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OFFICIAL 2022-2023 VISITORS GUIDE Fun Photo BACKDROPS Parks & YOUR GUIDE TO OUTDOOR A DV ENT URE
MIAMI COUNTY VISITORS
& CONVENTION BUREAU
405 SW Public Square
Suite 272, Troy, OH, 45373
937.339.1044
800.348.8993
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CONTENTS
DISCOVER MIAMI COUNTY
4 HISTORY & HERITAGE
Explore the past as you learn about the
people, places, and experiences that are
LEIANN STEWART
Executive Director
uniquely Miami County.
10
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BARN QUILTS ommunity connection allows us to tell the stories
Travel the countryside to view beautiful of our home, talk about the small businesses that
barn quilts steeped in tradition. make our downtowns vibrant, and the events and
memorable experiences that bring people together.
12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Miami County is filled with creativity
and entertainment to feed your soul.
Maybe that’s why people everywhere are drawn to Miami
County, for the connection they feel to our small-town
atmosphere and hospitality that instantly makes them feel
18 ADVENTURE
Time to explore as you kayak, cycle, run,
walk and site-see your way through the area.
like part of our family.
In Miami County, we continue to establish a new kind of
community, celebrating those who have roots here and
24 MIAMI COUNTY PARKS
Connecting people to nature, Miami County
parks provide residents and visitors with
welcoming new guests year after year.
beautiful spaces, plenty of trails to explore, Miami County has so much to share with you. Enjoy our
and an abundance of outdoor experiences. family-friendly events, hometown bakeries and restaurants,
and our amazing Miami County Parks. Explore our historic
28 EVENTS & FESTIVALS
So much fun to enjoy while celebrating
with our communities.
downtowns offering residents and visitors a lot of charm
and special shopping discoveries.
Embark on fabulous outdoor adventures while paddling
36 CYCLING/RUNNING
It’s always a good time to hit the trails
and pavement.
the beautiful Great Miami River or cycling the Great Miami
Recreational Trail. With a blend of unique attractions,
events, and adventure, we have something for everyone,
and every day here offers an opportunity for a new story.
38 TIE THE KNOT
Celebrate the love at one of these
unique venues.
So, whether you call Miami County home for a day or a
lifetime, you are connected to our community and your
42 MEETINGS & BANQUET VENUES
Places for you to connect and network.
time here will be HOME.GROWN.GREAT.
46 DINING
Get a taste of the unique
flavors of Miami County.
49 COFFEE
Need a pick-me-up?
We’ve got your fix!
51 MAP
General overview of the area
and stops along the way.
ON THE COVER
52 SHOPPING
Find the perfect unique treasures
at our local shops.
In October 2020, Miami County dedicated a renovated courthouse
plaza that reflects the historic 1800’s courthouse. Some of the new
features of the plaza include additional lighting for security and night
56 ACCOMMODATIONS
A place to rest your head indoors.
lighting to show off the courthouse’s architecture, plaques about the
courthouse statues and increased seating for the community.
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Weaver Aircraft Company (WACO)
was the largest manufacturer of
civil aircraft in the US in the late
History & Heritage
1920’s and early 30’s. Today, at
this historic field, you can take a
flight and soar through the skies
in one of these aviation marvels.
EXPLORE THE PAST
FAMILY
FRIENDLY
ATTRACTIONS
Miami County is a story of captivating
history and early innovations. These
educational attractions make
learning fun for adults and kids alike.
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum
and BF Interlocking Tower
Proud of its railroad history, Bradford
named their mascot after the men who
built the town. Railroad enthusiasts of all
ages will love the exhibits, memorabilia, Eldean Covered Bridge, Troy
and interactive displays as well as the
children’s area and new HOBO exhibit.
Brukner Nature Center COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Families will love the great outdoors at
Construction of the Miami County
Brukner Nature Center. Animals and
Courthouse was completed in 1888.
outdoor spaces are abundant here as
It was designed by architect Joseph
you hike the trails, watch the birds, pet
Yost of Columbus, Ohio.
the turtles, see the wildlife, and listen
to the frogs croaking by the pond. The statue of Lady Justice at the top
of the courthouse dome carries the
Johnston Farm & Indian Agency
sword of truth and scales of justice...
Experience a different kind of boat ride
always balanced. At the front of the
on the General Harrison at Johnston
courthouse are the statues that
Farm. Tour the museum, historic
represent education. The statue
Johnston home, cider house, and spring
facing west represents agriculture
house. Costumed interpreters and craft
and carries a scythe and a bundle
demonstrators provide for a realistic
of wheat. Transportation looks east
visit to the first half of the 19th century.
and carries a small locomotive.
WACO Air Museum Industry to the north holds a wrench
At WACO, your family can visit the and is standing by a lathe.
hangars filled with vintage WACO
The Miami County Courthouse was
aircraft and historic aviation artifacts. D ID YOU K NOW? fun facts
placed on the National Register of
Experience the “Golden Age of Aviation”
Historic Places in 1975.
by watching clips of the CG4A glider in
action in the glider theater or practice The block columns in the fountain on the courthouse plaza are columns
your flying skills in the WACO simulator. from the old 1854 jail that was located at the corner of West Main and
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Plum Street. MIAMI COUNTY 5
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Born 1866
Overfield Tavern Museum Born Again 2021
1808 was a time when the small 155 years ago, Lewis Hayner
Our award-winning whiskeys settlement of Troy, Ohio was on the great opened a small distillery on the
are created using the old- frontier. This tavern was a gathering banks of the Miami River in Troy,
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fashioned double-copper pot place for social and government
Ohio. Hayner Distilling grew into
purposes. The two-story Federal style
distillation method that Missy’s square-hewn log building has survived one of the largest distilleries in
ancestors used for 100 years as the oldest building in Troy. Ohio and the largest mail order
from 1820 until Prohibition.” whiskey business in America.
Hayner Distilling closed in 1920
Joe Duer | Co-Owner, Indian Creek Distillery with prohibition. 100 years later,
Hayner Distilling has been reborn!
From a few surviving bottles, the
original whiskey was analyzed
and a blend complimentary to the
original Hayner was created.
More information can be found Johnston Farm General Harrison Troy Hayner Cultural Center
at www.haynerdistilling.com. In the early 1800’s, The Miami-Erie canal This former home of Mary Jane Hayner, built
was an efficient way to transport goods. in 1914, has housed the Troy Public Library
Here at Johnston Farm, along a restored and now serves as the arts and culture
section of this canal system, you can still center of Miami County. Take classes in
hop aboard the General Harrison canal arts, dance and more or wander through the
boat and take a journey through history. mansion viewing the latest exhibit.
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum
The late 1800’s brought the railroad to
Bradford. This small village is proud of
their heritage and happy to share their
love of the rails. Interactive exhibits at the
museum and BF Interlocking Tower invite
guests to experience the railroader life.
Miami Valley Veterans Museum
Serving a seven-county area, the Miami Valley
Veterans Museum is a long-term repository
for artifacts, photos, over 200 veterans
interviews in their Research/Multi-Media
Center and other objects of significance to
local veterans and their families.
