Preble County, Ohio - A great little county!

Preble County, Ohio - Events Schedule - 2011

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.


February 12  - A Tribute to Rosie McNees Public Reception: Saturday February 12, 2 - 4pm
Public Artwork Auction: Saturday March 5, 11am

 

February 25 Friday Night at the Movies 12:30 p.m.The movie for February is the drama, "Eat, Pray, and Love," starring Julia Roberts. The movie will be shown on the large screen at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.Senior Center at (937) 456-4947. Fasting is not required. Event will be held at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton.

 

March 4 Old-Fashioned Carry-In Lunch and "Pie & Cake Auction 12:00 pm You are invited to join us at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton, for an Old-Fashioned Carry-In Lunch. Please bring a covered dish to share. We will provide table service and beverages. After lunch, we would like to welcome our special speaker, Thomas Bradley, a Preble County Historian.

To finish our afternoon, you will have a chance to bid on some delicious desserts at our "Pie & Cake" Auction. This is always a popular event. There will be many homemade items to choose from



March 4 & 5  Central States Tractor Pull Preble County Fairgrounds Expo & Bruner

 

March 11 Chili Cook-Off Calling all cooks! Get out your favorite chili soup recipe and start cooking! We want you to enter your pot of chili in our upcoming "Chili Cook-Off." Please RSVP to the Senior Center if you plan to enter your chili.

Judging will take place at 11:30 am at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton. At 12:00 noon, you can sample all the chili soup entries at $1 per bowl. Of course, entrants eat at no charge.

It's always a surprise to see the many types of chili soup, some with meat, or no meat, some with beans, or no beans, some with mild seasoning or hot seasoning, and of course there is "on fire" seasoning. Plan now to join us for this special event.



March 12  Antique Tractor Pull Preble County Fairgrounds Expo

 

March 14  The Preble County Art Association is pleased to announce the next two sessions of Adult Art classes.  This class is open to any adult age 18 years and up who is interested in learning and practicing the basics of drawing and painting, as taught by Joyce Young.  No previous art experience is required. In this class students will be instructed in the basics of drawing and painting: perspective, shading and shadowing, and color mixing.  All mediums are welcome.  A supply list will be provided on the first day of class or students may bring their own supplies.  The class will be held every Monday from 1-4pm for four weeks beginning March 14 for the first session and beginning April 11 for the next session.  Students may participate in either or both sessions.  Tuition is $45, due by the first day of class.For additional information or to sign up for these classes, please call the Fine Arts Center at 937-456-3999 or email at office@takepartinart.net



 

March 18 & 19 Ohio Dorset Sale Preble County Fairgrounds Bruner

 

March 16 The Preble County Safety Council will meet at 12:00 noon at the Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson Road, Eaton.

 

March 18 Meet Me At The Hop Dance to the Oldies 12:30 pm. $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple

The Preble County Senior Center and the "Fun Bunch" got together to plan a dance, and you are invited to attend. Join us at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton, for a fun evening of "Rock & Roll." Food will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The "Fun Bunch" plans to hold future fundraiser dances for the Senior Center on the third Friday of each month. Watch the monthly calendar for themes and details!

 

March 25 Friday at the Movies 12:30 pm Movies are scheduled monthly at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton. At 12:30 pm, our next presentation is "Calendar Girl" (PG-13), starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. This hilarious comedy/drama features a Women's Institute chapter's plans for a fundraising effort for a local hospital by posing nude for a calendar. The idea becomes a media sensation.

 

March 26   Chamber of Commerce Expo Preble County Fairgrounds Expo.

 

April 1 & 2  Roger Hunker Sheep & Goat Sale 419-217-2828 Friday 6PM Saturday 8:30 AM Preble County Fairgrounds

 

April 1 April Fool's Day Lunch 12:00 pm

We'll have fun with "April Fool's Day," when you join us for lunch at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton. We eat at 12:00 noon. A great Barbershop Quartet will entertain after lunch, and that's no joke. The cost is $10 per person. (Just kidding, after all it's "April Fool's Day!") There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP for lunch by calling the Senior Center at 456-4947 by March 30th.

 

April 2 Free Car Seat Safety Check Sponsored by:  Rodney Cobb Chevrolet, Preble County General Health District, Eaton Rotary and Safe Kids of Greater Dayton Date:  Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time:  9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Place:  Rodney Cobb Chevrolet

            500 East Main Street
            Eaton, OH 45320-1902

 

April 7 Day TripPreble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Aurora, Indiana - $29



April 9   Evening Candlelight Dinner - Springtime Theme  Twin Creek Tea Room, 19 E Dayton St. West Alexandria, reservations required  Serving 5:30 and 7:30
For more information contact 937-839-5094



April 9 Flea Market Preble County Fairgrounds Bruner

 

April 11  The Preble County Art Association is pleased to announce the next two sessions of Adult Art classes.  This class is open to any adult age 18 years and up who is interested in learning and practicing the basics of drawing and painting, as taught by Joyce Young.  No previous art experience is required. In this class students will be instructed in the basics of drawing and painting: perspective, shading and shadowing, and color mixing.  All mediums are welcome.  A supply list will be provided on the first day of class or students may bring their own supplies.  The class will be held every Monday from 1-4pm for four weeks beginning March 14 for the first session and beginning April 11 for the next session.  Students may participate in either or both sessions.  Tuition is $45, due by the first day of class.For additional information or to sign up for these classes, please call the Fine Arts Center at 937-456-3999 or email at office@takepartinart.net. 

