The Grindstone Festival is Berea’s signature Fourth of July celebration. This two-day event includes activities for all ages. There are paddleboat rides on Coe Lake, live entertainment with band concerts, inflatables and food vendors. A spectacular fireworks display over Coe Lake ends the event and attracts thousands of visitors from throughout the region.

Schedule:

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Live at the Lake Concert

Vendors open at 6pm

Concert time: 8-10pm

Band: The Stranger - Billy Joel Tribute

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Festival Hours: 4-10pm

4-10pm: Inflatables

4-9pm: Paddle boats

Live Music: Scott Sopota- Coe Lake Gazebo from 6:30-9:30pm

9:15pm: Outdoor Movie: "Field of Dreams"

Face painting, food and business vendors

Parade:

Kickoff at 4pm in Downtown Berea

Parade lineup is at the Berea Fairgrounds.

The Grindstone Festival parade includes community group, organizations and local businesses marching through downtown Berea past the Triangle.

If you would like to participate in the Parade, please complete the entry form below. You will then receive an acceptance letter with more detailed information.

Parade Participation Form

Kids on Wheels Parade

Show your patriotism and decorate your bike, scooter or wagon to be displayed in the Grindstone Festival Parade!

All participants will receive a goodie bag and are welcome to ride in the parade.

Children of all ages welcome! All children must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Helmets are required for all participants.

Monday, July 4, 2022

Festival Hours: 4-10pm

4-10pm: Inflatables

4-9pm: Paddle boats

Live music: Wallbangers 5-7pm and Clayton Brothers 8-10 pm.

10pm: Fireworks

Face painting, food and business vendors

Date: July 2 - 3, 2022

Location: Coe Lake Park, Coe Lake, Berea, OH 44017.

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