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Dayton Radio Hamfest 2026
Starts: 05/15/2026 - Ends: 05/17/2026
HAMVENTION
For many years it has been the world's largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from around the globe
RADIO ADVENTURE
Radio has always been about exploration — of ideas, technologies, distances, and possibilities. From the earliest spark-gap pioneers to today's digital experimenters, satellite operators, contesters, emergency communicators, and outdoor enthusiasts, amateur radio continues to be a gateway to discovery.
Begin your trek to Hamvention — three days filled with learning, discovery, innovation, and community. Whether you come to shop the flea market, attend forums, explore new technology, volunteer, or reconnect with friends old and new, your adventure awaits in Xenia, Dayton
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New Paris Applefest, Sept 11-13
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/13/2026
Bring your family and friends to the friendly little Village of New Paris, Ohio for a three-day fun-filled street fair festival featuring: Craft Vendors, Artists, Apple baking contest, Food vendors, beer and wine garden, zip-lining, carnival games and parade, Car and tractor shows. Plus Kiddie tractor pull, and much much more!
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National Bingo Day, June 27, 2026
Starts: 06/27/2026 - Ends: 06/27/2026
B.I.N.G.O!!
Come celebrate National Bingo Day
We're turning the campground into a giant bingo board for one day only.
Dust off your lucky charms and get ready for a full-day of fun & numbers.
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38th Annual Centerville Archway Days Festival
Starts: 08/21/2026 - Ends: 08/22/2026
The Annual Archway Days Festival in Historic town of Centerville, IN.
This all began in 1988 as Hoosier Celebration '88. It included a parade of antique vehicles which ended at Maplewood Park. There, people enjoyed "Music And Dancing! and ice cream and pie and fellowship of the Centerville community." Before the end of the day, the dates for the next year were set and the name of 'Archway Days' was chosen. In 1989, Centerville celebrated 175 years and the festival grew to include a pageant, "Walking Through the Archways of Centerville", a horseshoe tournament, 5K Fun Run/Walk, a Pet Parade, a Lemonade Stand and a Homes Tour.The Festival has grown and evolved into a very popular festival in eastern Indiana. It now includes many vendors of food, crafts and traditional fair merchandise plus games such as the pedal tractor pull, pie and watermelon eating contests. A large variety of entertainment, including various kinds of live music in the Stiver Performance Shelter in Maplewood Park.
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Ahoy there, Pirates & Mermaids
Starts: 07/17/2026 - Ends: 07/18/2026
Pirates & Mermaids Weekend at Richmond KOA
Date: July 17-18
Avast, ye landlubbers & sea-maidens!
Grab your eye patches and find your fins, because Richmond KOA is being overtaken by the magic of the deep blue sea.
Schedule of Events
We've got a bounty of activities planned for the whole crew:
The Great Sunken Treasure Hunt: Follow the cryptic clues hidden around the campground to find the Captain's lost chest.
Mermaid Cove Crafts: "Message in a bottle", seashell crowns or glittery "scale" art.....whichever captures your attention & sparks yr delight.
Walk the Plank (at our glistening Pool): A friendly competition of the most dramatic splashes and cannonballs.
Best Dressed: Prizes for the most authentic Pirate, the most magical Mermaid, and
Best Decorated Site "Ships, booty & desert islands" (RV/Tent). Lets see those Jolly Roger Flags a flying
Ready to Set Sail?
Don't be left adrift—sites are filling up fast!
How to Book:
Visit: Richmond KOA Online Bookings
Call: (765) 962 1219
All visitors must pay $10 per person, per day.
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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 09/04/2026 - Ends: 09/07/2026
Looking for something to do on Labor Day weekend? Camping Labor Day weekend with us is a celebration you won't forget! With live entertainment and activities for all ages, we'll keep the fun rolling all weekend long!
3-night minimum
Join us for some patriotic family fun.
All visitors on Saturday and Sunday must pay $10 per person/per day to visit.
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Mother's Day Celebration
Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/10/2026
Come Celebrate mom with a relaxing weekend.
All Visitors; $10 on Saturday
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Father's Day Weekend
Starts: 06/19/2026 - Ends: 06/21/2026
Come celebrate Dad with a fun filled weekend.
All visitors $10 per person on Saturday
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Halloween+ #2
Starts: 10/09/2026 - Ends: 10/11/2026
Its that trick-or-treatin' time again.....
Come & join us this weekend for the fearsome celebration of 'All Hallows'...
It'll be a ghostly gathering of all sorts @ #Richmond KOA, with a live animal show, pumpkin painting, scary costumes, tractor rides, haunted trails & spooky sites.