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History & Heritage AT T R ACT IONS
BRADFORD OHIO RAILROAD MUSEUM / INDIAN CREEK DISTILLERY PLEASANT HILL HISTORY CENTER
BRADFORD JUNCTION INTERLOCKING TOWER 7095 Staley Road, New Carlisle 8 East Monument Street, Pleasant Hill
200 North Miami Avenue, Bradford 937-846-1443 937-676-8431
937-552-2196 IndianCreekDistillery.com PleasantHillHistoryCenter.com
BradfordRRMuseum.org This early American artisan farm distillery The center features historical displays of
This newly renovated museum is dedicated to
the preservation of Bradford’s railroad heritage.
features the oldest working stills in America and
offers on-site whiskey sales,tastings, and tours.
merchants, schools, and local people from
Pleasant Hill and Newton Township.
Tipp City, Troy and Piqua, Ohio
The museum has also restored Bradford’s
Pennsylvania Railroad BF interlocking tower JOHNSTON FARM AND INDIAN AGENCY
which is located at 501 East Main Street.
TIPPECANOE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
9845 North Hardin Road, Piqua 20 North Third Street, Tipp City
937-773-2522 or 1-800-752-2619
Miami County...a great
937-667-4092
COVINGTON-NEWBERRY HISTORICAL JohnstonFarmOhio.com TippCityHistory.com
SOCIETY MUSUEM Visit the home of Colonel John Johnston and This museum showcases the history, companies,
101 East Spring Street, Covington
937-216-2477
see how life was in the early 1800s. Enjoy
the historic Indian Museum and a ride on the
and artifacts relevant to Tipp City, the Miami
and Erie Canal, Chaffee Opera House, and the
place to work and live,
Located in an 1849 schoolhouse, the museum General Harrison canal boat, pulled by mules
and a wonderful place
Society’s Oral History Project.
features displays relating to the history of along a restored section of the Miami-Erie Canal.
Covington and Newberry Township.
to call home.
TROY-HAYNER CULTURAL CENTER
MIAMI COUNTY COURTHOUSE 301 West Main Street, Troy
CIVIL WAR MONUMENT 215 West Main Street, Troy 937-339-0457
Intersection of State Routes 48 and 718, Pleasant Hill 937-440-5910 TroyHayner.org
Erected in 1895 in the heart of Pleasant Hill to Completed in 1888, the courthouse stands The Hayner mansion was built in 1914 by Mary
“her fallen heroes who died in defense of the as one of the tallest structures in the county, Jane Hayner, whose husband owned the Hayner
Union and who sleep in unknown graves,” it towering 185 feet above the Great Miami River Distillery Company and now serves as the arts
serves as a memorial to those who go to war, and and is fitted with a copper statue of justice with and cultural center of the community.
never return. bronze statues in attendance.
WACO AIR MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER
ELDEAN COVERED BRIDGE THE MIAMI VALLEY VETERANS MUSEUM 1865 South County Rd 25A, Troy
A National Historic Landmark 2245 South County Road 25-A, Troy 937-335-9226
Corner of N. County Road 25-A & Eldean Road, Troy 937-332-8852
WacoAirMuseum.org
Built in 1860, it’s one of only two covered MiamiValleyVeteransMuseum.org
Waco Air Museum features vintage WACO aircraft
bridges remaining in the county and is the Dedicated to honoring, preserving and
and historic aviation artifacts, housed in a
longest “Long Truss” covered bridge in perpetuating the memory and dignity of the men
complex incorporating a 2400 ft. grass strip and
the nation. and women who have served in the U. S.
Learning Center and several hangars.
Armed Forces, Coast Guard, and Wartime
Merchant Marines.
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL MUSEUM
5710 East Walnut Grove Road, Troy
937-339-5209 THE MUSEUM OF TROY HISTORY LIBRARIES Miami County
124 East Water Street, Troy
ElizabethTownshipOhio.com
The museum features a school room with 937-524-6948, 937-339-5155 JR CLARKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Richard Osgood
artifacts and photos from the one room schools MuseumOfTroyHistory.org 102 E. Spring St., Covington 937-440-5455
A rich history of Troy, Ohio is housed in the 937-473-2226, JRClarkeLibrary.org
to Miami East today.
restored pre-Civil War home of John Kitchen
MiamiCountyOhio.gov
FLETCHER COVERED BRIDGE
where rotating displays depict life in Troy and MILTON-UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Miami County between 1850 and 1950.
Downing Street (one block north of U.S. 36), Fletcher
560 S. Main St., West Milton
937-698-5515, MUPublicLibrary.org
Tipp City
Dedicated in 1998, the covered bridge is a new
look at an old style of bridge design. NATIONAL AVIATION HERITAGE AREA Matt Spring
VisitNAHA.com OAKES-BEITMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY 937-667-8425
The National Aviation Heritage Area spans an 12 N. Main St., Pleasant Hill
FORT PIQUA PLAZA 8-county region in West Central Ohio sharing our 937-676-2731 TippCityOhio.gov
116 West High Street, Downtown Piqua nation’s aviation heritage at a number of aviation
937-773-6753 (Piqua Library) sites. WACO Air Museum is one of those sites PIQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Built in 1891, the Fort Piqua Plaza is a and helps tell the story of early aviation. 116 W. High St., Piqua Troy Development Council
revitalized historic facility that serves as the
heart of Piqua featuring the Piqua Public Library,
937-773-6753, PiquaLibrary.org Joseph A. Graves
restaurants and shops. OVERFIELD TAVERN MUSEUM
TIPP CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 937-339-7809
201 East Water Street, Troy
HOBART GALLERY OF WELDING HISTORY 937-335-4019 11 E. Main St., Tipp City TroyEconomicDevelopment.com
OverfieldTavernMuseum.com 937-667-3826, TippCityLibrary.org
400 Trade Square East, Troy
Built as a tavern by Benjamin Overfield between
937-332-9500
Welding.org
1803-1808, this log constructed building TROY LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARY Grow Piqua Now
The Hobart Gallery of Welding History welcomes
houses period room settings that display early 100 W. Main St., Troy
937-335-4082
Chris Schmiesing
American culture as it existed on the frontier,
explorers of all ages to learn the history of
welding and how it has evolved. Please call to west of the Allegheny. 937-778-2049
make an appointment to view the gallery.
TROY-MIAMI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
419 W. Main St., Troy
GrowPiquaNow.org
937-339-0502, TroyPublicLibrary.org
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Miami County BA RN QU ILT T OU R
A self-guided driving tour of
colorful barn quilts.
Wherever you are in Miami County,
you’re sure to stumble on one of these
beautiful barns. Decorating the scenic
landscape are true folk-art renditions of
traditional quilt squares, hand-painted
on barns throughout the county. This
colorful array of barn quilts connects
the picturesque countryside with our
lovely historic downtown communities
while celebrating the unique rural and
agricultural experience in our area.
