Evening on the Prairie is right around the corner! This romantic date night, hosted at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve, will be held on October 17th from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Get your tickets
today on our website, darkecountyparks.org/eveningontheprairie.
This intimate date night is set up for you and your partner to relax and enjoy all the
things the evening has to offer. Starting with dinner, served by Chef Lewis from D’s Birria and
More. He offers delectable meals that are easy to enjoy while you listen to the entertainment for
the evening. Follow up dinner at our self-serve s’more bar over an open campfire. If fire-roasted
isn’t your style, Cathy’s Chimney Cakes will be serving her delicious Hungarian desserts. These
sweet dough cakes are filled with ambrosia, or cream cheese fluff with various fall flavored
fillings.
While you’re enjoying dinner, and dessert of course, catch our live music entertainment.
Wildheart Country Band will kick off the evening from 5pm-8pm. This band from Indiana plays
classics like Let Your Love Flow, Don’t Come Looking, as well as their own original music.
Following them will be The Hamilton’s, a local favorite, from 8pm-10pm. If you haven’t heard
them before, they’re a must see. They specialize in older country classics. We’re excited to hear
what these bands have to play!
Live music isn’t the only entertainment we have to offer for the evening. Head over to the
axe throwing trailer to enjoy some healthy competition with your partner. Granted, if you tried
hard enough, I bet you could turn s’mores making into a competition as well. If competition isn’t
your style, the Stillwater Stargazers will be present on top of the hill by 7pm with their
telescopes. Take turns enjoying the night sky and a closer look at the beauty we see every day.
Don’t worry if you don’t know much about astronomy, they’ll be happy to help you learn. Finish
off your evening with a romantic illuminated walk on our new boardwalk trail lined with familiar
luminaries.
Make sure you’re not doing any of this empty handed! The log house will transform into a
tavern for the evening. Cold beer is always an option, but not the only one we have. Seltzers will
also be available. The Winery at Versailles will be on site offering a wine tasting of all of their
classics. If you are looking for a non-alcoholic option, Downings Fruit Farm’s apple cider will be
turned into cold, refreshing slushies throughout the evening.
Make sure you snag tickets before it is too late! This date night happens only once a
year, so don’t miss the opportunity. Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and staff who
make this event possible. We will see you on October 17th!
Thank you to our sponsors!
- Bolyard Heating & Cooling
- VFW
- Brown & Sons Nursery
- Leis Realty
- Greenville Care Center
- Brumbaugh Construction
