Fox Hollow Rodeo is the best! On every Saturday night you are blessed with the absolute JOY of the…read morerodeo! Sheep riding, calf riding, and BULL riding?!?! These people have true talent! I am so blessed to have the opportunity to attend here! They also do a great job of honoring Jesus here which is an automatic 5 star :))

We had fun at the rodeo with the littles. I hear it's an even better experience outdoors in the…read moresummer months. Luckily nobody was hurt tonight, but overall I think this can be dangerous. $15/adult. Heaters running inside in January made it warmer but the snow on the roof also melt. High energy. Some snacks for purchase like pulled pork sandwiches, funnel cakes, fries. Some audience participation contests and line dancing!

This opened last year, and I finally had a chance to go: plenty of time, and good weather on a faux…read morespring day. It's the newest of the Ohio state parks, and you can tell. They are still finishing up landscaping and doing other things on the grounds. The centerpiece is a large building reminiscent of a council house. There are several stories, above and below ground, so there's plenty to see. Allow about an hour for the interpretive center, and another hour or two to walk the prairies and down to the river if you want. If you don't go in the building, there are a few plaques outside that give a quick history and orientation. Plus, there are a few on the way to the river. Inside, there are many displays about native history, settlement, conflicts and treaties, the natural world, and much more. There's a re-created stream with native fish. There are many kid friendly displays, but also plenty of in-depth information for adults. There's a gift shop downstairs, of course. Super friendly and helpful staff. Upstairs, there is more history. In the basement, there are displays about current Shawnee tribal members, and reproductions of many old maps. Plus a meeting room. There's a video room, a reproduction wigwam, and so much more. Learned about Old Town, which was on this site, plus Tecumseh and other famous natives. Highly recommended, and I will be bringing Kid K here. There was a school group there while I visited, and it seemed like a good field trip for them. Closed Monday and Tuesday, and opens at 10 AM, so check hours. Smallish parking lot. They are currently building a bridge over the road, to have more access to town.

Stopped by for the event. Girl Scouts got badges. Historical displays of bonnets, metalwork, and…read moremusic. Native Shawnee representatives too. Live Kestrels from the raptor center. Nature walks, speakers, cookies, native venison, snow cones and food trucks. This event was great! Well run and lots to see and do.

I've only ever been here to volunteer at the stands, but the people running this and all the other…read moreworkers are all nice. There are a good amount of food options except for those with allergies. Most everything has dairy, gluten, or wheat with it and cross containment is pretty high. The arena is pretty itself and we'll maintained.

Always fun to come here to see a University of Dayton Flyers basketball game…read more The view is always nice as you can see from the picture :) Parking is super easy if you are lucky enough to have a parking pass for lot B Sticker shock if you go up to get a draft beer because they're about seven dollars for a 12 ounce domestic draft beer

Such a fun little festival even if it does always rain!…read more Great food. Great for the family. Lots of local restaurants and businesses come out for this one. They have something for just about everyone. Great festival to take the kids to as well!

I love festivals! There is something that makes me so proud of Ohio's agricultural heritage when I…read morewalk around these small town festivals. It's almost like I've stepped back into a Norman Rockwell painting where everyone knew their neighbors and there was a great sense of community. The Sugar Maple Festival occurs each spring, this year April 16-18. For a small town, the Sugar Maple Festival is a good sized festival. Because of this, parking is limited. We didn't see any dedicated parking so we parked at a market a few blocks back and walked the short walk over. It looks like the festival is divided into 3 sections. One street had all food (try the hot dogs at the fire department booth. Especially if you like spicy!), the park where there are children's activities and live music, and the craft booths and vendors. I wasn't too impressed with the vendors. Most of them were not local and there were even booths selling knock off designer purses! Next to the police department building! The fire department was giving a demonstration on how they respond to accidents, using the jaws of life to take the top off of a car. It was pretty interesting to watch and hear the narrator talk about what the responders do in a situation like that and what they are looking to do to make sure they save lives. It was a good time and I'd definitely love to go back and see the parade next year. And best of all, admission is free!

What an excellent venue for a world class car show - and it has been for 10 years now. If you love…read morecars like we love cars, there's no place else you want to be this weekend. Want to see a 1918 Buick, 1940 Packard, 1928 Hupmobile, or a brand new $83,000 Cadillac...this is the place. There were cars we never heard of, and cars you dream about. Some complete with the history. So many people to meet...so little time. Tickets are reasonable, food trucks abound, and don't miss an opportunity to buy the tee shirt in the world class gift shop. This is one of Dayton's top festivals.Hope to see you here in the coming years.

Cool race cars, Figure 8, crazy trailer race, omg what an exciting night! Food trucks serving up…read moredeeeeelicious meals made my tummy very happy!

This is a great place for car people the prices are great and the workers there are helpful and…read morefriendly.Definitely would check it out if you have the time.was a great experience with lots of fun.

Where do I begin with this amazing event? Let me start by saying the social media and website do…read morenot do justice for how much is truly here, and most everything is for FREE! The Wagner Subaru Outdoor experience is a free festival held the first weekend of October at Dayton's Eastwood Metropark. It is a festival celebrating all things outdoors and aiming to offer everyone the chance to experience it. Free parking. Free admission. Free activities. At the entrance there is registration and waiver release to participate in all the activities. The first activity near the entrance is a whole course to try mountain biking! Theres also regular cycling! Next is try canoeing, kayaking, or SUP (stand up paddleboard). How about trying climbing, rowing, or fly fishing?! But wait, theres STILL MORE! Try backpacking, bmx, slacklining, disc golf, and even orienteering. Already participate in outdoor activities? Bring your bikes, bring your kayaks or SUPs, and you can use your own gear. Theres even an entire campground that you can camp at for the weekend... for yep, free! Bring your dogs because theres a ton of fun activities for them. On Saturday AM there's a Dog 5k. Theres an agility course, treats, and in addition Subaru sets up an entire dog park and swim area (its huge!). Want dog petsitting while you participate? Theres pooch parking for free, for up to 90 mins! Bring your old gear for a swap, or find yourself some new to you stuff! Also many vendor booths are selling new gear. Entertainment?! There's no shortage of that! There's dock diving dog shows, bmx shows, slackline high wire shows, whitewater shows and competitions, and live music all day long. Dont forget the obstacle courses or scavenger hunt! You can take classes at the adult or youth outdoor school (see schedule). Walk around to the many vendor booths for freebies, info, or things to purchase. Wildlife? Theres live animal demonstrations and a giant aquarium! Worked up an appetite after all this? Head over to food truck village for a wide array of options and top it off with a cold one from the beer garden! Environment. The final special thing here is the focus on our planet. Theres no garbage cans, only waste stations with options for recycling, compost, or landfill. Theres no water bottles sold here, only free cold water fill stations with paper cups or bring your own. Beer cups? Nope. You must purchase a reusable stainless steel pint, which benefits the Mad River Ski mountain patrol. Several booths focus on info about how to help including compost at home, reusable straws for purchase, and the parks. This festival is a must attend, and again did I mention free? GET. OUTSIDE.

Held at the fairgrounds, obviously, usually in mid-July, this is a great county fair. Tons of fair…read morefood, games, rides, tractor pulls, etc. A big building with exhibits and award winners, etc. Easy access and good parking. We'll keep this in mind for next year.