Enjoy the beauty and simple elegance
of the land as you make your way from
town to town.
The barn quilts can be viewed up
close by driving into the farm lanes or
driveways, where some of the owners
may even personally welcome their
visitors. As an added bonus, many of the
farms have a wide assortment of horses,
cows, goats, sheep, llamas, donkeys,
roosters, and more – all waiting to greet
you in their own special way.
You’ll want to grab your camera and
pick the perfect day whether it be
during a Fall color explosion, Spring’s
burst of new flowers, Summer’s brilliant
sunshine, or even the cool, crisp Winter
air. It’s always a picturesque scene!
Barn quilt maps can be picked up Joseph’s Coat Barn Quilt, Covington
at the Miami County Visitors Bureau
office or found online at
www.homegrowngreat.com. SIMPLY Magnificent
The revitalized Fort Piqua Plaza Conference & Banquet Center has become the heart of downtown
Piqua. The exquisite architectural beauty has won numerous awards and hosts many prestigious events.
The facility offers six unique rooms providing the perfect venue for groups of 24 to 350 people with
state-of-the-art amenities. Rent the Plaza or just a room. The Fort Piqua Plaza is the perfect choice for
receptions, showers, conventions, corporate meetings, retreats, parties and banquets. Let us help you
plan your dream wedding.
RECEPTIONS * CEREMONIES * REHEARSAL DINNERS
PROMS * CORPORATE MEETINGS * CONFERENCES * RETREATS
Tippecanoe Barn Quilt, Tipp City Princess Feather Barn Quilt, Piqua
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The “See Yourself in Tipp” mural
was completed in Fall 2020
by Tipp City native and 2001
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graduate of Tippecanoe High
School, Atalie Gagnet. This mural
is located on the exterior wall
of the Tipp City Public Library
facing The Alley.
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS
FUN PHOTO
BACKDROPS
For those who are photo savvy and love
to find new and unique spots to take
the perfect pictures, Miami County has
plenty of backdrops to choose from. Be
sure to check out these backdrops for
your next photo inspiration.
Downtown Troy has some fabulous murals
that would make a perfect backdrop.
A mural located at Prouty Plaza using
different colors and shapes makes for
a fun and funky background. And the
mural in the parking lot of the Troy Rec
portrays a black and white image of a
canal boat and downtown scenery. Ivy Court, Troy
On the corner of East High and North GET CRAFTY
Main in downtown Piqua, you’ll find a Channel your crafty side by creating
tall mural showcasing the Miami and lovely masterpieces at these locations:
Erie Canal and early settlers of Piqua.
Stand on Veterans Memorial Way to get Try your hand at making pottery at
the right angle to include the entire Artistic Earth Pottery in downtown Troy.
mural in your photo.
At Studio 14 Creative Arts Center, you
Grab an ice cream and take a cute can pick an already created pottery
photo sitting on the bench in front of piece and paint it to make it your
the Gem City Ice Cream mural located own. They also offer painting classes.
on the corner of North Second and East
Board & Brush Creative Studio will
Main in downtown Tipp City. Or walk a
turn you into a “DIY Master.” There,
block down to the Alleyway connecting
you will make your own personalized
Coldwater Café and the Tipp City Public
wood sign as the instructors show
Library to see the town’s newest mural.
you how to distress, stain and paint.
Immerse yourself in the art as you stand
for the “I” in Tipp! For all plant lovers, Ivy Court is the
perfect place for you to learn about
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plants and pot your plant at their
potting station. Here, you can try out Born in 1951 in Troy, sculptor Peter Shelton graduated from the Hobart
various soils, rocks, and moss. Institute of Welding Technology in 1974 and continues to create great
works of art seen in such places as The Whitney Museum of American
Art in New York, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and even
internationally in Paris France, Madrid, Spain and more.
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Our community Main Street
Aka Pereyma was born in
organizations plan a variety of events 1927, immigrated to the United
Old Mason Winery
and concerts that take place in our Relax in the brick tasting room or on the States in 1950 and settled in
downtowns throughout the year. patio overlooking the vineyard. Sip on Troy, Ohio in 1959. She was
one of their handcrafted wines or try a
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These events bring residents and variety with their wine flights.
honored throughout her life
visitors together to enjoy activities for her work showcasing her
Ukranian heritage and well-
and entertainment and to support our
known for her large welded
local businesses and restaurants. outdoor sculptures. There are
several of these sculptures
that are still enjoyed in Miami
County: Jacob’s Ladder in
Downtown Troy, Eagle at Troy
Hayner Cultural Center and
Eclipse at Hobart Urban
Nature Preserve.
Idle-Hour Ranch
Idle-Hour Ranch is a family-owned and operated farm featuring over 200 animals.
Feed the kangaroos, ride ponies and camels, mine for gems, spend the night in
authentic tipis, and in the fall, take hayrides and get lost in the six-acre corn maze!
Canal Music Fest
The Canal Music Fest has been providing
free concerts to Miami County residents
and visitors since 2010. Join 4000+
people for great music and delicious food.
Fulton Farms
Fulton Farms has been a staple in Miami
County for over seven decades. Summer
on the farm brings its bounty of tomatoes,
peppers, sweet corn and many other crops.
In the fall, enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin
patch or get lost in the corn maze. When
the weather gets a little colder, you can
cut down your own Christmas Tree.
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Arts & Entertainment AT T RACT IONS
ARBOGAST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HOBART ARENA OLD MASON WINERY Estate Planning | Probate | Real Estate | Litigation
500 South Dorset Road, Troy 255 Adams Street, Troy 4199 South Iddings Road, West Milton Business Advising | Divorce | Non-Profit
937-418-8392 937-339-2911 937-698-1122
ArbogastPAC.com HobartArena.com OldMason.com Robert M. Harrelson 9 West Water Street
APAC is a 1200 seat, state-of-the-art venue Entertainment in an intimate venue where you A family owned and operated winery which offers William M. Harrelson II Troy, Ohio 45373
that hosts entertainment of all types including can find a great view from every seat in the many varieties of local wines. harrelsonllp.com | 937-552-9400
concerts, speakers, comedy and dance. house. The arena hosts a variety of events such
as indoor soccer, graduations, cheerleading STUDIO 14 CREATIVE ART CENTER
ARTISTIC EARTH POTTERY competitions, family shows and concerts. 105 West Market Street, Troy
619 Lincoln Avenue, Troy 937-214-9190
937-839-2529 IDLE-HOUR RANCH Studio14CreativeArts.com
midwestohiotitle.com | 937-552-7057
ArtisticEarthPottery.com 4845 Fenner Road, Troy Art Parties, instruction and workshops all in one!
A variety of pottery classes for children, teens 937-339-9731 Studio 14 offers an industrial flair with ease of
and adults at every skill level. Idle-HourRanch.com access with something creative for everyone.
