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60 Scheduled Events
March, 3rd 2012
9:30am-4:15pm
9th Annual Adams County Amish Bird Symposium Join the Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau and the Adams County Amish Community for a daylong celebration of birds that features speakers, vendors, and activities. Registration required.
Extended listing for 9th Annual Adams County Amish Bird Symposium
3735 Wheat Ridge Road - Wheat Ridge Amish Community Building
West Union, OH 45693
Directions/Map 937-544-5639
Toll-Free: 1-877-232-6764
March, 17th 2012
Cabin Fever Arts Festival at Southern State Community College South Campus Appalachian Gateway Center, Sponsored by the Appalachian Artisans Guild. Contact Penni Lowery at (937) 603-3128
April, 5th - April, 7th 2012
Spring Fling Spring Fling at Carriage Lane Antiques at 180 Werline Lane, West Union. Contact Annit Vogler at (937) 549-4530
April, 7th 2012
Children's Easter Egg Hunt Childrens easter egg hunt at Wilson Children Home in West Union Contact Sharon Rivers at 937-544-2511.
April, 20th - April, 22nd 2012
Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage of Southern Ohio Choose among dozens of field trips to botanical hotspots in southern Ohio in Highland, Adams, Pike, and Ross County. Contact the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System at 937-365-0101 or
click here.
April, 21st 2012
Adams County History Bus Tour 4th Annual Adams County Historical Society bus tour. Begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Seaman Presbyterian Church, a tour at the John T. Wilson Homestead, a tour of an Amish school house and then lunch on Wheat Ridge. Afterwards a visit to to the home of Judy and Bill Brown, Lafferty Memorial Funeral & Carriage Collection, and the Kirker farm. For more information contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043 or Lynne Newman at 937-587-3358.
April, 28th 2012
Bentonville Anti Horse Thief Society Banquet at 7 p.m. in Bentonville. Contact Verna Naylor at 937-549-3360.
April, 29th 2012
2-4pm
Page One-Room School House Event Page One-Room Schoolshouse event at the corner of Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
Page School Rd. and Vaughn Ridge Rd. - Corner of Page School Rd off Vaughn Ridge Rd.
West Union, Ohio 45693
Directions/Map
May, 4th 2012
Wheat Ridge Amish School Benefit Auction & Supper Supper starts at 4 p.m. & auction at 5 p.m. Located at Ridge Way Lumber on Wheat Ridge Road. For more information contact 937-544-7566.
May, 4th - May, 6th 2012
Flora-Quest at Shawnee State Park and Forest & The Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Adams County. To learn more go to www.flora-quest.com
May, 5th - May, 6th 2012
Adams County Trade Days & Equine Extravaganza at the Adams County fairgrounds in West Union. Contact Connie McDonald at (937) 217-1522
May, 5th 2012
Explore the Outdoors at Adams Lake Learn about the wildlife, fish and plants at Adams Lake State Park. Contact Bill Wickerham at (937) 798-4018
May, 5th - May, 6th 2012
Free Fishing Weekend Free fishing weekend throughout Ohio. Good time to sample the fishing locally at Adams Lake and Ohio Brush Creek.
May, 11th - May, 13th 2012
GoodSeed Farm Country Garden Mother's Day event. Free rose bush for every mother attending. Music, food and fun round out the days activities. From 9 to 6 -Friday, Saturday and Mother’s Day on Sunday. Contact Steve Boehme a (937) 587-7021
Website for GoodSeed Farm Country Garden Mother's Day event.
