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Freddy’s celebrates National Frozen Custard Day

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® is celebrating National Frozen Custard Day this year by extending the celebration through the weekend, giving their loyalty members three deals to use over three days from Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10:

  • Any mini frost or shake for $1
  • Any regular frost or shake for $2
  • Any large frost or shake for $3

Many of Freddy’s guests are interested to learn that frozen custard is denser, richer and creamier than traditional ice cream, due to a churning process that eliminates ice crystals and excess air. Freddy’s premium frozen custard is churned fresh on-site several times throughout the day.

The offer is valid for all Freddy’s Guests and has a limit of one per order on the app/web. Valid for dine-in, drive-thru and app/web orders at participating locations. Excludes 3rd party delivery and catering. Offer cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, coupons, or promotions. Valid Friday, August 8, 2025 through Sunday, August 10, 2025 only.

Visit https://www.freddys.com/national-frozen-custard-day for more details and download the app today to start earning exclusive rewards!

DCDC Launches 57th Season with Free Community Celebration

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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), one of the nation’s leading contemporary dance companies, will transform its outdoor and indoor spaces into a free family-friendly block party on Sunday, August 10 from 2:00-6:00 PM.
What could be more fun than a free event with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dancers, staff, family, friends and community? DCDC kicks off the season by opening its doors and partying like no other. Take a journey through DCDC’s spaces where the magic begins, see DCDC’s unparalleled dancers in performance, get up and line dance with DCDC dancers. There will be great food, special activities planned for children, music to groove to, local vendors and more. And best of all, DCDC will give away book bags filled with school supplies just in time for the school year.
“This season, when we say you are family, we mean it, and this free community event is our show of appreciation for your support and love of our performances, arts engagement programming, and our presence in the Gem City,” said Debbie Blunden-Diggs, Chief Executive & Artistic Director.
For 57 years, the Dayton community has affirmed, through its continued support, that it loves, values and honors the work begun by DCDC founder Jeraldyne Blunden. Dayton holds in high esteem the fact that wherever DCDC performs, this contemporary dance company continues to represent the best of Dayton, Ohio. With Street Beats Community Daze, Chief Executive & Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs, wants the community to know, DCDC is forever grateful for past, present and future support, and that we are prouder than ever to be born of, nurtured by and living in the Gem City.

Dayton Porchfest is back on August 16th

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Dayton Porchfest. Photo by Libby Ballengee

Getting that sinking feeling that the summer is over? Not so fast! We have one of the biggest music festival events of the year happening on Saturday, August 16th: Dayton Porchfest.

“Dayton Porchfest celebrates the breadth and depth of the Dayton music scene, while the porch and backyard venues allow the performers and the audience to deeply engage,” organizer Peter Benkendorf shared with us. “The diversity of the line-up means there is something for everyone. Throw in some food trucks, a beer garden and a family-friendly environment, all wrapped up in the charm of the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, and you have all the makings for one of Dayton’s most popular summer events.”

Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY and Larchmere Porchfest in Cleveland, which began in 2009. Today there are over 200 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada, with Dayton being the 94th to join this growing movement.

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene that continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that diversity in its selection of musical artists, from funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old-timey music with deep Appalachian traditions here. The festival also celebrates the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:15 – 6:45 PM
Where: St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, Dayton, Ohio
Cost: Free and family-friendly

Schedule:

  • 12:15 – 12:45 PM: Pre-Porch Kick-Off with T.R.S.S. Drum Corps
  • 1:00 – 6:45 PM: Main event – “If this porch is rockin’ then please come a knockin'”
  • 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Afterfest at Levitt Pavilion Dayton
  • 7:00 – 10:00 PM: Music at Fifth Street Brewpub

Tips for attending:

  • Bring water and stay hydrated
  • While the streets are tree-lined, you can bring shade with you with a hat and/or sunglasses
  • This is a walking event, so please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please bring cash to tip the performers

For more information and to view the interactive map of participating porches, visit www.daytonporchfest.org.

