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Here at the Miami County Visitors Bureau, we have been blogging about our area for years. And, more importantly, we continue to ask our residents and visitors to blog about their experiences throughout our historic towns as well. For example… did you know that we are part of the longest paved trail system in the country?

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  • Miami County is home to many exciting theaters and entertainment venues. Whether you’re looking for an exciting concert or a heartwarming play, you’ll definitely find it in Miami County. Here are four incredible venues to get you started: Troy-Hayner Cultural Center Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is a stunning 1914 Romanesque mansion turned community arts center. Formerly the home of Mary Jane Hayner, here you will find historic furnishings and works of art, a Victorian dollhouse, and a permanent exhibition about the Hayner Distillery Company. Troy-Hayner Cultural Center offers a wide variety of classes, exhibits, music events, performances, and more! The community

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  • Troy Porchfest is a NEW event taking place all around the Southwest Historic District in downtown Troy. Saturday, September 14th, 2019. Free to attend! So what is PorchFest? Imagine about 36 bands in a hodgepodge of styles and genres playing throughout the Southwest Historic district on porches, in side-yards, lots and patios. Pick up a walkable map of the event and choose your favorite bands. Tour one concert after the other! There will be food trucks and artisan tents on the Hayner lawn.  At the Brukner park Gazebo, visit the Trojan City Music recital stage and the Troy Miami County Public

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  • Tour De Donut & Buckeye Donut Dash 5k August 24, 2019 The Tour De Donut can only be described as a unique bicycle event, where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast! Not to mention that it is the largest single-day bicycle event in Ohio! The event is a mass start timed ride where riders visit donut stops and eat donuts. For each donut the rider eats during the ride (and keeps down) they have 5 minutes deducted from their ride time. Anyone can participate, whether you want to ride

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  • It’s a sizzling summer for the Tipp City, Troy, West Milton and Piqua music scene in August 2019 as these exciting festivals take place throughout the month. A Celebration of Music and Art at the Miami Valley Music Fest Head to the Troy Eagles Campground (2252 Troy-Urbana Rd., Troy) for the 14th annual Miami Valley Music Fest, Friday, August 9 at 4 p.m. through Sunday, August 11, 2019, at noon. This rousing celebration of music and art showcases the region’s best musicians and supports local charities. The festival lineup includes: Seth Canaan and the Carriers are a three-piece indie rock

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  • This summer, it really is hard to get away from the oppressive heat. Just last week, Miami County was sweltering from some of the hottest weather in more than a decade. Air temps of 102 degrees, and “Feels Like” temps of 108 degrees. Temporary “cool shelters” were being announced, and even some events were negatively affected by the weather. So, where can people in Miami County beat the heat? Troy Aquatic Park 460 W STAUNTON RD, TROY, OH 45373 Daily Pass Age 60 + $4.00 Age 6-59 $6.00 Age 3-5 $3.00 This is the perfect place for families of all

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  • Miami County Fair August 9-15, 2019. Get ready to celebrate Miami County’s rich agricultural heritage. The Miami County Fair is a timeless tradition that provides a bit of country for over 100,00 visitors each and every year. This family favorite consists of a week of competitions, food, entertainment, food, harness racing, food, art exhibits, food, midway rides, and of course FOOD! There is something for everyone to see, enjoy and experience at the Miami County Fair. Children of all ages have the best time at the fair. Imagine the look of excitement in a child’s eyes when they first see

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  • Wondering what’s going on here in Miami County? Consider some of these great ideas on how to spend your time when you visit us. How to spend time in Miami County… Be sure to check out Sculptures on the Square in downtown Troy. These expressions of reality by master sculptor Seward Johnson are easy to confuse as real people, the sculptures are so lifelike! Take a picture of you and Marilyn in front of the Mayflower Arts Center or grab a hotdog from the vendor outside K’s diner. The sculptures will only be around for a short time. Get here

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  • This is our story…our opportunity to show you the one-of-a-kind adventures, perfectly preserved historic downtowns with delicious restaurants and amazing local shops and welcoming community you’ll find the moment you enter beautiful Miami County. Watch and listen as you are taken on a journey, so many new discoveries await you.

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  • Since 2003, Troy Main Street and its partners, have championed a variety of extraordinary art exhibits to the downtown Troy area.  It all started with a vision of curating an exhibit of life-size sculptures by Seward Johnson.  From this, Sculptures on the Square was formed, and its mission continues as it introduces outdoor art to residents and visitors.  Beginning June 14, 2019, you can witness the excitement for yourself. As visitors begin their journey around Troy’s downtown area, they will come upon kids playing Frisbee or a couple drinking coffee.  They will venture upon someone enjoying the outdoors while reading

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  • Contributed by Justin Sommer Vice President of Business Development at Bruns General Contracting Immediate Past President of the Miami County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors   Can you picture your first house? Your elementary school?  The restaurant where you took your first date?  Do you remember that time in the park when you tried jumping a hill on your 10-speed bike, crashed, and ended up getting stitches?  I do. What about that church you got married in with the amazing architecture outside? Or the taste of the funnel cake from that one booth at your favorite festival? Mmmmm… We have

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