Rumble in the Hills

Rumble in the Hills RUMBLE IN THE HILLS is an exciting, annual weekend of hydroplane powerboat racing at Rocky Fork Lake, in Southern Ohio.

It's the last weekend in July, is family friendly, and free to attend. It's racing, but the event is much more than that!

03/16/2026
Calendar for Sassafras Music Festival!
07/16/2025

Calendar for Sassafras Music Festival!

07/16/2025

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS!
Rumble in the Hills, Sassafras Music Festival, Joey’s Jeep Extravaganza, Joey’s Classic Car Show
Weekend Events July 26/27
Food and vendors will be on both side of the racing area- East Shore Dr off Mc Coppin Mill Rd (access road to the dam) and East End Overlook of Lucas Lane

SATURDAY JULY 26th
9:00 A.M. Opening Ceremony – Rumble in the Hills East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
11 A.M. to 6 P.M. Racing (viewable from both sides of lake) East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
East Shore Dr- Mc Coppin Mill Rd
10 a.m. thru dark Food Vendors – Both Sides of lake East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
East Shore Dr- Mc Coppin Mill Rd
12 noon to 8:30 p.m. Live Music – Sycamore Grove area East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
12 noon to 3 p.m. “Joey’s Jeep Extravaganza” registration East End Overlook - Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza & CFFT- Amakus rescue tools
1:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull- Registration East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Turner Funeral Homes
1:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull starts East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Turner Funeral Home
4:30 p.m. Joey’s Jeep Extravaganza – Awards East End Overlook – Lucas Lane,
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza
Dark – Fireworks, Sponsored by Rumble in the Hills East Shore Dr – Mc Coppin Mill Rd
East End Overlook

SUNDAY JULY 27
11 A.M. to 6 P.M. Racing ( viewable from both sides of lake) East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
Food Vendors Both sides of lake East Shore Dr- Mc Coppin Mill Rd
12 noon to 3 p.m. Joey’s Classic Car Show - Registration East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza, FRS Transportation, T & G Towing, and Highland Lodge #39 F & AM
12 noon to 3:30 p.m. Live Music – Sycamore Grove area East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
4:30 Joey’s Classic Car Show Awards East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza, FRS Transportation, T & G Towing, and Highland Lodge #39 F & AM

*** Times and Events listed are subject to chang

07/25/2024

SATURDAY, JULY 27

HYDROPLANE BOAT RACES
11:00-5:00, BOTH SIDES OF LAKE

JOEY’S JEEP EXTRAVAGANZA
12:00-5:00, LUCAS LANE AREA

KIDS ZONE
12:00-4:00, EAST SHORE LAUNCH AREA

FIREWORKS
9:30 (AT DARK), BOTH SIDES OF LAKE

SUNDAY, JULY 28

HYDROPLANE BOAT RACES
11:00-5:00, BOTH SIDES OF LAKE

JOEY’S CLASSIC CAR SHOW
12:00-5:00, LUCAS LANE AREA

Food vendors available on both side of the lake all weekend, and the beer tent will be available on the East Shore side all weekend.

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This will be located on the East Shore Boat Launch side.
07/25/2024

This will be located on the East Shore Boat Launch side.

This will be located on the East Shore Boat Launch side. Also planned with this is the Kiddie Tractor Pull. Registratio...
07/25/2024

This will be located on the East Shore Boat Launch side. Also planned with this is the Kiddie Tractor Pull. Registration is 1:00-1:30, and the pull at 1:30 pm. Thanks to Turner Funeral Home and Joey's Pizza for sponsoring this. And thanks to the Greenfield Antique Tractor Club for doing this event.

07/17/2023

UPDATED CALENDAR OF EVENTS!
***********************************************************************
Rumble in the Hills, Sassafras Music Festival, Joey’s Jeep Extravaganza, Joey’s Classic Car Show
Weekend Events July 28, 29 and 30

Food and vendors will be on both side of the racing area- East Shore Dr off Mc Coppin Mill Rd (access road to the dam) and East End Overlook of Lucas
Lane.

FRIDAY JULY 28th, 2023

6:30 p.m. TO 8:30 p.m. Live Music- Sick Serenity – Sycamore Grove area East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
Aloha Taco will be open during the evening.

SATURDAY JULY 29th, 2023
9:00 A.M. Opening Ceremony – Rumble in the Hills East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
10 a.m. thru 6 p.m. Racing (viewable from both sides of lake) East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
East Shore Dr- Mc Coppin Mill Rd
10 a.m. thru dark Food Vendors – Both Sides of lake East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
East Shore Dr- Mc Coppin Mill Rd
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Jam Session/Open Mic – Sycamore Grove area East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
12 noon to 3 p.m. “Joey’s Jeep Extravaganza” registration East End Overlook - Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza & CFFT- Amakus rescue tools
1:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull- Registration East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Turner Funeral Homes
1:00 to 3 p.m. Face Painting for the kids East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
1:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull starts East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Turner Funeral Home
2:00 p.m. Magic Show – Jake Lindsey Illusionist East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Live Music – Steven Down – Sycamore Grove Area East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Live Music – Shane Dylan – Sycamore Grove Area East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
4:30 p.m. Joey’s Jeep Extravaganza – Awards East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza & CFFT – Amakus Rescue Tools
5:30 to 7 p.m. Live Music – Alex Kasznel & the Board of Directors East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live Music – Missing November – Sycamore Grove East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Dark Fireworks – Sponsored by Rumble in the Hills East Shore Dr – Mc Coppin Mill Rd
East End Overlook

SUNDAY JULY 30, 2023
10 A.M. to 6 p.m. Racing ( viewable from both sides of lake) East End Overlook- Lucas Lane
Food Vendors Both sides of lake East Shore Dr- Mc Coppin Mill Rd
12 noon to 3 p.m. Joey’s Classic Car Show - Registration East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza & FRS Transportation
12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Jam Session/Open Mic – Sycamore Grove area East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Face Painting for the kids East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live Music – Timberlane Express – Sycamore Grove East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Live Animal Adventure – Family Traditions Animal Adventure
Caricatures by Funny Face East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
2:00 p.m. Magic Show – Jake Lindsey Illusionist East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
4:30 Joey’s Classic Car Show Awards East End Overlook – Lucas Lane
Sponsored by Joey’s Pizza & FRS Transportation

*** Times and Events listed are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

07/12/2023

Rumble in the Hills is Back!

Please view the Calendar of events, and plan on attending!

Saturday, July 29th
Opening Ceremony - 9:00 (Overlook Retreat area on Lucas Lane)
Racing - 10:00-6:00 (Viewable from both sides of the lake)
Food Vendors - 10:00-Dark (Both sides of the lake)
Kid’s Zone – 1:00-6:00 (Overlook Retreat area on Lucas Lane)
Face Painting – 1:00-3:00
Kiddie Tractor Pull – 1:30
Fireworks – Dark (Viewable from both sides of the lake)

Sunday, July 30th
Racing - 10:00-6:00 (Viewable from both sides of the lake)
Food Vendors - 10:00-6:00 (Both sides of the lake)
Joey's Classic Car Show – 10:00-6:00 (Overlook Retreat area on Lucas Lane)
Kid’s Zone – 1:00-6:00 (Overlook Retreat area on Lucas Lane)
Face Painting – 1:00-3:00
Petting Zoo – 1:30-3:30
Caricatures – 1:30-3:30

There will be more great activities, please attend for the full experience!

Address

6685 McCoppin Mill Road
Hillsboro, OH
45133

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rumble in the Hills posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category