Annual Events
The Putnam County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the area. It is held annually at the Unionville City Park from Tuesday through Saturday following Labor Day. A season ticket will allow admission to let you enjoy all exhibits, shows and entertainment including two daily preformances by nationally known country artists. Exhibits include baked goods, 4-H projects, crafts, needlework, quilts, woodworking, flowers, vegetables, art, livestock, poultry and rabbits by area youth and adults. Events include lawn mower, tractor and ATV pulls, livestock shows, baby show, 4-H royalty, demolition derby, demonstrations, kid's games, commercial booths and a carnival. A food stand is available for meals on the grounds. Camping facilities are available.
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INDEPENDANCE DAY CELEBRATION
Unionville's 4th of July Celebration is supported by many civic organizations, businesses and local individuals. The event includes a parade around the square, games for adults and children, live musical entertainment and evening fireworks. Food is served and the evening fireworks, provided by community donations, are spectacular! Fireworks may also be viewed by the public at Lake Thunderhead where the show is coordinated with the city event.
LUCERNE STOCK SHOW
The Lucerne Stock Show has been held annally since 1839. Held in August, at the Lucerne Park located 15 miles west of Unionville on Highway 136. The event features livestock shows, talent contest, tractor pull, senior Olympics, kids games and kiddy parade, food stand and exhibits including 4-H, crafts, needlework, quilts, woodworking, flowers and vegetables.
WORTHINGTON BARBEQUE
The barbeque is held annually with the date to be announced each year. Plans for the event include a barbeque meal, contest and possibly a carnival.
LIVONIA HOMECOMING
This annual event is held in July with the specific date to be announced each year. There are activities from Thursday evening to Saturady evening. Activities at homecoming include a talent show, dance at the community building and games for the adults and children. A food stand is also available
ALL SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION
This annual event is held the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day. All graduates of Unionville and Putnam County schools are encouraged to attend. A catered luncheon is held on Saturday at the Putnam County School Complex with entertainment following the luncheon.
Sunday begins with coffee and donuts in the commons. A business meeting and memorials are held with a catered luncheon following. All classes holding reunions that year are encouraged to schedule there reunion during this time.
Purchase of advance tickets for the luncheons are encouraged. For more information contact Maribeth DeHaven at 660-947-2724
COUNTRY & OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL
Old time country and bluegrass music is played at the Unionville City Park on the 2nd weekend in June each year. Musicians and spectators from at least half a dozen states converge at the park beginning with the Thursday evening gospel music and continuing through Saturday evening with an open stage. Food is served on the grounds. No admission is charged but donations to defray expenses are appreciated. Camping, modern restrooms and showers are available on the park grounds.
DOWNTOWN SUMMER FESTIVAL
The festival is held annually the third Saturday in July on the Unionville square. The festival includes a barbeque meal, musical entertainment, car and antique show, quilt show, bed races and contests.
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY
A holiday lighting ceremony is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year in the Putnam County courthouse in Unionville. Santa Claus arrives to help count down the turning on of the holiday lights around town. The Keynotes, a local singing group, leads the singing of Chistmas carols and cookies, coffee and hot chocolate are served. Santa Claus is available to visit with the children and for picture-taking opportunities
DOWNTOWN WINTERFEST
This annual event takes place on the square the first Saturday in December. A supper meal is provided by th P.C. Cafe on the west side of the square from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The public is invited to stroll the square viewing the store windows where organizations and business members pose depicting the scenes of the great Norman Rockwell. The public votes for a favorite scene.
The public can also view the efforts of children and adults who have built gingerbread houses and listen to the Keynotes as they perform Christmas carols. The high school brass section plays some of their favorite tunes.