Ovid Carriage Days is back on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and this year’s lineup is packed with fun for all ages! From community-wide garage sales to live music, classic cars, kids’ activities, food trucks, and even a wrestling exhibition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s the full schedule so you can plan your day and make the most of this beloved small-town celebration.
All-Day & Early Activities
- City-Wide Garage Sales: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Treasure Sale at United Church of Ovid: Thursday & Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Morning Kickoff Events
- Pancake Breakfast (Lions/VFW Hall): 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Co-Ed Softball Tournament (Ackley Field): 8:30 AM
- Bingo (Lions/VFW Hall): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Play for free, get a Bingo, win a prize! All ages welcome.
Late Morning Highlights
- Arts & Crafts Vendors (Oak St. & Main): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Super Parade: 11:00 AM sharp!
- Food Trucks: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Inflatables (Bouncing Bellas): 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, FREE all day!
- Kids Pedal Pull: After the parade, for ages 3-12
Afternoon Fun
- Cake Walk (Sponsored by Heartland Church): 1:00 PM
- Live Music:
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Jack & Tess Clarkson; Kathy Ford & Bill Fuller
- 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Rock Solid Evolution – Classic Rock
- Car Show (North Main St.): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Registration at noon, located by Ovid Farmers Elevator/Library. - Historical Museum Open House: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Special Evening Event
- SCW Championship Wrestling Exhibition: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
From early morning pancakes to evening wrestling matches, Ovid Carriage Days 2025 is a full day of fun, community pride, and small-town charm. Be sure to explore the vendors, grab a bite from local food trucks, check out the inflatables, and celebrate the best of Ovid with family, friends, and neighbors.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6th, and don’t miss a moment of this action-packed day!
