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COLUMBIA HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
"SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM"
June 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2008 |
The Columbia Homecoming Festival has been a tradition that was originally celebrated during the Fourth of July in the Columbia Township Park. This festival dates back more than 50 years ago and was organized & sponsored by various groups and organizations. Over the years, this event was a time when people would get together to support the local organizations that had booths that included games and food. As this event continued, the following traditions were added over time: Kiwanis kids games, Fireman's water fight, kids bike & pet parade, beauty pageant, car show, battle of the bands contest, grand parade, rides, and live entertainment, and because it was centered around the Fourth of July -- fireworks were added.
In 2005, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce took the reigns of this festival and has since continued to make it bigger and better each year while striving to continue to keep these traditions alive. In 2007, Columbia Township Celebrated it's Bicentennial Celebration and had it's biggest attendance ever thanks to major newspapers in the Northeast Ohio area telling the story about our big celebration. During the festival we interviewed and met people who had never heard of our festival, let alone know about Columbia Township (Station) and where we were located. Thanks to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsoring this website, our festival presence grew rapidly. The only major change made to the festival was moving the festival dates to the last weekend of June. This has worked out very well for organizers and vendor schedules.
The Columbia Homecoming Festival Committee and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you and your family to join us for this fun filled family event. Did we mention that it is FREE to get in? Please check out our exciting schedule of events planned for this year!
View upcoming Columbia Homecoming Committee meeting dates and how you can help with the festival.
Homecoming Photos
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Columbia Park and Festival Map and Directions
Pig Roast Dinner Information
Columbia Battle of the Bands Information
Homecoming Entertainment
Current 2008 Columbia Homecoming Sponsors
Holiday Inn
Strongsville, Ohio
[Book by 06/13/08 & mention the "Columbia Homecoming Festival" to receive a discount for your stay. Visiting Pageant Royalty will receive a special gift upon their stay!]
Ohio Festival & Events Association Schedule
Check the Weather in Columbia Station, Ohio
Columbia VFW Post 9340 Collecting Items for the Troops
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