The 50th annual Roche de Boeuf, takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Waterville.

The festival, named for an outcropping of rock in the Maumee River widely known to be a site where Native Americans gathered, will feature local artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, and activities.

A parade through Waterville also steps off at 10 a.m., organizers said Wednesday.

A “Run de Boeuf” 5K and 1K Kids Race takes place Friday. The kids race starts at 6 p.m. and the 5K starts at 6:30 p.m. at Waterville Memorial Park, located at 1 South River Rd.

A pre-fest bash begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Parker Square on South River Road. The event will feature live music from 8 to 11 p.m. by Toppermost Beatles Tribute.

First Published September 21, 2023, 4:41 p.m.