 

April 16  Buckeye League Sale - Pig & Goats Preble County Fairgrounds Bruner

 

April 16  Humane Society - Vaccinations Preble County Fairgrounds Flower

 

April 21 The Brown Bag: Business Cents Series will be held at the Preble County District Library at 450 S. Barron St., Eaton, from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.  Speaker for this event will be Glen Horton, State Library of Ohio "The Future is in Your Hand"!  For more information, contact Abby Noland at 937-456-4250.

 



April 23   Don Michael & Sons Pig Sale Preble County Fairgrounds Bruner

 

April 23  Healthy Kids/Safe Communities Day Sponsored by the Preble County YMCA and the Preble County General Health District Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Time:  10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place:  Preble County YMCA
            450 Washington Jackson Rd.
            Eaton, OH  45320

 

 April 26 Preble County Chamber Board of Directors will meet at 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office.

 

April 29 10:00 am In April, we have a special "Movie Marathon" featuring Lucille Ball classics. The fun begins at 10:00 am with a "50th Anniversary Collection" of Lucille Ball's best and funniest shows, shown on the large screen television. There is no charge to attend the movies, however, lunch will be available to purchase. After lunch, we will present "Yours, Ours and Mine" starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda.

April 30 Senior Prom "Puttin' on the Ritz 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tickets - $5 Get out your dancing shoes and get ready! Your presence is requested at the Preble Senior Center's eigth annual Senior Prom. This year's theme is: "Puttin' on the Ritz." You'll enjoy dancing and listening to the music of talented "swing" band , ONE MORE TIME. During the evening a photographer will be available to capture your memorable evening with a photo. A special moment will be the crowning of the Senior Prom "King & Queen." The dance will be held at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton, Ohio. Tickets are available at the Senior Center, or at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

 

April 30 - May 1 Fort St. Clair Dog Show Preble County Fairgrounds Expo 937-839-5431

 

April 30  National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Residents of Preble County can drive through and drop off expired and unused prescription and over the counter medications at the Preble County Sheriff’s Office.  This year’s event is sponsored through a local Prescription Drug Taskforce consisting of the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, the Preble County General Health District, the Preble County Mental Health and Recovery Board and Preble County Law enforcement.  Date:  Saturday, April 30, 2011 Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place:  Preble County Sheriff’s Office 1139 Preble Drive Eaton, OH  45320

 

May 7  Mothers Day 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 12 - 20  Overnight Trip “Bermuda by Motor Coach.” Call for information. Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146



May 14 Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

May 18 The Preble County Safety Council will meet at 12:00 noon at the Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson Road, Eaton.

 

May 21 Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

May 25 Day Trips:“Hairspray” at LaComedia Dinner Theatre, Springboro, Ohio - $59 Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146

 

May 28 Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

 June 2, 3 & 4 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 4 Eaton Early Bird 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.

June 8  Day Trip Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio - $44  Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146

 

June 11 Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

June 15  Preble County Safety Council 12:00pm - 1 pm at Preble County YMCA on Washington-Jackson, Eaton.

 

June 16  Brown Bag: Business Cents Series to be held from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. at the Preble County District Library, 450 S. Barron St., Eaton.  Speakers: Pat Newcomb, Ohio Small Business Development Center Program & Jon Heffner - "Active Plan: Learn to Project Your Business' Future".  For more information, contact Abby Noland at 937-456-4250.

 

June 18 Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

June 24   Day Trip “Branson on the Road” at Bear Creek Farms, Bryant, Indiana - $54 Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146

 



June 25 Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

June 25 Buckeye Bridge Ride   6 a.m.  Registration. Eaton High School (600 Hillcrest Dr. Eaton) sponsored by Preble County Junior Fair. $30 for Adults under 18 years old $20. (937) 581-6002. amanda.heitzman@hotmail.com

 

July 2 Eaton Early Bird 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.



July 9 Eaton Early Bird 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.



July 16 Eaton Early Bird 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.



July 23 Eaton Early Bird 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.



July 30 Eaton Early Bird 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.



July 30 - August 6 Preble County Fair - 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 6  Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

August 13  Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

August 19  Lewisburg Derby Days - August 18, 19 & 20
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  Eaton Early Bird 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.



August 27  Eaton Early Bird 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.



September 3  Eaton Early Bird Farmer's Market - May thru September 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.



September 10  Eaton Early Bird 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.

 

September 17 & 18   Annual Preble County Pork Festival
Saturday: 6:30 am to 9 pm and Sunday: 6:30 amto 5 pm -
Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH.  For information please go to The Pork Festival website at www.porkfestival.org or e-mail us at info@porkfestival.org or phone us at 937-456-7273.

 

September 30, Lewisburg Haunted Cave  October 1 , 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29.- 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  Lewisburg Haunted Swamp - October 1 , 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29.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  1 Dead Woods haunted trail.  October 1 , 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29. Hours:  8 p.m. until 12 midnight.  Where: 9319 Wesler Rd. New Paris, Ohio

Cost $8.00



October 8 & 9  Octoberfest 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 15   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 14 & 15  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 28  Overnight Trip“Hawaii Four-Island Tour.” Call for information. Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146

 

November is a great time to TAKE a PART in ARTat the Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio.  View the creativity and inspiration of quality arts and crafts from area artists.  For information call - 937-456-3999.

November 19  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 25   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.

 

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 17  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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