The crowd cheers as cancer survivors complete their first lap at the Relay for Life of Wood County in June 2025 at Parkersburg City Park. (File photo)

The following is the schedule of events for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life – The Great Cancer Standoff: High Noon in June from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the City Park in Parkersburg:

* Noon – Opening Ceremonies

* 12:30 p.m. – Survivor Lap (Second Lap – Caregivers/Family, Third Lap – Community Lap)

* 1 p.m. – Live Entertainment: Stallion

* 1 p.m. – Inflatables and games open

The 31st Relay for Life of Wood County held in City Park in June 2025. (File photo)

* 1-4 p.m. – Car Show by Tweedle

* 1-4 p.m. – Petting zoo and pony rides

* 1-6 p.m. – Survivor Reception

* 1-6 p.m. – Cowboy Corral Market with vendors and food trucks

* 2:30 p.m. – Live Entertainment: Smith & Wilson

* 4 p.m. – Live Entertainment: The Valley Belles

* 4 p.m. – Motorcycle Show

* 5 p.m. – Line Dancing with Anita Lockhart

* 5 p.m. – Jeep Show

* 6:30 p.m. – Live Auction

* 8:45 p.m. – 3M Acoustic Trio

* 9:15 p.m. – Luminaria Ceremony featuring 3M Acoustic Trio

* 10 p.m. – Closing Ceremonies