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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.
All times, locations and details are subject to change.
2026 Americana Activities Schedule
July 3rd:
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5:30 PM: Gates Open at Centerville HS Stadium
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6:30–7:15 PM : Centerville Pops! at CHS Stadium
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7:15–7:35 PM: An Americana First: Pie Eating Contest and The Great Americana Sack Race (50 people for sack race, 2 races; sack race registration opens at 5:30 p.m.)
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7:35 PM: "America the Beautiful"
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7:40 PM: Star Spangled Banner performed by Alexandra Kiefaber
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7:45–9:45 PM: Simply Queen on the Ram Restoration Stage
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9:45–10:25 PM: The Americana Drone and Fireworks Spectacular presented by Dayton Children's Hospital (Drone show begins at 9:45 p.m. with fireworks following)
July 4th:
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6:30 AM: 5K Run Check-in Opens
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7:00 AM: No Vehicle Access to Centerville High School After This Time
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7:30 am: 5k Run Shotgun Start at Centerville High School Stadium
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8:15 AM: 5K Awards Ceremony
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9:00 AM: Auto Show Registration Begins
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9:30 AM: Festival Opens: Vendors, Crafts & Food
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10:00 AM: Americana Parade Begins on East Franklin Street
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11:00 AM: Auto Show Registration Closes
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3:00 PM: Auto Show Awards & Door Prizes
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5:00 PM: Festival Concludes
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6:00 PM: Streets Reopen (W. Franklin & N. Main)
Festival Entertainment Activities:
Main Stage (Located behind Agave Rye):
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11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Brass Tracks
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2:00–4:00 PM: 5 Band
Gazebo (Benham's Grove on Main St.)
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11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Mabarak
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1:00–2:30 PM: Brockman Bros
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2:30–4:00 PM : The Gems
Whit's Stage (On the West Side of Main St.)
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12:00–1:00 PM: Bri Vermillion (Guitar)
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1:00–2:30 PM: Grayson Zelik (Guitar)
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2:30–4:00 PM: Jubilee River
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Routsong Stage (On West Side of Main St.)
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11:30 AM–4:00 PM: Hauer Swing Band, featuring Swing Dancers, Michael Bublé tribute, and Jazz Combo
Town Hall Theater (Times to be announced)
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Children's Theater Showcase
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Hamilton Musical Showcase
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Character Meet & Greet
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Miss Mary's Children's Music
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Strolling Entertainment
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11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Grayson Zelik (Guitar)
11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Brockmans at Benham's
11:30 AM–3:00 PM: Ranger Vic (Juggler)
12:30–1:30 PM: The Gems
1:30 PM: Bri Vermillion (Guitar)
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Kid's Zone (Activity Center Park Entrance on West Side of Main St)
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Live entertainment with circus music
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Fairy Godmother Cottage (South Side of W. Franklin St.)
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Character Meet & Greet (All Day)
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