Events 15-16 Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road 25-A, Troy This AKC all-breed dog show will be at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Saturday and Sunday the event averages 1,000 dogs a day with breed representatives from more than 90 percent of the AKC recognized breeds. The events offers conformation, obedience and rally. This is an opportunity to talk to people who enjoy the same breed of dog as you or find out more about the breeds you might be interested in purchasing in the future. There is a large assortment of vendors that cater to everything that a dog needs and some items for their owners as well. For more information, call (937) 947-2059 or visit www.EchoHillsKennelClub. com. • 30th annual West Milton Triathlon — June 15 Location: West Milton Municipal Park Athletic contest consisting of a 4-mile canoeing, 5-mile running and 17-miles of biking. Teams of two start at the West Milton park and end at the park entrance. There is a registration fee to participate. Call for more information, call (937) 6980287 or visit www.speedyfeet.com. • Bradford Railroad Festival and Train Swap Meet — June 15 Location: Bradford The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Festival & Train Meet features train layouts, model train and historical train vendors, children’s activities, entertainment, a garden train exhibit, speakers, workshops, demonstrations and food. The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum dedicates this festival to the preservation of
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Farmers markets open for season With the warmer weather, west Ohio farmers are ready to pick the best of the bunch for the area’s fine farmer’s markets. When it comes to fresh fruits, vegetables and a unique shopping experience, farmers markets are the perfect places to locate some fabulous finds for everyone in the family. • PIQUA — The Piqua Farmer’s Market is open from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays and is at the corner of Spring and Ash streets. Visit www.PiquaFarmersMarket.com for more information. • TIPP CITY — The Tipp City Marketplace, at the corner of Broadway and South Third streets, is open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For more information, visit www.TippCityMarketplace.org • TROY — The Downtown Troy Farmer’s Market will open June 22. Visit from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the South Cherry Street location. Check out www.TroyMainStreet.org/farmers_market for more information. • TROY — The Miami County Farmers Market is offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays behind Friendly’s restaurant, Troy.
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I CONTINUED FROM 3 • Lost Creek Garden & Antique Show— June 7-8 Location: 1058 Knoop Road, Troy Admission: $5 Purveyors of plants, flowers, antiques, vintage garden accessories and local artisans, surround a 19th century cottage. There are always wonderful things to see and buy at this memorable event, along with great food. For more information, call (937) 335-1904. • Canal Music Fest — June 8 Fourth annual Canal Music Fest featuring Phil Dirt and the Dozers with opening act, Broken Lights — June 8 Location: Tipp City Park Admission: Free Concessions/beer garden opens at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, at http://www.downtowntippcity.org. • Family Day at the Johnston Farm — June 15 Location: Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 North Hardin Road, Piqua John Johnston’s family home will come alive with games and activities enjoyed in days past. Allow enough time to visit the Johnston’s home to learn how the family lived, take in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum to gain insight to the lives of the first people who called Ohio home, and don’t forget to include time in your day for a relaxing ride on the General Harrison of Piqua and relive the time when mules pulled boats and the world moved at 4 miles per hour. For more information, call (800) 752-2619 or (937) 7732522 or visit www.JohnstonFarmOhio.com • Dog Show sponsored by Echo Hills Kennel Club of Ohio Inc. — June
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