Darke County Center for the Arts
Family Fun in the Summertime 

Darke County Center for the Arts’ “Barbecue and Blues” promises summertime fun for the whole family according to DCCA Executive Director Julie Strait. “DCCA has wanted to present a fun outdoor summer event for a very long time,” she stated. “So we came up with ‘Barbecue and Blues,’ a fundraiser which can be enjoyed by all ages that provides good food, good music, and a good time,” the DCCA spokesperson concluded. The event takes place Friday, July 13 at Turtle Creek Golf Course (formerly Greenville Golf Course); gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10.

The menu provided by Turtle Creek includes pulled barbecued pork on a bun, wings and chicken chunks with your choice of mild or hot sauce, Carolina vegetable slaw, redskin potato salad, and pasta salad; cost of the buffet meal is $8 for adults, $4.50 for children 12 and under. The golf club will also have a full range of drinks available for purchase. Additionally, Ghyslain’s desserts and gelato will be provided at an additional charge. 

Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers, a popular group based in Columbus, will supply music for the event. The band is sponsored by Matt and Angie Arnold, Tom and Jennifer Bish, George and Becky Luce, and Robert and Jean McLear. Proceeds from “Barbecue and Blues” benefit DCCA’s programs in the community, including Arts In Education and Family Theatre Series. 

In case of inclement weather, “Barbecue and Blues” will move into Turtle Creek’s newly renovated clubhouse. Advance tickets may be purchased at Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 U.S. Route 36 East, and at Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville. Tickets will be also be available at the gate or may be reserved by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net.