Events

Enter your baby (2 years or younger) in the Most Photogenic Baby Contest and let festivalgoers vote on the cutest face in town!

Find great reads at great prices during the Union City Public Library Book Sale — all proceeds support local programs!

Register for the Grand Parade from 9:30–12:15 across from Pizza Hut on Deerfield Road — don’t miss your chance to join the lineup!

Get ready for one of the most outrageous and entertaining contests at State Line Heritage Days—the Bed Race! Teams will build, decorate, and race their own human-powered beds on wheels through a fast-paced course filled with laughter, teamwork, and small-town competition. Each team includes five members: one rider who stays on the bed and four […]

On Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, the crowd gathers at Rail Road Park with tickets in hand, eyes on the grid, and one very important question on everyone’s mind: Where is that cow going to do her business? Welcome to Cow Chip Bingo, the only contest where the star of the show has four legs, […]

For decades, the disappearance of Eliza Hartwell has remained one of Union City's most puzzling unsolved mysteries. Witnesses offered conflicting accounts. Evidence seemed to vanish. Rumors spread throughout the community, but no one ever discovered the truth. Now, one hundred years later, the case has been reopened. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, participants will gather […]

Looking for treasures, bargains, handmade items, collectibles, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind surprises? Be sure to visit the State Line Heritage Days Flea Markets during the 2026 festival, running Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1, 2026. The flea markets are a fun part of the festival experience, giving shoppers a chance to browse a variety […]

Enter your best baked goods for a chance to win top honors and a grand prize in the Stateline Heritage Days Baking Contest!

Come hungry to State Line Heritage Days and enjoy one of the best parts of any festival: the food! From classic festival favorites to local specialties, sweet treats, cold drinks, and community booth favorites, the food booths are a must-stop during your visit. The 2026 festival runs Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1, 2026, […]

Don’t miss the Grand Parade on Saturday — a lively showcase of floats, music, and community pride in downtown Union City!