EVENTS
Runners on Road to Rocker

Rocking to the Rocker

Every April, the annual Rocking to the Rocker event comes to town. This 4-mile Run/Walk starts in Cuba and follows Route 66 to Fanning Outpost, home of the Route 66 Rocker. Food and music are always part of the festivities. Registration is required.

Summer Mural

National Mural Day

Every year, on the last Saturday in June, we come together to celebrate National Mural Day—a day dedicated to honoring the vibrant and powerful art of murals and the talented artists behind them. Murals are more than just paint on a wall; they are a form of storytelling that reflects the culture, history, and spirit of a community.

colorful-traditional-fireworks-in-dark-night-sky Cuba

Cuba Fireworks Display

Celebrate the Nation’s Birthday at the annual family-friendly fireworks at Hood Park. Every year on July 3rd, the sky comes alive with the sights and sounds of summer. Show starts at dark.

Ferris Wheel at County Fair

Crawford County Fair

Since 1902, the Crawford County Fair is a long-standing tradition at Cuba’s Hood Park. This agricultural fair is packed with exhibits, livestock, and 4-H projects and LIVE entertainment. Enjoy cotton candy, corn dogs, and all the fun foods the fair brings to town.

Trolley interior downtown Cuba

Route 66 Cuba Fest

The Route 66 Cuba Fest is the third weekend in October. This annual two-day event offers food trucks, crafts, and vendors. Join a narrated mural or cemetery tour to learn about past celebrities who called Cuba home. Try and buy real apple butter made fresh on location. Stick around for the music when the local Cuba High School Band competes against Alumni at the annual Battle of the Bands.

Local Events Holiday Lights on a home.

Annual Holiday Parade

The first Saturday in December the town lights up in holiday splendor. As part of the celebration, a holiday-themed parade features local businesses, schools, civic groups and celebrities.