2026 Lexington Blueberry Festival Schedule
This category highlights personality, presence, and the pride of being part of the Blueberry Festival family.
Seventy80 is a live classic rock band from NW Ohio. We feature Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, and tons more!
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Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends is a Pop/Rock/Soul/Funk band. Covering music across the decades with energy & talent
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Sorelle is an Ohio-based Italian sister trio made up of Madi, Ana, and Bella. Known for their tight harmonies, original music, and huge online following
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Recess is best known for their energetic, epic, and memorable live performances.
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The Miss Blueberry Pageant returns to Heartland Church for the 2026 season. Contestants compete across six age divisions. Doors open early so contestants can check in and families can find seats before the first division is called.
General vendor setup window. Vendors arrive, unload, and prepare booths ahead of the festival opening.
Food vendor setup period. Equipment placement and inspection happen during this window.
The Lexington Blueberry Festival opens the day with something for everyone, from family-friendly rides and local vendors to plenty of festival food and blueberry treats. Come hungry, bring the family, and enjoy a full day of fun, shopping, snacks, and community celebration.
Beginning her career at 12 years old at open mics and coffee shops, Elaina Arthur has since played over 200 shows around the midwest and south, including Red, White, & Boom, Cedar Point, and Findlay Market. In 2025, she performed 85 shows as a solo act, duo, and with her full band, bringing bubbly, flirty, high energy style to audiences across the state. Known for her crowd engagement and story-telling, Elaina blends her heartfelt originals with popular covers. From 70s classics to modern hits, she keeps audiences of all ages singing along and fully engaged from start to finish. Praised for her her “honesty, panache, and musicianship,” Bravado Press wrote, “Arthur is wise beyond her experience… and although terrific now, will be light years ahead in her trade in the years to come.”
The 2026 Miss Blueberry Pageant Crownings will be celebrated on the Brightspeed Stage during the Lexington Blueberry Festival, bringing one of the pageant’s most special moments right into the heart of the festival. Families, friends, and festival guests can gather to cheer on the contestants as the newly crowned representatives receive their titles and begin their festival weekend with pride.
Lexington's evening parade. Floats lit up in blue. Bubble machines along the route. Athletes from every Lexington sport marching together. The pageant court, marching band, and civic groups.
Meet the Teams is a proud community moment where Lexington’s athletes and school groups step into the spotlight. From fall sports to marching band and cheer, the evening is all about recognizing hard work, team pride, and the people who make the season special.
Seventy80 is a classic rock cover band from Ohio. We feature a strong lineup of cover songs that are aimed to keep the dance floor busy. Our set list includes music from the 70's through the 80's and we would have it no other way! Our passion comes from our roots as experienced musicians in what we feel is the greatest era of rock -n- roll. Where have all the good times gone?
Hailing from Mansfield, Ohio, singer-songwriter Sarah Goff delivers a powerful, soul-infused voice with heart-on-her-sleeve songwriting. From her earliest days leading worship in the church for over 10 years to performing to winning first place in the 2021 Lexington Idol competition at Buck’s Bar & Grille, she’s forged a unique path built on raw emotion, dynamic range and authentic connection.
Registration and check-in for the Friday evening Car & Bike Show.
Friday-evening Car & Bike Show. Open to the public — come walk the lineup and meet the owners.
The Anything Blue band was established on October 9, 2023 by Jim Brehm and Jon Garee. Their Vision was to create a travelling Blues jam band unlike any other,featuring some of the area’s best players with a focus on FUN and sharing talent. All five permanent members of the Anything Blue band met at The World Famous Dolphin Lounge, home of North America’s longest continuously running Blues Jam. Anything Blue has featured Blues Based Feel Music since its inception, which will culminate with the honor of representing the Huntington Blues Society at the International Blues Competition in Memphis in 2026. We are proud to represent the Appalachian Region.
Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends is a Pop/Rock/Soul/Funk band with a full band plus a 3 piece horn section. Covering music across the decades with high energy & quality talent- we are guaranteed to get you off you
Three hours of family-friendly games and activities, including the Coin Drop and Blueberry Bash Games. Stop by anytime during the window.
Family-favorite Big Wheel Race. Open to kids who want to race and families who want to cheer.
Madi, Ana, and Bella are the Italian sister trio known as the Sorelle band, residing in Ohio. The Sorelle singers have amassed a large online following of 3.7 million on TikTok and 338k on Instagram. Through social media, they have showcased their unique covers and released multiple original songs! These small-town sisters have fulfilled their big dream by performing on the Emmy Award-winning NBC hit series The Voice with Coach Chance the Rapper. The intricate harmonies and perfect pitch of Sorelle music took them all the way to the finale! Now, they proudly hold the title of iHeartRadio’s Next Music Star 2025, opening Wango Tango for artists like Meghan Trainor, Gwen Stefani, Doja Cat, Katseye, David Guetta, and more! Follow along on their journey as Sorelle #sisters strive for stardom.
Saturday-night fireworks show over the festival grounds.
Community church service on the Main Stage to open the festival's closing day.
Michael Rose is a professional vocalist and entertainer with extensive experience performing Classic Country and Solid Gold Oldies for audiences across a wide range of venues. His approach is rooted in respect for the music and the people who grew up with it, delivering performances that feel familiar, welcoming, and sincere. With a strong voice and confident stage presence, Michael creates an atmosphere that encourages audience participation and emotional connection. His shows consistently leave audiences smiling, singing along, and eager to return. Whether performing in an intimate theatre or a lively public venue, Michael brings warmth, charisma, and vocal strength to every stage. This is not a tribute act — it's a timeless live show built on musical integrity, audience connection, and decades of performance experience.
Lexington's daytime parade winding through downtown Plymouth Street. Families, civic groups, decorated floats, and the festival's pageant court.
Visiting royalty introductions on the Main Stage, approximately 15 minutes after the last parade car passes.
Recess, named 2023 "Best Alternative Band" by the Cleveland Music Awards, 2023 top three best bands in Cleveland by Cleveland Scene Magazine, and winner of the 2023 Medina County Battle of the Bands, is an Epic and Theatrical Pop / Alternative band from Cleveland, Ohio. Starting in 2008, with Vincent Fondale on lead vocals and Alex Raz on guitar (ages 7 and 9), the two started as the youngest touring band in the Northeast. A year later, they formed the band Recess, adding Anthony Fondale on keyboards (12 years old). Throughout the next 8 years, Recess played across the US and began to write and form their uniquely catchy cinematic pop sound. With Anthony producing / engineering alongside engineers Freddy DeMarco and Doug Jenkins, the band released their first two EP’s: “Boundary Lane” (2018) and “From Dust to Gold” (2019). After releasing their first music video for the band’s song “Leaving Home” (directed by Brad Golowin), it was immediately featured on the premiere music blog for emerging artists Kings of A&R alongside multiple and numerous other journalistic outlets.
What to Expect
First year or twenty-third, here's what makes the festival worth the trip.
Brightspeed Stage runs Thursday through Sunday. Most sets start around 6 PM and the music goes past 10.
Thursday's Blue Lights & Bubbles Parade lights Plymouth Street in blue. Sunday's Funday Parade brings the energy.
The big show. Saturday at 10 PM over Festival Grounds, presented by Charter Next Generation.
Over 100 vendors with everything from blueberry pie to barbecue. Rides, games, crafts, local businesses.
Plan Your Visit
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Downtown Lexington, Ohio. August 20–23, 2026. We'll see you there.
