06-05-2025
Hug the Earth Festival in Troy coming soon
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Troy is gearing up for its 29th annual Hug the Earth Festival this May.
The city said the family-friendly event at Lost Creek Reserve will be packed with outdoor fun, nature discovery and high-energy entertainment.
It will take place Saturday, May 10, from noon to 5 p.m. Miami County Park District is hosting the event.
There will be activities for people of all ages, including a climbing wall, zip line, rocket shoot, tree climbing, fairy/gnome house building, fossil digs, live butterfly house, a petting zoo, caterpillar train, crafts and games.
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The day will start with an animal party from noon to 1 p.m. There will be live music from the Banana Slug String Band and live animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo.
At 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., there will be a Boomerang Bonanza show by 7-time world boomerang champion Chet Snouffer. Attendees will get to decorate their own boomerangs and learn how to throw them with Snouffer.
Then at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., the Ohio School of Falconry will present the Flying Falcons demonstration, showing the grace and power of the free-flying birds of prey. One guest will be able to have a raptor land on their arm.
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Lastly, at 4:15 p.m., the Banana Slug String Band will return for a 40th Anniversary Kids Extravaganza Show. There will be dancing, puppetry and music.
There will be a variety of free crafts available to do throughout the day, while supplies last. Attendees can make seed bombs, decorate spinning tops and paint a pet rock.
To learn more about the free Hug the Earth Festival and connecting with nature locally, click here.
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