CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HIGHLAND COUNTY CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU
1575 N. HIGH ST., SUITE 400
P.O. BOX 638
HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133
www.highlandcounty.com
937-393-4883
| MARCH | |
| MARCH 5 | Annual Women’s Tea, Southern State Community College, South Campus, Fincastle, Ohio, for more information call 1-800-628-7722 |
| MARCH 19 | “A One Act Play: TBA”, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, Edward K. Daniels Auditorium, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, SSCC students take part in performing a one act play, for more information call 937-393-3431 |
| MARCH | Highland House Museum, 151 E. Main St., Hillsboro, opens for the season, the c. 1842 federal style house has extensive collections relating to the cultural, historical, farming, arts, pioneer and manufacturing history of Highland County, special displays and monthly historical society meetings, for more information call 937-393-3392 |
| MARCH | Women’s History Speaker, date to be announced, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, for more information call 937-393-3431 |
APRIL | |
| APRIL 1- JUNE 15 | Candee Basford Art Showcase, Southern State Community College, South Campus, Fincastle, mixed media, for more information call 1-800-628-7722 |
| APRIL 5 | Trout Derby, Rocky Fork State Park Campground Docks, 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, for more information call 937-393-4284 |
| APRIL 5 | Peter Cottontail Campout, Paint Creek State Park, U.S. Route 50, between Hillsboro and Bainbridge, fun with the bunny, for more information call the park at 937-365-1401 |
| APRIL 15-MAY 30 | Area Artist Exhibition, Southern State Community College, South Campus, Fincastle, exhibition open house on April 24, for more information call 1-800-628-7722 |
| APRIL 17, 18, 19 and 20 | Third Annual Southern Ohio Wildflower Pilgrimage, presented by the Highlands Nature Sanctuary, few sites rival the beauty of the arrival of the first wildflowers of spring, join our local friends from the Highlands Nature Sanctuary for field trips led by experienced naturalists and botanists, optional meals provided, evening presentations, for more information visit www.highlandssanctuary.org or call 937-365-0101 |
MAY | |
| MAY 18-25 | AMVETS Post 61 Bluegrass Festival, AMVETS Park, 10539 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, Bluegrass music, camping, picking all night, for more information call 937-393-2900 or 937-466-9674 |
| MAY 30, 31 AND JUNE 1 | “The Curious Savage”, by John Patrick, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, Edward K. Daniels Auditorium, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, theatre performance, for more information call 937-393-3431 |
JUNE | |
| JUNE 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 | “The Wizard of Oz”, Magic Waters Theatre, Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, opens the season and will play for three weekends, rustic outdoor theatre, cost of admission: adult-$7.00, child-$3.50 and seniors-$4.00, group discounts can be arranged, to make reservations, order season tickets or reserve pre-show dinners call 937-365-1388 or email www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| JUNE 14 | The Fourth Annual FATHER of All Duck Races, on the banks of the muddy Paint Creek, Greenfield, Ohio, rubber duck races, for more information call Cindi Pearce, Community Development Director, at 937-981-3500 or email greenfieldcd@roadrunner.com |
| JUNE 21 | Lavender Field Day at Springbrook Meadows, 11821 US 50 E., Hillsboro, Ohio, walk through a field filled with lavender in full bloom, see artists at work incorporating lavender into their unique designs, lavender available for cutting, admission is free, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 937-365-1632 or email SpringbrookMeadows@hotmail.com for more information or visit their website at www.ohiolavender.com. |
| JUNE 21-22 | Brush and Palette Art Guild Show, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, regional artists display their work, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. both days, for more information email bhodge@cinci.rr.com |
JULY | |
| JULY 3-6 | Festival of the Bells, downtown Hillsboro, Ohio, festival celebrates the C. S. Bell Company and the bells heard round the world, food booths, crafts, rides, historical displays and high quality entertainment, Hillsboro Uptown Business Association Customer Appreciation Days, for more information call 937-393-9957 or visit their website at www.festivalofthebells.com |
| JULY 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 | “It Happened To Me”, Magic Waters Theatre, Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, comedy about the life of a lottery winner, second in the summer theatre series, the production will run for three weekends, for more information on tickets, times, reservations and dinner call 937-365-1388 or visit their website at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| JULY 18-20 | Wheels of Progress Summer Fest, downtown Greenfield, Ohio, celebrating the industrial history of Greenfield, historical displays, food booths, crafts, entertainment, historical society buildings are open for the festival, cruise-in, fun for the whole family, for more information call 937-981-3500 |
