Address
Newark,
Event Details for July 3, 2026:
Location: The Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre and the surrounding COTC/Ohio State Newark campus.
Friday, July 3, 2026 (5:00 PM - 10:45 PM)
(EDT)
Event Details for July 3, 2026:
Location: The Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre and the surrounding COTC/Ohio State Newark campus.
Time: Festivities typically begin around 5 p.m. with live music and food vendors, culminating with fireworks at dusk (roughly 10 p.m.).
Activities: Live musical entertainment, over 15–20 local food trucks and vendors, and a "crowd-favorite" fireworks display.
Cost: Admission and parking are free.
Important Rules: Space reservation on campus is not permitted before 10 a.m. on July 3, 2026. The campus is 100% tobacco-free and alcohol-free. Pets, grills, and personal fireworks are prohibited.
The Ohio State University
2026 Milestone:
The 2026 celebration is expected to be part of a larger, yearlong celebration marking the 55th anniversary of the partnership between Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark