The gnomes are making an appearance on their home trails of the Kroger Wetlands. Family friendly, this hike has options for a .6 mile or 1 mile. While on the trail be on the lookout for different types of local wildlife and flora (along with some Gnomes!).

The hike is self guided but leaders will be on-site to provide information and trail maps.

Note: Please arrive a few minutes early for check in with hike leaders.

80 Acme Street, Marietta, OH

Head out for a trail run on the Marietta City Trails! Meet at the festival HQ to sign up and then head out for a 8:30 a.m. departure. This will be ~ 3-5 mile run supported by our local Marietta Trail Runners group.

Free to participate!

Explore Broughton's Nature & Wildlife Education Area with a hike leader on a 3 to 4.5 mile hike. Hikers will have the option of exploring the Broughton Nature & Wildlife Education Area or the new Rudolph Family Park trails on each day as well as learn about other uses and recreation opportunities on these properties.

Depending on the length, hikes will last 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Participants are urged to wear comfortable footwear or hiking shoes/boots, carry drinking water, and be prepared for the physical challenges posed by hiking on uneven trails and elevation changes.

As an added bonus, hikers may bring their own leashed well-behaved dogs as well to enjoy this beautiful hike.

Note: Please arrive a few minutes early to check in with hike leaders..

Meet up at the GWB Complex #1 picnic shelter (639 SR 821).

An RTA tradition sponsored by the River Valley Mountain Bike Association !

Two-person teams on bicycles face off! One team member travels as fast as possible while the other travels as slow as possible. The "turtle" on each team is restricted to a small area and once started, cannot put their feet on the ground. The "hare" will simultaneously race around a short circle track with obstacles while riding a children's bike!

Teams are eliminated if the Tortoise puts their foot down or leaves the Tortoise box. Time is restricted to a maximum on 3 minutes. If teams make it to 3 minutes than those with the most laps wins!

WORLD championship starts immediately following the bike parade.

Stop by the festival HQ to sign up --- Space is limited!

Trophy goes to the World Champions.

The Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival marks its fourteenth year in 2024. The Ales side of RTA is an ever-growing part of the festival’s overall interest. As this segment continues to grow, we are once again hosting Marietta, OH’s largest beer fest!

This year’s beer fest will be open to 500 attendees and lots of great beer! Participants can look forward to beer from the following breweries from around our part of the state (breweries subject to change without notice):

77 Brew House
Brewery 33
Devil’s Kettle
Dutch Creek Winery
Guernsey Brewhouse
Happy Hollow
Little Fish
Nobleman Brewing
Old Bridge
Rice Family

Check out the RTA Adventure Expo to learn more about local clubs, recreation areas, national forests, community activities, and more!

Participating groups will include:

- Appalachian Understories
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
- Memorial Health System
- Marietta Main Street
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- Qdoba Mexican Eats
- Rockstar Wellness
- Washington County Health Department
- Wayne National Forest
- And more!

Stop by HQ to learn about local high school rowing and see how far you can row in a 30 second challenge.

Awards will be provided across different age brackets!

The Memorial Health System presents Tai Chi Qi Gong (Tai Chi Easy) for this year's RTA Fest. Instructor Debbie will lead a a FREE class that uses simplified Tai Chi based on the four recognized styles of Tai Chi.

Tai Chi can improve quality of life for all individuals, whether well or unwell, including those dealing with:

- Chronic pain and health conditions
- Limited mobility
- Anxiety or depression
- Deficient immune systems

Meet at the Civil War Soldier Monument

New for RTA, we would like to invite you to join in a guided pollinator walk through parts of Marietta & Harmar. Starting at the Civil War soldier monument near Front and Putnam, the tour offers two options. The first is the Harmar loop of approximately 1 mile and an extension along the East Muskingum Park River Trail to Knox Park and back, for a total distance of 1.8 miles.

The Harmar loop begins at the monument and includes stops at the RESolve Studios "Tin Forest" Garden, Harmar Bridge Butterfly Garden, Fort Street Pollinator Habitat, and future Memorial Garden site. At this point, those who wish can explore the shops, museums, and restaurants in Historic Harmar Village or recross the river.

The downtown loop starts at the monument again and takes the river trail to the Knox Park Butterfly garden, then returns to the RTA headquarters in East Muskingum Park. Along the route you'll have the opportunity to see and learn about many types of native flowers, trees, pollinators, and the other life forms that depend on them.

NOTE: Please arrive a few minutes early to check in with event leaders.

Head out for a trail run on the Marietta City Trails! Meet at the festival HQ to sign up and then head out for a 9:00 a.m. departure. This will be ~ 3-5 mile run supported by our local Marietta Trail Runners group.

Free to participate!

