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Urban-Country Spirit

Darke County Visitors Bureau...

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.

Cooking at KitchenAid Experience

Step into a fully-equipped kitchen and watch as fun is stirred up with a variety of KitchenAid Countertop Appliances. Teachers will use mixers, attachments, food processors… even cutlery! Learn the full use of these wonderful countertop appliances as well as new culinary techniques, tips and tricks of the trade. Activities and demonstrations make this more than a store… it’s a mixing, blending, slicing culinary adventure! Cooking classes are offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am. Call 1-888-886-8318 for more details, or visit www.KitchenAid.com.

First Fridays: Culinary Tour

March 2, 6:00 pm. Take part in a Culinary Tour of downtown Greenville. Eat and sip your way through the urban spirited district that is on the rise of young entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Ozro & Ray’s, the tour will consist of several small groups guided by energetic foodies & connoisseurs of downtown. Each group will visit over 6 downtown establishments highlighting amazing fare one would not know existed in Darke County. The two hour guided tour will start promptly at 6:00 pm leaving plenty of time to take in other fine establishments in the historic business district at the end of the tour. Tickets are $10 and available at The Coffee Pot, Readmore’s Hallmark, Third Street Market, The A&B Coffee & Cake Co. Read your ticket to find out where your tour begins. www.MainStreetGreenville.org.

Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie

March 3 & 4. 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. For more information, call Darke County Parks at (937) 548-0165. www.DarkeCountyParks.org

Friends of Bear’s Mill ‘Soup n’ Bowl Fundraiser’

March 10, 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 pm. 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, Ben Deeter, Dionne Fleming, Rita Wiley or Loretta Wray. Each bowl is numbered with a date representing one of the years the mill has been in existence, 1849 thru 2012. 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 $25 for individual and $20 for Friends of Bear’s Mill. Call 937-548-5112 or visit www.BearsMill.com.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Winery at Versailles

March 31, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Who said Easter egg hunts are just for kids? Sign up now for the Third Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Winery At Versailles. This event benefits The Cancer Care Center at Wayne Health Care. Admission is only $5. For every non-perishable food item you bring to donate to a local food bank, you get a ticket for the door prize drawings. Call 937-526-3232 for reservations. www.WineryatVersailles.com.

Live & Local Music - downtown Greenville

Weekends, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Coffee Pot offers an atmosphere brimming with rich, authentic local flavor. Friday, March 9 offering includes the gorgeous music from a 13-year-old pianist, in a family friendly and fun environment. Come and experience our renaissance in downtown Greenville. Call 937-459-5498 or visit them on Facebook.

Mark Your Calendar

Thrill of the Grill
April 5, 6 & 7
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Join in the fun at The Winery at Versailles with this unique dining experience! Call and make your reservation today.  937-526-3232

59th Season Opener at Eldora
April 14
Sunoco American Late Models / UMP DIRTcar Modifieds / Stock Cars

A Taste of Wine & Jazz
April 27
6:30 pm
Enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres, delicious wine and exceptional entertainment during the Darke County Center for the Arts longest running fundraiser at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville.
937-547-0908

See this announcement with links online at Darke County Visitors Bureau


 
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