Darke County Visitors Bureau
Urban-Country Spirit
July 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. 

Flicks on Fifth now Theatre on Third

First Fridays for July will be celebrated with the ever popular, Theatre on Third. New name: new location... same great entertainment with the showing of "Despicable Me." Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Movie will begin at dusk.  www.MainStreetGreenville.org 

Concert in Greenville Park

July 4, 7:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of instrumental music from the Greenville Concert Band in the Greenville City Park this summer. All concerts are held at the Marling Band Shell located in the heart of Greenville City Park. The concerts are open to the public, free of charge. 

Art at the Mill

July 1 - 21, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 'Art at the Mill' exhibit entitled 'interpretations' featuring colorful abstract prints by one of Greenville's own, Molly Mote paired with abstract & whimsical metal sculptures by Dayton artist Jeff Rutledge will be on display through July 21. www.BearsMill.com

Steam Threshers Reunion 

July 4 - 7. The Darke County Steam Threshers Association is dedicated to the preservation of antique agricultural equipment. Each year at their annual reunion, they give guests a glimpse of what rural life was like in the days of the past. At this event, visitors will see displays of antique full size steam engines, scale steam engines, tractors, and stationary engines, some of these machines will be in use. Exhibitions on the various stages wheat goes through to be prepared for use will be demonstrated. Harvesting including cutting and bundling will be demonstrated, as well as threshing and separating using antique machinery. Visitors can enjoy plowing demonstrations and working sawmill demonstrations. www.DarkeCountySteam.com 

Farm Power of the Past

July 11 - 14. 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 

30th Annual Kings Royal

July 12 & 13. Join thousands of dirt track enthusiasts on this royal weekend at Eldora Speedway for World of Outlaws Sprints and NRASprint Invaders. www.EldoraSpeedway.com

Barbeque & Blues 

July 12. Join the Darke County Center for the Arts for a toe-tapping, lip-smacking good time! Amy McFarland and the Blues Merchants will be the special musical performance for this event. www.CenterForArts.net

Summer Outdoor Concert at Shawnee Prairie 

July 20, 7:00 pm. The music of Higgins-Madewell is a combination of strong vocals, acoustic guitar and heartfelt original lyrics that is difficult to classify as one specific genre. Their original music ranges from country to a soulful rock sound and appeals to a broad range of people. Higgins-Madewell’s versatility, professionalism, dedication and genuine love for the audience is apparent. This concert is FREE. Bring is a blanket or lawn chair. www.DarkeCountyParks.org

Annie Oakley Festival 

July 26 -28. 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 25 - 27. 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 27 & 28. Saturday: 10:00 am-9:00 pm & Sunday: 11:00 am-4:00 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 

Celebrate with Fireworks! 

New Madison will begin their celebration on July 3 and wrap up on the Fourth with the fireworks set to begin at 10 pm. 

Ansonia celebrates Independence Day, July 4-6. The fireworks are set to be set off at dusk on July 5. 

Union City will begin their annual fireworks display on July 6 at Harter Park at dusk. 

Mark Your Calendar 

World's Longest Yard Sale - US127
August 1 - 4
All along US127 from Michigan to Alabama 

FareFest
August 17
Versailles 

GREAT! Darke County Fair
August 16-24 

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