Camden:

Black Walnut Festival, Camden, Ohio. Held annually the third full weekend in October. Features a parade, chainsaw carving, crosscut saw contest, homemade black walnut ice cream, free entertainment, arts and crafts, antique farm machinery on display, bake sales, and more.

G & J Kartway has been the home of the Ohio Valley Karting Association since 1964. In addition, the track has hosted events for the World Karting Association, Great Lakes Sprint Series, former Ohio Sprint Series and SKUSA, and numerous driving schools and non-karting events. Tom Cruise attended driving school at G & J Kartway in preparation for his role in Days of Thunder. Professional drivers who have raced at G & J include Lake Speed, Tony Stewart, Scott Goodyear, Ernie Irvin, Sara Fisher and Sam Hornish. G & J Kartway is open for practice throughout the year, weather permitting. 2 miles.

Preble County:

Preble County Pork Festival, Eaton, Ohio. Held annually the third full weekend in September. Features arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, barbecued pork chop smorgasbord, sausage and pancake smorgasbord, porkhaus short orders, country store, large parade and more! 8 miles.

Hueston Woods State Park, College Corner, Ohio. 2,936 acres of land and 625 acres of water. Features Hunting, fishing hiking and much more! 9.5 miles.

Fort Saint Clair State Park, Eaton Ohio. Fort St. Clair (1792) was the fourth in the chain of forts built by General Arthur St. Clair and General Anthony Wayne in support of United States troops in the nation’s struggle with the Indians for control of the Northwest Territory. 8.5 miles.

Rush Run Wildlife Area (Ohio Department of Natural Resources), near Somerville, Ohio.

Historic Covered Bridges. The National Register of Historic Places recognizes six covered bridges in Preble County.

Historic Steel Truss Bridges are located throughout Preble County.

Preble County Room, Eaton, Ohio. Find your ancestors at the Preble County genealogy and local history library. 7.7 miles.

Surrounding Area:

Germantown Pretzel Festival, Germantown, Ohio. Held annually the fourth full weekend in September. Features handcrafts, food, free entertainment, live music and shows. Visit this scenic community and enjoy its free fall festival held each year since 1980. Park is handicapped accessible with sidewalks and contains historic railroad depot, caboose, log cabin and children's play area. 16 miles.

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio. The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum has FREE admission and parking. 49 miles.

Paramount's Kings Island, Mason, Ohio. Learn why Paramount's Kings Island was recently named the best theme park in the Midwest for families and young adults! 39 miles.

Whitewater State Park, Liberty, Indiana. 17.5 miles.

Brookville Lake State Park and Reservoir, Brookville, Indiana. 16,445 acres with a 5,260-acre lake. Features Hunting, fishing hiking and much more! 26 miles.

Miamisburg Mound State Memorial, Miamisburg, Ohio. The largest conical burial mound in the state of Ohio and possibly in the eastern US. 22 miles.

Fairhaven Antique Show, Fairhaven, Ohio Held annually the first weekend in June. Features antique furniture and trinkets from over 200 US dealers. 8 miles

Hwy 127 Corridor Sale, "The World's Longest Yardsale" along Route 127 in five states: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. Held annually the first Thursday in August.

For the Golfer:

Hueston Woods State Park Golf Course, College Corner, Ohio. 12 miles.

Liberty Country Club, Liberty, Indiana. 17 miles.

Penn Terra Golf Course, Lewisburg, Ohio. 19 miles.

Indian Ridge Golf Club, Oxford, Ohio. 18.5 miles