Sponsor
Swisher & Lohse Rx Sponsor

Chester Shade Historical Association’s sponsors the Harmonica Championship to raise awareness about the harmonica to preserve it and educate future generations.  This age old instrument has been carried in the pockets of children and adults as their companion during wars and peace.

Attend the best harmonica concert and championship anywhere held in Ohio’s Oldest Courthouse. The Ohio State Harmonica Championship keeps drawing bigger and better fields. You won’t want to miss this knee slappin’ good time.

Our contestants travel from across the state, Pa., and W. Va. This is the only state contest in this tri-state area. 1st. place $200; 2nd place $100; 3rd place $50; 4th place $25.

For more harmonica information or the day activities check the website or email chestercourthouse@windstream.net or 740-985-9822.

 


The sanctioned Ohio Harmonica Championship attracts contestants from
across Ohio and W. Va. compete each year.


For more information, or to register on the phone, please call:
1-877-Meigs-Co or (740)992-9822 or (740)992-2622
~~ Directions ~~
From Columbus:
US 33 South to Athens
US 50 East to Coolville
Ohio 7 South to Chester



From Marietta / Parkersburg, WV:
US 50 & Ohio 7 South to Coolville
Ohio 7 South to Chester



From Gallipolis / Huntington, WV:
Ohio 7 all the way to Chester

 

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