Travel & Tourism in Fayette County, Ohio

Community Calendar of Events

HOSPICE VALENTINE DANCE: Saturday February 6. Mahan Building, Fayette County Fairgrounds, Washington CH, OH. Live Entertainment. Sponsored by Hospice of Fayette County. (740) 335-0149 for tickets.

UNITED WAY VALENTINE DINNER: Saturday February 6. Washington Country Club, Washington CH, OH. Italian Buffet, salad bar, dessert bar. Sponsored by United Way of Fayette County. (740) 335-8932 for tickets.

SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA: Friday April 16, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday April 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fayette County Fairgrounds, Washington CH, OH. Annual event featuring local and area businesses. Great food and entertainment. Free admission. Sponsored by Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and Fayette County Agricultural Society. (740) 335-0761.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE: Sunday April 25. Washington CH, OH. Registered hikers receive commemorative T-shirt and pizza. Sponsored by Hospice of Fayette County. (740) 335-0149 to enter.

THE PFEIFER’S CAMP MEETING 2010: Thursday June 17 through Sunday June 20. Washington CH, OH. Four days of family fun and devotion featuring gospel music, golfing, camping, shopping excursions and more. Sponsored by the Pfeifer’s Evangelist Association. (740) 335-9641 for tickets.

COURT HOUSE ARTS AND CULTURE FEST: Saturday June 19. Downtown Washington CH, OH. Sponsored by Alliance for a Prosperous Downtown. (740) 636-2354.

RELAY FOR LIFE: Friday June 18 and Saturday June 19. Washington Court House Senior High School track. Annual American Cancer Society fundraising event. Susan Sever. (740) 636-9693.

FIREWORKS: Saturday July 3 in Washington CH, OH. Sunday July 4 in Jeffersonville, OH.

FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR: Monday July 19 through Saturday July 24. Washington CH, OH. The agricultural highlight of the year, featuring demolition derbies, tractor and truck pulls, harness racing and many other exciting events. $ Admission. Sponsored by the Fayette County Agricultural Society. (740) 335-5856.

COURT HOUSE BBQ & BOOGIE: Saturday August 14. Downtown Washington CH, OH. Sponsored by Alliance for a Prosperous Downtown. (740) 636-2354.

FALL FESTIVAL: Friday September 17 through Sunday September 19, 2010. Fayette County Fairgrounds, Washington CH, OH. Rides, games, crafts, food. Free Admission. Sponsored by the Fayette County Agricultural Society. (740) 335-5856.

HOMETOWN FEST FOR HABITAT: Saturday September 25. Grace United Methodist Church, Washington CH, OH. “A party with a purpose,” with music, food, fellowship. Benefits Fayette County Habitat for Humanity affiliate. (740) 335-0761 for tickets.

THRILL IN THE VILLE: Saturday October 30. Held in Jeffersonville, OH. Gore Store (haunted store building), kids costume contest, night parade, car show, pumpkin carving contest, pie eating contest, pinewood derby, coffin race, kiddie tractor pull, bands, masquerade dance, and adult costume contest. Chris Humphries (740) 426-9227 or Don Parsley (740) 426-6819.

UNITED WAY HALLOWEEN DANCE: Saturday October 30. Mahan Building, Fayette County Fairgrounds, Washington CH, OH. Sponsored by United Way of Fayette County. (740) 335-8932 for tickets.

SHOW OF THE SEASON: Saturday November 20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fayette County Fairgrounds, Washington CH, OH. Annual juried craft show featuring one of the largest gatherings of crafters in Southwest Ohio. $1 Admission. Sponsored by the Miami Trace Elementary PTO. Christy Bryant. (740) 335-1791.

A COURT HOUSE CHRISTMAS: Saturday December 4, 2010. Downtown Washington Court House, OH. Annual Christmas event featuring downtown decorating contest, extended businesses hours with specials, contests and refreshments, Carnegie Public Library open house, Fayette County Court House tours, Fayette County Museum open house with historical re-enactment tours, free horse and wagon rides, Christmas music, Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa, and more. Sponsored by Alliance for a Prosperous Downtown (740) 636-2354.

CHRISTMAS PARADE: Saturday December 4, 2010. Annual parade featuring bands and lighted entries from local and area organizations. Held in downtown Washington Court House, OH. $ Entry Fee. Sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. (740) 335-0761.

Dates and other information subject to change. Please call for confirmation.
Compiled by Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
101 E. East St., Washington C.H., OH 43160 – (740) 335-0761
Updated 01/13/10