10? with Meadlowark Owner & Chef Dave Rawson

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Chef Dave Rawson

Chef Dave Rawson started his career at Meijer, where he was a backer.  He attended Sinclair’s culinary program and then started working at The Winds in Yellow Springs, where he met his wife Robin, who also worked in the kitchen.  It was also there he met Elizabeth Wiley, who eventually left to open The Meadowark in 2004.  In 2006 Rawson was hired on as her kitchen manager and he’s been there since then.  Wiley describes Dave as, “solid, feet-on-the-ground, creative and hard-working, a good communicator and fantastic cook. To watch him make risotto, or ratatouille is poetic.” Wiley sold Wheat Penny and Meadowlark in 2022 to her long time  business partners and friends, Chefs Dave Rawson and Liz Valenti

What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?

Peppers! I love them. Sweet, hot, fresh, dried, smoked, grilled on a bratwurst, ground into romesco, simmered in ratatouille. I feel they don’t get enough credit.

What ingredient do you dread?

This is a hard one. Ingredients or methods that take extra care or are difficult or monotonous to prepare are more of a challenge than a dislike for me. I’ll go with an ingredient that I don’t like to eat, which there are few, liver.

 

What’s your favorite dish to make?

Ratatouille. My Chef at the Winds, Kim Korkan, showed me how to make it years ago. It’s such a beautiful combination of summer vegetables, all of which can grow in Ohio. (and in talking with him this will probably appear on the menu next week).

What’s your favorite pig out food?

Chef Dave cooking down tart cherries

There are too many! I would have to say ice cream if made to choose.

 

What restaurant, other than your own, do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?

Another tricky one. Chefs tend to keep similar hours, so most are closed at the same time as Meadowlark. The list is long though. Dayton has quite a few stellar restaurants.

 

What’s your best advice for home chefs?

Just like anything else, practice. Take advantage of today’s technology and watch cooking shows, get some cookbooks, take some cooking classes, become familiar with your tools. Keep at it and continue to build off what you know. Call the Meadowlark and ask me questions!

If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party, who would they be and why?

I’m taking the liberty of adding “living or dead” to this question.

  1. My grandmother. She was a good cook, and she taught my mother to cook. She never got to see me do this, and I think she would be “tickled pink” as she would say.
  2. My mother. She was a good cook and taught me the excitement of trying new things.
  3. My wife. What point would there be of having a dinner party without Robin there? Besides, she’s a better cook than me.
  4. My mother in-law. She and my mother didn’t get to spend enough time together and she’s an awesome lady!

 

Wiley & Dave

Who do you look up to in the industry and why?

I’ll go with people I know as opposed to famous (or not so famous) chefs. Elizabeth Wiley, Kim Korkan and Mary Kay Smith. They helped form my approach to cooking and the business side of cooking. The main lesson is you must really care about your ingredients, your customers and your staff.

 

What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?

As little as possible! But in all seriousness, hanging out with my wife, our dogs, and our friends, which doesn’t happen enough!

Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:

As you know, the restaurant business can be very volatile. Although I had been a baker for many years, I was relatively new to professional cooking when I found myself, only nine months into my first restaurant job, being promoted to kitchen manager. I think my bosses at the time thought that since I seemed to be fairly responsible and eager to learn, that they would teach me as we went along. I think it turned out all right.

Meadowlark

Where comfort food meets creativity and local charm.
5531 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton Ohio 45429

937-434-4750

 

Tues – Thurs: 11:30am – 8:30pm

Fri & Sat: 11:30am– 9:30pm

Lucho All-Day Taqueria & Espresso Bar Now Open

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Get ready to kick off your day—or wind it down—with tacos, burritos, bowls, espresso, and mezcal! Lucho, a new fast-casual mezcal and espresso bar is now open in the Dayton Arcade.

