Preble County, Ohio - Events Schedule - 2009


  • Evening Candle Light Dinners, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E Dayton St. West Alexandria, reservations required Call 937-839-5094  

    April 4, 2009                                                                        (Springtime Theme)
    May 9, 2009                                                                               (Mother’s Day)
    October 17, 2009                                                                        (Sweetest Day)
    November 14, 2009                                                         (Thanksgiving Theme)
    December 12, 2009                                                                  (Holiday Theme)
  • For more information contact 937-839-5094 or at www.twincreektearoom.com
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  • Flea Market  Year round (closed in August) 2nd full weekend of each month. Located at the Preble County Fariground, Eaton Ohio.  For more information contact Secrtary's office, 937-456-3748
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  • May 3, Herb Fair 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Preble County Historical Society. Located at 7693 Swartsel Rd. Eaton, Ohio. Herb plant sale, vendors, educational programs, music, hiking trails, food and much more. For more information contact: 937-787-4256
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  • May 16 & 17,  3rd Annual Preble County Ag Society Car Show & Swap Meet. Friday - swap meet Saturday - Swap meet & car show. Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St. Eaton. For more information contact 937- 456-3748
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  • May 16 PLANT EXCHANGE – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    - Sponsored by the Herb Society of Preble County Historical Society
    - Located at 7693 Swartsel Rd., Eaton, Ohio
    - For information contact 937-787-4256
  • May 16 HIGH TEA –– 2:00 p.m.
    - Sponsored by the Preble County Fine Arts Center
    - Located at the Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Dr.
    - Call for Reservations – 937-456-3999

  • May 16 - 17
  • Model Train Exhibit
    The public Invited to Visit 2009 Model Train Show Exhibits
    The Miami Valley S Gaugers
    Central Ohio LEGO Train Club
    "The Disappearing Train & More"
    Model Train Tree & Landscaping Clinic on Saturday

    Date: Saturday May 16, 11 A.M - 4 P.M.
    Sunday May 17, 11 A.M.- 3 P.M.
    Location: Vancrest Health Care
    1600 Park Ave. Eaton , OH
    Free Admission: Donations accepted and will benefit the Activities Department.
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • June 27, 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
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  • July 5 Old Fashioned Independence Day

    Sunday – 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
    - Located at the Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Rd.,
      Eaton, Ohio 
    - For information contact 937-787-4256

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  • July 25  Music on Main Free concert on the Court Houose Square, Downtown Eaton. For more information contact Kathy Willis, 937-456-7677
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  • August 1 - 8  Preble County Fair located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. For more information contact the Secretary's office 937-456-3748
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  • August 22  Antiques at Auckerman Creek

    “Antique Show & Auction” – Show time: 9 am – 4 pm
                                                       Auction – 11 am
    Over 50 dealers showing their fine wares for sale
                                                  - Located at Preble County Historical Society
                                                -For information contact 937-787-4256
     or visit http://pchs.preblecounty.com

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  • 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

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  • August 13, 14, 15  Antique Steam & Tractor Show  Located at Preble Fairgrounds, Eato, Ohio. For more information contact Julie Payne, 513-383-3143
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  • 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
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  • September 6  Covered Bridge Poker Run  1 - 5 p.m. Tour the 7 remaining covered bridges of Preble Count; automobiles, motorcycles or bicycles welcome. Music, food, historic buildings, hiking trails & more! For more information contact 937-787-4256 or visit website: http:pchs.preblecounty.com
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  • September 12  Eaton-Preble County Chamber Golf Tournament  Located at Hueston Wood Golf Course  For more information contact 937-456-4949
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  • September 19 & 20  39th Annual Preble County Pork Festival  Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Features arts crafts, commercial exhibits, barbecued pork chop smorgasboard, sausage & pancake smorgasboard, country store, large parade & more!  For more information contact the Pork Festival Office, 937-456-7273.  For booth information contact Paul & Linda Ray, 937-437-1821
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  • September 25-27, October 2-4, 9- 11

    HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT/HAUNTED TRAIL-CAMPGROUND
    Hueston Woods State Park
    - Haunted Trail, Movies &  Camper Stew
    - Campsite Decorating Content & Costume Contest
    - For more information contact Park Office at 513-523-6347, or the campground at 513-523-1060

  • October 3 & 4 Gathering at Auckerman Creek  10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Located at the Preble County Historical Society. Features Farm Tour Day & Living History combined for one glorious fall weekend.  Living History demonstrators, agriculture demos, food, music, tractor rides, games for the kids, kiddy tractor pull & much more.  For more information contact 937-787-4256
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  • October 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31 Lewisburg Haunted Cave  Hours 7 p.m. - 12 midnight. Located on Shields Road 1 mile N.W. of Lewisburg. For more information contact Mark Schaefer, 937-884-5735
     
  • October 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31 Lewisburg Haunted Swamp Hours 7 p.m. - 12 midnight  Located on Knapke Lane(next to Village Park) For more information contact Pam Baker, 937-962-2190
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  • October 10 & 11  Octoberfest  Times Saturday - 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Located on St Rt. 35 in Peace Park, West Alexandria, Ohio.  Sponsored by the West Alexandria Kiwanis.  For more information contact John DeVilbiss, 937-839-5483 or Carol Lunsford, 937-839-4085
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  • October 10 & 11   Country Home Craft Show  Located at 9301 Weist Road, Eaton. For more information contact 937-456-2157
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  • October 17 & 18  22nd Annual Black Walnut Festival  Located on North Lafayette St., Camden, Ohio. Features parade, chain saw carving, cross cut saw contest, free entertainment, arts & crafts and antique farm machinery on display. For more information contact Karen Feix 937-452-1684
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  • November 21  Holiday Market Place  9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton. Purchase high quality arts & crafts from area vendors. For more information contact: 937-456-3999
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  • November 27  21st Annual "White Christmas" Celebration 6 p.m. Located downtown Eaton. Parade begins at Eaton Middle School, E. Decatur St. at 6 p.m., Courthouse lawn lighting, Eaton Area Community Choir, Christmas Carols by 2nd graders, Christmas music by the Eaton High School Band and a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus.  For more information contact 937-456-7677
  • Christmas in the Village  Sunday, November 29 4 - 7 pm- Located at the Town Hall, 16 N. Main St., West Alexandria, Ohio
    - For information, contact Carol Lunsford, 937-839-4085
  • December 1 thru 31  Whispering Christmas  22nd Anniversary 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Located at Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton, Ohio. Features park lighting display and visits with Santa Claus. Sponsored by the Eaton Whispering Christmas Committee.  For more information contact the City of Eaton, 937-456-4125
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  • December 4, 5 & 6  Christmas at Ye Olde Countryside Inn  Christmas holiday dinners, time 6:30 p.m. Located at the Preble County Historical Society. Festive holiday dinners served in the historic Saylor House.  Limited seating by reservation only . To make a reservation or for information contact 937-787-4256 or visit http://pchc.preblecounty.com
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  • December 5 Train Display at the PCAA 6:30 - 9:00p.m.
  • December 12 ------------------------------------1:00 pm - 9:00pm
  • December 18 -----------------------------------6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • December 19 ----------------------------------1:00pm - 9:00pm
  • December 20 ---------------------------------- 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • December 26 ---------------------------------- 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Featuring train displays models N, HO, S, O & G. Hosted by the Miami Valley S Gaugers and other individuals. Special train display by Central Ohio LEGO Train Club.  A drawing will be held for two train sets, an "S" Gauge Christmas Train  Set and an HO Gauge Thomas The Tank Set donated by a local resident.  Christmas crafts, and work by local artisans will be available for purchase. Admission is Free but donations are greatly appreciated.  Located at the Preble County Fine Art Center across from Eaton High School. 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio 45320. Call 937-456-3999 for more information.
Kids Coloring Contest! - Print and color our train show flier and bring it with you when you come to see the trains and be entered to win one of five free art classes in 2010 at the art center. Make sure you write your Name, Age & Phone Number on the back of your entry and we'll hang your picture up at the art center during the month of December. www.takepartinart.net

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