News and Press

Tourism Grants Available to Local Events & Festivals

October 10, 2011 Funds are available to non-profit organizations sponsoring special events in Darke County through the Darke County Visitors Bureau in 2012.
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“LIKE” US AND WIN A SWEETHEART OF A DEAL: VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES CONTEST

August 26, 2011 The Darke County Visitors Bureau will host a special contest in honor of their new website launch, VisitDarkeCounty.org, where visitors can view and discover a wealth of information on Darke County. To enter, just visit and browse the site, “Like” them on Facebook, and tell them what you think of the new website. It’s that easy! Stop by the booth for more details and brochures on all the sights and attractions in the county, as well as maps and travel information for the State of Ohio. Contest runs from August 19 to August 31, 2011.
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NEW WEBSITE FOR DARKE COUNTY TOURISM LAUNCHED

August 19, 2011 Travelers searching for ideas on day trips, extended stays or relaxing getaway weekends in western Ohio will find a wealth of information and entertainment thanks to a redesign of VisitDarkeCounty.org, Darke County’s travel and tourism website.
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STATE’S TOURISM DIRECTOR ENJOYS TOUR OF DARKE COUNTY

July 29, 2011 The Darke County Visitors Bureau was honored to take State Tourism Director, Amir Eylon on a whirlwind tour of Darke County.
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City of Greenville Waives Garage Sale Permit for World's Longest Yard Sale

July 15, 2011 To expose yard-sale enthusiasts and flea market aficionados to Greenville, the county seat of Darke County, the 127 Business Route will be featured during the World's Longest Yard Sale, August 4 - 7, 2011.
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Perry Honored as Tourism Citizen of the Year

June 3, 2011 Ms. Penny Perry was honored as the first Tourism Citizen of the Year by the Darke County Visitors Bureau at the Chamber's annual meeting, Thursday at Romer's Catering in Greenville.
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Race 2 Taste 2011

June 2, 2011 Don't miss this year's RACE 2 TASTE prior to The Prelude to the Dream, June 8, 11 am - 5 pm. Look for us in the building behind the suites at Eldora Speedway. Sample food & wine unique to Darke County. Tickets are only $.50 each and items range from 1 to 4 tickets. Check us out on Facebook for updates.
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2011 Official Visitors Guide for Darke County

May 31, 2011 2011 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE FOR DARKE COUNTY, OHIO.Take a look at our official visitors guide to Darke County by clicking this link which will take you to an interactive on-line guide. You can also order a printed version by clicking here. We have a fan page on Facebook that is updated daily with events, facts and random information. Like us at Darke County Visitors Bureau. We also like it when people call us, 1-800-504-2995.
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Visitors Bureau Rolls out New Look

May 17, 2011 The Darke County Visitors Bureau previewed its new logo today, supporting its mission to enhance the economic growth of Darke County through the promotion and development of tourism.
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