Drip Coffee and Espresso available for $3. Flavored coffees and lattes $5 – $7

Breakfast taco’s run $5.

For lunch or dinner Burrito bowls and salads are $9. Add chips and salsa for $, chips and queso or guacamole for $8,

Desserts range from $4 -6.

Lucho

in the Dayton Arcade
37 W. Fourth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Open  7am – 9pm Mon – Fri
(for now)
Pictured right:
Chicken Breakfast Taco and Spiced Chai
(photo by Sarah Caplan)

‘Wednesday’-themed Meal of Misfortune available at Wendy’s

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What happens when two iconic pig-tailed provocateurs join forces in the kitchen? They create a meal that is pure punishment in a bag: introducing the Wendy’s® x Wednesday™ Meal of Misfortune.

Designed by Wednesday Addams, the other pig-tailed outcast herself, the limited-time Meal of Misfortune is centered around the “Dips of Dread,” four inferno-inspired mystery sauces, along with “Rest in 10-Piece” Nuggets, small “Cursed & Crispy” Fries and a small “Raven’s Blood” Frosty®, all served in custom packaging only Wednesday could have devised.

Fans can grab their very own Meal of Misfortune  just in time for the Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Speaking of misfortune… no one will escape the Dips of Dread unscathed. With two mystery dipping sauces in each meal, only fate will decide which of the four dips accompany each order. Don’t bother asking which sauce you’ll get – you must surrender to your destiny. Those brave enough to try them all must endure multiple visits.

This meal features four mystery dipping sauces, dubbed the “Dips of Dread”  are:
  • You Can’t Hyde: Believed to be a spicy ketchup.
  • This Will Sting: Thought to be a hot honey garlic sauce.
  • Grave Mistake: Likely a scorpion pepper sauce.
  • Nowhere to Woe: Described as a spicy signature sauce. 

Wayward souls can dip into the Raven’s Blood Frosty, complete with a “Spoon of Gloom”** and Wednesday-themed Frosty cups, perfect for seeing that delicious dark cherry swirl.

“Wendy’s and Wednesday are both cultural icons famous for challenging convention with wit and a bit of sass,” said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, The Wendy’s Company. “This isn’t a typical collaboration, because not just any brand could scheme up a Meal of Misfortune with Wednesday Addams. But for a brand that’s proudly customer-obsessed and unapologetically bold, it was a match made in dark, dry-witted heaven.”

In addition to the Meal of Misfortune, U.S. fans have a chance to win $10,000 by helping Wendy dodge the perils of normalcy with an interactive game experience, “Escape from Wednesday’s Woe.” This gravity-defying adventure features treacherous traps, delicious Wendy’s x Wednesday treats and exclusive rewards and is available only in the U.S. Wendy’s app.***

“Normally I’d be against this kind of capitalistic corporate synergy,” said Wednesday Addams, Nevermore Academy student. “But when the fast-food-slinging pigtailed provocateur said I could do whatever I wanted to her customers, I couldn’t resist.”

Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival

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Two days of Jazz & Blues on Two Stages — 18 acts

FREE

Friday, August 8th, 2025 beginning at 4:00 PM

Saturday, August 9th, 2025 beginning at 2:30 PM

Join us, along with Springfield native and award-winning artist John Legend, in supporting the Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival. Building on a long and storied music tradition, Springfield, OH is proud to present the region’s most exciting summer event.

What you’ll experience:

  • Award-winning jazz and blues artists
  • Two stages within walking distance
  • Locally-brewed beer from Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company
  • Crowd-favorite food trucks
  • Historic neighborhoods and architecture
  • Late night jams at the State Theater

 

 

9 Places to Enjoy Oysters in the Miami Valley

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Oysters are highly nutritious shellfish that offer a wide array of health benefits. They’re packed with high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — all of which benefit health.

East Coast oysters are known for their briny, salty, and complex flavor, with hints of seaweed, minerals, and sometimes butter. West Coast oysters are known for their sweet and fruity flavor, with notes of melon, cucumber, and citrus.

