July 10
Clinton County Fair Horticulture Show.
Part of the Clinton County Fair's Flower Show, this year's theme is "Our Bicentennial." Flowers are to be displayed from 9 a.m. to noon, with open judging at 1 p.m. All entries must be made with the Fair secretary at the fairgrounds before June 28. Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds, Floral Hall, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington. For more information contact Anne Lynch at 937-382-5898. The cost is $.25 efee per entry and entrance cost to the Fair.

July 13
Clinton County Fair Artistic Design Show
This Artistic Design Show is part of the Clinton County Fair Flower Show. This year's theme is "Our Bicentennial." Flowers are to be displayed from 9 a.m. to noon, with open judging at 1 p.m. All entries must be made with the Fair secretary at the fairgrounds before June 28. Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds, Floral Hall, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington. For more information contact Anne Lynch at 937-382-5898. The cost is $.25 fee per entry and entrance cost to the Fair.

July 16
Clinton County Fair Daylily Show
This Daylily Flower Show is part of the Clinton County Fair Flower Show. This year's theme is "Our Bicentennial." Flowers are to be displayed from 9 a.m. to noon, with open judging at 1 p.m. All entries must be made with the Fair secretary at the fairgrounds before June 28. Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds, Floral Hall, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington. For more information contact Anne Lynch at 937-382-5898. The cost is $.25 fee per entry and entrance cost to the Fair.
 

July 24             
Farewell Party for Ellen C.

Be part of a farewell party for the 1927 Wilmington Friendship Doll, Ellen C., who after five months will return to the Japanese children at Hirado Elementary School.  Join us for refreshments and write a thank you letter to the Japanese chldren and school for sending Ellen C. for a homecoming visit.  The event will take place at the Quaker Heritage Center of Wilmington College, 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; contact - Ruth Dobyns 937-382-6661, ext. 719

August 14             
Sports Day - Croquet, corn hole and checkerboard tournaments, Clinton County Courthouse grounds; ice cream social

August 14
Countywide Garden Tour
Garden Tour passes cost $10.00 per person and entitle the purchaser to two tours. Both tours encompass different locations. Passes are transferable so you can purchase two passes and go on each tour with a different friend/family member (June, August). Children are welcome and admitted free under 12 years of age. No dogs please. Contact: Christine Krisa ckrisa@cinci.rr.com for more information.

September 4

CrabFest Promises End of Summer Bash With Motorcycle Jumps and Top Entertainment!

Duke Energy presents CrabFest 2010, September 4^th – Labor Day Saturday, celebrating its 5^th season with an “End of Summer Bash” featuring Phil Dirt & The Dozers, America’s top 50’s, 60’s Vintage Rock & Roll Show, along with the world’s first Criss Cross River of Fire Motorcycle Jump!   Phil Dirt & The Dozers bring the classic hits of the 50’s and 60’s along with the sounds of the Beach Boys to the CrabFest stage, while headlining a full day of top notch entertainment.  Also appearing will be the energetic sounds of Julie Nickell, along with the classic sounds of Devona & The Demos.  Hall of Famer and former back-up to Elvis – Donnie Sumner will return this year, along with 2^nd Chance, Crawford & Dunlap and Victoria Bailey.

The River of Fire Criss Cross Motorcycle Leap of Life will feature two of the world’s greatest stuntmen, Aaron Ramsey and Todd Bennick.  Each of them will also perform a series of other feature jumps and stunts throughout the day.  And making appearances throughout the day will be motorcycle stunt legends, Gene Sullivan (Evel’s Knievel’s former bodyguard and true legend), and Bob Gill (The Florida Flyer).  

Plus, there are many other great new features including a visit by Snoopy from Kings Island’s Planet Snoopy and Scallywag will present the all new Lazer Tag arena.  Also, the kids can jump in the huge inflatables and play games in the KidZone, take in the Duke Energy village, corn hole tournament, and tons of games, booths, and great food including the signature Crab Burger.  

This year’s CrabFest celebrates its 5^th Anniversary with the ‘World’s Largest Horseshoe Crab’, one of America’s Top Roadside Attractions (as presented by CNN by Roadside America.com), as the inspiration for the event.   The World’s Largest Horseshoe Crab also had a presence in the summer feature film, ‘Eclipse’. 

CrabFest 2010, the End of Summer Bash, is an all day event with festivities beginning at 11am.   Admission and entertainment is FREE.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the day at this family friendly event!  For more information please call 513-256-5437 or visit us at www.crabfestohio.com.    

September 6 
Sabina Labor Day Parade and Celebration

September 24 
Sabina Heritage Day

September 26
Eli Harvey Birthday Tea - In celebration of Eli Harvey’s 150th birthday all are invited to a Birthday Tea. Reservations requested. 2 p.m. at the Clinton County History Center
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October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30       
Haunted Historic Wilmington Tour Details

October 7

October 15  
Evening presentation by Joe Saville on the Later History of Sabina at the Fire Department at 6:30 p.m.

November 5 & 6  
Haunted Historic Wilmington Tour Details

November 27 
Hometown Holidazzle Illuminated Parade & Festival - "Celebrating 200 Years of Christmas in Clinton County."