.:: Darke County Visitors Bureau ::.

February: The Month of Celebration.

After conducting some minor research on the Internet, we've found that every day in February is a celebration of something! We all know about Groundhogs Day on February 2 and Valentine's Day on February 14 but do you know about "Hoodie Hoo Day" on February 20? Do you celebrate "Do A Grouch a Favor Day" on February 16 which happens to be the day before "Random Acts of Kindness Day" on the 17th? February is also the month to celebrate chocolate! On February 9, 1894, Hersey's decided to make chocolate. Thank goodness, Mr. Hersey wasn't celebrating "No Brainer Day!!"

As for the visitors bureau, we'll stick to celebrating the nationally-recognized holidays in February. To recognize Saint Valentine, a true romantic at heart, honor your spouse with a special overnight package from the Inn at Versailles, called what else, "The Sweetheart Package." Enjoy deluxe accommodations, fine dining and the little extras (chocolate, wine, roses) that will make your time together unforgettable.

Read on for more romantic ideas to seduce your sweetheart or visit our festivals and events page at www.visitdarkecounty.org/events.

February 5 - Wine Tasting & Dinner at The Inn. Enjoy a lovely evening complete with a seven-course meal including Italian wines at the Inn at Versailles. Make a complete package by staying the night in one of the Inn's boutique suites. Make your reservations by calling (937) 526-3020. Visit their website at www.innatversailles.com to view the deluxe accommodations and award-winning wine list.

February 7 - The Mask Messenger. Michael Gunst is The Mask Messenger in a series of vignettes ranging from comic to bizarre to poignant. The show illuminates and expands the concept of the mask, exploring its relationship to human psychology, business, fashion, art, dance and theatre. Event begins at 7:00 pm at the Union City Arts Depot. For tickets, call Julie Strait at (937) 547-0908.

February 8 - Wine & Chocolate at The Winery. Enjoy the most popular wine tasting event at the Winery on Friday, February 8. Make your reservations by calling (937) 526-3232.

February 9 - Valentine's Dinner at Ghyslain Chocolatier. Enjoy a romantic, candlelit four-course dinner with your Valentine at Ghyslain Chocolatier in Union City. Call to reserve your spot today, (866) 449-7524.

February 14 - Valentine's Day at The Bistro. Enjoy a "Surf & Turf" dinner and a romantic evening with music by guitarist, Eric Loy at The Bistro. Reservations appreciated. Call (937) 316-5000 or visit their website at www.thebistrooffbroadway.com.

February 15 - Intimate Love Songs. Enjoy the lovely voice of Joelle York while sampling coffee, tea and delicious pastries with all proceeds benefiting Hospice. Event takes place from 6:30 - 9:00 pm
at Jitters Cafe in Versailles. Call Lisa Hedrick at (937) 526-3506.

February 16 - Valentine Dinner at The Winery. Enjoy a four-course dinner with your sweetheart at the Winery at Versailles. Dinner at 7:30 pm. Reservation required. Call today, (937) 526-3232.

February 17 - Sweetheart Brunch. Treat your sweetie to a grand buffet at The Bistro Off Broadway from 11 am until 2 pm. This fundraising event will feature live pianist Jeff Hufnagle and a silent auction for a Dave Hill watercolor landscape painting as well as an oil painting by Agust Roestamadji. Tickets are $17 per adult, and $10 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at The Bistro Off Broadway, Montage, Broadway Joes, and Pure Chocolate. Proceeds support the Anna Bier Gallery.

February 1 through 29 - Live Cooking Shows at KitchenAid Experience Center. Learn tips to achieve professional results in your very own kitchen! Visit their Heritage Museum, take a factory tour and enjoy the free cooking shows at KitchenAid Experience Center in Downtown Greenville. Classes are free and open to the public at 10:30 am, Monday through Saturday. No advance registration is necessary. For a complete schedule including recipes and coupons, sign-up for the free e-newsletter at www.kitchenaid.com/experience. or call 1-888-886-8318.

March 1 & 2 - Maple Syrup Festival. The first weekend in March brings Darke County Parks’ annual Maple Syrup Festival and Waffle Breakfast. Check out the new sugar shack at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. For more information, call the Park District at (937) 548-0165 or log onto their website at www.darkecountyparks.org to read about upcoming events.