East Coast oysters are long and smooth, with a narrow base and tear drop shape. West Coast oysters are round with rough, fluted edges.

The size of the oyster doesn’t much matter, it’s a personal preference whether you look them big or small, but it should look full within the shell. A quality oyster won’t be too thin or too salty.

While some people believe you should let it slide down your throat without biting it, chewing it one or two times will allow you to get all the flavor.

While it’s not necessary to use condiments, and some people actually prefer their fish plain, there are a variety of garnishes that can add an extra pop of flavor! Lemon, cocktail sauce, or a shallot mignonette are all common choices. These all add a little zing, without completely overpowering the taste of the oyster.

Where to order oysters in the Miami Valley:

Club Oceano Seafood & Bar
4429 Cedar Park Dr, Beavercreek
 (937) 988-0909

Oysters Rockefeller  - Baked Oysters Topped with Cheese, Chopped Spinach, Green Herbs, and Citrus Bearnaise.
Fresh Oysters  – by the dozed or half dozen
Monday Special- $1 oysters all day when ordered 6 at a time.
Flemings Steak House
4432 Walnut Street at The Greene
937-320-9548

harvested by hand, flown in daily, freshly shucked and served with house-made mignonette |

Papi Grande

Foremost Seafood

1912 Woodman Center Dr, Kettering
937-298-1986
Initially just a wholesale provider, we have expanded to provide fresh seafood to local customers as well.
Here’s what’s in stock this week: In-shell chesapeake bay oysters
West Coast papi grande
Shucked
12 in-shell frozen dozen

Jay’s Seafood

Oysters on the half shell

225 E. 6th Street in the Oregon District
(937) 222-2892
Oysters on the Half Shell -Blue Point from Long Island Sound, juicy and mild in taste
Oysters Rockefeller – (6) Freshly opened oysters with fresh spinach and spices topped with mozzarella cheese

Sea Jax Tavern

5900 Bigger Road, Kettering
937.439.1664

OYSTERS RAW OR FRIED*
each extra select oyster served with Jax House made cocktail sauce, lemon wedge and saltine crackers. Delivered fresh daily- subject to sell out

 

The Paragon Super Club
797 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. Washington Twsp
(937) 433-1234

Oysters Rockefeller- A classic beginning to any meal
Fried Oysters

The Silver Slipper
1105 Wayne Ave, Dayton
(937) 344-8531

Oysters are delivered each Wednesday essentially direct from the farms. Our weekly oyster selections aim to highlight regional differences (west coast puget sound, west coast british columbia, canadian maritime and new england) as well as geographical differences (oceanic vs river influenced, beach grown vs tidal raised, etc.).  Range from $3-$4.50. Served w/ mignonette & lemon, tabasco on request, cocktail or horseradish .50¢

 

Sonora Grill
5438 Burkhardt Rd. Dayton
(937) 963-2205
Ostoines Zarandeados- 12 pieces marinated in garlic butter and a touch of chipotle perfectly grilled on the grill.

Ostoiones Permidaos – 12 fresh pieces, accompanied with shrimp and octupus ceviche.

The Pine Club 
1926 Brown St, Dayton

937-228-5371

Blue Point Oysters on Half Shell* 20.95

Got a favorite place we missed, leave us a comment below.

