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 of Events:

July 3, 2023

Food and business vendors, paddle boats, live music, face painters, parade, inflatables and outdoor movie.

Festival Hours: 4-10pm

- Inflatables - FREE

- Paddle boats - FREE (Donations appreciated)

- Parade (5:30pm in Downtown Berea)

Downtown Berea/Triangle

The Grindstone Festival Parade is a 4th of July Celebration and is a tradition in our community. Different organizations, civic groups and businesses will decorate their vehicles or floats, hand out candy and bring fun to Berea!

Parade Route

2023 Grindstone Parade Form

- Outdoor Movie

- Costume characters

- Face painting - FREE

- Food vendors

July 4, 2023

Food and business vendors, paddle boats, live music, inflatables and fireworks.

Festival Hours: 4-10pm

- Inflatables - FREE

- Paddle boats - FREE (Donations appreciated)

- Live music: Wallbangers and Clayton Brothers

- Fireworks: 10pm

Date: July 3 - 4, 2023

Location: Coe Lake, 85 South Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017.

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