Annual Events

Every year Hilliard hosts a variety of diverse events that bring our community together and enhance quality of life. From our huge Independence Day Freedom Fest celebration to the annual holiday Tree Lighting, our City-sponsored events offer something for the whole family!

Annual Events

Summer Spraydown
Summer Spray Down (w/NTFD)
June 23
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Cool off with a spraydown from a Norwich Township fire truck!
CATS Shucking Bubbas
Celebration at the Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
June 25
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for live music from Shucking Bubba Deluxe!
Motivation at the station
Motivation at the Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
June 27
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Start your morning with strength training and yoga!
Independence Day Parade
Independence Day Parade
Downtown Hilliard
July 4
9:00 am
Celebrate Independence Day through the streets of Downtown!
Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest and America 250 Picnic
Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park
July 4
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for live music, food trucks, games, and fireworks!
CATS Long Live
Celebration at the Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
July 9
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for live music from Long Live - A Tribute to Taylor Swift!
Lunch time live
Lunchtime Live! – Kids
Weaver Park
July 10
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Start your weekend early with live music in the park!
Motivation at the station
Motivation at the Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
July 11
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Start your morning with strength training and yoga!
Summer Spraydown
Summer Spray Down (w/NTFD)
Heritage Middle School
July 14
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Cool off with a spraydown from a Norwich Township fire truck!
CATS LDNL
Celebration at the Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
July 16
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for live music from Lt. Dan's New Legs!
Motivation at the station
Motivation at the Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
July 18
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Start your morning with strength training and yoga!
Magic In the park
Magic in the Park
Weaver Park
July 19
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience magic with Sedgie the Hedgie and more!

Our 2026 Celebration at the Station season is full.

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Vendors and Food Trucks

Though City of Hilliard events are a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to connect with the community, the sale of merchandise is not allowed at our events, nor are there booths available to reserve or rent. Instead, the City engages with local businesses through event sponsorships that include a 10’x10’ space, among other options, at certain events. There is a cost associated with this sponsorship and participating businesses are not allowed to sell items at their space.

Learn more about partnering with the City through sponsorship.

Two of our events, Freedom Fest and Fall Festival, host food trucks. All food trucks that attend our events are booked through COFTA (Central Ohio Food Truck Association). All participating food trucks must be members of COFTA to attend our events. The registration for Freedom Fest and Fall Festival typically opens in January on COFTA’s website. Please note: the available spots fill up fast.

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