Remembering the Victims of the Oregon District Mass Shooting

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Today we remember the nine lives lost in the tragic Dayton shooting that happened on August 4, 2019, in Oregon District, resulting in nine fatalities and 27 injuries.  Police reported that all the fatalities occurred outside the bar on East 5th Street.
  • Lois Oglesby, 27
  • Megan Betts, 22
  • Saeed Saleh, 38
  • Derrick Fudge, 57
  • Logan Turner, 30
  • Nicholas Cumer, 25
  • Thomas McNichols, 25
  • Beatrice Warren-Curtis, 36
  • Monica Brickhouse, 39 
The incident began at 1:07 AM local time, near the intersection of East Fifth Street and Patterson Boulevard, in the heart of the Oregon District. Betts was armed with a .223-caliber rifle and high-capacity magazines. The quick response of law enforcement is credited with preventing further casualties.
The gunman, Connor Betts, was killed by police within a minute of opening fire. The shooting happened in the early hours of the morning in a popular entertainment area.
A memorial, known as the “Seed of Life”, was created in the Oregon District to honor the victims and support the community in their healing process. The memorial was a collaboration by Terry Welker, Jes McMillan, Sierra Leone, and James Pate and contains multiple components, including a stainless steel sculpture of nine leaves and a unity bench. But the most notable component might be the multi-colored mosaic. An estimated 5,000 people contributed to putting tiles in it.

Dayton Box & Brew

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You are cordially invited to Title Boxing Club Dayton, a state-of-the-art fitness center that is offering Beauty Boost gals an exclusive free fitness class!

Title Boxing Club welcomes boxers of all levels (that means no experience required!). Title Boxing focuses on skill progression techniques and interval training for a true full-body workout in a ‘no-judgments’ environment. Each authentic heavy bag boxing workout combines the benefits of high impact training and stress relief, while incorporating skills and fun into each class.

What to Expect:

The class will start promptly at 1pm, so please arrive 20 minutes early to get settled in. We’ll go over all safety guidelines and teach you proper techniques before we jump in!

During the class, our expert instructors will guide you through a 50-minute workout that includes warm-up and cool-down exercises. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers.

After the class, we’ll have snacks and refreshments for you to enjoy, and you can take a sweaty selfie to commemorate your workout! We’ll be bringing alcoholic beers & seltzers along with non-alcoholic options.

As a thank you for attending, all Beauty Boost members will receive an exclusive offer to join a membership plan with Title Boxing Club.

**Please note that you will need to supply your own pair of hand wraps when you arrive. If you already own a pair, you are welcome to bring your own or you can purchase them at Title. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early if you need to grab a pair of wraps.**

This event is FREE for our annual pass holders. Grab yours HERE!

Lasa: A Filipino Tasting Journey

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Join us for a special evening as Sous Chef Josh Braceros, with the support of Chef Margot Blondet, presents a heart-filled dinner honoring his filipino heritage!
This one-night-only event showcases the bold, soulful flavors of the Philippines through four thoughtfully crafted courses and expertly paired drinks. Don’t miss this celebration of tradition, family, and the joy of shared meals!
MENU:
Pan de Sal Trio — A refined take on beloved Filipino staples, served in house-baked rolls:
• Longganisa – sweet and savory pork sausage
• Tocino – caramelized cured pork belly
• Chicken Adobo – marinated in soy, garlic, and ginger
Paired with: a refreshing Calamansi Mimosa
Linaga — A comforting, aromatic broth of tender beef, sweet corn, cabbage, and whole peppercorns — deeply savory, subtly spiced
Paired with: Domaine de la Prébende, Beaujolais Rouge — Burgundy, France
Bangus Sisig & Bicol Express — presented family-style with fragrant garlic fried rice
• Bangus Sisig – crisped milkfish sautéed with garlic, onions, and chilies — vibrant and bold Paired with Babich Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
• Bicol Express – slow-stewed pork belly in coconut milk and shrimp paste Paired with Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer, Germany
Dessert Trio — A harmonious plate of classic Filipino confections:
• Turrón – caramelized banana spring roll
• Biko – sticky rice cake with coconut milk
• Ube Halaya – creamy purple yam pudding
Served with: JCB Crémant de Bourgogne — France
Get your tickets before they’re gone!

