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Darke
County Visitor’s Bureau
Harvest
Happenings Weekend
Sept., 28, 29 & 30
Bring
along your sense of discovery
to experience Harvest Happenings Weekend in Darke County! Our
urban-country
spirit will be in full swing with farmers' markets, hayrides to the
pumpkin
patch, fresh-pressed apple cider, small town charm, rich frontier
heritage and
fine wine... uniquely Darke County.
We
encourage you to enjoy all the
destinations featured during the weekend of September 28, 29 &
30 with our
"Harvest Passport."
Here's
how it works... pick up a
"Harvest Passport" at any one of the follow destinations, or click
here to open and print a copy.
Then,
visit five of the nine
participating businesses and have your "Harvest Passport" stamped.
Drop off your completed passport at one of the businesses to be entered
into a
drawing for a chance to win a Darke County Gift Basket. Visit all nine
of the
destinations and be entered to win a Sweetheart Getaway Weekend for two
at The
Inn at Versailles. Must be 18 or older to enter. One passport entry per
family.
For
more information, visit our
website at VisitDarkeCounty.org You can also catch up with us on
Facebook.
Prairie
Days
Saturday
10-5; Sunday 12-5. Come
and enjoy a weekend celebrating prairies and the pioneer way of life.
See apple
butter cooked over the fire, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, compete in
foot
races or visit the school house, view local artists' creations, enjoy
live
music and entertainment. Enjoy folk music from the Mountain Dulcimer
Society of
Dayton, a unique production by the Civic Theatre or just sit a spell
with our
200-year-old pioneer volunteers in the Log House. Try your hand at
candle-making, tinsmithing and more! Take a stroll through the 18th
century
encampment and watch a tomahawk & knife throwing competition.
Participate
in a pie-baking contest or take a stroll along the non-profit food
vendors for
a wide range of tasty treats! Take a load off as you enjoy fresh
produce from
Downing's Fruit Farm. Try your luck at the annual basket raffle and so
much
more! Admission and parking are free. Call (937) 548-0165 for more
information.
www.DarkeCountyParks.org
Brumbaugh
Fruit and Fun Farm
Saturday
11-7; Sunday 12-7.
Entertainment for the entire family can be found at "Darke County's
Agricultural Playground"! Activities include... hayrides to the Kinda
Kooky Korn maze and pumpkin patch, as well as Monster Mountain,
Storybook
Forest, Ghost Town Stage, Grandpa's Fun Acres (petting zoo and
playground for
the kids, young and old), Willy Worm's Wagon Express, Kid's Korral,
Ole'
Fishin' Hole (complete with pond and campfire sites), Farmer's Daughter
Bakery
and Brumbaugh's Market can be explored on this family-owned and
operated farm
in Arcanum, Ohio. Hours are seasonal. In-season hours are Saturdays
from 11:00
am to 7:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Admission is $8 for
those over 3
years of age and under 64. The bakery hours are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
every day.
Call for information, (937) 692-8480 www.BrumbaughFruitFarm.com
Bear's
Mill
Friday,
Saturday and Sunday 11-5.
Built in 1849, this water powered flour mill is an authentic example of
a stone
grinding mill of its time. Placed on the National Register of Historic
Places
in 1977, it is still in use today to grind a variety of local grains.
Self-guided tours may be taken during normal business hours with guided
tours
available by appointment. The Mill Store and Gallery offers original
art, local
handmade pottery, unique accessories and jewelry, Bears Mill
stoneground flours
and private labeled food products to pamper. Admission is free. Call
for
information, (937) 548-5112 www.BearsMill.com
Garst
Museum
Friday
& Saturday 10-4; Sunday
12-4.The Garst Museum offers over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space
within
six building wings. Featured are The National Annie Oakley Center and
the
foremost collection dedicated to the life of Annie Oakley. The museums
major
exhibits include The Annie Oakley Center, the Treaty of Green Ville and
Mad
Anthony Wayne, Tecumseh and Native Americans, Lowell Thomas, an
extensive
military collection, period American furnishings, county history, and
agricultural artifacts. The museum also offers a well-staffed genealogy
research library and a unique store. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for
Seniors
60+, $5 for youth (6-17) and ages 5 and under are free. Call for
information,
(937) 548-5250 www.GarstMuseum.org
Winery
at Versailles
Friday
10-6; Saturday 10-3;
Wine-Wine West* 5-10. Discover the taste of Darke County while sampling
wines
and touring the Winery at Versailles, located in what else... a
renovated
100-year-old barn. Enjoy a presentation of winemaking while sampling
their
award-winning dry cabernets, port wine and sparkling peach wine.
Celebrating
10+ years, the winery offers thirty varieties of award-winning wines
ranging
from dry red and whites to sparkling fruit wines, as well as sandwiches
and
home-made pizza. Shop the wine store for unique gifts, winemaking tools
and
wines. *Wine, Wine West Event is for those 21 years of age and older.
Call
today for reservations, (937) 526-3232 www.WineryatVersailles.com
A
Day of Harvest
Saturday
9-1. Enjoy the fruits of
local farmers' labor at the Farmers' Market in downtown Greenville!
Other
events taking place downtown include: The Chili Trot where all are
invited to
sample and vote for the best chili; Savoring our Sweet Stories at The
Coffee
Pot for ages 2 to 11; Pumpkin Giveaway: Spend $25 downtown, show your
receipt
and receive a free pumpkin and The Second Annual Chocolate Walk tickets
go on
sale at Readmore's Hallmark at 9am. www.downtowngreenville.org
KitchenAid
Experience Center
Friday
& Saturday 9-6. The
KitchenAid Experience Retail Center brings passion alive through
exceptional
products, cooking demonstrations and exciting events that celebrate the
spirit
and pride that is KitchenAid. Explore the store to find the most
complete
collection of first-quality countertop and culinary products made by
KitchenAid. Youll find all the special KitchenAid colors, styles and
accessories youve been wanting as well as any innovative, new products
KitchenAid is constantly developing. Their complete line of gadgets,
bakeware,
cookware, cutlery, and textiles will fit the needs of everyone on your
gift
list. Call for information (888) 886-8318.
The
Bistro Off Broadway
Friday
11-2 & 4-10; Saturday
4-10. Enjoy a unique menu of time-tested, Midwest-inspired recipes in a
casual,
jazz-themed environment brimming with 20th century memorabilia. Call
for
reservations, (937) 316-5000. www.TheBistroOffBroadway.com
The
Inn at Versailles
Friday
11-2 & 4-10; Saturday
4-10. Discover the culinary delights from the cucina of Michael
Anthony's at
The Inn. Chef, Michael Delligatta's enticing menus can only hint at the
superb
and unforgettable cuisine available at The Inn at Versailles. This
Euro-American inn and restaurant offer excellent, one-of-a-kind
accommodations
and delicious fare. Featuring 22 guest rooms and uniquely remodeled
suites,
this boutique inn is located in the heart of the Village of Versailles
on the
town square. Call for reservations, (937) 526-3020. www.InnatVersailles.com
Find
out all that’s going on at the
Darke County Visitor’s Bureau
http://www.VisitDarkeCounty.org
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