 11am - 2pm purchase food from Eat at the Bus Stop. Live music from Snowbelt Musical Arts Association. Giant slip 'n slide. Kite making and activities from America 250 - Ohio!

• (Fireworks rain date)