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
APRIL | |
| APRIL 4 | 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 8-MAY 22 | Area Artist Exhibition, Southern State Community College, South Campus, Fincastle, exhibition open house on April 16, for more information call 1-800-628-7722 |
| APRIL 16, 17, 18 and 19 | 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 9 | Mother’s Day Fashion Show and Tea, Rocky Fork State Park, honor mom with a weekend getaway, for more information call 937-393-4284 |
| MAY 9 | Mother’s Day Mini-Golf Tournament, Paint Creek State Park, for more information call 937-365-1401 |
| MAY 17-24 | 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 23 | Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast, Paint Creek State Park, for more information call 937-365-1401 |
JUNE | |
| JUNE 5-7 | Pride and Prejudice, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, call 937-393-3431 for more information |
| JUNE 6 | Blast From the Past, Paint Creek State Park, for more information call 937-365-1401 |
| JUNE 7 | Southern State Singers, Spring Concert, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, for more information call 937-393-3431 |
| JUNE 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and July 10, 11 and 12 | Odd Couple (Female Version), 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 15-19 | Appalachian Traditional Skills Workshop, Southern State Community College, South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, Sardinia, Ohio, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for more information call 800-628-7722, ext. 2515 |
| JUNE 20 | 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 20 | Father’s Day Mini-Golf Tournament, Paint Creek State Park, for more information call 937-365-1401 |
| JUNE 20-21 | 52nd 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 2-4 | Festival of the Bells, downtown Hillsboro, Ohio, festival celebrates the C. S. Bell Company and the bells heard round the world, Rush of Fools, Thursday, July 2 at 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday night show performers TBA, 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 4 | Hog Roast, Paint Creek State Park, U. S. Rt. 50, Bainbridge, Ohio, for more information call 937-365-1401 |
| JULY 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 and August 1 and 2 | Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest, Magic Waters Theatre, Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, second in the summer theatre series, for more information on tickets, times, reservations and dinner call 937-365-1388 or visit their website at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| JULY 17-19 | 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 |
| JULY 24-26 | Christmas in July Campout, Rocky Fork State Campground, North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, celebrate all the fun of Christmas in this beautiful park setting, for more information call 937-393-4284 |
| JULY 25 | Campground Yard Sale, Paint Creek State Park, call 937-365-1401 for more information |
AUGUST | |
| AUGUST 14-15 | 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 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 | Gethsemane, a new play about accepting God’s will, 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 15 | Talent Show and White Elephant Bingo, Rocky Fork State Park, call 937-365-1401 for more information |
| AUGUST | Duck Blind Drawing, Rocky Fork State Park, 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, call the park at 937-393-4284 for more information |
| AUGUST 21-23 | Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, theatre production, Southern State Community College, Central Campus, Edward K. Daniels Auditorium, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, for more information call 937-393-3431 |
| AUGUST 29-30 | Thunder In The Hills Hydroplane Races, Rocky Fork State Park, East Shore Drive and Marina, access from McCoppin Mill Road and Lucas Lane, Hillsboro, Ohio, record setting speed hydroplane races, for more information call 937-4284 or 937-365-0046 |
SEPTEMBER | |
| SEPTEMBER 5 | Labor Day Pancake Breakfast, Paint Creek State Park, for more information call 937-365-1401 |
| SEPTEMBER 6-12 | 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 18-20 | Southern Ohio Draft Horse Show, 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 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 | Haunted Hills, Halloween fun in the Magic Waters Woods,7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, Friday and Saturday evenings 7:30 to 11:00 p.m., Sunday evenings 7:30 to 10:00 p.m., call 937-365-1388 or visit their website at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters |
| OCTOBER 9-10 | Halloween Campout, Paint Creek State Park, celebrate this fall tradition in the great outdoors, call the park for more information at 937-365-1401 |
| OCTOBER 16-17 | 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 7-8 | 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 7 | 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 28 | 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 |
December 11 December 12th | A Village Christmas Lynchburg, Ohio Free carriage rides * Period costumes Free raffle for 32" flat screen TV |
| December 12 7:30p.m. | The Colony Theatre's American Country Christmas Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Herb Day & The Inkahootz Band and The Villars Family, Beverly Grover, John Day, Paul James, and a tribute to all veterans will be featured. Doors open at 6:30, with showtime at 7:30. Admission is $8. Come join us for an evening of good entertainment. |