West Liberty Children's Festival

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Where: Downtown West Liberty
Cost: FREE

Saturday, September 12th 2026, 10 AM-3 PM

The Twenty-Ninth Annual West Liberty Children's Festival will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. in downtown West Liberty on Third St and Calhoun St, with a schedule chock full of performances, crafts, and activities! The day will include five puppet shows by excellent puppet troupes from all over the country, and a street teeming with activities and performances by balloon twisters, face painters, musicians, strolling puppeteers and entertainers of all kinds. Ride a Tiny Train, paint a picture, make a puppet, eat delicious food, and MORE! 

The Stage Schedule for Puppet Shows at Ron-De-Voo Park:

10:15  Earl the Pearl Rules the World by Cripps Creations
11:00  How I learned to Fly by Calliope Puppets
12:00  The Queen of Hearts by Corcoran Puppets
1:00  Punch and Judy by Puppetfolk Productions
2:00  Cinco De Mouse O
and The Snow Flake Dragon by Brian Henning

 

Big Thank You to our AMAZING & Generous Sponsors!

The Ryan Trust, The Koellner Family, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Sara Sedlacek, Mike & Gwen Kessler, Jones Trucking, Yolanda's Salon, Mayor Mark Smith, Wuestenberg Agency, Hills Bank and Trust Co, West Liberty Lions Club, Aquarius Club of West Liberty, Cardinal Sign & Graphics, Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, First Church United, Car Quest