February: The Month of Celebration. After conducting some minor research on the Internet, we've found that every day in February is a celebration of something! We all know about Groundhogs Day on February 2 and Valentine's Day on February 14 but do you know about "Hoodie Hoo Day" on February 20? Do you celebrate "Do A Grouch a Favor Day" on February 16 which happens to be the day before "Random Acts of Kindness Day" on the 17th? February is also the month to celebrate chocolate! On February 9, 1894, Hersey's decided to make chocolate. Thank goodness, Mr. Hersey wasn't celebrating "No Brainer Day!!" As for the visitors bureau, we'll stick to celebrating the nationally-recognized holidays in February. To recognize Saint Valentine, a true romantic at heart, honor your spouse with a special overnight package from the Inn at Versailles, called what else, "The Sweetheart Package." Enjoy deluxe accommodations, fine dining and the little extras (chocolate, wine, roses) that will make your time together unforgettable. Read on for more romantic ideas to seduce your sweetheart or visit our festivals and events page at www.visitdarkecounty.org/events. February 5 - Wine Tasting & Dinner at The Inn. Enjoy a lovely evening complete with a seven-course meal including Italian wines at the Inn at Versailles. Make a complete package by staying the night in one of the Inn's boutique suites. Make your reservations by calling (937) 526-3020. Visit their website at www.innatversailles.com to view the deluxe accommodations and award-winning wine list. February 7 - The Mask Messenger. Michael Gunst is The Mask Messenger in a series of vignettes ranging from comic to bizarre to poignant. The show illuminates and expands the concept of the mask, exploring its relationship to human psychology, business, fashion, art, dance and theatre. Event begins at 7:00 pm at the Union City Arts Depot. For tickets, call Julie Strait at (937) 547-0908. February 8 - Wine & Chocolate at The Winery. Enjoy the most popular wine tasting event at the Winery on Friday, February 8. Make your reservations by calling (937) 526-3232. February 9 - Valentine's Dinner at Ghyslain Chocolatier. Enjoy a romantic, candlelit four-course dinner with your Valentine at Ghyslain Chocolatier in Union City. Call to reserve your spot today, (866) 449-7524. February 14 - Valentine's Day at The Bistro. Enjoy a "Surf & Turf" dinner and a romantic evening with music by guitarist, Eric Loy at The Bistro. Reservations appreciated. Call (937) 316-5000 or visit their website at www.thebistrooffbroadway.com. February 15 - Intimate Love Songs. Enjoy the lovely voice of Joelle York while sampling coffee, tea and delicious pastries with all proceeds benefiting Hospice. Event takes place from 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Jitters Cafe in Versailles. Call Lisa Hedrick at (937) 526-3506. February 16 - Valentine Dinner at The Winery. Enjoy a four-course dinner with your sweetheart at the Winery at Versailles. Dinner at 7:30 pm. Reservation required. Call today, (937) 526-3232. February 17 - Sweetheart Brunch. Treat your sweetie to a grand buffet at The Bistro Off Broadway from 11 am until 2 pm. This fundraising event will feature live pianist Jeff Hufnagle and a silent auction for a Dave Hill watercolor landscape painting as well as an oil painting by Agust Roestamadji. Tickets are $17 per adult, and $10 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at The Bistro Off Broadway, Montage, Broadway Joes, and Pure Chocolate. Proceeds support the Anna Bier Gallery. February 1 through 29 - Live Cooking Shows at KitchenAid Experience Center. Learn tips to achieve professional results in your very own kitchen! Visit their Heritage Museum, take a factory tour and enjoy the free cooking shows at KitchenAid Experience Center in Downtown Greenville. Classes are free and open to the public at 10:30 am, Monday through Saturday. No advance registration is necessary. For a complete schedule including recipes and coupons, sign-up for the free e-newsletter at www.kitchenaid.com/experience. or call 1-888-886-8318. March 1 & 2 - Maple Syrup Festival. The first weekend in March brings Darke County Parks’ annual Maple Syrup Festival and Waffle Breakfast. Check out the new sugar shack at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. For more information, call the Park District at (937) 548-0165 or log onto their website at www.darkecountyparks.org to read about upcoming events.	Why not stay for the Weekend? For details on Getaway Packages in Darke County, click here. We have all you need for a Romantic Getaway? Wine. Chocolate. Crackling Fire. Jacuzzi. All that's missing is you. Looking for a place to hang out on Saturday nights? Visit True North located at the corner of Third & Walnut in Downtown Greenville, an internet coffee bar offering live concerts & great desserts! This month, check out: February 2 Grayson David 9:00 pm - Midnight February 9 Joe Rivers 8:00 pm - Midnight February 16 Beth Toman 8:00 pm - Midnight February 23 Matt Haupt 8:00 pm - Midnight Call (937) 548-3211 for more information.
To request a visitor packet, click here.