Schedule to follow
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Halloween Weekend #4
Starts: 10/23/2026 - Ends: 10/25/2026
The "Spooktacular Family Escape"
Date: Oct 23 - 25, 2026
Trade your neighborhood sidewalk for the woods for this 4th weekend! We'll be hosting another weekend full of treats (& maybe a few tricks) for the whole family. Pack your costumes and your candy buckets!
Some Weekend Highlights:
- Site-to-Site Trick-or-Treating: Meet your neighbors and fill your bags.
- Costume Contest & "Best Decorated" Campsite Contest: Go big on the decorations for a chance to win!
- Pumpkin Painting & Crafts: At the main pavilion on Saturday morning.
- Fang-tastic Candy Bingo
- The "Scary Tractor Ride and Haunted Woods"
- Monster Mash Dance Party
Book your site now before they vanish! Book now
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4th of July 2026
Starts: 07/02/2026 - Ends: 07/05/2026
Join us this Fourth of July to celebrate America's 250th year, with an exciting camping weekend in Richmond, Indiana!
It'll be a festive campground featuring a patriotic movie on Friday night. Followed by a themed weekend of tractor rides, crafts, candy bingo,
a night parade of campers' decorated bicycles, and not to mention our famous fireworks. It's a great way to come together, to celebrate our Great nations milestone, and make unforgettable memories.
Book now for this historic holiday weekend!
3-night minimum
All visitors must pay $10 per person, per day.
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Easter Eggstravaganza!
Starts: 04/03/2026 - Ends: 04/05/2026
Hop on down to our Easter Eggstravaganza!
Our Easter event is a weekend full of fun, games, and lots of photo opts.
We will keep your little bunnies "eggcited" all weekend long! Including an Easter egg hunt, a special appearance from the Easter bunny, and more activities. Have a family-fun Easter vacation this April in Richmond, Indiana!
All visitors must pay $10 per person on Saturday to visit.
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Furry Friends Day (in celebration of National Pet Day)
Starts: 04/11/2026 - Ends: 04/12/2026
We love our four-legged friends, so bring them camping, and get ready for a tail-wagging good time in celebration of National Pet Day! Join us for some furry fun games inc. a Pup Cup Social, and don't forget to hop aboard the tractor ride for even more family fun.
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Earth Day Fun
Starts: 04/18/2026 - Ends: 04/18/2026
The Earth gives us so much, let's remember to give back.
Join us in celebrating Earth Day with nature-themed Earth Day activities for the whole family. We'll be planting seeds, running a scavenger hunt, creating seed crafts, and offering plenty more outdoor fun.
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Ford Model T Museum - Homecoming 2026
Starts: 08/05/2026 - Ends: 08/08/2026
The Model T Ford Museum in Richmond, Indiana, is excited to announce the return of Homecoming, this August 2026.
It will be an incredible 4 day pre-1945 car show, with something for everyone - swap meet, seminars, talks, demos, and loads of fun filled auto-entertainment
We, here at Richmond KOA, offer a diverse range of accommodation for this spectacular show - with RV sites (pull-through / back-in, full hookups, etc), cozy Camping Cabins, and Deluxe Cabins featuring private bathrooms and kitchenettes.
Give us a call to book your stay
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Memorial Day Weekend under the Stars
Starts: 05/22/2026 - Ends: 05/25/2026
Ready to kick off summer the right way? Pack your bags and leave the cooler worries behind! Join us at Richmond KOA Holiday, Indiana for an action-packed Memorial Day weekend where the only thing you need to focus on is making memories. From high-energy games to classic relaxation, we've curated the ultimate holiday lineup for the whole family:
Weekend Highlights
- Patriotic Movie Under the Stars: Grab your blankets for a big-screen tribute to the Red, White, and Blue.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Bicycle Parade: Decorate your wheels and light up the night as we cruise through the park!
- High-Stakes Laser Tag: Gear up for an epic battle in our outdoor arena.
- Tractor-Drawn rides: A nostalgic tour around the grounds for all ages.
- Crafts & Creativity: Themed DIY sessions for the kids (and the kids-at-heart).
- The Great Outdoors: Spend your days fishing at the pond or cooling off with a swim in our pool.
- Live Music: Cap off your evenings with local tunes and campfire vibes.
3-night minimumAll visitors must pay $10 per person/per day on Saturday and Sunday to visit.
