Join us Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1, for four days of community celebrations in Union City, Indiana and Ohio.
This year’s festival includes live entertainment, carnival rides, flea markets, contests, food, the Grand Parade, The Hunt, bed races, melodrama, children’s activities and much more.
Carnival rides will begin Wednesday evening at the corner of Howard and Oak streets. Rides will operate each evening and again following Saturday’s parade.
Wednesday, July 29
11:30 a.m. — Kick-Off Luncheon and Farmer of the Year Award
Union City Elks Lodge
Tickets are $12 each.
6:00 p.m. — FREE Community Dinner
Under the Main Tent on Pearl Street
Sponsored by the City of Union City.
6:30–10:30 p.m. — Heritage Sounds
A Johnny Cash tribute featuring seven bands. Each group will perform for approximately 20 minutes and include two Johnny Cash songs.
Thursday, July 30
9:00 a.m. — Heritage Days Photo Contest Begins
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Most Photogenic Baby and Pampered Pet Contest
Jo’s Corner Florist
313 N. Columbia Street, Union City, Indiana
4:30–6:30 p.m. — Live Music
Performer to be announced.
5:30 p.m. — Little Mr. and Miss Contest Registration
Big Tent on Broadway
Open to children ages 4–7. Entry fee is $5. Winners must participate in Saturday’s parade.
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Little Mr. and Miss Contest
Big Tent on Broadway
7:30 p.m. — Watermelon Eating Contest
In front of the Main Stage
Age divisions: 10 and younger, 11–17, and 18 and older.
8:00 p.m. — Melodrama
Big Tent on Broadway
8:00–10:30 p.m. — The 1052 Band
Main Stage on Pearl Street
Friday, July 31
9:00 a.m. — Heritage Days Photo Contest Continues
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Most Photogenic Baby and Pampered Pet Contest
Jo’s Corner Florist
313 N. Columbia Street
4:00 p.m. until sold out — Elks Fish and Chicken Fry
Union City Elks Lodge
318 N. Columbia Street
4:30–6:30 p.m. — Live Music
Performer to be announced.
5:30 p.m. — Karaoke Registration Begins
Oak Street near the Farmers Market
6:00–9:00 p.m. — Karaoke Contest
Entry fee is $5.
8:00 p.m. — Melodrama
Big Tent on Broadway
8:00–8:45 p.m. — Golf Cart Poker Run
Oak Street near the Farmers Market
Entry fee is $5 per participating person.
8:00–10:30 p.m. — The Smileys
Main Stage on Pearl Street
Saturday, August 1
8:00 a.m. — Farmers Market
Corner of Oak and Columbia streets
9:00 a.m. — Heritage Days Photo Contest Continues
9:00–11:00 a.m. — Most Photogenic Baby and Pampered Pet Contest
Jo’s Corner Florist
313 N. Columbia Street
9:00 a.m.–Noon — Union City Public Library Book Sale
408 N. Columbia Street
9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Grand Parade Registration
Across from Pizza Hut on State Route 28
10:00 a.m. — The Hunt Begins
Union City Public Library
408 N. Columbia Street
A $500 reward will be awarded for solving the mystery.
10:00 a.m.–Noon — Bed Races
Columbia Street in downtown Union City
Teams consist of five people. Entry fee is $20 per team. Prizes will be awarded.
10:00 a.m.–Noon — Cow Chip Contest
Railroad Park, Union City, Ohio
11:00 a.m. — Baking Contest
Farmers Market Building at the corner of Oak and Columbia streets
1:00 p.m. — The Grand Parade
Following the parade, Apostolic Restoration Church will offer prayer for anyone who wishes to stop by at 212 W. Pearl Street.
3:00 p.m. — Kiddie Tractor Pull
Pearl Street
Prizes sponsored by Lifewise Academy.
4:00 p.m. — Ducky Derby
Harter Park at the creek
4:30–6:30 p.m. — Live Music
Performer to be announced.
5:00 p.m. — Melodrama
Big Tent on Broadway
7:00 p.m. — Melodrama
Big Tent on Broadway
8:00–10:30 p.m. — The Bulldogs
Main Stage on Pearl Street
Watch the State Line Heritage Days website (https://statelineheritagedays.org/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/statelineheritagedays) for more information.