200 Storer Rd
Peebles, OH 45660
Directions/Map 937-587-7021
May, 12th 2012
Ohio Brush Creek Sweep on Ohio Brush Creek. Interested participants need to contact Bill Wickerham at the Adams Co. Soil & Water at (937) 798-4018
June, 7th - June, 9th 2012
West Union Summer Fest Fun for all ages. Contact Roy Stricklett at (937) 544-2512
June, 16th 2012
Ohio River Sweep Help clean up the river. Locations- Rome Boat Ramp, Brush Creek Boat Ramp, Manchester Island Boat Ramp, Manchester Riverfront Boat Ramp. For information contact Sam Perrin at Adams-Brown Recycling at (937) 378-3431
June, 20th 2012
Summer Solstice Sunset Celebration – Sunrise to sunset. Take part in a guided hike around the serpent mound effigy. This interpretive walk will explore how past cultures used Serpent Mound as an ancient time piece. Discussions will make a comparison of this site with other cultures and solstice markers around the world. Contact
F.O.S.M. at 937-587-3953
Website for Summer Solstice Sunset Celebration
June, 24th 2012
2-4pm
Page One-Room School House event event at the corner of Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road. Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
- Corner of Page Road and Vaughn Ridge Rd
West Union, Ohio 45693
Directions/Map
June, 30th - July, 1st 2012
39th Annual Country Run for Fun-Ramblin' Relics Car Show at Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union, from 9–3:30 p.m. Contact Kenneth McCann at (937) 544-5266.
July, 4th 2012
Fourth of July Celebration and Lion's Club Parade in West Union - 9 a.m. line up. Parade starts at 10 a.m. next to Olde Wayside Inn. Contact Jud Paul at 937-544-1464 or Mel Pfistner at (937) 549-3331
July, 15th - July, 21st 2012
121th Annual Adams County Fair at the Adams County Fairgrounds, West Union. For more information visit www.adamscountyfairground.com or call Connie McDonald at (937) 217-1522
July, 27th - July, 28th 2012
Indian Artifact Show at the Riverbarn in Manchester. Showtime is Friday, noon-10 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Steve Lewis at 937-549-4093 or Mike Evans at 937-549-1877.
July, 28th 2012
Adams County Genealogy Society Reunion from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center in West Union. For more information contact the Adams County Genealogy Society at 937-544-8522, Thursdays and Saturdays.
July, 29th 2012
2-4 pm
Page One Room School House Event at the corner of Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road. Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043.
- Corner of Page Road and Vaughn Ridge Rd
West Union, Ohio 45693
Directions/Map 937-587-2043
August, 3rd - August, 4th 2012
Kinfolk Landing Days at Manchester. Celebrate the founding of one of Ohio's oldest villages. Contact Jane Wilson at 937-549-4074
August, 12th - August, 13th 2012
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing -from 10:00pm - 2:00am. Everyone will gather on property adjacent to Serpent Mound to watch the sky for meteors. We hope to take a count of how many meteors we see and what direction they are moving. Plus, there will be a guided tour thru the sky. There is no cost, but you must register. For more information. Contact
F.O.S.M. at (937)-587-3953
Website for Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
August, 18th 2012
4th Annual Cowboy Copas Memorial Concert at the Red Barn Convention Center in Winchester. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Tickets $15.00. Contact Lynne Newman at (937) 587-3358
2223 Russellville Road - At the Red Barn Convention Center
Winchester, Ohio 45697
Directions/Map
August, 18th 2012
16th Annual Marine Corps League 5-K Race and Walk - 8:30 a.m. Contact Danny Blanton at (937) 217-3516
- Alexander Salamon Airport
Winchester, OH 45697
Directions/Map
August, 26th 2012
2 to 4 pm
Page One-Room School House Event at the corner of Page School Road and Vaughn Ridge Road. Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
Corner of Page Rd. and Vaughn Ridge Rd - Corner of Page Rd. and Vaughn Ridge Rd
West Union, OH 45693
Directions/Map 937-587-2043
August, 31st - September, 2nd 2012
Winchester Caramel Festival.
The Winchester Caramel Festival will have live music, Civil War era ghost walk, community wide yard sales, talent shows and parade. Fun for the whole family. For more information contact the Winchester Caramel Festival at (937) 695-0950
Extended listing for Winchester Caramel Festival.
September, 1st 2012
15th Annual Amish School Benefit Cookout at Miller Bakery & Furniture on Wheat Ridge Road. Contact Miller's at 937-544-8524.
September, 6th 2012
Adams County Junior Fair Beef Barbecue from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union. Contact Connie McDonald at (937) 544-1522
September, 7th - September, 9th 2012
Bentonville Harvest Festival. Friday evening, Sat. & Sun. at Bentonville. Contact Sue Naylor at 937-549-3360.