Get up close at this family-owned and operated
BOARD & BRUSH farm featuring a wide variety of animals, TROY-HAYNER CULTURAL CENTER
816 West Main Street, Tipp City everything from exotic to domestic. 301 West Main Street, Troy
937-524-2116 937-339-0457
BoardAndBrush.com/TippCity MAYFLOWER ARTS CENTER TroyHayner.org
DIY workshop & classes using raw materials to 9 West Main Street, Troy Troy’s cultural center featuring art and historical
create a unique wood sign. 937-552-5848 exhibits, concerts, and cultural programs.
LOGO AND TAGLINE
MayflowerArtsCenter.com
CHAFFEE’S BREWHOUSE Located in the historic 1928 Mayflower Theatre, TWENTY-ONE BARRELS CIDERY AND WINERY
17 South Second Street, Tipp City the Mayflower Arts Center offers a full range 9717 Horatio-Harris Creek Road, Bradford
of visual and performance arts that create, BRADFORD OHIO
937-668-1406 937-467-4498 RAILROAD MUSEUM
ChaffeesBrewhouse.com enlighten, and inspire the community. From 21Barrels.com 200 N Miami Ave. www. bradfordrrmuseum.org
Located in Historic Downtown Tipp City, rotating exhibits in the art gallery, to a creative Twenty-One Barrels Cidery & Winery offers a Bradford, OH 45308 bradfordohiorrmuseum@gmail.com
Chaffee’s Brewhouse is a full-service bar serving arts studio and movie theater, we are your variety of wines and hard ciders handcrafted
complete destination for the arts. BF INTERLOCKING TOWER
craft beers and cocktails, mocktails and wine. onsite utilizing a mix of estate grown and locally 501 E Main St. OPEN MARCH THROUGH DECEMBER
They also have a retail area to purchase carryout sourced fruit and juice. Tours and tasting available. Bradford, OH 45308 Saturdays 10am to 3pm
craft beer. MOELLER BREW BARN
214 West Main Street, Troy
FULTON FARMS 937-552-9430
2393 State Route 202, Troy MoellerBrewBarn.com
937-335-6983 Located in a former church, Moeller Brew Barn 2022 TROY HAYNER
with its stained-glass windows, high cathedral
FultonFarms.com
Famous for growing strawberries, sweet corn ceilings and repurposed pews, offers a very CULTURAL CENTER
and pumpkins, Fulton Farms was founded by the unique atmosphere while you enjoy their craft
brews. On a nice day, you can enjoy your drinks
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
Fulton family in 1950 and features a market where
you’ll find produce, Ohio-made goods, homemade outside in the beer garden. Tours and WILLIAM SMITH III
pies, canned goods, jams, and salsas. Hayrides in tastings available. January 7 - February 13, 2022
the Fall and cutting your own Christmas Tree in the
Winter makes for a great family outing. YOUNG MASTERS
February 18 - April 3, 2022
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Water lovers can schedule river
Adventure
trips through Adventures on the
Great Miami in Tipp City and
Barefoot Canoe Rentals in West
Milton. So many adventures
await you!
CONQUER THAT BUCKET LIST
CYCLING And, for all of you trail riders, make
sure you check out the Troy Mountain
Bike Area, TMBA, which is a series of
Miami County is a great place for mountain bike/fat bike trails located
biking enthusiasts to visit. on the west side of Duke Park. It was
Miami County is home to a section of built in 2017 by local volunteers and
the Great Miami Recreational Trail which provides approximately 8 miles of trail
is part of the largest paved trail network ranging from beginner to intermediate.
in the country. Much of this trail runs TMBA prides itself in being a family-
alongside the 99-mile stretch of the friendly mountain biking destination.
Great Miami Riverway which starts in The trails are relatively smooth with
Sidney and ends in Hamilton. While limited obstacles and features.
cycling, be sure to stop at some of Grab your bike and participate in any
the amazing and unique communities of the cycling events happening in our
along the Great Miami Riverway. Miami area or cruise along the many paths we Tour de Donut, Troy
County, in particular, has some fantastic have year-round.
local shopping and restaurants you’ll
want to take some time to explore.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Tour de Donut Bicycle Challenge
takes place annually the weekend prior Being outdoors is proven to help our overall
to Labor Day weekend. This event values physical, social, and mental well-being. Some of
your ability to eat donuts as much as these benefits are reduced stress, improved sleep,
increased concentration, and better moods.
your riding pace. Riders have the option
to choose between four courses and Miami County has plenty of outdoor spaces
visits donut stops along the way to eat where you can spend your days roaming. Whether
as many donuts as they can. At the end, you decide to stroll through your favorite park or
hike a new trail, get outside for a while.
the donut tallies will be counted, and
each donut deducts five minutes off Explore an abundance of community and
your total time. If you like cycling - and county parks. Getting a breath of fresh air does
you like donuts - this event is for you! the body good.
Visit Brukner Nature Center. Relax in the bird vista,
Also happening during the summer hike, or listen to the frogs by the pond. The serene
of 2022 is The Great Ohio Bicycle feel of these areas is sure to help you clear your head.
Adventure, also known as GOBA. In Walk, cycle, or run the Great Miami Recreational Trail.
this event, cyclists will be traveling Moving your body will increase that heart rate and
throughout Western Ohio, starting have a positive impact on your physical well-being.
Fish or paddle The Great Miami and Stillwater Rivers
in Sidney, making their way through
and take in the beauty around you.
Wapakoneta and Versailles, having their
final stop in Troy to loop back around
Attend an outdoor event or concert. A sense of D ID YOU K NOW? fun facts
community and socializing with others is always
to Sidney again. This week-long event good for the soul.
is always a hit and encourages new and The Miami County Park District’s new suspension bridge connects Maple
veteran riders to participate. Ridge Reserve to Stillwater Prairie Reserve. The bridge is 232 feet in
length, 170 of which is suspended crossing over 140 feet of river.
18 homegrowngreat.com MIAMI COUNTY 19Treasure Island is Troy’s Treasure Island
newest park dedicated to
Treasure Island is a hub of activity for The Iddings Log
residents and visitors. With the bike
entertainment and recreation. path and river so accessible, you can House, built in
This historic area along
find people walking, cycling, exploring, 1804 on what is
fishing and floating in the park.
now Brukner Nature
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the levy of the Great Miami
River is the perfect place for
Troy Mountain Bike Area Center property, is the
Grab those bikes and set out to conquer
biking, running, and walking. approximately 8 miles of mountain bike/ oldest structure on its
An amphitheater plays host to
fat bike trails at TMBA at Duke Park. original site in Miami
concerts, movies, and other
County. It was placed
fun events throughout
on the National
the year.
Register of Historic
Places in 1976 and
is an integral part of
Brukner’s educational Shoal Tents Bike-Friendly Business & Community
programs. Camp in a floating tent on the Great The Piqua and Troy communities have
Miami River on America’s only aquatic been designated as bronze level Bicycle
campground from Float Troy. Friendly Communities through The
Visit float-troy.com for more information. League of American Bicyclists.
