Preble County, Ohio - Events Schedule - 2008


  • Evening Candle Light Dinners, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E Dayton St. West Alexandria, reservations required Call 937-839-5094  April 5, Springtime theme - May 10, Mothers Day theme - October 18, Sweetest Day - November 15, Thanksgiving theme - December 13, 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 Fairground, Eaton Ohio.  For more information contact Sectary's office, 937-456-3748
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  • May 4, 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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  • 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 5,6 &7 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 7 - 9 a.m. - noon. Located at the Preble County Historical Society's North Farm Pond. For more information contact 937-787-4256 or visit website: http:pchs.preblecounty.com
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  • June 16 Music on Main 6:30 p.m. Free concert on the Court Houose Square, Downtown Eaton. For more information contact Kathy Willis, 937-456-7677
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  • June 21 & 22, Society's Bicentennial Celebration noon - 6 p.m. Located at the Preble County Historical Society.  For more information contact 937-787-4256
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  • June 28 Antiques on the Square 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Located downtown Eaton, Ohio. For more information contact Barb Collins, 937-456-4679
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  • June 28, Buckeye Bridge Ride   6 a.m.  Registration. Eaton High School (600 Hillcrest Dr. Eaton) sponsored by the Preble County Farm Bureau & United Way of Preble County. For more information contact 937-456-5400 or www.buckeyebridgebikeride.com
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  • July 4,5 & 6 Old Fashioned Independence Day Sponsored by Give Back America. Preble County Fairgrounds - Noon 'till Dark  Free event. Fireworks on the 4th & 6th. Ballon Glow on July 5th. For more information contact Carol Lunsford 937-839-4085 or Larry Showalter 937-456-4091
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  • July 11 Preble Republican Summer Picnic Yoder's Home - Lakengren  For more information contact: 937-456-5731
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  • July 12  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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  • July 26 - August 2  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 9  Antiques at Auckerman Creek 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. "A sampling of the Best if the Midwest" Antique Show  Over 50 dealers showing their fine wares fir sale. Located at the Preble County Historical Society. For more information contact 937-787-4256 or visit website: http:pchs.preblecounty.com
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  • August 14, 15 & 16 Lewisburg Derby Days Located at St. Rt. 40 & Ohio 50, Lewisburg, Ohio. Sponsored by the Lewisburg Fire Department. Feature soap box derby races, bed races, arts & crafts and a parade. For more information contact Julie Payne 513-383-3143
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  • August 15, 16, 17  Antique Steam & Tractor Show  Located at Preble Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. For more information contact Julie Payne, 513-383-3143
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  • August 16  Music on Main  7 p.m. Free Concert on the Courthouse Square. Downtown Eaton. Featuring the Eaton Community Band. For more information contact 937-456-7677
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  • August 23  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 7  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 4  Preble Republican Fall Rally  6:30 p.m. Preble County Fairgrounds - Bruner Arena
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  • September 13  Eaton-Preble County Chamber Golf Tournament  Located at Hueston Wood Golf Course  For more information contact 937-456-4949
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  • September 20 & 21  38th Annual Preble County Pork Festival  Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Features arts crafts, commercial exhibits, barbecued pork chop smorgasbord, sausage & pancake smorgasbord, 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 27 & 28  New Paris Apple Festival  located in New Paris, Ohio. Sponsored by the New Paris Area Chamber of Commerce.  For more information contact Bonnie Hoff, 937-437-4247
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  • September 27 & 28  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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  • September 26 & 27 - October 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25  Lewisburg Haunted Cave  Hours 7 p.m. - 12 midnight. Located on Shields Road 1 mile N.W. of Lewisburg. For more information contact Karen Feix 937-452-1684 
     
  • October 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25  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 11& 12  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 11 & 12   Country Home Craft Show  Located at 9301 Weist Road, Eaton. For more information contact 937-456-2157
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  • October 18 & 19  21st 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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  • October 3 & 4, 10 & 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
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  • October 25  Halloween Merrymaking  A Celebration of Fun, Food & Frolics from Halloween Past. Located at the Preble County Historical Society.For more information contact 937-787-4256
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  • November 22  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 28  20th 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
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  • December 1 thru 31  Whispering Christmas  21st 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 5, 6 & 7  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