September, 19th - September, 22nd 2012
Seaman Fall Festival. The Seaman Fall Festival is one of Ohio's oldest community festivals dating back to 1913. For more information contac Doris Bailey at (937) 386-2083
September, 28th 2012
Wheat Ridge Amish School Benefit Auction & Supper. Supper starts at 4 p.m. & auction at 5 p.m. at Ridge Way Lumber on Wheat Ridge. Contact (937) 544-7566.
September, 29th 2012
Bratton Township Food & Festivities From 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bratton Township Hall on Louden Road. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
September, 30th 2012
2 to 4 pm
Page One Room School House Event at the corner of Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road. Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
Page Rd. - Corner of Pge Rd and Vaughn Ridge Rd
West Union, OH 45693
Directions/Map 937-587-2043
October, 6th - October, 7th 2012
11th Annual Old Fashion Draft Horse, Mule, and Pony Field Days at Glen-Dale Park, 2915 Fawcett Road, Peebles. Contact Dale Grooms at 937-544-3123
October, 6th 2012
35th Annual Miller's Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day at Miller Bakery & Furniture on Wheat Ridge Road. Contact Miller's at (937) 544-8524.
October, 6th - October, 7th 2012
Caraway's Fall Pumpkin Days at Caraway Farms at 8450 Blue Creek Road in Blue Creek. Contact Angela at (937) 544-7292
8450 Blue Creek Road - 1/2 mile south of Blue Creek
Blue Creek, Ohio
Directions/Map 937-544-7292
October, 14th 2012
10th Annual Jack Roush Day from 12-5 p.m. at Manchester. Contact Buster Rurark at 937-549-3628.
October, 20th 2012
Adams County Civil War Day At the historical John T. Wilson Home in Tranquility. Contact the Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau at (937) 544-5639
Website for Adams County Civil War Day
October, 28th 2012
2-4 pm
Page One Room School House Event at the corner of Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road. Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
Corner of Page Rd and Vaughn Ridge Rd
West Union, OH 45693
Directions/Map
November, 12th 2012
Veterans Day Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. in West Union. Contact Sam Kimmerly at (937) 386-0293 or Wallace Boden at (937)217-1976
November, 15th - November, 17th 2012
Christmas Open House at Carriage Lane Antiques Christmas open house at Carriage Lane Antiques. 180 Werline Lane, West Union. Contact Antia Vogler at (937) 549-4530
November, 23rd - December, 24th 2012
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Miller's Christmas Tree Farm 20th Anniversary – Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until December 24. Located west of West Union at 1600 Eckmansville Road. Contact Miller’s Tree Farm at (937) 544-2220.
1600 Eckmansville Road.
West Union, Ohio 45693
Directions/Map
November, 26th 2012
Adams Country Christmas Christmas on the Adams County Courthouse Square in West Union. Starts at 5:30, welcoming ceremony at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Marie Palmer at (937) 587-3749 or Sally Cunningham at (937) 587-3078
December, 1st 2012
Peebles Christmas Celebration lighting of the Christmas tree and other events starts at 6 p.m. Contact Sharon Malcom at (937) 587-2417
December, 1st 2012
Old Fashion Christmas at the American Legion Post At the American Legion Post in Peebles. Contact Mary Dunlap at (937) 798-1376
December, 14th 2012
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Manchester Hometown Christmas Christmas in Manchester on Friday, December 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Community Building for all children of Manchester village ages 0-12. Santa will be giving away Chistmas Gifts to every child. Hayrides with a police escort, refreshments and a bicycle give-away. At 7:30 p.m. Manchester will be having a Christmas Tree Lighting on 2nd Street.
December, 21st 2012
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lighting the Serpent (Rain or wind date – Dec. 22nd), 4:00pm - 8:00pm Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Serpent Mound. Help volunteers light over 900 luminary candle bags that will outline the serpent effigy. Take a casual stroll and reflect upon the history and importance of this world-renowned earthwork. Bring a long taper candle to help light other candles, or just take in the scenic, holiday, festive glow. For more information please contact Bev McKenzie at (937) 587-3953 or Delsey Wilson at (937) 205-0094.
3850 State Route 73 - 5 miles NW of Locust Grove on State Route 73
Peebles, OH 45660
Directions/Map 1-937-205-0094
December, 22nd 2012
Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Contact the Cincinnati Museum Center's Edge of Appalachia Preserve at 937-544-2880.
