Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend

Westerville Field of Heroes is a Memorial Day tradition that honors and remembers our heroes.

The annual Field of Heroes, presented by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, offers multiple experiences from May 24-27, 2024. 

photo via Field of Heroes

The event is at the Westerville Sports Complex at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and County Line Road West. 

The field displays 3,000 American flags in perfect rows. The Field of Heroes is especially moving when the flags are illuminated after dark. The field is open 24 hours a day through the weekend.

Field of Heroes schedule

Theme for 2024 is “Ohio Heroes in Flight”

Friday, May 24

6:00 P.M. Bagpipe Serenade
8:30 P.M. “Taps” | Field Illuminated Until Dawn
9:00 P.M. Flag and Challenge Coin sales close for the night

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26

8:00 A.M.  Field of Heroes 5K Run/Walk Presented by Ohio Health
12:00 P.M. Reading of Names on Dedicated Flags
2:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.  Civil War Heroes and Underground Railroad Conductor Walk (175 S. Knox Street)
3:45 P.M. Bagpipe Serenade prelude to Flag Retirement Ceremony
4:00 P.M. Flag Retirement Ceremony led by Troop 64

6:00 P.M. Ohio Village Muffins vs Westerville Sunrise Rotary & Co.
8:30 P.M.  “Taps” | Field Illuminated Until Dawn
9:00 P.M.  Flag and Challenge Coin sales close for the night

Monday, May 27

10:30 A.M.  Flag Sales Close for Event
11:30 A.M.  Reading of Names on Dedicated Flags
12:15 P.M. Memorial Day Ceremony
1:00 – 3:30 P.M.  Flag Pick-Up

Flag Sales

Purchase a flag to honor a hero for $35 on the website. For $20, flags can be dedicated and flown in this year’s field, with the flag being returned to the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club for continual use.

Flag Purchases are $35
Flag Dedications are $20
Donation flags are $35
Purchasing Shipped Flags is $35 (each flag) as well as $7.50 shipping for up to two flags to the same address, with additional shipping for more.

In addition to flag sales, a tradition has begun to offer a commemorative coin representing each year. 

Field of Heroes 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM. This family/friendly 5k Run/Walk offers unique opportunities to finish among 3,000 full size American flags!

Sign up for the 5k Run/Walk for an active and alternative way to honor your heroes in a unique and breathtaking setting. This flat course is on paved recreation paths, against one of the most memorable backdrops you’ll ever experience! 

Cost is $20-$35. In order to guarantee your shirt size, register early. Sign up here.

See website for more announcements about 2024 event.

Westerville Sports Complex
325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082

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