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RECREATION
AREA EVENTS
2008
EVENTS
(listed by date)
Heart of Brown County Gala
A special event
celebrating special people whose caring and
dedication to others make Brown
County a place with a
heart. Sponsored by the Brown
County General
Hospital Foundation.
February– time and
location to be announced. For information call
(937) 378-7777.
Cattlemen’s
Association Cattle Show
Brown County Fairgrounds
325 West State St.,
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Open steer and heifer
classes.
A February event. For
information and to confirm date, call (937) 378-3450.
Quilt and Craft Fair
Chatfield College
20918 SR 251
St. Martin, Ohio 45118
A spring event. Date and
location to be announced. For information, call (513) 875-3344.
E-mail: chatfield@chatfield.edu
Internet: www.chatfield.edu
Ohio
Watercolor Society Exhibition
Appalachian Gateway Center
Southern State Community College
South Campus (Fincastle)
12681 US 62
Sardinia, Ohio 45171
An April event. For
dates and information (937) 695-0307 or 800-334-6619 (Ohio only) extension 3513.
www.appalachiangateway.org
Grant
Days Celebration
Grant Homestead
Association
318 West State St.
PO Box 451
Georgetown, Ohio
Narrated living
history walks, Grant homestead and school tours, live theater production,
Civil War encampments, battle reenactment and living history
demonstrations, Morgan’s Raiders,
ladies’ tea, Civil War Grand Ball with period music and costumes.
April 26, 2008. For
information and to confirm dates, call (937) 378-4119.
Thompson
House Gallery Annual Spring Art Show
203East Grant Ave. PO 59
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Open house featuring
works by John Ruthven and guest artists.
A May event. For dates and
information call (937) 378-4222 or 800-892-3586.
E-mail: info@ruthven.com
Internet: www.ruthven.com
Gateway
to Appalachia Festival
Southern State Community College
South Campus (Fincastle)
12681 US 62
Sardinia, Ohio 45171
Arts and crafts demonstrations, antique appraisal,
storytelling, music, living history.
A May event. For
information and to confirm dates, call (937) 695-0307 or 800-334-6619 (Ohio only) extension
3513.
Internet: www.appalachiangatgeway.org
Spring
Invitational Artists Exhibit
Appalachian
Gateway Center
Southern State Community College
South Campus (Fincastle)
12681 US 62
Sardinia, Ohio 45171
Area artists showing
varied styles in two and three dimensional art including watercolor, oils,
fabrics, pottery, and jewelry.
Mid May – Mid
June, 2008. For information and dates, call (937) 695-0307 or 800-334-6619
(Ohio
only) extension 2686.
Internet: www.southern.edu
National Day of
Prayer
Georgetown, Ohio
The Continental Congress
proclaimed the first National Day of Prayer in 1775. On May 5, 1988,
President Reagan signed the bill establishing the first Thursday of every
May as the annual National Day of Prayer.
May 1, 2008. For
information call
(937) 378-6161.
Taste Of Home Cooking School
The Gaslight Theater
East
State Street
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
A popular cooking show/demonstration sponsored by The News Democrat and the Brown County Chamber of Commerce.
May 8, 2008- tickets are available presale from The News
Democrat before the show. Call (937) 378-6161 for details.
Traditional
Skills Workshop
Southern State
Community College
South Campus (Fincastle)
12681 US 62
Sardinia, Ohio 45171
Appalachian
Artisans Guild. Annual children’s hands-on classes in weaving, basket
making, quilting, knitting, and others. Some adult classes may also be
available.
A May event. For
information and to confirm dates, call (937) 695-0307 or 800-334-6619 (Ohio only) extension
3513.
Internet: www.appalachiangateway.org
New Hope
Horse Show
Brown County
Habilitation Center
9116 Hamer
Rd.
Georgetown, Ohio
45121
31 classes, rain
or shine. Sponsored by New Hope PTO And Brown County Silver
Spurs 4-H Club.
Summer 2008. For
information and to confirm dates and time, call (937) 378-4891.
Memorial
Day Ice Cream Supper
Decatur Community
Center,
SR 125
Brief memorial program
followed by food, refreshments, and home-made ice cream.
Memorial Day, 4
p.m. For information and to confirm date and time, call (937) 373-3703.
St
Michael’s Festival
St. Michael
Catholic Church
16 North 4th St.
Ripley, Ohio
45167
Country store, quilt raffle, monte carlo tents, live music, food.
A June event. For
information and to confirm date, call (937) 392-4576.
Brown
County Charity Horse Show
Brown County Fairgrounds
325 West State St., Suite 1
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
92 Classes. Benefits Hospice
of Hope.
A June event- for
information and to confirm dates call, Jenny Moran at (937) 378-6532.
Fayetteville
Firemen’s Festival & Car Show
Fayetteville, Ohio 45118
A June event.
For information and to
confirm dates call (513) 875-2202.
National
Tractor Pullers Association
Grand National
Brown County Fair Grounds
325 West State St.
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
One of 18 national
events sanctioned by the National Tractor Pullers Association.
A June/July event. For
information and dates for 2008, call (937) 378-6509.
E-mail: nealr@bright.net
Decatur Day in the Park
Decatur, Ohio
Community festival
homecoming, parade, games, food, entertainment, 4-H bake sale/auction.
A July event. For information and to
confirm date, call (937) 373-3703.
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4-H
Dog Show
Brown County Fairgrounds
325 West State St., Suite 1
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
A July event.
For information and to
confirm date, call
(937) 378-6716.
E-mail: cropper.1@osu.edu
4-H
Open Horse Show
Junior Fair Arena
Brown County Fairgrounds
325 West State St., Suite 1
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
A June event. For
information call (937) 378-6716.
E-mail: cropper.1@osu.edu
St.
