Preble County, Ohio - Events Schedule - 2010

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Preble County offers many local festivals such as the Preble County Pork Festival, Lewisburg Derby Days, Camden Black Walnut Festival 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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March 5 & 6 Central States Tractor Pull Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Building

March 12 & 13 Antique Tractor Pull Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Building
March 19 & 20 & 21 Ohio Doreset Sale Preble County Fairgrounds
March 12 & 13 Preble County Fine Arts Center, 5:00 p.m. at the Preble County Fine Arts Center. 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio 45320 - 937-456-3999 Donations NEEDED! We will accepte sale items until March 10th
March 17 Preble County Safety Council 12:00pm - 1 pm at Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson, Eaton.
April 2 & 3 Roger Hunker Sheep & Goat Sale 419-217-2828 Friday 6PM Saturday 8:30 AM

April 10 Evening Candlelight Dinner - Springtime Theme Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E Dayton St. West Alexandria, reservations required
For more information contact 937-839-5094 or at www.twincreektearoom.com
April 15 Toast of the Town - Preble County Council on Aging 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton Ohio. For more information contacy Alesia Barnhizer at 456-4947
April 21 Preble County Safety Council 12:00pm - 1 pm at Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson, Eaton.
May 1 Fort St. Clair Dog Show
May 1, Eaton Farmer's Market - May thru September 11 from 8:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
Located on the corner of Barron & Somers Streets in Eaton. For information, contact Charlie Cressell at 937-833-0575 or Barb Collins at 937-456-4679.
May 8 Evening Candlelight Dinner at Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E. Dayton Street., West Alexandria, OH. Saturday, May 8, 2010 (Mother's Day)! Serving at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call 937-839-5094 for a reservation (required)
May 19 The Preble County Safety Council will meet at 12:00 noon at the Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson Road, Eaton.
June 4,5 &6 Fairhaven Antique Festival times 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Thurs), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Fri.), 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat). Located on St. Rt, 177, Fairhaven, Ohio. Features antique furniture & trinkets from over 200 U.S. dealers. For more information contact Harriet Smith, 513-796-5621
June 16 Preble County Safety Council 12:00pm - 1 pm at Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson, Eaton.
June 17 Toast of the Town - at Heaven's Corner Zoo, 385 Quinn Road, West Alexandria, OH, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For information contact: Kord McGuire at 937-839-5505.

Eaton Farmers Market - every Saturday beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend 8 AM - 1 PM located corner Barron & Somers streets in Eaton. For more information contact Barb Collins, 937-456-4679
June 26 Buckeye Bridge Ride 6 a.m. Registration. Eaton High School (600 Hillcrest Dr. Eaton) sponsored by the Preble County Farm Bureau & Unitied Way of Preble County. For more information contact 937-456-5400 or www.buckeyebridgebikeride.com
July 3 Antique Road Show & Flea Market Download Flyer 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Antique Mall in downtown New Paris, Ohio. Bring your antiques and collectables for on site appraisal from Dave Kessler & Gene Hawkins. They will make oral appraisals for free and written appraisals. Contact - Dale Hall 937-437-5475, Joe Halberstadt 937-437-2299, Keith Kelly 937-437-0048
July 10 Wine & Cheese Party Country Side Golf Club & Country Side Inn. Patio at Country Side Golf Club. 6 p.m. - Midnight. $25 per person or $40 for 9 holes of golf w/party. All proceeds to New Paris Chamber of Commerce. Plenty of wines, cheeses, fresh fruit, wings, salads and an array of wines to taste and buy!
July 16 � Senior health Fair 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Register for free screenings by Premier Community Health by calling the Senior Center at (937) 456-4947. Fasting is not required. Event will be held at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton.
July 24 � Car Cruise-In & Dance 4:00-7:00 pm at Preble County Senior Center, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton. Participant Entry Fee $10. No admission charge for general public, but donations will be appreciated. Food will be available for purchase. This event is a fundraiser for the Council on Aging�s Transportation Department. Questions? Call (937) 456-4947.

