July, 2005 EVENTS
courtesy of Middletown Convention and Visitors Bureau
P O Box 1245, Middletown, OH 45042
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Community Events
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Community Events
Event Name: All American Weekend
Date(s): 2,3,4
Time: Noon – 11:30 pm
Contact: Steve Toms - AAW
Phone: (513) 464-1326
Location: Smith Park
Venue Address: 500 Tytus Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7848
Information: All American Weekend, a fund-raiser for musical arts and athletic booster clubs at Middletown High School, is the major fireworks show in the area on July 4. Musical groups perform on the outdoor stage, festival foods, games and general good times. Admission is free. Karaoke, SW Ohio Symphonic Band, Hot air Balloon Launch, Sonny Moorman, Rick House Band, Kip Moore, Uncle Daddy, Johnny B and the Grave Diggers, Civic Awards, Rozzi Fireworks.
Event Name: Independence Day Parade
Date(s): 4
Time: 10:00 AM
Contact: Parade Committee
Phone: (513) 424-8119
Location: Downtown Middletown
Middletown, OH 45042
Information: Community groups strut their stuff in the two annual community parades in downtown Middletown.
Event Name: Summer Sounds Concert Series
Date(s): 7 – The Isaacs – Smith Park - 7 pm
16 – Various Performers – N. Broad Street Jam – 2 pm
Contact: Abby Ison
Phone: (513) 425-7841
Location: Smith Park
Venue Address: 500 Tytus Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7848
Information: A series of free concerts in Middletown Parks. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Event Name: Art Exhibit – American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit
Date(s): 8 thru August 27
Contact: Peggy Davish - Midd. Art Center
Phone: (513) 424-2417
Location: Middletown Arts Center
Venue Address: 130 N Verity Parkway
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 424-2417
Information: Several exhibits are mounted at the Middletown Arts Center throughout the year. Center hours are: Monday 9-4, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-9, Saturday 9-Noon.
Event Name: Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival
Date(s): 22-24
Time 4 pm – 10 pm
Contact: Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (513) 259-3796
Location: Smith Park
Venue Address: 500 Tytus Avenue
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 425-7848
Information: The annual hot air balloon sanctioned competition also centers around a full festival weekend--live music, arts and crafts, food, rides and more. Free admission, $10 on-site parking.
Event Name: Remington Shell Shoot
Date(s): 23-24
Contact: Chuck Hazelett - Midd. Sportsmen's Club
Phone: (513) 422-5112
Location: Middletown Sportsmen's Club
Venue Address: 6943 Michael Road
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 422-5112
Information: One of the regular major shooting events held at the Sportsmen's Club just outside Middletown. Call for details.
Event Name: Butler County Fair
Date(s): 24 – 30
Contact: x Butler Co Fair
Phone: (513) 892-1423
Location: Butler County Fairgrounds
Venue Address: 1715 Fairgrove Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
Venue Phone: (513) 892-1423
Information: The annual fair brings together the best of Butler County's farm animals, crops and crafts. Festival games, rides, foods and attractions.
Event Name: Greek Festival
Date(s): 29-31
Contact: Spyro Sinis-Terezis
Phone: (513) 260-1431
Location: Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Venue Address: 2500 Grand Avenue
Middletown, OH 45044
Venue Phone: (513) 422-2312
Information: The annual Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Festival serves up lively music, Greek foods and cultural exchange. Tours of the Greek Church are available.
Event Name: Music on Main – Car Show
Date(s): 30
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: Judy Bober - Downtown Events
Phone: (513) 705-4000
Location: Downtown Middletown
Middletown, OH 45042
Venue Phone: (513) 1-
Information: Annual street fair showcasing the downtown historic district. Held on Main Street just off Central Avenue, there is continuous music by live bands on the outdoor stage, games sponsored by downtown businesses and an evening concert inside the historic Sorg's Opera House. Admission is Free.
Ann Mort
InTown Magazine - 513-424-2038
Middletown Convention and Visitors Bureau - 513-422-3030