August 1 & 2 - Enjoy the 38th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Roundeyes Park near Painters Creek, off St. Rt. 571 East. Bring your lawn chair, family and friends for a good time. Children 15 and under are admitted free with paying adult. Primitive camping is free. Clean restrooms, security and home cooking available. Call Doak Masters at 937-548-7219 for more information.

Missoula Children's Theatre of Missoula, MT has cast approximately 60 local students in Little Red Riding Hood. This full length musical production is complete with professionally designed scenery and costumes. The community is invited to share the excitement by attending the performance to cheer on the local youngsters who made it to the stage. Performances are at 3:00 and 7:00 pm on Saturday, August 2. Tickets are $5 each, and can be ordered by calling (937) 547-0908.

Monster Truck Challenge roars into Eldora Speedway on Saturday, August 2. See stars of the monster truck racing world including Avenger, Barbarian, Bounty Hunter, Brutus, Iron Outlaw, Mopar Magic, Raminator, Samson, Stone Crusher, War Wagon and War Wizard. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

The World's Longest Yard Sale is happening! From Thursday, August 7 through Sunday, August 10, yard sale enthusiasts and flea market aficionados unite in the hunt for grandma's antiques and Aunt Sally's vintage finds all along US Route 127 from the Michigan border all the way into Alabama. More information including maps of sales in Greenville and Darke County can be found at www.127saleohio.com. Print 'em off and... happy hunting!

While you are in town for the Longest Yard Sale on Thursday, August 7, why not stay around for the Thursday Theatre - A Reel Outdoor Experience which takes place on East Fifth Street. This month, The Goonies (an 80's classic) will begin around 9:00 pm on the big screen. For more information on scavenger hunt and other fun pre-show activities, visit www.mainstreetgreenville.org.

August 9 - Get tuned in to Darke County's nature summer concert series with Steve Madewell. Enjoy Steve's ‘stellar’
guitar skills and inspirational lyrics from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve’s outdoor stage. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Cost is free. Call the Darke County Park District for more details at 937-548-0165.

On Sunday, August 10, enjoy a free concert in the park with The Municipal Concert Band at Marlin Band Shell in Greenville City Park. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. Call the Greenville Parks & Rec Department for more information at  937-548-1314

It's time for the fair! The GREAT! Darke County Fair! From Friday, August 15 through Saturday, August 23 kids of all ages enjoy the nine fun-filled days of activities at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville. For a full schedule, visit the fair's website at www.darkecountyfair.com.

REO SPEEDWAGON IN CONCERT! Enjoy a blast from the 80's with this awesome band on August 17 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are still available. To order on-line, visit www.darkecountyfair.com or call 937-548-5044.

August is down right hot! So why not cool off lakeside with the Governor's Cup Regatta from August 23 through the 24 from  9:00 am - 5:30 pm on Grand Lake St. Marys. With hydroplanes competing at speeds of more than 100 miles an hour and more than a mile of spectator viewing area on Lake Shore Drive, Celina, this fantastic summer event is for people of all ages! Amusement rides for the kids, food, beverages, water, racing and live entertainment, what a great way to end the summer! Cost is free. Visit www.celinaevents.com for more details.

Join thousands of dirt track enthusiasts on August 31 at Eldora for *Classic* featuring Sunoco ALMS/Moser UMP Modifieds/Advance Auto Parts Stocks. Gates open at 3:30 pm. Check out www.eldoraspeedway.com for details.