Preble County, Ohio – Events Schedule – 2012
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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 and the Fairhaven Antique Show.
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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May 24, 2012 – Longaberger Basket Factory, Dresden OH – $50 One day trip: Sharon K. Smith, Marketing Manager – Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 – (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146 – Fax (937) 456-6565- Website: www.prebleseniorcenter.org – Email: ssmith@prebleseniorcenter.org
May 31, 2012 – Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence IN – $29 One day trip: Sharon K. Smith, Marketing Manager – Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 – (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146 – Fax (937) 456-6565- Website: www.prebleseniorcenter.org – Email: ssmith@prebleseniorcenter.org
May 31 – June 2 – Gratis CarnivalAny person or organization wanting to be involved in the event please contact Rodney Forrer at 513-292-4655
June 9, 2012 – Music on Main - Downtown Eaton Inc.
June 16, 2012- Bridges Bikes and Blues Eight historic bridges! From 7693 Swartzell Rd. Eaton to Main Street Downtown for a music-filled street fair & party. Preble County Covered Bridge Tour Contact: Preble County Historical Society 7693 Swartsel Road Eaton, OH 45320 937-787-4256 Voice & Fax preblecountyhistoricalsociety@frontier.com
June 23, 2012– 9th annual Buckeye Bridge Ride The ride this year is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2012, 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.Website: http://www.buckeyebridgeride.com
June 23, 2012 - Music on Main– DOWNTOWN EATON, INC
June 23, 2012 – Hueston Woods Covered Bridge Grand Opening
July 28 – August 4 – Preble County Fair For more information: http://www.preblecountyfair.org
July 29 & 30 – 2012 Smoke Out - Preble County Fairgrounds
July 1 – Amphitheater Grand Opening Contact: Preble County Historical Society 7693 Swartsel Road Eaton, OH 45320 937-787-4256 Voice & Fax preblecountyhistoricalsociety@frontier.com
July 1 – OKVA Points Race # 6 G&J Kartway Camden937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
July 14 – MUSIC ON MAIN – DOWNTOWN EATON, INCAugust 11 – MUSIC ON MAIN – DOWNTOWN EATON, INC
July 14 – 15 OKVA Points Race # 7 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
July 21 – 22 Indy Karting Serieswww.indykartingseries.com G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
July 28 OKVA Points Race # 8 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
August 12 – OKVA Points Race # 9 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
August 17 – 19 Vinatge Race G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
August 17 – 19 – Lewisburg Derby Days Located at State Route 40 & Ohio 503, Lewisburg, Ohio. Sponsored by the Lewisburg Fire Department. Features soap box derby races, bed races, arts & crafts & parade. For information contact: Park Harry at 937-962-2413 or Pam Baker at 937-962-2190.
August 25, 2012 – OLD FASHIONED DOWNTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT, Courthouse Plaza – Eaton- Contact Barb Collins 937-456-4679 or Ted Landis 937-456-1933
August 25, 2012 – OKVA Points Race # 10 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
September 8 – MUSIC ON MAIN – DOWNTOWN EATON, INC
September 9 – OKVA Points Race # 11 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
September – 14 – 15 – Preble County Pork Festival 42nd annual Sat. 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Sun. 6 am to 5 pm, Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH 45320. For information check out our website @ www.porkfestival.org or phone us @ 937-456-7273.
September 22 – 23 – Apple Fest New Paris, Ohio Phone: 937-621-9533 ask for Linda
September 22 – MUSIC ON MAIN – DOWNTOWN EATON, INC
September 23 – OKVA Points Race # 12 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
September 24-30, 2012– Red Cliff’s Experience, Moab, Utah Overnight trip: Sharon K. Smith, Marketing Manager – Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 – (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146 – Fax (937) 456-6565- Website: www.prebleseniorcenter.org – Email: ssmith@prebleseniorcenter.org
September 30 – OKVA Points Race # 13 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
October 6 – OKVA Points Race # 14 G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
October 13 – Charity Race G&J Kartway Camden 937- 452-1218 http://www.gandjkartway.com
October 19 & 20Annual Black Walnut Festival Located at N. Lafayette Street, Camden, Ohio. Features parade, chain saw carving, free entertainment, arts & crafts and more. For information contact Karen Feix 937-452-1684.
November 1-10, 2012 – Classical Greece Overnight trip: Sharon K. Smith, Marketing Manager – Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 – (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146 – Fax (937) 456-6565- Website: www.prebleseniorcenter.org – Email: ssmith@prebleseniorcenter.org
November 23, 2012 – 24th 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.
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