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Welcome
to Darke County!
Bring
along your sense of discovery and experience small town charm,
distinct shopping districts and our land's rich frontier heritage and
urban-country spirit... uniquely Darke County.
Discover
a land where the legends are as rich as the soil: Darke County,
situated on the Ohio/Indiana border. Delve into an interactive
culinary adventure; explore how things are made; step back in time to
uncover fascinating legends; discover unique shopping, winery tours,
racing and golf.
We
make it easy for your family or group to find your way to and around
Darke County. Begin with just a click and start exploring! Whether
planning a day trip, extended stay or a relaxing couple's getaway
weekend, Darke County has exactly what you're looking for.
So,
get a cup of your favorite coffee, explore our website and start
embracing your inner frontier spirit! Plan your next visit to Darke
County, Ohio!
Plan
Your Trip
There's
something for everyone in Darke County! Whether you're looking for
outdoor activities, arts and culture, first class dining, unique
shopping venues, or a step back in time... our eclectic mix of places
and things to see and do is sure to supply the perfect get away
experience.
For a
unique Darke County experience, try building your next stay or visit
around any one or combination of three customized themes we've
designed to bring you the fun-filled trip you're prefer.
Look
for these icons while exploring sights, attractions, festivals and
events and more!
Bear's
Mill 'Art at the Mill" exhibit for September is now open,
featuring Jane Dippold's collage landscape paintings of Ohio farms
along with Cincinnatian Jay Harrison's lamps created out of vintage
bottles, old faucet handles and steel pipe. The exhibit continues
through September 22. All proceeds support the The Friends of Bear's
Mill, Inc. (937) 548-5112 www.BearsMill.com
Eldora
Speedway
43rd
Annual World 100, this weekend at Eldora Speedway will encompass more
days, offer more racing and see a significant increase in prize
money. Tradition will be joined by intensified growth for the
historic speed plant’s marquee dirt Late Model events, as Eldora
celebrates its 60th consecutive year of racing. (937) 338-3815
www.EldoraSpeedway.com
First
Fridays
September's
First Fridays, September 6 in Downtown Greenville will feature Street
Performers including juggler, mime, magician, and balloon artist! In
addition, there will be face painting, caricature drawing (by local
talent Paul Ackley), musicians and belly dancers! This FREE community
activity is kindly sponsored by Greenville Technology, Inc. &
Wayne HealthCare. (937) 548-4998 www.MainStreetGreenville.org
Car
Show
31st
Annual Rolling 50's Classics Cruise-In Downtown Greenville, September
7, from 2:00 - 9:00 pm. Enjoy neat seats, cool treats and rockin'
beats during this annual car show in downtown Greenville.
Tour
de Donut
The
Tour de Donut, a unique bicycle event, where your ability to eat
donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast
takes place this Saturday in Arcanum. The event is a mass start timed
bicycle "race" where riders visit two "donut stops"
during the 30 mile course or one stop for the 15 mile mini and eat
donuts. For each donut the rider eats during the ride (and keeps
down) they have 5 minutes deducted from their ride time.
www.thetourdedonut.com
Wine,
Wine West
The
3rd Annual Wine, Wine West returns to The Winery at Versailles, this
Saturday, September 7. Family time runs from 1-5 pm with adult only
fun running from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy this western-themed party featuring
an old-fashioned hog roast, country music, games, door prizes,
karaoke and dancing. Games include frying pan toss, husband calling
contest, pumpkin chuckin' and a Cowboy King and Cowgirl Queen
contest. Several packages are available, call The Winery at
Versailles for details, (937) 526-3232 www.WineryatVersailles.com
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