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West Chester Turns 200 – Founder's Day Celebration
Posted on May 30
Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of West Chester, Ohio!
Established on June 2, 1823, West Chester is celebrating their bicentennial anniversary with a full weekend of fun and free activities for the entire family. The Founder's Day Weekend Celebration will be June 1 – June 4, 2023. Keep scrolling for all the important details!
THURSDAY | June 1, 2023
Free Concert on The Square
Enjoy a concert by The Remains for opening night of West Chester's free Thursday night summer concert series, The Takeover presented by First Financial Bank. The Takeover is 6PM– 9PM on The Square @ Union Centre.
FRIDAY | June 2, 2023
Union Centre Food Truck Rally
Enjoy food, beverage and entertainment all day at the Union Centre Food Truck Rally! Come visit a ton of local food trucks on The Square from 11:30AM – 10PM. Blessid Union of Souls will play a free concert and a night time Drone Light Show will close out the evening!
SATURDAY | June 3, 2023
Olde West Chester Founders Festival
The Olde West Chester Founders Festival will be 2PM – 6PM in the historic business district along Cincinnati Dayton Road. This event includes a Chili Cookoff at West Chester Fire Headquarters and the grand opening of the West Chester History Center.
Then, the West Chester Symphony Orchestra opens the Keehner Park Concert Series with free, live music from 7PM – 9PM at Keehner Park, located at 7211 Barret Road in West Chester.
SUNDAY | June 4, 2023
Activities at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting
The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting will be hosting special "VOA Days" activities from noon to 4PM! The museum is located at 8070 Tylersville Road in West Chester.
Happy 200th Birthday West Chester!