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The county seat of Preble County is Eaton, Ohio.
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Featured Event!
Preble County Turns 200 Years Old in 2008! Check out the schedule of events, souveniers brochures, news, history, and more!
http://www.preblecounty200.com
May
• Annual "Relay for Life"
Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio in mid-May
Sponsored by American Cancer Society. For more information call (937)
456-5511 or visit American Cancer Society
June
• Antiques on the Square
Downtown Eaton
Sponsored by Eaton Downtown, Inc.
• Fairhaven Antique Show
Held annually the first weekend in June
Located on St. Rt. 177, Fairhaven, Ohio
Features antique furniture and trinkets from over 200 U.S. Dealers. For
more information, call (513) 796-5621
July
• Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Located at 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio
Sponsored by the Preble County Historical Society. For more information
call (937) 787-4256 or visit http://pchs.preblecounty.com
• Farmer's Market
Beginning July 3, held every Saturday through July and August
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Eaton Downtown, Inc.
• Fourth of July Celebration
Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio
Fireworks, activities, family fun. For more information call (937) 456-3748
• Preble County Fair
Typically held during the last week of July
Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. For more information,
contact the Secretary's Office at (937) 456-3748
August
• Lewisburg Derby Days
Located at St. Rt. 40 and Ohio 503
Sponsored by the Lewisburg Fire Department
Features soap box derby races, bed races, arts and crafts, parade, games,
rides and more. For more information call (937) 962-2413 or (937) 962-2190
and visit http://www.lewisburg.net/
• Antique Steam and Tractor Show
Located at Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio
For more information call (937) 787-3866
September
• The Famous Annual Preble County Pork Festival
Held annually on the third full weekend in September
Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio
Features arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, barbecued pork chop smorgasbord,
sausage and pancake smorgasbord, porkhaus short orders, country store,
large parade and more! For more information contact Pork Festival Office
at (937) 456-7273 or visit http://www.porkfestival.org/
• New Paris Apple Festival
Sponsored by New Paris Area Chamber of Commerce
Located at the Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio
Features arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, barbecued pork chop smorgasbord,
sausage and pancake smorgasbord, porkhaus short orders, country store,
large parade and more! For more information call (937) 437-4841 or visit http://newparisoh.com/
October
• Dark Pumpkin Haunted Trail
Open Friday and Saturday throughout October
Hours: Dark to Midnight
Located on Preble County Line Road (located 3 miles east of Gratis, just off of SR 725)
For more information visit www.darkpumpkin.com
• Preble County Historical Center Farm Tour Day
Held annually on the first Sunday of October
For more information call (937) 787-4256 or visit Preble County Historical
Society
• West Alexandria's Octoberfest
Held in mid-October
Located on St. Rt. 35 in Peace Park, West Alexandria, Ohio
Sponsored by West Alexandria Kiwanis
Features arts and crafts, entertainment, children's games, contests, parade
and local food concessions. For more information call (937) 839-5483 or
(937) 839-4085 or visit http://www.walexpreb.org/
• Camden's Black Walnut Festival
Held annually during the third weekend of October
Located on North Lafayette St., Camden, Ohio
Sponsored Camden Area Chamber of Commerce
Features a parade, chain saw carving, cross cut saw contest, homemade
black walnut ice cream, free entertainment, arts and crafts, antique farm
machinery on display, bake sales, and more. For more information call
(937) 452-1684
• Lewisburg Haunted Cave
Open during weekends throughout October
Hours: 7:00 p.m. to midnight
Located on Sheilds Rd. (one mile northwest of Lewisburg)
For more information call (937) 962-5602 or visit http://www.lewisburghauntedcave.com
• Lewisburg Haunted Swamp
Open during weekends throughout October
Hours: 7:00 p.m. to midnight
Located on Knapke Lane (next to Village Park in Lewisburg. For more information
call (937) 962-2190 or visit http://www.lewisburg.net/
November
• M.I. Hummel Pre-Christmas Party and Auction
Held the first weekend in November
Located inside Northedge Shopping Center, Eaton, Ohio
Nationally recognized premier auction of older and rare M.I. Hummel figurines.
For more information call (937) 456-4151
• 12th Annual "White Christmas" Celebration
Held annually the Friday after Thanksgiving
Located in downtown, Eaton, Ohio
Sponsored by the Downtown Eaton, Inc Group. Features parade (begins at Eaton High School at 6 p.m.), Courthouse
Lawn Lighting Ceremony, Community Choir, Christmas carols by 2nd graders,
Eaton High School Band and other entertainment, and a visit with Santa
Claus.
December
• The Bethlehem Experience
The event was cancelled last year.
Located in Eaton, Ohio at the Preble County Fairgrounds
For more information call (937) 456-5507 or visit http://www.bethlehemexperience.org/
• Whispering Christmas
Held December 1st - 31st (since 1987) from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. each
evening
Located at Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton, Ohio
Sponsored by City of Eaton Whispering Christmas Committee
Features park lighting display and visits with Santa Claus
For more information call (937) 456-4125
• Lewisburg Tour of Homes
Held in early December 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.
For more information call (937) 962-2190 or visit http://www.lewisburg.net/
• "Christmas from the Past" Open House
Located at the Preble County Historical Center - 7693 Swartsel Road
Sponsored by the Preble County Historical Society
Features historical buildings festively decorated by local florists and
nurseries, gingerbread baking over an open fire, storytelling, entertainment,
caroling and St. Nick. For more information contact the Historical Center
at (937) 787-4256 or visit Preble County Historical Society
Historical Society Events
• Historical Center Open House
First Sunday of each month
• Herb Faire
• Vintage Fashion Show
• Pre-1840 Encampment
• Old Fashioned Independence Celebration and Vintage Baseball Match
• Historic House and Garden Tour
• Covered Bridge Poker Run
For more information, contact 937-787-4256 or visit http://pchs.preblecounty.com
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