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The first Sternwheel Festival boat race kicks off at the Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, OH.

Photos: 40th Annual Sternwheel Festival


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Photo recap of the Sternwheel Festival’s 40th Anniversary weekend in Marietta, Ohio. Photos and captions by Robert McGraw.

The Lauren Elizabeth  takes second place to the P. A Denny in the last boat  race at the Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, OH.
The Lauren Elizabeth takes second place to the P. A Denny in the last boat race at the Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, OH. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
Chris Cavlier from Fleming, Ohio, cheers on her son, a crewman for the Valley Gem. The Valley Gem took first place in its division race at the Sternwheel Festival.
Chris Cavlier from Fleming, Ohio, cheers on her son, a crewman for the Valley Gem. The Valley Gem took first place in its division race at the Sternwheel Festival. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
The first boat race represents the last day of the Sternwheel festival in Marietta, Ohio.
The first boat race represents the last day of the Sternwheel festival in Marietta, Ohio. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
Horse drawn carriage rides are a extremely popular. The horses had just finished a ride and will soon be carrying another festival attendee.
Horse drawn carriage rides are extremely popular. The horses had just finished a ride and will soon be carrying another festival attendee. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
Music is a must for the Sternwheel festival. Bands perform along side the Sternwheel boats to capture the audience who visit from all over Ohio, W.Va, and Kentucky.
Music is a must for the Sternwheel festival. Bands perform along side the Sternwheel boats for the audience from all over Ohio, W.Va, and Kentucky. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
A couple checks out classic cars during the 18th annual Sternwheel Festival Car Show  on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Marietta, OH. The car show crowd is always huge and has become a top draw for the event.
A couple checks out classic cars during the 18th annual Sternwheel Festival Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Marietta, OH. The car show crowd is always huge and has become a top draw for the event. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)