The following are upcoming events in Clinton County:
Hospice Golf Classic
Ohio’s Hospice 2024 Golf Classic will be happening Sept. 27 at the Snow Hill Golf Course at 11093 State Rt. 73 in New Vienna. Registration and breakfast start at 7:45 a.m. This event will include 18 holes of golf with a cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks. Registration is $19 per golfer, and $300 for teams of four.
Schappacher Farms Food Truck Rally
This event is happening Sept. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. and will feature food trucks from across Clinton County, including Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers, Baker St. Culinary Solutions, Doc’s Dogs, ILLYS Fire Pizza, and Hot Flash Eats. Enjoy a free corn maze and hayrides, jumbo-sized yard games, Timmy Train rides, and more.
Fall Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest
Taking place Sept. 27, 28, and 29 at Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park at 5719 SR-73 from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Twisted Trails opens after dark). This fall craft fair is free (with $5 for parking and admission to Twisted Trails will receive a discounted price for attending the craft fair) and will have games, food, live games, crafts, and haunted evening attractions. A $20 wristband is required to enjoy all attractions at Kirkwood Camp and Adventure Park.
Main Street Oktoberfest
Held on Sept. 28 from 1 to 10 p.m. on 146 E. Sugartree St. in Wilmington, this Bavarian-themed event is an annual kickoff of the fall with food, drinks, and activities for the kids from 1 to 5 p.m., and will feature DJs and live music from The Menus from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Isaacs: A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry, with Opening Act My Brother’s Keeper
Come enjoy the sounds of the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m., with a meet and greet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Featuring the Isaacs, an award-winning bluegrass & gospel music group who have toured with the likes of Reba McEntire, featuring opening act My Brother’s Keeper, a progressive bluegrass group from Cincinnati. Taking place at the historic Murphy Theatre in downtown Wilmington, at 50 W. Main St. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.themurphytheatre.org.
Jim Miller Memorial Car Show
Happening at Caesar’s Creek Flea Market at 7763 OH-73 in Wilmington on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This fifth-annual memorial car show will have vendors, goodie bags, and dash magnets for the first 50, food trucks, and more.
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at New Vienna Library
The Clinton County Health District will be at the New Vienna Library providing vaccinations to the general public on Monday, Sept. 30 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Stay healthy this flu season.
17th Annual Brake for Breakfast
The 17th-annual Brake for Breakfast is happening on Friday, Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Foster J Boyd MD Regional Cancer Center, located at 31 Farquhar Ave. in Wilmington. This long-running breast cancer awareness event has in the past served over 1,000 attendees, all in support of breast cancer awareness.
Riding with Ralph’s – Bike Night & Motorcycle Show
Hosted by Ralph’s American Grill on 123 Gano Rd. This Grand Finale Bike Night Event happens on Oct. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. (with pre-registration from 4 to 5 p.m.) and will feature live music and vendors, with competition on Best in Show, Best Paint, and Best Sound. Entry fee is $15.
American Rebels Patio Party at The Lake House Grill
Listen to live music on Oct. 4 from 8 to 10 p.m. at The Lakehouse Grill, located at 112 S Clarksville Rd in Clarksville. With live music provided by American Rebels, a rock band based out of Williamsburg.
Mother’s Retreat
Come enjoy a relaxing wilderness retreat at Caesar’s Creek State Park on Oct. 4 through 6, at 6 p.m. For moms looking for a quiet weekend retreat into nature. For more info and to register, check out their website at: www.innertrekguides.com/trips/moms-retreat
Wilmington High School Class of 1974 Reunion
The Wilmington High School Class of 1974 will be having their 50th reunion on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and then a gathering on Oct. 5 at the Murphy Theatre for food and fellowship. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to Denis McBrayer at [email protected].
Chili Cook-Off and Bengals Watch Party at Lake House Grill
Come for chili, stay for the Bengals. Bring your best chili recipe and compete in this event happening Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lake House Grill at 112 S. Clarksville Rd. in Clarksville. All patrons will vote on their favorite chili recipe, with the winner being featured on the menu.
Cleanup Day at the Picnic Grounds
Come help pick up sticks, fix the toilet, or paint the bathroom shed at Collette-McKay Picnic, located at 5353 Gurneyville Rd. in Wilmington. This community cleanup event is happening on Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out and help clean up your community.
Stacked Pumpkin Party at TinCap
Hosted by Sip and Dipity, this event takes place Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at TinCap, located at 59 W. Sugartree St. in Wilmington. Come enjoy live music, BBQ, and all the cider you could want.
Life Line Screening
Come out and get a health screening on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Wilmington, located at 421 E. Vine St. in Wilmington. The screening will provide preventative care with five screenings that check for A-FIB, Peripheral Arterial Disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery, and a free hypertension screening.
FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL – A Tribute
Celebrating the classic folk duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, this tribute concert takes place Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Murphy Theatre in downtown Wilmington. With music from both the duo’s classic lineup of albums, as well as songs from Paul Simon’s solo career including The Sounds Of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, I Am A Rock, The Boxer, Homeward Bound, Cecilia, Hazy Shade Of Winter, Feeling Groovy, Me & Julio, Kodachrome, Slip Sliding Away, and many more.
Grand Re-Opening of Cartoons Auto Salvage
Cartoons’ Auto Salvage is having a reopening event in a new location on Oct. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7979 State Route 28 in Martinsville. Come and celebrate the reopening of a local business and enjoy games, food, drinks, inflatables, and more.
Third-annual Trunk or Treat featuring Denim Deluxe
Happening on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. at Schappacher Farms, located at 3068 W. State Route 73 in Wilmington. With live music from Denim Deluxe, BBQ from Smoke’N Johnsons, pumpkin picking, corn maze, hayrides, and face painting for the kids.