Mary’s Festival
St. Mary Catholic Church
Arnheim, Ohio
Contests, games,
home-cooked meals in air-conditioned dining hall. On Ash Ridge-Arnheim Road in Arnheim.
An early August event. For information and to confirm
date, call (937) 446-2555.
Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show
8803 Winfield Dr.
Georgetown, Ohio
45121
Antique machinery, stationary engines, gas and diesel tractors, plus
various vendors, displays and entertainment.
Second weekend in August, Thursday thru Sunday.
4-H 5K Run
Brown County
Fairgrounds
325 West State St.
Suite 1
Georgetown, Ohio
45121
An August event. Contact Chris Neal (937) 379-1711.
Rambler Sampler-Taste
of Russellville
Russellville Town
Park
Games, entertainment, food and parade. An August event. Call (937)
695-0953.
Bowling
Community Lanes
702 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, Ohio
45121
(937) 378-3913
Town And Country Bowling Center
US 52 West
Aberdeen, Ohio
45101
(937) 795-0144
Internet: www.tandcbowl.com
Race Tracks
Brown County Speedway
SR 125
Russellville, Ohio
45168
(937) 373-1303
Internet: www.browncountyspeedway.us
Moler Raceway
Park
2059 Harker Waits Rd.
Mt. Orab, Ohio
45154
(937) 444-6215
Internet: www.molerracewaypark.com
GOLF COURSES
Buttermilk Falls Golf Club
3539
Eden Rd.
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
(937) 378-3786
Friendly Meadows Golf Course
809 SR 125
Hamersville, Ohio 45130
(937) 379-1050
Internet: www.friendlymeadowgolf.com
Lakewood Golf
Course
9259
West Fork Rd
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
(937) 378-4200
Internet: www.thelakewoodgolfcourse.com
White Oak Golf Course
5510 Tri-County Hwy.
Sardinia, Ohio 45171
(937) 444-2888
Internet: www.whiteoakgolf.com
MARINAS & CAMPGROUNDS
Aberdeen Boat Ramp
Lion’s Club Park
at the foot of Market Place in Aberdeen,
Ohio. Free public boat ramp
and parking.
Down by the Riverside Campground &
Light House Marina
482 US 52
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
(937) 375-4800
Marina, campground, and restaurant.
On US 52 four miles west
of Higginsport, Ohio.
Eagle
Creek Marina
3017 US Government
Ramp
Ripley, Ohio 45167
(937) 392-4989
Marina and campground.
Lively
Lady Landing & Campground
995 US 52 West
Aberdeen, Ohio 45101
(937) 795-0303
(937) 549-2065
Marina, campground, restaurant, and lounge.
Ripley
Boat Club
109 South Front St.
Ripley, Ohio 45167
(937) 392-9275
Marina and restaurant.
Straight
Creek Marina
4274 US 52
Ripley, Ohio 45167
(937) 392-1676
E-mail: 1wersel@bright.net
Internet: www.straightcreekmarina.com
Marina and winter storage.
Tara
Villa RV Park & Marina
4228 US 52
Ripley, Ohio 45167
(937) 392-4801
Marina and campground.
White
Oak Creek
Marina & Campground
3068 US 52
Higginsport, Ohio 45131
(937) 375-5444
Marina, campground, and restaurant.
TOURS
Brown County General
Hospital
425 Home St.
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
For information on group
tours, call Community Relations at (937) 378-7755.
Kinkead Ridge
Vineyard & Estate
Winery
904 Hamburg St.
Ripley, Ohio 45167
Vineyard
4288 Kinkead Rd.
Ripley, Ohio 45167
Producing ultra-premium
estate-bottled wines from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit
Verdot, Viognier, Roussanne, and Riesling. Tours or visits can be arranged by
advance appointment. Please call or check the web site to confirm hours on
the day you wish to visit. Please note: the state of Ohio requires the operation to charge a
fee for wine tasting.
(937) 392-6077
E-mail: Nbentley@KinkeadRidge.com
Internet: www.KinkeadRidge.com
Milacron
418 West Main St.
Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154
For information on group
tours of the Mt.
Orab injection
molding facility, please call (937) 444-2532 or (513) 536-2800.
Stanley Tool
Works
9301 Hamer Rd.
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
For information on group
tours of the Georgetown
manufacturing facility, please call (937) 378-4004.
Recycling
Adams Brown Recycling Station
Dan Wickerham, Director
9262 Mt. Orab Pike.
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
(937) 378-3431
Recycling services for individual, commercial, and
industrial accounts. Recycling and litter prevention education, group
tours, school visits and community projects.
Glass reFactory
9262 Mt. Orab
Pike
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
(937) 378-3431
The Glass reFactory manufactures recycled glass sun
catchers, coasters, ornaments, and “table turtles.” Retail,
wholesale, and custom orders.
WILDLIFE
AREAS
Bott Wildlife Area
Located approximately
two miles south of Blanchester, accessible from Woodville Road and Garner Road. Pond fishing, hunting.
168 acres.
Grant Lake State Wildlife Area
Located three miles
south of Mt. Orab, accessible from SR 774. Launch
ramp, fishing, sailing, canoeing, picnic area, electric motors only. 181
acres.
Indian Creek Wildlife
Area
4258 Snow Hill Rd.
Fayetteville, Ohio 45118
1799 acre wildlife area
with ponds, potholes, and marshes totaling 65 surface acres. Hunting,
fishing, dog training area, shotgun range, archery course,
For information call
(513) 875-2111.
For more information on Ohio wildlife areas
contact:
Wildlife District
Five Office
Allen Wright-
Brown County Officer
1076 Old Springfield
Pike
Xenia, Ohio 45385
(937) 372-9261 or
(937) 372-5639 ext. 5220
Internet: www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife
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