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While you're our guest at Lazy R come see what Darke county and the surrounding areas have to offer:

Come experience Annie Oakley Days in beautiful historic Greenville, OH. Celebrate the life and times of "Little Miss Sure Shot", the darling of the Greenville area. Events include shooting contests, a parade, rodeo, antiques shows, a farmers' market, musical entertainment, historical tours and a kiddie tractor pull.

Visit the Piqua Heritage Festival over Labor Day weekend. Celebrate the history of Piqua and Fort Pickawillany. Come take a ride on a real canal boat and see what Piqua was like in it's early days. Or, check out the Heritage Festival parade, or the restored historic home of Indian agent Colonel John Johnston.

And for you race fans, we invite you to the "Worlds' Fastest Half Mile Dirt Track," Eldora Speedway, just minutes North of Greenville, OH. Experience the thrill of the cars, the roar of the engines and the smell the racing fuel! Now, that's fast!

Eldora Speedway ZOOM!

If you love good food and great times come to the Troy Strawberry Festival in the "Strawberry Capital of Ohio." The Troy Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Troy Chamber of Commerce, originated in 1977 as a family-oriented festival to provide fun and wholesome entertainment. Festival highlights include a two-hour parade; fine arts and crafts show; nature art exhibition; children's and river events; food and game booths; free outdoor entertainment; bed races; a hot air balloon rally; and to top it all off, a car show!

Troy Strawberry Festival

Come check out the early days of the settlements around the Covington and Bradford areas at the Fort Rowdy Festival, at the Covington Community Park. This event depicts life in a small trading village as it was around 1800. Come see how the area pioneers lived, worked and played. Fort Rowdy also features live bands, games, Native American jewelry, and period dress. A great time can be had by young and old alike.

When the leaves in the area are beginning to turn their fiery reds and brilliant yellows you know it's time for the Bradford Pumpkin Show! Seven fun-filled days of pumpkin pies, cakes, pumpkin decorating, Big Wheel races, cheerleading competition, rides, and just plain fun!

If you would like more information on the Bradford area please visit their official website.

For information about fun stuff in the Darke County area click here.