Kenton Historic Courthouse District
An Ohio Main Street Downtown Affiliate Community
A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, and wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.
Mission
Stimulate downtown economic development through:
Organization - encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the business community;
Promotion - creating a positive image for downtown by promoting the downtown as an exciting place to live, shop, and invest;
Design - improving the appearance of the downtown; and to
Receive, administer, and distribute funds in connection with any activities related to the above purposes.
An Ohio Main Street Downtown Affiliate Community
Helping downtown Kenton THRIVE!
Main Street Kenton is a group of volunteers working to revitalize the Kenton Historic Courthouse district. Following guidance from Heritage Ohio, the HCD is currently a "downtown affiliate", working to become an official Ohio Main Street community.
Downtown Kenton Building and Business Owners' Association (DBA)
Membership organization for building and business owners in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District.
Bi-monthly meetings provide updates for members, with featured speakers.
DBA Grant Program to incentivize improvements that enhance the downtown.
Events and Programs
Market on Main
Market on Main is held at the corner of Main Street and Ohio Street in downtown Kenton. In season, Market hours are Saturdays, 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Check the Facebook page for schedules and special events.
Market on Main is a collaborative project of the Kenton Historic Courthouse District and the City of Kenton.
Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest
Come celebrate the premier event of the summer in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District at the Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest!
Enjoy great food, drinks, entertainment, car & motorcycle show, and the KidsZone - all right on the streets of downtown Kenton!
Details are on our Facebook page.
Window Wonderland & The Kenton Lions' Club Christmas Parade
"Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade"
Come to downtown Kenton on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving for a night filled with Christmas magic! See the lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse Christmas lights; the unveiling of all the storefronts, decorated for Window Wonderland; and experience the wonder of Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade, hosted by the Kenton Lions' Club!
Visit our Facebook page for more details and information.
Projects
Sandwich Boards
We have 10 sandwich boards available for loan to businesses in the HCD. These are intended to help attract attention to businesses that are open, especially during the current construction project.
Small Business Loan Program
The Kenton Historic Courthouse District has partnered with Quest Federal Credit Union and HSLC to offer Small Business Loans in support of downtown renovation and revitalization efforts in Kenton's historic downtown.