Stillwater River
As you walk across the suspension bridge
connecting Sillwater Prairie and Maple
Ridge Reserve, you are surrounded by
the beautiful Miami County landscape
and the Stillwater River. The Stillwater
River runs through the west side of
the county and is one of fifteen State
Scenic Rivers in Ohio.
Brukner Nature Center
Brukner Nature Center’s awe-inspiring
programs and various hands-on displays
encourage a love of wildlife and places.
20 homegrowngreat.com MIAMI COUNTY 21Adventure A TTRA CTIONS take flight.
at WACO Air Museum in Troy &
ADVENTURES ON THE GREAT MIAMI GOLF COURSES & CAMPING
1995 Ross Road, Tipp City
409 North Elm St. Troy, Treasure Island DRIVING RANGES
across the National Aviation Heritage Area
937-266-6252 MIAMI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
GreatMiami.net 650 North County Road 25A, Troy
ECHO HILLS 937-335-7492
Twenty acres of outdoor activities with everything 2100 Echo Lake Drive, Piqua
from kayaking and canoeing to hiking and MiamiCountyOhioFair.com
937-778-2086 Electric hookups and dumping station available.
biking miles of trails and paths, your next great PiquaOh.org/GolfCourse
adventure awaits. 18 Holes, Yardage 6048
POOR FARMER’S CAMPGROUND AND RV SALES
BAREFOOT CANOE RENTALS 7211 North Lostcreek-Shelby Road, Fletcher
HOMESTEAD GOLF COURSE 937-368-2449
235 East Tipp Pike, West Milton 5327 Worley Road, Tipp City
937-698-4351 PoorFarmerRVs.com
937-698-4876 Sites open all year with electricity and water,
BarefootCanoe.com HomesteadGolfCourse.net
All-inclusive down river trips on the state scenic shower house with flush toilets, shelters, pond,
18 holes, Yardage 5868 playground, basketball and volleyball courts, and
Stillwater River or from Tipp City on the Great
Miami River. horseshoe pits.
LONG SHOTS DRIVING RANGE
2315 South County Road 24A, Troy STILLWATER BEACH CAMPGROUND
BRUKNER NATURE CENTER 937-703-4030
5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy 8408 Versailles-Southeastern Road, Bradford
LongShotsOH.com 937-448-2382
937-698-6493 300+ yard range
BruknerNatureCenter.com StillwaterBeachCampground.com
Award-winning wildlife education and A family-oriented campground with a 4-acre
MIAMI SHORES lake on the premises, a swimming pool and a
conservation center, preserving 235 acres of
402 East Staunton Road, Troy wading pool, water enthusiasts can prepare for
native habitats with over 6 miles of hiking trails,
937-335-4457 an outdoor adventure.
live native wildlife exhibits, and a bird vista
MiamiShoresTroy.com
makes the center a must-see for the
18 holes, Yardage 6212
nature enthusiast.
PIN HIGH DRIVING RANGE & LEARNING CENTER
FLOAT TROY 500 South First Street Kyle Park, Tipp City
Treasure Island Park, Troy
Float-Troy.com
Where floating the river and tent camping
collide! Camp on the Great Miami River in
unique floating tents. Available through the City
of Troy at Treasure Island Park.
GREAT MIAMI RIVER RECREATIONAL TRAIL
MiamiCountyParks.com/Park/gmrrecreation
There are over 30 miles of biking and hiking
trails that follow along the Great Miami River and
is part of the nation’s largest paved trail network.
GREAT MIAMI RIVERWAY
GreatMiamiRiverway.com
99 miles of river and paved trails connecting
communities through Miami County north toward
Shelby County and south toward Cincinnati.
HOBART ARENA
255 Adams Street, Troy
937-339-2911
HobartArena.com
Opened in 1950 with recent renovations to the
facility’s concession areas and dressing rooms,
the arena is currently home to the Troy Skating
Club, ice skating competitions, public ice
skating, concerts, and the Troy Hall of Fame.
Champaign Aviation Museum Wright B. Flyer
TREASURE ISLAND
409 North Elm Street, Troy
PLAN YOUR TRIP AT VisitNAHA.com
TroyOhio.gov/587/Treasure-Island-Park
A serene setting on the Great Miami River with
a boat ramp and area for fishing. Shaded picnic
area & convenient restrooms. Event & concert National Museum of the United States Air Force | National Aviation Hall of Fame | Dayton
schedule available online at troyohio.gov. Aviation Heritage National Historical Park | Wright Brothers National Museum at Carillon
Historical Park | Hawthorn Hill - Wright Family Home | Wright B Flyer | WACO Air Museum
| Armstrong Air & Space Museum | Wright State University Special Collections & Archives |
Great Miami River Recreational Trail Aviation Trail Inc. & Parachute Museum | Champaign Aviation Museum | Grimes Flying Lab |
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum | CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show | Air Camp
22 homegrowngreat.comMiami County PARK DIST RICT
Let Miami County help you enjoy
the great outdoors by exploring
some of these Miami County parks
and what makes them unique.
Charleston Falls
Explore Charleston Falls Preserve, a
must-see park with over 215 acres of
prairie and forest. Enjoy nature and
wildlife as you follow the trails to a
breathtaking view of the waterfall.
Lost Creek Reserve
Rich with history and housing the
Historic Knoop Homestead for over 200
years, the property has over five miles of
hiking trails. A Victorian Era farmhouse, Lost Creek Reserve, Troy
now the Miami County Park District
office, and outbuildings still stand on
the land. The Fall Farm Fest, Holiday
Park District AT T RACT I ON S
Lights and a variety of other family-
friendly events take place at Lost
Creek annually.
Stillwater Prairie Reserve & 2645 East State Route 41, Troy GREENVILLE FALLS STATE SCENIC RIVER AREA
Maple Ridge Reserve 937-335-6273 9140 Covington-Gettysburg Road, Covington
MiamiCountyParks.com 4720 Rangeline Road, Covington
Located along the Stillwater River, Contact the Miami County Park District for 20-foot cascading waterfall.
Stillwater Prairie Reserve contains detailed information on the parks listed.
a circular hiking trail that takes you HOBART URBAN NATURE PRESERVE
along the river, woodlands, and marshy CHARLESTON FALLS NATURE PRESERVE 1400 Tyrone, off of Dorset Road, Troy
2535 Ross Road, Tipp City Hidden in the middle an urban area, 4 welded,
habitats. Walk across Ohio’s newest Most visited park featuring a 37 foot waterfall. modern, sculptures grace the trails.
and one of its longest pedestrian
suspension bridges stretching 232 FARRINGTON RESERVE HONEY CREEK PRESERVE
feet long connecting to Maple Ridge 1594 West Peterson Road, Piqua 4536 State Route 202, Tipp City
2,500 feet of Great Miami River access. The 4 mile bridle trail.
