David Oda, owner of RO-DA-O Farm Horse Drawn Vehicle Service in Arcanum, enjoys riding around the Fairgrounds with Percherond draft horses Cinda and Clem, at the Feast and Fest Food Truck Rally and Craft Show, which happened Saturday. To learn more, visit RODAO on Facebook, or call 937-564-4115.
The Legendary Rollin’ 50’s Cruise-in, which spanned over four blocks in downtown Greenville, included a colorful array of over 350 cars, which gathered at 2 p.m. to cruise down Broadway at the 39th annual event. To learn more about the Legendary Rollin’ 50’s and future cruise-ins, contact president Dave Niley at 937-548-4517, or Kenny Erwin 937-337-6703.
Amber Kearney, Angie Roades, Sarah Staley and Crystal Gifford, of Solid Rock Apostolic Church in Bradford, smile and greet attendees at Saturday’s Feast and Fest Food Truck Rally and Craft Show. To learn more about the happenings at Solid Rock, just visit them on Facebook or call 937-718-0351.
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Cars like this beautiful 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 cruised into Greenville for the Legendary 50’s 39th annual Classic Cruise-in on Saturday. Pictured is owner Tom Bryte of Tipp City, who belongs to the Anthony Wayne Pontiac Club.
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Josh Preston, president of Widows Sons-Hirams Legacy, stands with artist Jim Shiveley, of PigHeaded Custom Paint (Flecher), at the Legendary 50s Classic cruise in on Saturday. Pictured also is Shiveley’s custom motorcycle to commemorate the fallen on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11.
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Car enthusiasts of all ages, like these in front of Michael’s Fine Clocks and Jewelry, located at 601 S. Broadway, gathered to check out the array of colorful cars which rolled into Greenville on Saturday.
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By Carol Marsh
DailyAdvocate.com
GREENVILLE — The weather was “picture perfect” over the weekend, as many residents came out to celebrate a few of the many happenings around Darke County, including the Rollin’ 50’s Car Show on Broadway, and the Feast and Fest Food Truck Rally and Craft Show, which all took place Saturday.
A great time of reminiscing, making memories, and family fun was enjoyed by all at the Legendary Rollin’ 50’s Cruise-in, which spanned across four blocks along Broadway. A colorful array of over 350 cars gathered at 2 p.m. to cruise down Broadway at the 39th annual event, bringing members, car and motorcycle enthusiasts from all around the midwest together in one downtown location. In addition, Rollin’ 50’s popular D.J. Fast Eddie, of Ferguson’s DJ Service, invited all attendees to gathered and commemorate the fallen heroes of September 11, with the backdrop of Greenville’s Fire Department ladder, the American Flag, and a patriotic musical tribute.
Across town, at the Darke County Fairgrounds, the Feast and Fest Food Truck Rally and Craft Show welcomed families from across the county to enjoy spending time together with great music, delicious food, and having fun. Kiddie amusement rides were on site, as well as the Ro-Da-O Farm horse drawn wagon, driven by Arcanum’s own David and Robin Oda family, giving wagon rides to one and all throughout the afternoon event. Event-goers were treated to music by Dayton band “Hey There Morgan,” and members of Bradford’s Solid Rock Apostolic Church (located at 8991 U.S. 36) were on-hand to greet everyone at the guest table as they came through the gate. Be sure to mark the calendar for the church’s upcoming “Solid Rock and Boom” event, happening on Saturday, Oct. 2.
For more information about upcoming events happening around the county, stop by the Mainstreet Greenville and Darke County Tourism office, located at 421 S. Broadway, or visit on the web at www.mainstreetgreenville.org and www.visitdarkecounty.org.
Carol Marsh covers community interest stories and handles obituaries for the Daily Advocate and Early Bird. She can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at 937-569-4314.
