Summer available. Call (937) 3397714 for more information. in Miami County. • June 8-9 — Lost “Not only is this a great Creek Garden & Antique place to live and work, but Show we ask people to come dis1058 Knoop Road, Troy cover that it’s a great place Purveyors of plants, flowto come visit for a few days,” ers, antiques, vintage garden she said. accessories and local artiThe staff at the Miami sans, surround a 19th centuCounty Visitors and ry cottage. Convention Bureau have Food also is available. compiled a list below — or at Admission is $5. For more visitmiamicounty.org — of information, call (937) 335upcoming summer events. 1904. • June 1-3 — Troy • June 9 — Canal Strawberry Festival Music Fest Downtown Troy Tipp City Park www.GoStrawberries.com The third annual Canal Savor each and every Music Fest will feature wonderful bite of a strawber- Parrots of the Caribbean. ry treat while exploring the Concessions and the beer numerous arts and crafts garden open at 6:30 p.m. booths, enjoy the soulful This event is free. sounds of live music or comFor more information, conpete in a variety of skilled tact the Downtown Tipp City games or events throughout Partnership at www.downthe weekend. towntippcity.org. Admission is free, shuttles • June 9-10 — Family
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Days at the Johnston Farm Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua www.JohnstonFarm Ohio.com John Johnston’s family home will come alive with games and activities enjoyed in days past. The Dayton Dulcimer Society will present traditional music and other activities throughout the day Saturday. Also on June 11, the Ohio Village Muffins return 1860s baseball to the Johnston Farm at 1 and 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. June 12, the Troy Civic Band will offer an old-fashioned band concert on the lawn, just like in days past. Lunch will be available on site both days. 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 at 4 miles per hour. For more information, call (800) 752-2619 or (937) 773-2522. • June 15-17 — Dog Show sponsored by Echo Hills Kennel Club of Ohio Miami County Fairgrounds, North County Road 25-A, Troy This American Kennel Club all breed dog show will be at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Friday is breed specific specialties only. Saturday and Sunday averages more than 1,000 dogs a day with breed representatives from more than 90 percent of the AKC recognized
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Rylan Mote, 2, of Piqua, gives milk to a calf, Harley, that was born during the 2011 Miami County Fair.
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