Friday, July 17, 2009

Weekend Event


7/17/09

MidFirst Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival


The 7th Annual MidFirst Ohio Challenge will feature sanctioned hot air balloon competition events. Team Fastrax, a professional skydiving team, will make an appearance at the event. Guests can also enjoy the best regional music, a classic car show, arts and craft vendors, festival foods, tethered hot air balloon rides, airplane and helicopter rides, and much more!


While you're at the Hot Air Balloon Fest, be sure to check out the Car Show in Smith Park too!
There will be awards, split-the-pot, door prizes, antique cars, and more!

Registration for the Car Show is from 2-4 pm and the event is from 4-8 pm.
$15 registration fee


www.midfirstohiochallenge.com

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Daily Event


7/16/09


Hamilton Business Expo


Stay up to date on Hamilton's business partners at the 2009 Business Expo at Badin High School. Visit over 80 exhibitors, taste delicious food by area restaurants and caterers, visit the Butler County Visitors Bureau booth, pick up some free goodies, and learn about area businesses!


www.hamilton-ohio.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Community Question


Finding a Fantastic Farmers’ Market Near You!


Aiesha Little from Cincinnati writes to us through Twitter … “Hey! Are there any farmers markets in Butler County?”


Are there farmers’ markets in Butler County?! Why, of course there are---and they are among some of the best in the state! Farmers’ Markets are a great family friendly, shopping, socializing, and learning experience. One of the things that makes Butler County so unique and interesting is its diversity. Whether you are looking for a diverse produce selection, organic farm-fresh products, or just looking to mingle with your neighbors, the farmers’ markets scattered throughout the county provide summer treats for the whole family!


Farmers’ Market in Hamilton

Courthouse Square

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-785-7000

www.hamilton-city.org

This one hundred year old Farmers’ Market tradition will feature home grown flowers, fresh fruits and veggies, jams, jellies, other preserves, homemade products, and much more! Market hours are from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine.
The Great Miami Event Center sponsors a different performer each morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.


Farmers’ Market in Middletown

Governer’s Square, Broad & Central Ave

Middletown, OH 45044

513-518-8581

www.cityofmiddletown.org

Stock up on local fruits, veggies, flowers, and nick-nacks at the Middletown Farmers' Market! The Market is held every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Governor's Square (weather permitting) at the corner of Broad and Central in the Art Central District of downtown.


Oxford Farmers’ Market

Uptown Parks

Oxford, OH 45056

513-505-5238

www.enjoyoxford.org

Stock your summer pantry with the freshest local and seasonal foods and goodies at the Oxford Farmers' Market. Enjoy shopping in your community, an interactive program for kids called SPROUTS, and cooking demos by Joel Parks and other local Oxford chefs. The market runs on Saturday mornings, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.


Farmers’ Market in West Chester

The Square at Union Centre

West Chester, OH 45069

513-777-5900

www.westchesteroh.org

Shop, eat, and be a part of the West Chester community at the Saturday Farmers' Market! The market offers local harvest, locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, special activities each week, gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations, music, and scavenger hunts for the kids. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


*for more information visit our website www.destinationbutlercounty.com*

Daily Event


7/15/09


Lunchtime on the Square in West Chester


Stretch your legs, enjoy some sunshine, and get out of the office for Lunchtime on The Square in West Chester. Enjoy lunch, listen to music, play cornhole, and mingle at this outdoor lunch event every Wednesday this summer! The lunch event is from 11:30 am to 1 pm--hurry out now!


www.westchesteroh.org

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Daily Event

7/14/09


Summer Concert Series in Hamilton, Lisa Biales and Company


The Hamilton Parks and Recreation Department will host the Summer Concert Series, "Where's There's Music in the Air 2009" with a performance by Lisa Biales and Company tonight. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.


www.hamilton-city.org


(picture courtesy of www.lisabiales.com)