Preble County, Ohio – Events Schedule – 2014
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Welcome to DestinationPreble.com, the online source for travel & tourism in the Preble County, Ohio area. This online tourism and visitors center offers information on hotels, motels, camp grounds, restaurants as well as an local events schedule. If you have a restaurant and would like your menu on this website please email a copy.
Preble County offers many local festivals such as the Preble County Pork Festival, Lewisburg Derby Days, Camden Black Walnut Festival, New Paris Apple Fest, West Alexandria October Fest.
The pride in local history is reflected at the Preble County Historical Society, the remaining seven covered bridges and even in the Christmas song "Up on the House Top" that was written in New Paris by Rev. Benjamin Hanby back in 1864 – 150 years ago this year!
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Musical entertainment throughout the year – Taffy’s of Eaton, Ohio “The Music Mecca of the Universe” – 111 South Barron – Eaton, Ohio 937-472-0300 Website: www.taffysofeaton.com
April 4 – 5 Preble County Business Expo – April 4 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. – April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Preble County Chamber of Commerce at the Preble County Fairgrounds at the Expo Building.
April 5 – Herbal Tea Luncheon Noon at the Preble County Historical Society 937- 787 – 4256
April 5 – An Earth Day Happening – Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
April 6 – Poultry Swap Flowers/Grounds/Sheep Preble County Fairgrounds
April 13 – OVKA Points Race #1 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
April 19 – Wildflower Hike – Hueston Woods State Park
Phone Number(s)
Local Number: (513) 523-6347
Reservations: (866) 644-6727
Hours
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
April 22 – May 10 – Preble County High School Art Exibit – Tuesday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Preble County Arts Center – 937-456-3999
April 26 – 27 – Fort St. Clair Kennel Club Dog Show – Expo, School & open Horse Barns.
April 27 – OVKA Points Race #2 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
May 1 – August 30 – (Every Thursday) Farmers Market 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Peace Park West Alexandria
May 3 – Fish Ohio Free Clinic – Hueston Woods
Phone Number(s)
Local Number: (513) 523-6347
Reservations: 866-644-6727
Hours
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May 4 – OVKA Points Race #3 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
May 4 Herb Faire – The Herb Society at The Preble County Historical Society – 937-787-4256
May 8 – 10 Ohio Dorper Showcase Show & Sale, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. For information: www.BannerSheepMagazine.com
May 9 – Culpepper & Merriweather Circus – New Paris – Old School.
May 15 – June 28 – Juried Art Exibit – Preble County Fine Arts Center – 937-456-3999
May 17 – Great Strides 5k Walk Courthouse Plaza
May 18 – OVKA Points Race #4 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
May 29 – 30 Gratis Days Festival – 513-649-7309
May 28 – June 1 National Road Yard Sale (Rt. 40)
June 1 – OVKA Points Race #5 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
June 6 – Camoflage Capers – Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
June 6 – 7 – Eldorado Garage Sale Days – 937 – 273-5120
June 7 – OVKA Points Race #6 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
June 8 – 9 Arts and Craft Fair – Hueston Woods
Hueston Woods Pioneer Farm
6924 Brown Rd
Suite C
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Phone Number(s)
Local Number: (513) 523-8687
Hours
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
June 13 – 14 – Relay for Life – Preble County Fairgrounds
June 14 – Bridges Bike & Blues – Preble County Historical Society – Contact: Preble County Historical Society 7693 Swartsel Road Eaton, OH 45320 937-787-4256 Voice & Fax preblecountyhistoricalsociety@frontier.com
June 14 – 15 – Arts & Crafts Fair – Hueston Woods State Park –
Phone Number(s)
Reservations: 866-644-6727
Local Number: (513) 523-6347
Hours
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission
Adults: 2.00
per person – kids are free
June 21 – 22 – OVKA Points Race #7 – G&J Kartway – Memorial Championship Race – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
June 21 – Lewisburg Garden Walk
June 28 – 11th annual Buckeye Bridge Ride Brochure The ride this year is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2013. This year is the 11th year for The Buckeye Bridge Ride. This ride will take place in Preble County visiting all eight of Preble County's Covered Bridges.There are four different routes ranging from 18, 49, 62, 89 mile rides. These rides will take you on a scenic tour of Preble County.The Buckeye Bridge Ride is a full SAG with four stops.
