Darke County Visitors Bureau...
Discover Our Legends
Urban-Country Spirit 

Bring along your sense of discovery to experience small town charm, distinct shopping districts, and our land’s rich frontier heritage and urban-country spirit... uniquely Darke County. 

For more information on events taking place throughout the year in Darke County, visit our website at VisitDarkeCounty.org You can also catch up with us on Facebook. 

Flicks on Fifth: Downtown Greenville is the Place to be. 

First Fridays for July will be celebrated with the ever popular Flicks on Fifth. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets as ‘The Incredibles’ will be playing on a two story inflatable screen beginning at dusk on East Fifth Street.  www.MainStreetGreenville.org 

Art at the Mill 

July 1 - 22, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The graphite & pastel drawings of Lynn Retson, and the wood sculptures of Thomas Bartel will be on display through July 22, at historic Bear’s Mill. www.BearsMill.com 

Farm Power of the Past 

July 5 -8. Farm and machinery enthusiasts will enjoy this festival held at the Darke County Fairgrounds highlighting machinery, implements and equipment, propelled by animals, steam and internal combustion engines. In addition, there are over 100 flea market and craft vendors, music entertainment, good food, a Sunday car show and fun for the whole family will be offered. www.GreenvilleFarmPower.org 

Vintage Wine and Shine Car Show 

July 7, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Winery at Versailles offers a unique location to show off classic cars and trucks during the 3rd Annual Vintage Wine & Shine Car Show. Bring out your car, truck or bike and support The Fisher House at Wright Patt Air Force Base. Registration is $10 per vehicle and begins at 10 am. Judging will be held at 1:30 and trophies will be given at 3 pm. Dash Plaques will be given to the first 50 vehicles. Please note the show will be held in our grass areas around the vineyard and our parking lot. www.WineryatVersailles.com 

29th Annual Kings Royal 

July 13 & 14. Join thousands of dirt track enthusiasts on this royal weekend at Eldora Speedway for World of Outlaws Sprints and NRASprint Invaders. www.EldoraSpeedway.com 

Summer Outdoor Concert at Shawnee Prairie 

July 14, 7:00 pm. The Ramblin’ Rovers, based out of Sidney, are a group of highly diverse musicians performing a wide range of acoustic folk music. They bring to the stage the joy and intimacy of the “campfire” experience immediately extending the circle to include the audience in their musical journey. The band’s unique spirited renditions, high energy, and talent to deliver it make them a must see! This concert is FREE. Bring is a blanket or lawn chair. www.DarkeCountyParks.org 

History Comes Alive! Civil War Encampment 

July 21 & 22, 11am, 1pm, & 3pm. History comes alive as the “Persimmon Regiment”, the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, visits Shawnee Prairie. This representation of the regiment will offer demonstrations of their day to day living during the war, the care and firing of their heavy-artillery and the life of a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War. The Log House area will be alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the 19th century as the Persimmon Regiment encamps here for the weekend. Join us for this fantastic bit of living history. This event is free! www.DarkeCountyParks.org 

Annie Oakley Festival 

July 25 -29. The mere mention of the name “Annie Oakley” brings to mind a legend, a legacy and a piece of American history. The life of Phoebe Anne Moses served as an exclamation point honoring the Great American West. Darke County will forever be linked to Annie Oakley as her heritage and place of birth. www.AnnieOakleyFestival.org 

Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales 

July 26 - 28. This is one shopping event that you won’t want to miss! Thousands of people line the streets early to shop the sales and bargains found during this event. www.DowntownGreenville.org 

Gathering at Garst 

July 28 & 29, 2012. Saturday: 10:00 am-9:00 pm & Sunday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Join us on the tree-lined lawn of the Garst Museum for a Gathering of Artists, Antiques, Skilled Historic Craftsmen, Primitive Folk Artists, Gardeners, Farm Marketers and Specialty Food Vendors as we celebrate the Heritage of our Community. www.GatheringatGarst.com 

Arcanum Historical Society Open for the Summer 

The Arcanum Historical Society will host an open house at 123 W. George Street which once was the Beck Hotel and Arcanum Wayne Trail Grange. It will be open every Saturday, starting May 27 through August 12. In addition, the Research Library will be open from 9:00 until 11:45 am on Saturdays, or by appointment. Contact Annette at (937) 692-6462 for more information. 

Mark Your Calendar 

Home Grown in Darke County

July 11, 18, 25 & August 1

Location varies - (937) 335-1471 

KitchenAid: Experience a Giving Lunch

July 13, 11 am - 1 pm

Support the Darke County United Way while enjoying a delicious meal including homemade taco salad or chicken salad, a cookie and a bottle of water. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations are needed by Tuesday, July 10. Call (937) 547-1272. 

Register to win a KitchenAid Stand Blender with lunch purchase.

Location:

KitchenAid Experience Retail Center

423 S. Broadway

Greenville, OH 45331 

World’s Longest Yard Sale - US127

August 5 - 8

All along US127 from Michigan to Alabama 

FareFest

August 18

Versailles 

Check us out on-line at VisitDarkeCounty.org