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Here's What's
Happening in Darke County in October
Bring along your sense of discovery to experience the excitement of
Fall in Darke County! Our 'urban-country spirit' will be in full swing
with hayrides on the prairie, corn mazes on the farm, history &
heritage with the parks, community festivals, gathering of artists,
small town charm, rich frontier heritage and fine food & wine...
uniquely Darke County.
We invite you to join in the celebration of the grand opening of The
New Welcome Center for Darke County. Stop by tomorrow evening from 6:00
to 9:00 pm at 421 S. Broadway, Greenville. We are located next door to
The KitchenAid Experience Retail Center. Friday is also First Friday in
downtown Greenville. Enjoy The Artisan Stroll with more than 40
artists, demonstrations, family-friendly activities and musical
entertainment.
Featured Event
Legendary Fall Open House at Bear's Mill - On Saturday & Sunday,
October 4 & 5 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Historic Bear's Mill will
be transformed into the ideal autumn setting for a harvest festival
featuring live music, fall sweets, grinding demonstrations, painting
& sculpture displays, bonfire, duck decoy carvings and must have
treats and gifts in the Mill Store & Gallery. Admission and parking
are free. www.bearsmill.com
Downing's Annual Harvest Festival - On Saturday & Sunday, October 4
& 5 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides
through the orchard; find Autumn decorations for the home including
pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and squash and delicious Fall treats
apples, cider, apple butter, honey, caramel apples, apple dumplings and
sandwiches during Downing's Annual Harvest Festival. Admission and
parking are free.
For more information on the events listed here, and other events and
festivals taking place in Darke County, visit our website at
www.VisitDarkeCounty.org. You can also catch up with us on Facebook
Brumbaugh Fruit & Fun Farm
Now through November 3
Saturdays, 11 am - 7 pm
Sundays, Noon - 7 pm
Always good things to eat and fun things to do at this family-owned
farm located just outside of Arcanum. Bring the entire family to enjoy
hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, monster mountain and other fun
activities. Admission: $8 per person. Those ages 3 and under, and 65
and older are admitted at no charge.
BrumbaughFruitFarm.com
The Winery at Versailles
Mon. - Wed. 10 am - 6 pm
Thurs. 10 am - 8 pm
Fri. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm
Discover the taste of Darke County at The Winery with samples of
award-winning wines, ranging from dry red and whites to sparkling fruit
wines and tours of the renovated 100-year-old barn. This winery offers
delicious fare, unique gifts, tools to make wine and bottles of their
award-winning product.
WineryatVersailles.com
Blacksmith Shop Open at Shawnee Prairie
October 4, 11 & 25
1 - 4 pmEvery Saturday in October, travel back to the 18th century to
explore the Blacksmith Shop at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The sound of
hammers and anvil will be ringing as the smiths prepare new material
for the Log House. For more information, visit DarkeCountyParks.org.
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