July 31 Preble County Fair - July 31st thru August 7th, 2010. Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH. For information contact the Secretary's office at 937-456-3748 or go to their website: www.preblecountyfair.org.
August 19 Lewisburg Derby Days - August 19, 20 & 21
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 20 Antique Steam & Tractor Show - August 20, 21 & 22. Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH. For information contact Julie Payne 513-383-3143.
August 13, 14 & 15 Lewisburg Derby Days
-Located St. Rt. 40 & Ohio 503, Lewisburg, Ohio
-Sponsored by Lewisburg Fire Department
-Features soap box derby races, bed races, arts & crafts, parade
-For info: contact Park Harry, 937-962-2413 or Pam Baker, 937-962-2190
August 28 Old Fashioned Downtown Saturday Nigh & Car Show - August 28th from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Located downtown, Eaton, OH. For information contact Barb Collins 937-456-4679 OR Ted Landis - 937-456-1933
August 29 Old Fashioned Downtown Saturday Night & Car Show 4 - 9 p.m. Located downtown Eaton, Ohio. For more information contact Barb Collins, 937-456-4679 or Ted Landis, 937-456-1933
September 2 Preble County Chamber Golf Tournament - September 2nd - 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Hueston Woods Golf Course, 6961 Brown Road, College Corner, OH. For more information contact the Chamber office at 937-456-4949.
September 9 (8:00-4:00) & September 10 (8:00-2:00) � Barn Sale at Preble County Senior Center, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton. Bargains galore! Set-up in parking lot to sell your items. No charge to set-up if age 50 & older. Courtyard Caf� will be open. To register for set-up space, call (937) 456-4947.
September 12 Eaton-Preble County Chamber Golf Tournament Located at Hueston Wood Golf Course For more information contact 937-456-4949
September 18 & 19 40th Annual Preble County Pork Festival - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH. For information contact the Pork Festival Office at 937-456-7273 or Paul & Linda Ray at 937-437-1821 or for Booth information Contact Carol Fewell at 937-475-6741
September 24-25, Lewisburg Haunted Cave October 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 and 29 & 30 - September 24 & 25, October 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23and 29 & 30 every Friday & Saturday! Hours: 7 p.m. - 12 Midnight. Located on Shields Road - 1 mile N.W. of Lewisburg. For information go to our website at: www.hauntedcaveatlewisburg.com

October 1 & 2 Lewisburg Haunted Swamp - October 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 and 29 & 30. Hours: 7 p.m. until 12 midnight. Located on Knapke Lane (next to Village Park) For information contact: Pam Baker at 937-962-2190.

October 9 & 10 Octoberfest - October 9 & 10, 2010. Times: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 pm - Sunday. Located on State Route 35 in Peace Park, West Alexandria, Ohio. Sponsored by West Alexandria Kiwanis. For information contact John DeVilbiss at 937-839-5483 or Carol Lunsfrod at 937-839-4085.
October 16 Evening Candlelight Dinner - Saturday, October 16, 2010 (Sweetest Day) at the Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 East Dayton St., West Alexanria, Ohio. Serving at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Call 937-839-5094 for reservation(s) - REQUIRED!
October 16 & 17 23nd Annual 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 20 Holiday Market Place From 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Purchase high quality arts and crafts from area vendors. For information call - 937-456-3999.
November 20 Evening Candlelight Dinner (Thanksgiving Theme) at Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E. Dayton Street, West Alexandria, Ohio. Serving at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call 937-839-5094 for reservation(s) - REQUIRED!
November 26 22nd Annual "White Christmas" Celebration - Located in downtown Eaton. Eaton Area Community Chorus sings downtown at 5:30 pm followed by the Parade which begins at 6 p.m. at Eaton Middle School, E. Decatur Street. Christmas Carols sung by 2nd graders as well as selections by the Eaton H.S. Band and a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. For information contact 937-456-7677
November 28 Christmas in the Village, Sunday, November 28th from 4 pm - 7 pm. Located at the Town Hall, 16 N. Main Street, West Alexandria, Ohio. For information, contact Carol Lunsford at 937-839-4085.
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 18 Evening Candlelight Dinner (Christmas Theme) at Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E. Dayton Street, West Alexandria, Ohio. Serving at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call 937-839-5094 for reservation(s) REQUIRED

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