Darke County Visitor’s Bureau...
What’s Happening in Darke County
August 2011                                                               

Things are heating up in August... and we don’t mean the weather! Check out the unique events taking place in and around Darke County, Ohio listed below. For more details, visit our website at www.visitdarkecounty.org. To receive daily information, ‘Like’ us on Facebook at Darke County Visitors Bureau. 

August 1 - 21. Artists’ Series at The Mill. Visit Bear’s Mill for history, nature and art. This month’s artists’ series including paintings by Selena Burk and new pottery by Julie Clark, Rita Wiley, and Loretta Wray. Explore one of Darke County’s heritage sites and one of the few ‘working’ grist mills still in operation today. (937) 548-5112. www.BearsMill.com 

August 3 - 6. Union City’s Stateline Heritage Days. Join friends from two states as they celebrate Union City. Activities include midway rides, flea markets, contests, tent revival, melodrama, karaoke contest, kiddie tractor pulls, Grand Parade and musical performances. Call (765) 964-5409. for more information. 

August 4 - 7. World’s Longest Yard Sale Runs Through Darke County. In today’s economic climate, folks are searching for bargains. Just read your local newspapers to see the long lists of garage sales and auctions. Why not get in on the action? Sort through your attic; clean out the garage; dust off grandma’s treasures and get ready for the 24nd Annual World’s Longest Yard Sale on US 127 from Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7.

Sale maps and listings are available at www.127saleohio.com. Come and see us! 

August 5. Wine, Wine West at The Winery at Versailles. Enjoy this western-themed night complete with a cowboy cookout with all the fixin’s, square dancing, live music, live band, games and contests including frying pan toss and husband callin’. You don’t want to miss this! Dinner will be served from 6-8 pm. Only $16.95 per person. Call now for reservations, (937) 526-3232 or visit www.WineryatVersailles.com. 

August 5. Wood-fired Pizza and Beer Night at The Inn at Versailles. Recently, a major renovation took place at Michael Anthony’s at The Inn at Versailles in Versailles, Ohio. A wood-fire burning pizza oven was installed and the bar area received lots of TLC. The new bar now features the pizza oven, 12 perfectly chilled beers on tap and extended seating. This Friday, The Inn will host a pizza and beer dinner to celebrate the renovations. The 6 course dinner begins at 7:30 pm.The cost is $35 per person, including tax and gratuity. Make your reservations today, (937) 526-3020. Make it a special getaway by booking a deluxe suite for the weekend! www.InnatVersailles.com. 

August 5. First Fridays in Downtown Greenville. Enjoy demonstrations, live music, promotions, great food, outdoor movie and cruising! The movie for August is “Wizard of Oz” and will take place on Fifth Street. For more information, contact Main Street Greenville at (937) 548-4998 or visit www.MainStreetGreenville.org. 

August 7. An Evening on the Lake. Join naturalist from the Darke County Parks as they travel to Lake Loramie to float along the shorelines and take in the natural surroundings. Call now to register, (937) 548-0165. www.DarkeCountyParks.org 

August 19 - 27. The GREAT! Darke County Fair. The GREATEST county fair on earth - at least we think so! Kids of all ages enjoy nine fun-filled days of activities at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Cost is $5 per day or $15 for a nine-day pass. Kiddie Day and Senior Citizens Day are Monday, August 22. Veterans Day is Wednesday, August 24. Call (937) 548-5044 or visit www.darkecountyfair.com for more information. 

August 27. Third Annual Versailles FareFest. Enjoy unique wines and specialty beers from around the world, entertainment and food prepared by chefs from around Ohio. Event takes place from 2 to 5 pm on Versailles Fountain Square across the street from the lovely Inn at Versailles. Presale tickets for Versailles FareFest can be purchased for $40 each at the Inn at Versailles or by calling (937) 526-3020. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $45. Food only tickets are available for $20 each.