Explore Broughton's Nature & Wildlife Education Area with a hike leader on a 3 to 4.5 mile hike. Hikers will have the option of exploring the Broughton Nature & Wildlife Education Area or the new Rudolph Family Park trails on each day as well as learn about other uses and recreation opportunities on these properties.

Depending on the length, hikes will last 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Participants are urged to wear comfortable footwear or hiking shoes/boots, carry drinking water, and be prepared for the physical challenges posed by hiking on uneven trails and elevation changes.

As an added bonus, hikers may bring their own leashed well-behaved dogs as well to enjoy this beautiful hike.

Note: Please arrive a few minutes early to check in with hike leaders..

Meet up at the GWB Complex #1 picnic shelter (639 SR 821).

New for RTA in 2024 - Join us on a captivating, guided walking tour of the historic Harmar district, where time-honored tales and architectural wonders intertwine. Embark on a leisurely 1-mile loop through this charming area, steeped in rich history and cultural significance.

Two options: 9am and 1:30pm.

Our journey unfolds through 12 remarkable locations, each holding a piece of Harmar's past. Explore iconic sites such as The Harmar Post Office, The Children's Toy & Doll Museum, The Fearing House, and Fort Harmar, where echoes of bygone eras linger in every corner.

As we meander through the district, marvel at the stately Levi Barber House, the elegant James Whitney House, and the rustic Harmar Railroad Bridge. Delight in the stories of yesteryear at The David Putnam House, The Pattin House, The Anchorage, and the Church on Franklin Street, each contributing to the tapestry of Harmar's history.

Concluding our tour in Historic Harmar Village, immerse yourself further by venturing inside select sites, exploring local specialty shops, or savoring delectable dishes and refreshing beverages at beloved establishments like Spagna's, Harmar Tavern, and the renowned Busy Bee Restaurant, a cherished favorite since 1944.

Come experience the allure of Harmar's historical homes and the vibrant tapestry of its community on this unforgettable walking tour.

~ 2 hours

New for RTA in 2024 - Join us on a captivating, guided walking tour of the historic Harmar district, where time-honored tales and architectural wonders intertwine. Embark on a leisurely 1-mile loop through this charming area, steeped in rich history and cultural significance.

Two options: 9am and 1:30pm.

Our journey unfolds through 12 remarkable locations, each holding a piece of Harmar's past. Explore iconic sites such as The Harmar Post Office, The Children's Toy & Doll Museum, The Fearing House, and Fort Harmar, where echoes of bygone eras linger in every corner.

As we meander through the district, marvel at the stately Levi Barber House, the elegant James Whitney House, and the rustic Harmar Railroad Bridge. Delight in the stories of yesteryear at The David Putnam House, The Pattin House, The Anchorage, and the Church on Franklin Street, each contributing to the tapestry of Harmar's history.

Concluding our tour in Historic Harmar Village, immerse yourself further by venturing inside select sites, exploring local specialty shops, or savoring delectable dishes and refreshing beverages at beloved establishments like Spagna's, Harmar Tavern, and the renowned Busy Bee Restaurant, a cherished favorite since 1944.

Come experience the allure of Harmar's historical homes and the vibrant tapestry of its community on this unforgettable walking tour.

~ 2 hours

Join Samantha for a relaxing morning session of yoga by the river.

- Please bring your own mat and a beach towel (for the morning dew).
- All RTA Yoga events are FREE

The MOV'n Dragons of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Marietta's dragon boat team, will be offering an opportunity for the public to view the dragon boat during the RTA Festival. Enjoy an exhibition of one of the world's oldest sports at the Broughton Boathouse, 814 Gilman Avenue, Marietta. Witness the MOV'n Dragons as they display their boat and demonstrate the ancient art of Dragon Boating. Those interested in learning about Dragon boating can watch from the shoreline or from their own canoe or kayak.

A dragon boat is 40 feet long and can hold 20 paddlers sitting in pairs. A drummer sits in front, and a steersperson is in the back keeping the boat on course.

Dragon Boating originated in China more than 2000 years ago and today is a popular sport worldwide. The MOV'n Dragons have been boating on the Muskingum River for the past 16 years and honor the memory of their founder, Gretchen Feldmaier. We welcome all women over the age of 18 to join us in "Awakening the Dragon within us".

The Memorial Health System presents Tai Chi Qi Gong (Tai Chi Easy) for this year's RTA Fest. Instructor Debbie will lead a a FREE class that uses simplified Tai Chi based on the four recognized styles of Tai Chi.

Tai Chi can improve quality of life for all individuals, whether well or unwell, including those dealing with:

- Chronic pain and health conditions
- Limited mobility
- Anxiety or depression
- Deficient immune systems

New for 2023... If you've ever wanted to test your skills as an agile hare or slow and steady tortoise, now is your chance!

Kids and adults alike can try their hand at the Tortoise and Hare World Championship course before watching the event unfold live on Saturday night!