# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Enjoy some family fun on the waterfront with lawn games, free carnival games, free train rides, and even a pie baking contest! Bring your own picnic or enjoy some local fare from on-site food trucks. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Thank you to Aqua Ohio for sponsoring the 2026 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration!

Here's a tentative schedule of events:

12-4pm: Music, games on the lawn, Little Roaming Railroad train rides, carnival games, and food trucks (Frankie B's, MoJo's Famous BBQ, Twisted Grill & Grind, and Kona Ice), beer and wine sales

12:30-1:00pm: Barbershop quartet ("Power Chord")

2pm: Sack races

2pm: Pie contest entry deadline

2:30: Pie contest judging

3pm: Pie contest winners announced

3:30pm: Tug-of-war

Calling all amateur pie bakers! Enter your pie into our Second Annual New Franklin Pie Baking Contest by 2:00 pm on the day of the event. To pre-register your pie, complete the online registration form here: https://forms.gle/AVd5Tn1ZFkh2bEX3A

Check back for additional details as we get closer to the event!

Admission, train rides, entertainment, and lawn games are free. Food truck items and beverages are at an additional cost.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage-lakes/old-fashioned-4th-of-july-picnic/200030193866703
- **Event Categories**: contests, trips-adventures, food-drinks, fourth-of-july, carnivals, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 172

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portage Lakes
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 655 Latham Ln, New Franklin, OH 44319-4338, United States
- **lat**: 40.96656
- **long**: -81.54511
- **full address**: 655 Latham Ln, New Franklin, OH 44319-4338, United States, 655 Latham Ln, New Franklin, OH 44319-4338, United States, Portage Lakes

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic being held?
  - **A:** Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 655 Latham Ln, New Franklin, OH 44319-4338, United States, 655 Latham Ln, New Franklin, OH 44319-4338, United States, Portage Lakes.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic?
  - **A:** Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic is organized by City of New Franklin, Ohio.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portage Lakes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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