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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.

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 of 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 over Labor Day weekend! 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 begin 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 bicycle riding is your thing be sure to check out the Tour de Donut just minutes Southeast of Lazy R in beautiful downtown Troy, Ohio! The Tour de Donut is a mass start timed bicycle race where time is subtracted according to how many donuts you eat during the race! A major downtown Troy event, the Tour de Donut is fun for the whole family! It well earns it's nickname "The Sweetest Ride In Ohio"!

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

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