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55th Annual Preble County Pork Festival, 19th & 20th Sept
Starts: 09/19/2026 - Ends: 09/20/2026
2026 Preble County Pork Festival in Eaton, Ohio:
Just 15 miles away from Richmond KOA
An annual community festival held at the Preble County Fairgrounds featuring a parade, live entertainment, pig races, and nearly 500 arts and crafts vendors. Admission and parking are free.
Food, food, and more food! The best pork chops, side dishes, or breakfast pancakes and sausage in the region.
Featuring a huge parade, live entertainment, pig races, and more. No matter what you choose to do, you will find this to be more than your ordinary festival.
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Christmas in July 2026
Starts: 07/24/2026 - Ends: 07/25/2026
Summer Snowflakes & Sunshine! "Ho, Ho, Ho, it's Christmas in July." Who says we have to wait until December for a little holiday magic?
Dust off your Santa hats and untangle those string lights, because we're celebrating the festive season right here at the campground! Expect Christmas crafts, treats, and a little midsummer magic as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year… in July!
Event Highlights
- Site Christmas Decorating Contest: Deck your decks! We're awarding prizes for the most festive campsite. Think "Tropical North Pole" vibes.
- Christmas Movie under the stars
- Bike/wheels Parade: Dress up your ride and join Santa for a loop around the park.
- Christmas Crafts
- S'mores & Carols: Join us at the main fire pit for a summer twist on holiday treats.
- The Big Guy's Arrival: Rumor has it Santa is trading his sleigh for a golf cart (or tractor) to make a special appearance!
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Water Wars 1!
Starts: 06/13/2026 - Ends: 06/13/2026
Water weekend, come & get soaked!
Staff lead:
Arts & Crafts
Candy Bar BINGO
Games/Activities
Hayride
Movie Night
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Halloween+ #1
Starts: 10/02/2026 - Ends: 10/04/2026
Join us for a fa-boo-lous Fall weekend at Richmond KOA Holiday!
In October, we transform into a creepy campground, crawling with hauntingly fun activities, from spooky tractor rides, to spooktacular shows..... and of course Trick-or-Treating, site decorating, and our famous Monster Mash Dance parties.
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Halloween+ #3
Starts: 10/16/2026 - Ends: 10/18/2026
The "Squatch Watch" (Mystery & Adventure)
Event: The Bigfoot Halloween Haunt at Richmond KOA
Is it just a costume..... or is he really here?
Dates: Oct 16 - 18, 2026
This Halloween, we're looking for more than just candy. Rumor has it a 7-foot-tall resident of the local Wayne county woods might be coming out of hiding for the weekend. Will you spot him before he spots you?
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Halloween #5
Starts: 10/30/2026 - Ends: 11/01/2026
Come and join us for a fun-filled Halloween weekend!
Schedule to follow
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Annual S'mores Celebration
Starts: 08/07/2026 - Ends: 08/08/2026
Come and enjoy a marshmallowy Saturday with a special S'mores event!
Staff lead:
Arts & Crafts
Games/Activities
Hayride
Movie Night
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Annual Chili Cook Off
Starts: 09/12/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026
Camping Chili Cook-Off
Show off your chili-cooking skills!
Winner receives: Voucher for Next Camping Adventure, Trophy, and, of course, Bragging Rights!
Join us for a hot evening of delicious fun!
All visitors must pay $10 per person, per day.
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Put Me to Work!
Starts: 03/21/2026 - Ends: 03/21/2026
Bring your rakes, blowers, gloves and energy... its that time again to catch up with fellow campers. Test your RV, and help us prepare for Spring again
Is strength your thing? Help move some tables....
How about gardening....Help pull out last years plants
Or, pick up sticks, hedge apples, pine cones....maybe some chopping of branches, hauling, or splitting wood
We'd love some help cleaning up the campground for the new season!
Buy one night, get the 2nd night free.
We will also provide FREE burgers, chips and drinks on Saturday!
Only applies to RV and tent sites.
Depending on the weather, you may need to fill up with water before you come, or fill up with our water after you check in. Either way, you will still have access to electric, sewer and a modified water source.
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Foam Party Extravaganza
Starts: 08/15/2026 - Ends: 08/15/2026
The Big Bubble Bash
Grab your goggles and your swimsuits! We're filling the campground with mountains of foam for the ultimate sudsy celebration.
It's cool, it's clean, and it's a total blast for kids (and kids at heart).
Where: Richmond KOA,
When: Aug 15
Tentative times: 11am: Tractor Ride; 2pm - onward: "Suds & Sunshine"
Bring: Towels, water shoes, and your best dance moves. Warning: You WILL get wet. Dress accordingly!
Cost: Free for guests / $10 per person for non-campers
Don't be the only one left dry!
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