Urban-Country Spirit… September Events

Darke County Visitors Bureau
Urban-Country Spirit… September Events

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.

Bike to Health

September 6, 6:00 pm. Join a Darke County Parks Naturalist for this brand new series. Meet at the Gettysburg Access Point at Bridge Street and ride The Tecumseh Trail. Cycling is not only good for your heart, it helps strengthen muscles, control weight and increase your energy. Families are welcome. Don’t forget your helmet and water bottle. Call (937) 548-0165 for more information.www.DarkeCountyParks.org

First Friday - downtown Greenville

September 7. Enjoy an evening downtown with Street Performers including: Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Mimes, Magicians, Belly Dancers , Fire Breathers and Balloon Artists. In addition, many businesses will be open late offering a great time in downtown to stroll around and enjoy the early autumn evening. www.DowntownGreenville.org

World 100 at Eldora Speedway

September 7 & 8. Take the entire family to Eldora Speedway for the first 'big' race among the grassroots speedways. Of the many mega-buck events that populates dirt Late Model racing, the prestige and legacy of the World 100 has a history of annually attracting the largest field of entrants. Traditionally upwards of 150 race cars from 20+ states attack Eldora Speedway for this event, in hopes of earning one of the 30 starting positions in the 100-lap main event. The pit area will resemble a "who's who" in dirt late model racing. www.EldoraSpeedway.com

Tommy Emmanuel in Concert

September 8, 8:00 pm. Two-time Grammy nominee, Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. Tommy’s unique style – he calls it simply “finger style” – is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass, and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar. Call (937) 547-0908 for tickets or log onto the Darke County Center for the Art's new website,www.CenterforArts.net

Rolling 50's Classics Cruise-In ~ 30th Anniversary

September 8, 2:00 - 9:00 pm. Enjoy neat seats, cool treats and rockin' beats during this annual car show in downtown Greenville. Call (937) 548-4517 for more information.

Brumbaugh Fruit and Fun Farm

September 8 - November 4: Sat 11 - 7; Sun 12 - 7. Always good things to eat and fun things to do. Bring the family down to enjoy hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, monster mountain and other fun activities. www.BrumbaughFruitFarm.com

Cigar and Wine Night at The Winery at Versailles

September 15, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Enjoy the rich, bold taste of our finest red wines while comforting them with rich, tobacco of the finest cigars from a local tobacco store. Call today for reservations(937) 526-3232 www.WineryatVersailles.com

Illumination! Music Festival

September 16, Noon - 10:00 pm. This "Light in the Darke" Christian Music Festival will feature nationally-recognized Christian bands and other activities including airsoft, volleyball, cornhole, kids games, bounce houses, food and more. Gates open at 9:00 am. This year's featured artists are TobyMac and Jamie Grace, and Acquire the Fire speaker, Mike Guzzardo. Tickets are now on sale! Call (937) 547-0497 for tickets or check outwww.IlluminationFestival.org

Wine-ee Women

September 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Bring all your girlfriends for a night out full of fun, laughs and games at The Winery at Versailles! Call today for reservations (937) 526-3232 www.WineryatVersailles.com

National Museum Day Live!

September 29, 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy a free day at Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center on Saturday, September 29 from 10 am to 4 pm as the museum participates in National Museum Day Live! Your free admission coupon can only be downloaded from the following website,www.Smithsonian.com/museumday. Your ticket is good for two admissions, one ticket per household per email address. This one day annual event provides an opportunity to experience our unique exhibits of Darke County and of our famous sons and daughters.www.GarstMuseum.org

Wine, Wine West Festival

September 29, 5-10 pm. This western-themed party will feature the amazing music of Exploit, as well as games, corn hole tournament, door prizes and a delicious dinner. Enjoy smoked meats from 'Heavy Smokers', homemade potato salad, baked beans, pineapple upside down cake and a glass of Sangria. Prizes will be awarded. Call today for reservations (937) 526-3232 www.WineryatVersailles.com

Prairie Days

September 29 & 30, 10-5 Saturday; 12-5 Sunday. 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

50th Annual Ohio Gourd Show

September 29 &30 Sat. 9 am - 5 pm; Sun. 9 am - 4 pm. This show brings together many of the finest gourd artists and craftspersons and gourd growers from across the nation. Their specimens will be exhibited in a 145 class competition - all vying for that coveted blue ribbon. Junior gourd enthusiasts also have their own competitive contest. For those who wish to gain a new skill in gourd crafting there will be a wide variety of workshops taught by well-qualified instructors. The little folks may take part in children's activities both days. Spread out in the outdoor area will be thousands of dry gourds just waiting to be purchased and turned into a 'one of a kind" masterpiece. A large trade show offers crafted gourds, paints, tools, seeds and just about anything else a "gourder" could want. Of course, there will be lots of good food available.www.AmericanGourdSociety.org/ohiochapter/

Mark Your Calendar

84th Annual Bradford Pumpkin Festival

October 2 - 6

First Friday

October 5
Artisans Corner downtown Greenville

31st Annual Harvest of Quilts

October 5 & 6

Fall Open House at Bear's Mill

October 6 & 7

Ghost Walk

October 26 -28

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