The 2025 Scio Summer Fest will be held Aug. 21–24 with a grand parade set
for Saturday, Aug. 23.
The four-day event will include several
activities starting with Thursday's midway opening ($20 wristband rides) and
opening ceremonies set for 5:30 p.m. on the main stage.
Other events that day include a performance by
the Harrison Central High School/Junior High/Biddy cheerleaders, a cornhole
tournament, the 52nd annual Scio Scramble One-Mile Fun Run and Family Walk, the
40th annual Scio Scramble 5K run/walk, and country and variety music by the
Tumbleweed Band at 7 p.m.
Friday’s events include a story time and craft
at the Scio Branch Library at 5 p.m., Buckeye Axe Throwing at the old school
lot from 6-9 p.m., and ’80s and ’90s country music by Chillbillyz at 7:30
p.m.
In addition to the Saturday parade, other
events include local talent by Shay Bonnell, a cornhole tournament beginning at
noon, rides with $20 wristbands from 1 to 11 p.m., the ninth annual pet show,
classic rock music by Rumley Renegades at 2 p.m., music from the ’90s and 2000s
by Seven South at 8 p.m., and parade awards at 9 p.m.
Sunday's events include a church service
conducted by Pastors Mike Cunningham and Dixie Hendricks at 9:30 and 11 a.m.,
the 40th annual Scio Show and Shine car show beginning at noon, acoustic music
by Dusty Carpenter at noon, the Great Conotton Creek duck race at the Scio
Firehouse at 2 p.m., and dance music by Twice as Nice at 2 p.m. Crowning of the
Scio Summer Fest Jr. Prince, Jr. Princess, Prince and Princess, and Queen is
set for 5 p.m., concluding with a merchants drawing and Big Top Magic Midway bicycle
giveaway at 5:15 p.m.
Other attractions include bingo every night at
7 p.m. inside the firehouse.
