Preble County, Ohio – Events Schedule – 2015
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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.
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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
January 31 – Kramer & Kramer – Firearms Auction Bruner Arena – Preble County Fairgounds
February 8 – Farm Toy Show – Preble County Fairgrounds
February 19 – Organic room fresheners – samples will be available to take home. Preble County Historical Society – Contact: Preble County Historical Society 7693 Swartsel Road Eaton, OH 45320 937-787-4256 Voice & Fax preblecountyhistoricalsociety@frontier.com
February 22 – New Paris Kiwanis – Car swap – Preble County Fairgrounds
February 28 – Rabbit Festival – Preble County Fairgrounds
March 7 – 8 Maple Syrup Festival Hueston Woods State Park
March 14 – 15 Maple Syrup Festival Hueston Woods State Park
Please join us for our Annual Maple Syrup Festival!
2 WEEKENDS!!
March 7th-8th and 14th-15th, 2015
8am – 1pm Pancake Breakfast at the Lodge
$6 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.
Noon – 4pm
Maple Syrup Tours
Begin with a hay ride at the Pioneer Farm on
Brown Rd. next to the Golf Course.
No dogs or other pets allowed on the tour.
Enjoy a hike through the “Big Woods” a designated State Nature Preserve, and learn the art of Maple Syrup production as well as the cultural and natural history of the area. Food, beverages and Maple Syrup will be on sale throughout the day.
10am – 4:30pm
Visit the Nature Center
Tour our indoor/outdoor exhibits of Reptiles,
Birds of Prey, our resident Bobcat and more!
Any Questions?
Call a Park Naturalist 513-524-4250
March 19 – Cooking with herbs – samples will be served during the workshop. – Preble County Historical Society – Contact: Preble County Historical Society 7693 Swartsel Road Eaton, OH 45320 937-787-4256 Voice & Fax preblecountyhistoricalsociety@frontier.com
April 10 – 11 – Preble County Business Expo Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio (Fri. 3pm-8pm & Sat. 10am-4pm) Preble County Chamber
April 24 – 25 – Fort St. Clair Dog Show Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio
April 25 – Driving School/Karting 101 (Orientation) G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
April 26 – OVKA Points Race #1 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
May 3 – OVKA Points Race #2 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
May 7 – 9 Ohio Dorper Showcase Show & Sale, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. For information: www.BannerSheepMagazine.com
May17 – OVKA Points Race #3 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
May 30 National Road Yard Sale (Rt. 40)
June 13 – 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 13 – OVKA Points Race #6 G&J Kartway – Evening Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
June 20 – 11th annual Buckeye Bridge Ride The ride this year is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2013, beginning at the School Exhibit Building (building #19) on the Preble County Fairgrounds.Registration will be open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the ride.
June 26 – Smoke Out – Truck & Tractor Pull – Prebel County Fairgrounds.
June 27 – 28 – OVKA Points Race #7 & Memorial Championship Race G&J Kartway – Evening Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
July 11 – OVKA Rain DATE G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
July 12 – OVKA Points Race #8 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
August 1 – 8 – Preble County Fair – Preble County Fairgrounds 2015 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)
August 6 – 9 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 14 – 16 Lewisburg Derby Days – Lewisburg contact Park Harry 937-962-4377
August 15 – OVKA Points Race #10 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 5 – OVKA Points Race #11 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 12 – OVKA Points Race #12 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 18 – 19 Preble County Pork Festival – Preble County Fairgrounds – Eaton, Ohio
September 20 – OVKA Points Race #13 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 26 – OVKA Points Race #13 G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
September 26 – 27 New Paris Apple Fest – New Paris, Ohio (Old School property)
October 10 – Charity Race G&J Kartway – Camden 1619 Barnets Mill Road – 937-452-1218
October 10 – 11 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 Location
October 17 – 18 Black Walnut Festival Camden, Ohio
November 28, 2012 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 6 – Christmas in the Village – Visit area businesses – Lighted Parade, Santa, Door Prizes – West Alexandria.
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