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Darke County Visitors Bureau
Urban-Country Spirit
March 2013
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.
March 1 - First Fridays: Culinary Tour. Eat and sip your way through
the urban spirited district of downtown Greenville. The two hour guided
tour of several downtown establishments highlighting amazing fare will
start promptly at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at The Coffee Pot and
the Main Street Greenville office in The Palace. Tickets are $10 each,
and limited to 100. (937) 548-4998 www.MainStreetGreenville.org
March 2 - Maple Sugarin' at The Prairie. Enjoy guided tours through
history and science to learn the process of turning sap into syrup.
Visit the Sugar Shack to warm up in the steam-filled evaporator room,
and learn about the countless hours of boiling to reduce sap down to
syrup. Visit with the 200-year-old pioneers and discuss 18th century
life at the Log House. Wrap up your visit at the Nature Center where
the gift shop will be full of maple goodies for your sweet tooth. (937)
548-0165 www.DarkeCountyParks.org
March 8 - Irish Wave. Join the Darke County Center for the Arts for an
unforgettable evening of Irish music, food, and beer tasting at the
Turtle Creek Golf Course. Tickets are limited. Please call (937)
547-0908 or visit www.CenterforArts.net for details.
March 9 - 2nd Annual BMIpalooza! This is the signature event for the
Ohio Indoor Kart Series at BMI Indoor Speedway. A huge racing program
with over 16 classes of go-kart racing divided into two sessions. One
admission covers both sessions. (937) 526-9544 Click here to visit the
website
March 15- Keith Logkins-singer/guitarist at The Inn at Versailles.
Enjoy the sounds of singer / guitarist, Keith Logkins at The Inn at
Versailles. (937) 526-3020 www.InnatVersailles.com
March 17 - Fallen Timbers 1794 Lecture at Garst Museum. The last of the
2012/13 Free Lecture Series at Garst Museum will launch the latest book
by author, John F. Winkler. Fallen Timbers 1794 chronicles the events
of "Mad" Anthony Wayne's appointment to rebuild the American Army after
the defeat at Wabash in 1792. The Battle at Fallen Timbers led directly
to the Treaty of GreeneVille in 1795 which ended 20 years of conflict
between the Americans and the Ohio Indians. The book launch will be
held in the Lowell Thomas Meeting Room at Garst Museum from 2:00 to
3:30 pm. (937) 548-5250. www.GarstMuseum.org.
March 21, 22 & 23 - Customer Appreciation Days at KitchenAid
Experience Retail Center. Enjoy a great selection of KitchenAid items
discounted throughout the store, as well as a “How to Clean your Stand
Mixer” demonstration daily at 1:30 pm. 1-888-886-8318.
March 23 - The Good Lovelies. Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of
sass, the Good Lovelies‘ lighthearted songwriting and irresistibly
buoyant dispositions have made them the darlings of folk music.
Performances takes place at the Versailles Performing Arts Center at
8:00 pm. Please call (937) 547-0908 or visit www.CenterforArts.net for
ticket information.
March 23 - Egg Dyeing, Naturally. Start a new tradition with your
family and friends. Join Mara Cox as she shares her Latvian heritage of
dyeing eggs with natural items, including onion skins, flowers and
leaves to create a one-of-a-kind Easter eggs. (937) 548-0165
www.DarkeCountyParks.org
March 22 - Cinder Home at The Coffee Pot. Enjoy the bluegrass roots
with new age folk of Cinder Home from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. (937) 459-5498.
March 23 - Soup n Bowl Fundraiser at Bear's Mill. Enjoy homemade soups
presented in a unique, stoneware soup bowl as you support the heritage
of Bear's Mill. Bowls are hand-made and donated by local potters Julie
Clark, Dionne Fleming, Rita Wiley and Loretta Wray. Delicious soups
donated by The Bistro off Broadway and fresh-made breads donated by
Bakehouse Breads. Desserts, beverage and live music by Brian Wallen
also offered. Tickets are $30 for individual and $25 for Friends of
Bear's Mill. Serving Times: 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm & 8:00 pm. Don't wait;
call today for reservatinos. (937) 548-5112 www.BearsMill.com
March 30 - Hippity Hop 5K Trail Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt. Fun for
all ages, challenge yourself to this trail run/walk at Chenoweth Trail,
and bring your children for the easter egg hunt. Free childcare
available during the run/walk (for kids under the age of 9). Lots of
door prizes, food, and fun. Registration is now open online at
www.GTRaces.com.
2012
DCVB
Annual Report
The Darke County Visitors Bureau released its 2012 Annual Report
highlighting the successes achieved through the spirit of cooperation.
Click here to view report.
Annual Trade-in Event
Month of March
KitchenAid Experience
Downtown Greenville
Trade in ANY Brand Stand Mixer, Stand Blender or Food Processor
and Receive Credit Towards a New or Refurbished KitchenAid
Stand Mixer, Stand Blender® or Food Processor.
Mark Your Calendars
April 6
First Fridays:
Petting Zoo in
dowtown Greenville.
6:00 pm
(937) 548-4998
April 13
60th Season Opener Eldora Speedway
(937) 338-3815
April 18 - 20
The Versailles High School Musical Theatre is excited to announce this
year’s musical production, the Tony Award Winner, Thoroughly Modern
Millie.
Call (937) 526-5590 between the hours of 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
April 19
A Taste of Wine
& Jazz - Spring
at Montage Cafe
(937) 547-0908
April 27
Toledo Symphony Orchestra 'Classical Thunder'
(937) 547-0908
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