MARK YOUR CALENDARS JUNE 19, 20, 21, 2026 Get ready now!
JUNE 19, 20, 21, 2026
Zane's Trace Commemoration™ 2026
FUN, parade, Arts And crafts, food, history, Live music, contests, Karaoke, events, Anything that Floats but not a boat race, Outhouse Race and much more!
--- JUNE 19, 20, 21 of 2026 ---
Friday 12 pm - 9 pm
Saturday After Parade - 9 pm
Sunday 12 pm -7 pm
The Zane's Trace Commemoration is a three-day festival that offers plenty of family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors to Zanesville, Ohio. The festival features a parade, educational history exhibits, crafters and exhibits, commercial exhibits, demonstrations, arts & crafts, entertainment on the main stage and of course plenty of food!
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Zane's Trace Commemoration is to provide an atmosphere that will educate, honor and preserve the Zanesville, Ohio area and its history, while also providing family entertainment, unique vendors and special events conducive even to social development.
Zane's Trace Commemoration, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Zanesville, Ohio.
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to get involved in Zane's Trace Commemoration Festival 2026? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make the event a success. Whether you're interested in event planning, marketing, or logistics, we have a role for you. Contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Celebrate Zane's Trace Commemoration Festival with Us!
Get Ready to Enjoy!
The main part of the event is held at the Putnam Historic Area just south of 6th St. Bridge.
(UPDATED AS WE GET TIMES)
- Friday June 19, 2026 -
* 12 pm Festival Opens
* 11:00 am - 10: pm Live music at Main Stage
* 12:30 pm Ribbon Cutting at Main Stage
* 6:00 pm BIG OUTHOUSE RACE (Adams Street)
- Saturday June 20, 2026 -
* 10:00 AM Grand Parade Starts (To be Held Downtown)
* After Parade Everything Opens
* 1:30 pm Anything That Floats but a Boat Race (On Canal) Registration and launching starts a 12:00 pm near Fire Department
* 7:00 pm SBC Wrestling (Corner of Putnam Ave & Adams St)
- Sunday June 21, 2026 -
* 11:00-AM-7:00 PM Live Music (At Main Stage)
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A Big Thanks to the Straker Foundation for being a John McIntire Sponsor for 2026!
It is people like you that truly make a difference!