Reserve. Maple Ridge has 120 acres of Robert J. Shook bridge connects the Piqua and
rolling hills with over 2.5 miles of trail Troy sections of the bike-way. JOHN A. WANNEMACHER NATURE PRESERVE
to explore. 1876 Monroe-Concord Road, Troy
F. L. BLANKENSHIP RIVERSIDE SANCTUARY
Garbry Big Woods Reserve
4112 State Route 48, Covington LOST CREEK RESERVE & KNOOP
AGRICULTURAL CENTER
With over two miles of trails on 170 GARBRY BIG WOODS RESERVE 2385 East State Route 41, Troy
acres of land, Garbry Big Woods Reserve 6660 Casstown-Sidney Road, Piqua Home to the administration office.
is great for archery, fishing, and hiking. Archery range and tower.
Also be sure to check out the education MAPLE RIDGE RESERVE
GARBRY BIG WOODS SANCTUARY 10430 State Route 185, Covington
arboretum, containing several different 2540 East Statler Road, Piqua Enjoy the 232 foot long suspension bridge
native Ohio trees. Peaceful 1 mile board-walk trail. connecting this park to Stillwater
Prairie Reserve.
GOODE PRAIRIE PRESERVE
10354 Union-Church Road, Bradford STILLWATER PRAIRIE RESERVE
7790 North Rangeline Road, Covington
GOODE PRAIRIE RESERVE 9750 St. Rt. 185, Covington
8910 Bradford Bloomer Road, Bradford
TWIN ARCH RESERVE
GREAT MIAMI RIVER RECREATIONAL TRAIL 3147 North County Road 25A, Troy
901 Dye Mill Road, Troy
970 State Route 202, Troy
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26 homegrowngreat.comHobart Arena has been a staple
of Miami County Entertainment
since 1950. Over the years some
Events & Festivals
of the best-known entertainers in
the world have performed here
(Yes, Elvis was in the building).
The Arena has been host to
a variety of events including
CELEBRATE WITH US professional hockey, premier
ice skating competitions, motor
sports events, vendor shows,
and conventions, but concerts
will always rock the house!
ARTS AT APAC
Opened in Fall of 2021, the Arbogast
Performing Arts Center, or APAC, is a
shining example of paying it forward to
the community. APAC was made possible
through a significant gift from longtime
Troy community residents and arts
supporters, Dave and Linda Arbogast.
We are proud to have this amazing
facility in Miami County that boasts a
1,200-tiered seat auditorium, meeting
and conference rooms, and even a
recording studio! One of its main assets
is the theater where musicians of all
musical genres will perform. Concerts,
comedians, uplifting speakers and Tipp City Mum Festival
dance troupes will also share the stage!
D ID YOU K NOW? fun facts
The first Miami County Fair was held in 1846 on East Main Street in
Troy. By 1875, the Miami County Agricultural Society was formed and
the fairgrounds on County Road 25-A were established.
28 homegrowngreat.com MIAMI COUNTY 29The Troy Strawberry Festival Troy Strawberry Festival
The festival features over 100 arts and
has been supporting local crafts vendors and 60+ food vendors in Part of The Ohio Holiday
non-profits and bringing historic, downtown Troy and along the
Lights Trail, Holiday Lights
river banks of the Great Miami River.
hundreds of thousands of at Lost Creek Reserve
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visitors to Miami County for Holiday Horse Parade welcomes over 11,000
The Holiday Horse Parade features
over 40 years. lighted carriages, hitches, drill teams, cars annually to its drivable
and individual riders. Christmas holiday lights display in
banners and decorated streets and trees
create an amazing backdrop for this
November and December.
fun, family-friendly holiday event. This 1.25 mile driving
tour includes over 60
light displays containing
thousands of lights and
takes visitors down farm
lanes and through the
woods. The displays
showcase holiday favorites
including a larger-than-life
Santa and his reindeer,
elves, lighted tunnels, farm
scenes and more!
Hobart Arena
Over the past decade, Hobart Arena
has focused on bringing a variety of
nationally recognized musicians to
Miami County. From Christian to Country
to Rock, there is sure to be something
for everyone to enjoy.
Miami County Fair
Celebrating Miami County’s rich
agricultural heritage, the Miami County
Fair is a timeless tradition and provides
a little bit of country for well over
100,000 visitors every year.
Hug the Earth Festival
Celebrate nature at the Hug the Earth
Festival! Whether you come to sing
along with your favorite Banana Slug
String Band song or try out one of the
many activities, you are sure to have a
good time.
30 homegrowngreat.com MIAMI COUNTY 31Events & F E S TIVALS
MIKE SUPER: MAGIC & ILLUSION WGI SPORT OF THE ARTS WINDS ANNUAL LOST CREEK GARDEN
February 5, 2022 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS & ANTIQUE SHOW
Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S Dorset, Troy April 23 & 24, 2022 June 10-11, 2022
ArbogastPAC.com Various locations in the Miami Valley, check 1058 Knoop Rd, Troy
Enjoy the amazing talents of Mike Super website for details, WGI.org 937-335-1904
as he performs one night at the Arbogast A competition involving over 40 winds groups. After more than 20 years, this event continues
Performing Arts Center. to have outstanding purveyors of antiques,
HUG THE EARTH FAMILY FESTIVAL vintage garden accessories, art, flowers, plants,
MIAMI COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW April 30, 2022 landscape design, great food and more.
February 18-20, 2022 Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 St Rt 185, Covington
Hobart Arena, 244 Adams St, Troy 937-335-6273 CANAL MUSIC FEST
MiamiCountyHomeShow.com MiamiCountyParks.com June 11, 2022
Find the latest and greatest ideas for remodeling Take part in tree climbing, family canoeing on CanalMusicFest.com
your home, inside or out! the pond, rock wall climbing, zip line, high ropes Celebrate the Annual Canal Music Fest with
course, archery and geocaching. (Charges apply music, food trucks and great family fun starting
SOUTHERN EASTERN GREAT LAKES FIGURE to some activities.) at 5 PM at the Tipp City Park. Canal Music Fest
SKATING COMPETITION is a free, family-friendly event held at
Hosted by the Troy Skating Club TASTE OF THE ARTS Tipp City Park.
February 25-27, 2022 May 2022 & 2023
Hobart Arena, 244 Adams St, Troy 326 N. Main Street, Piqua FAMILY DAYS AT THE JOHNSTON FARM
937-339-8521, TroySkatingClub.org 937-773-9355 June 11 & 12, 2022
Multi state competition for young figure skaters. MainStreetPiqua.com 9845 N Hardin Rd, Piqua
Come watch them showcase their talent! Located in Piqua’s quaint historic downtown 800-752-2619
district, this event is a feast for the senses, JohnstonFarmOhio.com
JEFF ALLEN, COMEDIAN: featuring local artists, artisans, restaurants, John Johnston’s family home will come alive
THE AMERICAN I GREW UP IN TOUR entertainment and activities for the kids. with games and activities enjoyed in days past.
February 26, 2022 Visit the home, take in the Historic Indian and
Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S Dorset, Troy BRASS TRANSIT: Canal Museum, and enjoy a relaxing ride on the
ArbogastPAC.com THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF CHICAGO General Harrison of Piqua canal boat.
Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on May 13, 2022
marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. One Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S Dorset, Troy VINTAGE IN THE VILLAGE
night only at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center ArbogastPAC.com June 2022
in Troy! Brass Transit is eight of the most talented and DowntownTippCity.org
accomplished award-winning musicians whose A new, re-imagined, and exciting take on
FOREVER MOTOWN sole purpose is to pay tribute to one of the beloved festivals of the past in beautiful, historic
March 12, 2022 world’s greatest and most successful Pop/Rock Downtown Tipp City. The festival will host unique
Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S Dorset, Troy groups of all time, Chicago. booths featuring handmade, vintage, and antique
ArbogastPAC.com items, as well as food trucks, and children’s
Direct from New York–The Original Cast of STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SOCCER CLASSIC activities.
Forever Motown with nine all-star performers May 13-15, 2022
and an all-star live band. This is a full stage Held at various parks in Miami County. ROCK PIQUA CONCERT
production of your favorite hit songs from All The StrawberrySoccer.com June 18, 2022
Motown Legends. A sell out in every market, this This is a fully sanctioned U.S. Youth Soccer Downtown Piqua
show is not to be missed. tournament which only caters to league teams. RockPiqua.com
An all-day event including food and drinks from
LEGO BRICKMASTER SHOWCASE AT WACO MIAMI COUNTY GOURMET FOOD TRUCK multiple food trucks plus live entertainment from
March 26, 2022 COMPETITION & RALLY local bands and cover bands.
WACO Air Museum, 1865 S County Rd. 25A, Troy May 21, 2022
937-335-WACO Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N County Rd 25A, Troy GOBA (GREAT OHIO BICYCLE RACE)
A day-long LEGO creative event for all ages! MiamiCountyOhioFair.com June 22-25, 2022
Enjoy a LEGO build zone, a scavenger hunt Teams of food trucks gather at the fairgrounds to Throughout Troy.
and more! show off their best dishes and desserts. Join the GOBA.com
crowd and taste some of the area’s finest food Bike enthusiasts from all over will travel
SALUTE TO THE RAILROADERS truck fare. through Troy for this unique biking challenge
April 2, 2022 that takes riders on a trip around Ohio. Activities
200 N. Miami Ave., Bradford BI-PLANE RIDES AT WACO will include concerts and more.
937-552-2196 May 21-22, 2022
BradfordRRMuseum.org June 18-19, 2022 TROY SKATING CLUB SUMMER COMPETITION
Meet with past and current railroaders and find August 13-14, 2022 2nd Weekend in July: Thursday-Sunday
out what it’s like living the railroad life. October 8-9, 2022 Hobart Arena, 244 Adams St, Troy
WACO Air Museum, 1865 S County Rd 25A, Troy 937-339-8521
AN ART AFFAIR 937-335-WACO TroySkatingClub.org
April 9, 2022 This is the experience of a lifetime! Take an open Come see these young athletes compete. This
855 North 3rd St, Tipp City cockpit ride on a WACO bi-plane and soar the single and pairs, as well as dance competition,
TippCityArtsCouncil.com skies with a certified, experienced pilot. Contact is a non-qualifying competition held under the
Come and explore beautiful artwork created by WACO for pricing and information. auspices of U.S. Figure Skating.
local artists! Food and beverages will be
available for purchase by local food trucks and TROY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL HISTORY ALIVE AT THE JOHNSTON FARM
music provided by local musicians. The First Full Weekend in June: Sat & Sun July 23 & 24 2022
event is handicapped-accessible and will be held Great Miami River Levee & Downtown Troy 9845 N Hardin Rd, Piqua
regardless of weather conditions. 937-339-7714 800-752-2619
TroyStrawberryFest.com JohnstonFarmOhio.com
WGI SPORT OF THE ARTS COLOR GUARD From strawberry shortcake to strawberry burritos, Living History at its finest! A wide variety of
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS this festival which is centered around the locally camps, demonstrations, and activities will take
April 7-9, 2022 grown fruit has it all. The festival features over visitors back to exciting times.
Various locations in the Miami Valley, check 100 arts & craft vendors, 60+ food vendors in
website for details, WGI.org historic, downtown Troy and along the riverbanks DOWN A RIVER, DOWN A BEER
A competition involving over 350 guard groups. of the Great Miami River. August 2022
919 S Main St, Piqua
WGI SPORT OF THE ARTS PERCUSSION BRADFORD RAILROAD HERITAGE FESTIVAL 937-773-9355
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS June 4, 2022 MainStreetPiqua.com
April 21-23, 2022 200 N Miami Ave., Bradford Enjoy craft beers and a float down the river in
Various locations in the Miami Valley, check 937-552-2196 Piqua! Craft beer tastings & river activities to
website for details, WGI.org BradfordRRMuseum.org benefit and promote river corridor stewardship
A competition involving over Celebrate Bradford’s railroad history. Enjoy along the Great Miami River.
250 percussion ensembles. games, a swap meet, food vendors and many
other activities.
32 homegrowngreat.com MIAMI COUNTY 33Events & F E S TIVALS
MIAMI VALLEY MUSIC FEST WACO CELEBRATION AND FLY-IN HOMETOWN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Second weekend in August September 16-18, 2022 & GRAND ILLUMINATION
Troy Eagles Campground, 2252 Troy-Urbana Rd. Historic Waco Field, 1865 S County Rd 25A, Troy Friday after Thanksgiving
MiamiValleyMusicFest.com 937-335-WACO On the Square in Downtown Troy
Annual festival held in Troy that combines WacoAirMuseum.org 937-339-5455
art and giving, showcasing the region’s best WACO owners fly their aircraft back to Troy, the TroyMainStreet.org
musicians plus providing grants to charity site of their manufacture. WACO rides available Visits with Santa, carriage rides, holiday music,
organizations. for an additional fee. and Santa’s arrival on a fire truck kick off the
annual downtown Christmas tree lighting.
MIAMI COUNTY FAIR PIQUA ARTS & ALE FEST
August 12-18, 2022 September 17, 2022 HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT LOST CREEK RESERVE
650 N County Road 25A, Troy Downtown Piqua Starts the weekend after Thanksgiving and
937-335-7492 937-773-9630 continues throughout December.
MiamiCountyOhioFair.com PiquaArtsCouncil.org Lost Creek Reserve, 2385 St Route 41, Troy
Traditional midway rides and all the delicious With artisans providing crafts and fine art for 937-335-6273
food one can handle, along with exhibits that purchase, live entertainment on the stage, food MiamiCountyParks.com
demonstrate the unique qualities of the county. trucks, a plein air competition, competitions for A 1.25-mile driving tour through the woods,
artists and a kid’s zone, this event is one of the down charming farm lanes and past the historic
FORT ROWDY GATHERING “can’t miss” attractions in the community. Knoop Homestead aglow with lights. Make this
Labor Day Weekend enchanted experience part of your
Community Park West U.S. Route 36, Covington TIPP CITY MUM FESTIVAL holiday traditions.