Directions to the starting point for the ride
(The Gathering Place next to the Preble County Fair Grounds)
June 28 – Smoke Out – Track & Tractor Pull – Preble County Fairgrounds
June 28 – Music at Sunset – Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
July 4 – Picnic in the Park – Peace Park 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Car Show – 9:30 p.m. Lighted Parade – 10:00 p.m. Fireworks at Twin Valley School
July 5 – Carson & Barnes Circus Lewisburg
July 5 – Concert & Fireworks – Lake Lakengren
July 6 – Old Fashion Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks – The Preble County Historical Society – 937- 787- 4256
July 8 – August 14 – Art Exibit – Tuesday – Friday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Reception July 10, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Preble County Arts Center – 937-456-3999
July 12 – Ladies Day Out – Crafting with Nature – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
July 19 – Steak & Pork Chop Fry and Auction – Lewisburg
July 20 – OVKA Points Race #8 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
July 25 – Rainbow Happiness – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
July 26 – Triathlon – 8:00 a.m. Lake Lakengren Marina
July 26 – Rum River Blend Concert – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
July 26 – August 2 – Preble County Fair – Preble County Fairgrounds 2013 Fair Membership passes are now available for purchase – $25 each (Must be a Preble County Citizen & be 18 years old or older. Weekly Pass – $25 each (For out of County Citizens & kids Age 17 and under)
July 27 – OVKA Points Race #9 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
August 7 – 10 Rt. 127. Yard Sale Welcome to the World's Longest Yardsale, also known as the 127 Corridor Sale. The headquarters are located at the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce in Jamestown, TN on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. 1-800-327-3945 NOW 690 MILES! From 5 Miles North of Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama!
August 9 – Trail Trackers Are Us! – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
August 14 – 16 Lewisburg Derby Days – Lewisburg contact 937-962-4377
August 16 – OVKA Points Race #10 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
August 19 – September 27 – Art Exibit –Tuesday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception August 21 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Preble County Arts Center – 937-456-3999
August 23 – Old Fashioned Downtown Eaton Saturday Night Car Show
August 23 – OVKA Points Race #11 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
August 24 – Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers – Amphitheater The Preble County Historical Society – 937- 787- 4256
August 30 – Golf Outing – Penn Terra Golf Course – Preble County Chamber of Commerce
August 30 – Drakefest – Lake Lakengren
September – October – Today's Harvest Corn Maze – call 937-877-6030 for times. todaysharvestfarm.com
September 6 – The Un-Scary Scarecrow – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
September 7 – OVKA Points Race #12 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 14 – OVKA Points Race #13 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 19 – October 31– The Haunted Cave – Friday & Saturday 7:00 p.m. – midnight – Lewisburg
September 20 – 21 Preble County Pork Festival – Preble County Fairgrounds – Eaton, Ohio
September 27 – Fall Classic – Truck & Tractor Pull – Preble County Fairgrounds
September 27 – OVKA Points Race #12 – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 27 – 28 New Paris Apple Fest – New Paris, Ohio (Old School property)
October 3 – 4 – Eldorado Garage Sale Days – 937-273-5120
October 4 – Who Winters Over – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
October 4 – October Festival – 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Lewisburg Community Park – movies at The Park – & BBQ Ribs Contest
October 4 – 5 – Fall Gathering – The Preble County Historical Society – 937- 787- 4256
October 4 – 26 – Dream Acres Corn Maze – dreamacresfarmonline.com
October 9 – November 15 – Annual Photography Exibit – Tuesday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Preble County Arts Center – 937-456-3999
October 11 – Charity Race – G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
October 11 – 12 Octoberfest – West Alexandria – Peace Park A wonderful Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, held annually in a beautiful community park for 46 years. Come and enjoy a peaceful Fall weekend with handmade crafts and delicious food, much of it home made by local organizations. E-Mail Address kiwanisoktoberfest@earthlink.net
October 18 – 19 – Camden Black Walnut Festival
November 5 – 20 – Photography Show – Tuesday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Preble County Arts Center – 937-456-3999
November 8 – 9 – YES Fund Fall Fesival Tack Sale Preble County Fairgrounds
November 18 – December 20 – Art Exibit – Tuesday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception November 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Preble County Arts Center – 937-456-3999
November 27, 2014 25th Annual "White Christmas" Celebration – 6:00 PM Located in Downtown Eaton Parade begins at Eaton Middle School, E. Decatur Street at 5:30 p.m., Courthouse lawn lighting, Eaton Area Community Choir, Christmas Carols by 2nd Graders, Christmas Music by Eaton High School Band & a visit with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus & lots of Door Prizes. For information contact Patty Wagner 937-456-1705
December 1 thru 31 Whispering Christmas ALL Month – December 1st thru 31st from 6 pm – 10 pm each evening. Located at Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton, Ohio. Features lighting display and visit with Santa Claus on Wed., Fri., Sat., & Sun. from 7-9 pm up until Christmas eve. For information contact the City of Eaton at 937-456-4125
December 5 – 7 Preble County Historical Society Dinners – 937- 787- 4256
December 6 – A Sugar Sweet Sensational Treat – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and Eric Loy Concert 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Preble County Park District Garber Nature Reserve 937- 962 – 5561 – Lewisburg
December 7 – Christmas in the Village – Visit area businesses – Lighted Parade, Santa, Door Prizes – West Alexandria.
December 7 – Lewisburg Tour of Homes and Lighting of the Park
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. YMCA Eaton.
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