What Are You Coming to McConnelsville For?
Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, a visit to The Wilds, a scenic drive, a small-town shopping day, or a local event, start with the experience that fits your trip.
Events Worth Planning Your Visit Around
McConnelsville knows how to gather. From hometown traditions and river-town celebrations to local flavor, music, makers, and seasonal fun, our events give visitors a reason to come for the day, stay for the weekend, and come back again.
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McConnelsville 4th of July Celebration
A full day of hometown tradition with the 5K, Cash MOB, parade, kids activities, vendors, live music, and fireworks over the historic courthouse.
Honey Hop - Inaugural Event September 26th, 2026
McConnelsville is getting a little sweeter!
A village-wide celebration of local honey, talented regional beekeepers, and the historic charm of Ohio’s River Town.
A Different Kind of Southeast Ohio Getaway
McConnelsville is for travelers who like a slower pace, a pretty Main Street, local stories, friendly stops, and places that still feel personal. Spend the morning downtown, linger over lunch, walk the bridge, browse local businesses, visit the Opera House or Historical Society, then use the village as your starting point for scenic drives, The Wilds, Blue Rock, the Muskingum River, and more.
Discover Summer in McConnelsville
Summer in McConnelsville brings scenic backroads, river views, outdoor adventures, local events, patio meals, small-town shopping, and easy day trips throughout Morgan County and Southeast Ohio.
Plan a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a slower stay close to The Wilds, Burr Oak, Blue Rock, and the Muskingum River.
We are thrilled to announce that the mural in the Village Fitness Green Space (117 E Main St) has been officially added to the Murals Across Ohio project.
Learn More Here
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Help Keep McConnelsville’s
4th of July Tradition Going
Every donation, sponsorship, and T-shirt purchase helps support the fireworks, parade, family activities, entertainment, and hometown traditions that make McConnelsville’s Independence Day celebration so special.
Thank You to Our Top Sponsors
Liberty Legacy ($1,500+) and Corporate Patriot ($1,000–$1,499)
Support the July 4th Raffle
Raffle tickets are available in person at:
Maxwell’s Hunting & Fishing
Meyers Specialty Market
Townsquare Collectibles
Old Bridge Brewing Company
No Pressure Services
The drawing will be held on July 4 at 8:00 PM.
Proceeds support the McConnelsville 4th of July Celebration.
Important: All applicable state and federal laws apply. Winners of firearm-related prizes must be legally eligible to receive the prize and must complete any required background check and FFL transfer process before taking possession. Must be 21 or older to participate in firearm-related prize drawings.
Thank You, McConnelsville!
Thank you for helping keep Ohio’s River Town shining.
Our latest Village Clean-Up was a beautiful reminder of what makes Ohio’s River Town so special.
Thank you to everyone who came out to help pick up litter, beautify downtown, plant flowers, and make McConnelsville shine just in time for the holiday weekend. Whether you gave twenty minutes or stayed the full two hours, your time and effort made a difference.
Community pride is easy to see when neighbors, volunteers, businesses, and friends come together with one shared goal: keeping McConnelsville a place people are proud to call home and excited to visit.
Help us keep Ohio’s River Town shining. Join us for the next Village Clean-Up.
