Minerva Homecoming

06/01/2026

THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The 103rd Minerva Homecoming is proud to present the First Annual Lion Burger Eating Contest!

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Minerva Homecoming

Getting entered is easy! Simply spend $15 at the Lion Burger stand on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday during Homecoming week and you’ll receive one entry ticket into the drawing for a chance to compete. 10 lucky individuals will have a chance to be crowned Lion Burger Eating Champion!

🎟 Every $15 purchase earns one entry.
🎟 Enter as many times as you’d like.
🎟 Winning participants will be drawn Friday evening.

The selected contestants will then battle it out on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 PM to see who can claim the title of the first-ever Lion Burger Eating Contest Champion!

This exciting new Homecoming event is proudly sponsored by the Minerva Lions Club and Edward Jones Investments.

So come hungry, support the Minerva Lions Club, and earn your chance to compete in one of Homecoming’s newest traditions.

06/01/2026

The 103rd Annual Minerva Homecoming returns June 10th through June 13th with four days of fun, entertainment, food, music, and community festivities in downtown Minerva!

Please note a couple of changes this year. Due to the community building not being operable as it has been in years past, vendor spaces will now be set up similarly to Oktoberfest-style arrangements throughout the beer garden area and surrounding event spaces.

This will be a four-day event, and vendor space pricing and registration information are now available. If you are interested in becoming a vendor during this year’s Homecoming celebration, please contact the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce for a vendor form., 330-868-7979 or [email protected]
Forms are also attached above.

06/01/2026

Minerva’s 103rd Homecoming Parade!!!

Join us for the 103rd Minerva Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Parade Registration Information:
Registration forms are available at the Minerva Fire Department. Participants may pick up and submit registration forms through June 9th.

For more information, contact the Minerva Fire Department at 330-868-5193.

Day-of-Parade Registration:
Those wishing to participate may also register on June 10th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Minerva Fire Department prior to the start of the parade.

Bring your floats, vehicles, organizations, businesses, clubs, and community spirit as we celebrate another year of Minerva Homecoming tradition. We look forward to seeing everyone line the streets for this hometown favorite!

The Minerva Fire Department is located at 505 E Lincolnway, Minerva, OH

05/28/2026

The 103rd Annual Minerva Homecoming is proud to welcome back the Cruise-In on Thursday, June 11th from 6 to 9 p.m. Located along the side road by the beer garden, the evening will feature classic cars, motorcycles, live entertainment and family fun for all ages.

Bring your classic cars and bikes and spend the evening checking out some incredible rides while enjoying everything the Homecoming has to offer. Entertainment for the night kicks off with a family-friendly comedy show from Krackpots Comedy featuring Jake Hovis at 6 p.m., followed by Kindred Roots taking the stage at 7 p.m.

There is no entry fee for the Cruise-In. Just come on down, enjoy the atmosphere, and be part of another exciting evening at the 103rd Minerva Homecoming.

05/27/2026

The 103rd Minerva Homecoming Committee would like to thank Unkefer Sales LLC for sponsoring our Power Wheel Demolition Derby on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration and vehicle inspections will begin at 6 p.m. to make sure all vehicles are safe and ready for our future demo drivers.

Their generous contribution has helped cover prizes and supplies needed for the event. The Power Wheel Demolition Derby will take place on the basketball court area during the Homecoming festivities.

The event is open to children ages 3–10, with awards presented to all participants. Best of all, this is a free event for families to enjoy.

To register for the demo derby, please contact Ethan Carnahan at 330-205-8755.

05/26/2026

The 103rd Minerva Homecoming is excited to welcome Against the Wind: The Ultimate Bob Seger Experience to the Diehl Automotive Stage on Saturday, June 13, from 7:30–10 p.m. in Municipal Park!

Against the Wind is a 10-piece powerhouse and one of the premier Bob Seger tribute bands in northeastern America, performing sold-out shows across the region.

Bring your lawn chairs, head down to the beer garden, and enjoy a Saturday night packed with classic Bob Seger hits. This is one show you won’t want to miss!

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

The final poster and full lineup of events for the 103rd Minerva Homecoming are officially here! Join the fun June 10th through the 13th in downtown Minerva for four days packed with live music, entertainment, food, family activities, and community tradition.

This year’s celebration features:

Live entertainment including New Wave Nation
The return of the Power Wheel Demolition Derby
AIW Wrestling
Cruise-In events
Vendors, food, games, and midway fun
Rotary cash giveaway
The Roxy Duck Race
And much more throughout the week

Please note: with the community building unavailable this year, vendor spaces will be set up similarly to Oktoberfest-style arrangements in the beer garden area.

Be sure to check out the official poster for the complete daily schedule and event details. We’re excited to celebrate the 103rd year of this hometown tradition with everyone!

For more information, contact the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce: 330-868-7979 or [email protected]

04/29/2026

The 103rd Minerva Homecoming returns Wednesday, June 10th through Saturday, June 13th, and we're kicking things into high gear that Friday night!

Join us in the beer garden as New Wave Nation takes the stage, bringing you all of your favorite 80's hits!

Show will begin at 7 p.m., so grab your lawn chairs, throw on your best throwback gear, and get ready to dance the night away!

Be on the lookout for even more exciting events and activities coming your way as part of the 103rd Minerva Homecoming - there's something for everyone all week!

01/26/2026

The Homecoming meeting that was scheduled for tonight, is being rescheduled for next Monday, February 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Roxy. Be safe out there