You’re invited to Prairie Days! Don’t miss out on this awesome historical event! Prairie Days is right around the corner, Saturday, September 27th, from 10am-5pm and Sunday, September 28th, from 12pm-5pm. 
Come enjoy a weekend celebrating prairies and the pioneer way of life! See apple butter being made over the fire, play children’s pioneer games, take a horse and wagon ride, compete in foot races and seed-spitting contests, view local artists’ works, listen to and enjoy live music and entertainment.This year we will have performances by The Darke County Civic Theatre on Saturday at 11am and 3pm and Sunday at 3pm. Enjoy music from the Thien Snipps, Robert DeMange, Silver Grass and more!
Between performances, sit-a-spell with our 200-year-old pioneer volunteers in the Log House as they demonstrate many skills such as spinning, leather work and making butter. Try your hand at candle-dipping, tinsmithing or take a wagon ride around the prairie.
Take a stroll through the 18th century encampment and watch a tomahawk and knife throwing competition. Visit our Blacksmith Shop to see our master blacksmith working around the forge.
And what is a festival without food?! Take a load off as you enjoy fresh produce from Downing’s Fruit Farm or visit one of the many non-profit vendors. Or participate in a pie-baking contest, try your luck at the annual basket raffle, and so much more!
*New* this year, vendors from the regional Gourd Show will be present as it will no longer be held in Greenville. We hope to see you at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 St. Rt. 502 West, where admission and parking are FREE! For more information, call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165 or visit our website at www.darkecountyparks.org.