Peebles resident and high school assistant principal Ty Stephens will serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s OTD Grand Parade.

Peebles resident and high school assistant principal Ty Stephens will serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s OTD Grand Parade.

<p>Old Timers Days in Peebles will raffle off this genuine Amish handmade quilt as part of the 60th anniversary of the festival. (Photo Submitted by Devon Miller)</p>

Old Timers Days in Peebles will raffle off this genuine Amish handmade quilt as part of the 60th anniversary of the festival. (Photo Submitted by Devon Miller)

By Ryan Applegate

People’s Defender

The Old Timers Days Festival in Peebles, Ohio celebrates its 60th anniversary when it kicks off Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m. The festival, hosted by the Peebles Lions Club, will also be open Friday through Sunday, September 13-15.

Main Street in Peebles will host over 30 vendors, 12 musical acts, the Grand Parade, activities for kids and families, contests and a car show over the four-day festival.

Old Timers Days Festival committee chair Heather James invited all of Adams County, saying, “Come enjoy some good food and good music.”

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