Gionino’s Pizzeria Open in Patterson Park Monday

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The fourth area Gionino’s Pizzeria will open Monday, August 4th in Patterson Park.  Franchise owner Tony Clark brought the Ohio based chain to Dayton in 2019 at 1528 E. Third St., next to his video arcade, DK Effect. In 2021, he added Kettering and Bellbrook locations. He’s  been working on this Wilmington Ave location for a while, but delays from Kettering’s planning office on approvals took longer than expected.

Known for its scratch-made dough, signature sweet tomato sauce, and real aged provolone cheese  they also offer a wide menu beyond pizza, including the standout Italiano Fried Chicken, Jo-Jo potato wedges, subs, salads, pasta, and Gionino Bread—garlic butter with melted cheeses and red sauce.

Two of their most popular pizzas are:

  • Gionino’s Best Pizza: Loaded with pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, bacon, black olives, and banana peppers

  • Caprese Pizza: Thin crust topped with fresh mozzarella, provolone, spinach, basil, tomatoes, and Parmesan, finished with their signature sauce

They’ll be  serving up this grand opening special basket for just $6.99 from August 4th – 7th.
  • 3 All-White Meat Fried Chicken Tenders
  • 4 JoJo’s
  • 4 oz. Coleslaw
  •  Dipping Sauce of Your Choice

 

 

Be one of the first 10 customers in line to order food and you’ll score a FREE exclusive Gionino’s T-shirt with your order! Take a picture with the Mickey Mural for a chance to win a free gift card of $100, $50, or $25!

1331 Wilmington Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 641-0780
Mon – Sat:
10:30 – 11:00 PM
Sun:
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dayton Poetry Slam

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Dayton’s longest running poetry show is celebrating it’s 24th year.  Open mics, competitions, and featured poets await you twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, at Yellow Cab Tavern.  The show is open to all ages and poetic styles.  Great food, wonderful poetry, and a great environment make this the perfect show for you to get out and enjoy the words of others all for only $3.  More information on our website daytonpoetryslam.com and on all social media platforms.

Evening Kayaking on The Great Miami

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Get ready to paddle for a purpose! Hope Wanders, an incredible organization dedicated to empowering women through outdoor adventure and fostering supportive communities, is teaming up with Trailhead Trader and Taiter’s Kayak for a memorable fundraising kayak trip.
Join us on a scenic journey down the Great Miami River, paddling the beautiful stretch between West Carrollton and Miamisburg. This section of the river is known for its serene waters and stunning natural beauty – keep your eyes peeled, as eagle sightings are a real possibility!
Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or new to kayaking, this trip is for you! Jessica from Trailhead Trader will provide a pre-paddle session covering kayaking basics to ensure everyone feels comfortable, confident, and safe on the water.
We will meet at the West Carrollton Dam kayak launch at 4:45pm
The cost is just $45 per person, or $90 for a tandem (two-person) kayak. This fee covers all equipment, generously provided by Taiter’s Kayak. We have two tandem kayaks available on a first-to-reserve basis, so grab a partner and sign up soon! Please note, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You MUST pre-register for this event. Spots are filling up fast!
Your participation directly supports Hope Wanders’ mission to provide access to outdoor adventures and build a strong, supportive community for women from all walks of life. Come make a difference, enjoy the beauty of the Great Miami River, and maybe even spot an eagle

It’s Opening Day for Cowvin’s Corny Maze

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Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a family fun maze at Young’s Jersey Dairy. The maze is created from more than 9 acres of cornfield and has over one mile of paths.

The maze is open 11am everyday (weather dependent) to around 6pm to give the last group at least an hour before it starts getting dark to find their way out through  November 2nd.

Cowvin’s Corny Maze goes through our cornfield and has many twists, dead-ends and tricky twists. It’s an adventure! At the end of the maze, you’ll be greeted with a playland full of activities for kids to celebrate! There are  9 acres of cornfield and 1 mile of paths to explore.

The price is $10/person age 5 and older. Age 4 and under are free. Children age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Price includes a wagon ride to and from the maze. Tickets can be purchased at the the Young’s Farmstead Cheese Marketplace in The Dairy Store.