Main Street Magic: Family Fun and Festivities Await at the 2025 Best of Clinton County Festival & Parade
By Emily Wright
LOCK HAVEN — Get ready to celebrate the spirit of Clinton County as Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. hosts the Annual Best of Clinton County Festival and Parade on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m., with this year’s parade kicking off at 3:30 p.m. along East Main Street.
This beloved community event will transform East Main Street— stretching from Mill Street to Jay Street— into a bustling festival ground for the day. More than 50 local vendors will be setting up shop, featuring everything from handmade crafts and artisan goods to delicious treats. Businesses throughout the district will also open their doors, inviting festival-goers to explore their shops and experience the unique charm of downtown Lock Haven.
Music lovers can enjoy the sounds of the local acoustic duo, “2 AM,” as they perform a variety of 80s and 90s rock, classic and modern country, and 90s pop hits from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
The festival is packed with a variety of activities for the whole family. Kids can look forward to face painting, oversized lawn games, and the Kids Limbo Contest, which will be held at 2:00 p.m. From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the whole family can get their feet moving with a line dancing event. Satisfy your sweet tooth with classic treats like cotton candy and kettle corn, and don’t miss Addie’s Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 202 E. Main Street, happening at 12:30 p.m.
Be sure to stay for the grand finale—the highly anticipated parade begins at 3:30 p.m. on East Main Street. Enjoy a procession filled with colorful floats, marching bands, community groups, and fun surprises for all ages.
“Get ready for a day packed with fun, food, and unforgettable festivities at the Best of Clinton County Festival & Parade — our community’s favorite summer celebration!” said organizers of the 2025 Best of Clinton County Festival and Parade in a recent Facebook post about the event. “Let’s celebrate the people, places, and spirit that make Clinton County the best place to be — see you there!”
This year’s event is made possible thanks to generous support from the Clinton County Community Foundation, 92.1 WSQV, and the Susquehanna Event Center.
Mark your calendar for June 21 and join the celebration of community, tradition, and summertime fun in the heart of Clinton County!
For more information, visit the Best of Clinton County Festival and Parade website at https://lockhaven.org/best-of-clinton-county-2025/ or on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/downtownlockhaven/.
