In 2025 the village of Bolivar, Ohio turns 200 years old!
This page lists various celebrations and special events happening throughout our birthday year. Stop back often to stay up-to-date! It’s still early – Dates shown below are subject to change.
We are also looking for old photos of anything BOLIVAR!
Take a look back through your old polaroids and vintage photos. We’d love to share your memories, whether it be old buildings or your own family photos, and they could end up in the Bolivar Bicentennial Booklet!
Need help getting them digitized? Bolivar Branch Library staff will assist you with scanning to digital files. Call to schedule an appointment with the library at 330-874-2720.
Email your photos or questions to BolivarOhio2025@gmail.com. If you’d like to donate toward the below events, please send any monetary donations to
- Bolivar Main Street Association
- PO Box 39
- Bolivar, OH 44612
Please note on your check that your donation should go toward Bolivar200. Thank you!
2025 Bicentennial Events
JANUARY 2025 – Speaker Series at Bolivar Branch Library
- History of Bolivar – First 100 Years, Q&A, Refreshments
MARCH 2025 – Speaker Series at Bolivar Branch Library
- History of Bolivar – Second 100 Years, Q&A, Refreshments
MAY 2025 – Front Door/Porch/Store Front Decorating Contest
- Bicentennial Theme – Judging last week of May
JUNE 2025 – Bolivar Main Street’s Bicentennial Plate Auction
Bolivar Main Street’s Strawberry Festival – Special Sunday 4th Day HOMECOMING:
- Service, Gospel Singing, Food Trucks
- Decorating Contest Winner Announced
- Carriage Event with Photo Ops, Activities for Kids
JUNE 22, 2025 – Bolivar Area Historical Society SPECIAL EVENT
- Several events throughout the afternoon, beginning at 1:00 pm
- Location: Fort Laurens Park