937-473-5439 Fourth Weekend in September
FortRowdy.org Downtown & Community Park, Tipp City CHRISTMAS LIGHT SPECTACULAR
Explore an authentic replica of a mountain man 937-387-6774 Thanksgiving through the end of December.
encampment. Named in honor of General “Mad TippCityMumFestival.org Cedar Springs Pavilion
Anthony” Wayne, this is a celebration of the A parade strolls down historic Main Street and 7651 S County R 25A, Tipp City
rough roots of western Miami County and the directly into the City Park filled with arts, crafts, CedarSpringsPavilion.com
Stillwater region. games, play areas for children, and live en Stroll through this spectacular light display
tertainment on several stages. featuring cascading colorful waterfalls, a
PIQUA FINE ART EXHIBITION Grinch’s Whoville Village, choreographed dancing
September 9-30, 2022 FALL CELEBRATION AT THE JOHNSTON FARM fountains and more!
Apple Tree Gallery, 405 N Main Street, Piqua 937- October 1, 2022
773-9630 9845 N Hardin Rd, Piqua CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN
PiquaArtsCouncil.org 800-752-2619 First Friday in December
This Annual Fine Art Exhibition and Sale JohnstonFarmOhio.com Downtown Piqua
features original work by local and Costumed interpreters greet visitors during 937-773-9355
regional artists. this celebration of Fall. Activities, games and MainStreetPiqua.com
demonstrations make for a perfect fall afternoon. Community caroling, horse drawn carriage rides,
TIPP CITY TRANS AM CRUISE IN children’s activities and live entertainment.
August 27, 2022 BRADFORD PUMPKIN SHOW
Downtown Tipp City October 11-15, 2022 COVINGTON HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
As part of the Trans Am Nationals in Dayton, Downtown Bradford First weekend in December
owners of these iconic cars get on the road to BradfordPumpkinShow.org Downtown Covington
Tipp City to show off their prized vehicles. Each October the streets of this quaint Enjoy holiday shopping and activities in
community becomes the back-drop for this the quaint village of Covington.
DONUT JAM fall fest. Visitors are known for hurling tons of
August 26-27, 2022 confetti onto the streets–and at each other! TIPPECANOE CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Downtown Troy
TroyMainStreet.org FALL FARM FEST
First Saturday in December
937-667-8631 We didn’t realize we were making memories.
Live concert, local food, beer, entertainment and
activities for kids celebrating the start of Tour
Second weekend in October
Lost Creek Reserve, 2385 E St Rt 41, Troy
TippChristmas.com
Beautifully decorated historic homes are open
We just knew we were having FUN.
De Donut weekend. 937-335-6273 to visitors on this day in historical Tipp City.
Piqua, Ohio
MiamiCountyParks.com Purchase tickets in advance.
TOUR DE DONUT A fun fall festival that includes a six-acre corn
August 27, 2022 maze, corn cannon, live music, food, hayrides, TROY-HAYNER CULTURAL CENTER
Downtown Troy
TheTourDeDonut.com
a scarecrow contest, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, a
pumpkin patch and more.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
First Full Weekend in December More memories per moment
The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle event
where your ability to eat donuts is just as HOLIDAY HORSE PARADE
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W Main St, Troy
937-339-0457 than any other hometown.
important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast. Second Saturday in November TroyHayner.org
Choose from four different distances, 10-, 16-, Downtown Piqua Saturday is a fun and happy day at Hayner with
32-, and 64-mile challenges and visit donut 937-773-9355 Santa, shows and activities. Sunday reveals the
stops along the way. MainStreetPiqua.com breathtaking holiday décor in every room of the
Imagine horse-drawn carriages, hitches and mansion. Admission for both days is free.
TIPPAPALOOZA riders, all outfitted with Holiday Lights, making
September 3, 2022 their way down Main Street. SILVER STICK HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Tipp City Eagles Park Second Weekend in December
Tippalalooza.com A WINTER’S YULETIDE GATHERING Hobart Arena, 255 Adams Street, Troy
Annual music festival celebrating Miami Valley Second weekend in November HobartArena.com
musicians & benefitting charities in and around Downtown Tipp City 937-339-2911
the Tipp City community. 937-506-8405 Teams who win regional tournaments qualify to
Holiday shopping begins early in downtown play other teams from across the nation who ha
TROY PORCHFEST Tipp City with this annual event. Shopkeepers ve also won regional tournaments.
September 10, 2022 introduce new merchandise, costumed carolers
Start at Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and horse drawn carriages fill the streets to
301 W Main Street, Troy create a holiday experience.
937-339-0457
TroyHayner.org THE SPECIALTY SHOPPES OF WEST MILTON
Imagine over 30 bands in a hodgepodge of styles ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
and genres playing throughout the Southwest November 17-20, 2022
Historic district on porches, in side-yards, lots Visit the shoppes of West Milton during their
and patios. Pick up a walk-able map of the event holiday open house event and be eligible to win
and choose your favorite bands. daily door prizes.
Please check the website for the most piquaareachamber.com
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WORLD RACE FOR HOPE ANNUAL KIDS TROY TRIATHLON PINKTOBERFEST 5K
January 1, 2022 & 2023 July 17, 2022 October 2022
Speedy-Feet.com Speedy-Feet.com PinkRibbonGirls.com
ST. PATRICKS DAY BEER RUN DOWN A RIVER, DOWN A BEER RUN FOR THE RAILS 5K www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ✪ 937-255-3286
March 17, 2022 & 2023 August 2022 October 2022
CantStopRunningCo.com MainstreetPiqua.com BradfordRRMuseum.org
5K RUN WILD EARTH DAY CELEBRATION TOUR DE DONUT BICYCLE CHALLENGE
RIP RUN PIQUA 5K
April 23, 2022 August 27, 2022
October 2022
BruknerNatureCenter.com TheTourDeDonut.com
CantStopRunningCo.com
STRAWBERRY 10K CLASSIC WINANS TO WINANS HALF MARATHON
September 10, 2022 TIPP CITY TURKEY TROT
June 5, 2022 November 24, 2022
CantStopRunningCo.com
TroyStrawberryFest.com
Speedy-Feet.com
Registration at Speedy-Feet.com
RUN FORTHE MUMS 5K
September 24, 2022 HOLLY JOLLY 5K
BERRY BIKE TOUR First Saturday in December
TippCityMumFestival.org
June 4, 2022
MainStreetPiqua.com
TroyStrawberryFest.com
Registration at Speedy-Feet.com
WEST MILTON TRIATHLON
June 2022
World’s Largest Aviation Museum!
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Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day)
EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING!
Bring your family, or group, tour the aircraft and then experience Virtual Reality, 360˚ Flight Simulators,
Aviation-themed Gifts for everyone, Movies on a Giant Screen, and Cafe Dining. Plus, the Museum provides a
unique and memorable venue to host your next celebration or event — large or small.
Please check the website for the
most up-to-date information on
upcoming races and rides!
Learn more about supporting the Foundation at
Winans to Winans Half Marathon www.afmuseum.com/donations or 937.258.1218.
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