AUGUST | |
| AUGUST 8-9 | Huckleberry Finn Fest, Paint Creek State Park, U.S. Rt. 50, Bainbridge, Ohio, old-fashioned fun in a beautiful park setting, call the park for more information at 937-365-1401 |
| AUGUST 9, 10 | “hiswords-His Word”, Magic Waters Theatre, 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge, rustic outdoor theatre, religious drama, for more information on tickets, times, reservations and dinner call 937-365-1388 or visit their website at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| AUGUST 16 | Duck Blind Drawing, Rocky Fork State Park, 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, call the park at 937-393-4284 for more information |
| AUGUST 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 | ‘The Trappings of Murder”, Magic Waters Theatre, Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, closing the 2008 season, an original play by a local playwright, for information on tickets, times, reservations and dinner call 937-365-1388 or visit their website at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| AUGUST 22-24 | “Assassins”, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, Edward K. Daniels Auditorium, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, theatre production, for more information call 937-393-3431 |
| AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 6 | Highland County Fair, fairgrounds, St. Rt. 73 N., Hillsboro, Ohio, agricultural displays, crafts, livestock shows and sales, floral displays, rides, food, midway, admission fee, free parking, call 937-393-9975 for more information |
SEPTEMBER | |
| SEPTEMBER | Step Into Hillsboro, special programming sponsored by the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association, get out and about uptown and meet your neighbors, for more information and dates for specific events call 937-840-0701 |
| SEPTEMBER 13-14 | Thunder In The Hills Hydroplane Races, Rocky Fork State Park, East Shore Drive and Marina, McCoppin Mill Road, Hillsboro, Ohio, record setting speed hydroplane races, for more information contact 937-393-4284 or 937-365-0046 |
| SEPTEMBER 19-21 | Draft Horse Show and Field Days, Highland County Fairgrounds, St. Rt. 73, Hillsboro, see these magnificent animals doing the work they were bred to do in the show ring and in the field, camping available, Sunday morning church service, for more information call 937-393-3525 |
OCTOBER | |
| OCTOBER | Haunted Hills, Halloween fun in the Magic Waters Woods,7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, call 937-365-1388 or visit their website at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| OCTOBER 10-11 | Halloween Campout, Paint Creek State Park, Halloween fun abounds! Regular camping fees apply, call the park at 937-365-1401 for more information |
| OCTOBER 17-18 | Halloween Campout, Rocky Fork State Park Campgrounds, 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, trick or treat, costume contest, pumpkin carving, regular camping fees apply, one of the most popular lake activities of the year, for more information call 937-393-4284 |
NOVEMBER | |
| NOVEMBER 1-2 | Artisan Folk Fair, Fairfield Local School Complex, 11611 SR 771, Leesburg, Ohio, established in 1982, the Artisan Folk Fair offers period artisans demonstrating and selling traditional folk arts and crafts, the juried event offers free stage and strolling performers throughout the two days, the event facility is entirely handicapped accessible with ample free parking, food will be available, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 12 noon – 5 p.m., for more information call 937-780-9884 or email artisanfolkfair@yahoo.com |
| NOVEMBER 1 | Jingle Bell Bazaar, Hills and Dales Training Center, 8919 US Rt. 50 E., Hillsboro, Ohio, a craft bazaar featuring local artists as well as artists from surrounding areas, come enjoy home made cookies, handmade quilts, aprons, and other clothing as well as seasonal ornaments and wood products, homemade fudge and honey from local beekeepers, a great place to start your Christmas shopping, lunch served by Hills and Dales PTO, plan to come and enjoy the fun! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., no admission fee, for more information call 937-393-4237 |
| NOVEMBER 14, 15 and 16 | Uptown Hillsboro Business Association Holiday Open House, loads of great prizes, special sales and promotions, new Hillsboro-opoly Game begins, shop and do business locally, for more information call 937-840-0701 |
| NOVEMBER 29 | Hillsboro Holiday Parade, uptown Hillsboro, Ohio, lighting of the Courthouse Lawn at dusk, for more information call 937-840-0701 |
DECEMBER | |
| DECEMBER | Highland House Museum, 151 E. Main St., Hillsboro, Ohio, the museum is beautifully decorated throughout for the holiday season, children’s tea party, excellent selection of unique items in the gift shop, for more information call 937-393-3392 |