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June Events
Darke County Visitors Bureau
With summer officially here and the kids out of school, parents are
hearing, “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!” Help is here!
The month of June is full of activities for the entire family. Read on
to learn about unique events taking place in and around Darke County,
Ohio. For more details, click on the blue links below or visit our
website at www.visitdarkecounty.org or become a Fan on Facebook at
Darke County Visitors Bureau.
June 3: First Fridays! Summer 2011 just got hotter! Downtown Greenville
is open late on the First Friday in June, July and August. This means
activities, demonstrations, food and music can all be enjoyed in an
historic downtown setting late at night. Each First Friday will also
feature the free, family-friendly, outdoor movie series, Flicks on 5th.
For more information about First Fridays and Flicks on 5th, visit
www.DowntownGreenville.org. Downtown Greenville is the place to be on
the First Fridays!
June 3 - 5: Country Concert Jamboree. Enjoy car show, rides, flea
market, games and concert. Artists include Kings Landing, Rocket Club,
Country Mile, Brittney Jones and more. Contact
David Reed at (937) 737-0086. www.wolfcountry101.com.
June 4 & 5: Living History Encampment. The 1st Louisiana Zouaves /
2nd Ky Cavalry, Artillery Detachment will present a living history
encampment on a day in the life of a civil war camp. Located near the
Log House at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, they will have demonstrations of
Civil War-era weapons, flags, clothing and cooking. For more
information, call the Darke County Parks at (937) 548-0165 or check out
their website at www.DarkeCountyParks.org.
June 8: Prelude to The DREAM. Join Eldora Speedway owner and NASCAR
Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart and his NASCAR brethren for this
mid-week Late Model spectacular. www.eldoraspeedway.com for details.
June 10 - 12: 60th Annual Versailles Poultry Days. This year’s theme is
Chick-A-Ritaville and the event will be filled with activities,
attractions, and events for people of all ages to enjoy. The
entertainment tent will be rocking all weekend with Renegade, Free
Lance, Higgins & Madewell, Reaganomics, 2x2 Unplugged and Karma’s
Pawn. Visit the website for all the details,
www.versaillespoultrydays.com.
June 11: Little Sure Shot Gala. Celebrate the life and times of Darke
County’s famous daughter, Annie Oakley with a tour of Garst Museum,
live & silent auctions as well as a raffle and appetizers. Event
begins at 6:00 pm. Contact the Garst Museum at (937) 548-5250 for
details and tickets. www.garstmuseum.org.
June 18: Bradford Railroad Festival. Enjoy this small town festival
featuring railroad history. The BF Tower, Railroad Museum, Library and
Community Club will be open to the public. Contact Cherie Roeth at
(937) 526-5559 for details.
June 19: Father’s Day Spectacular Classic Car Show & Swap Meet.
This classic car show held at the Darke County Fairgrounds in
Greenville features many restored and classic cars. Live DJ will spin
50’s and 60’s music. Contact Dave Niley at (937) 548-4517 for details.
Saturdays in June - Free Tour of Pioneer Log House at Shawnee Prairie.
Bring the whole family back to the early 1800’s and visit with our
period-dressed volunteers as they explain their way of life while going
about day-to-day chores. Log House is located behind the Nature Center
at Shawnee Prairie. House is open from 1 to 4 pm. For more information,
call the Darke County Parks at (937) 548-0165 or check out their
website at www.DarkeCountyParks.org.
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