Annie Oakley Festival
July 25-27, 2025 • Darke County Fairgrounds • Greenville, Ohio
FRIDAY, JULY 25
9am-9pm
SATURDAY, JULY 26
9am-9pm
SUNDAY, JULY 27
9am-5pm
A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and much more.
As always, we also have a variety of food trucks and craft vendors.
It's all in honor of Darke County's most famous daughter!
Welcome to the 2025 Annie Oakley Festival
The Annie Oakley Committee members are so excited about having our 2025 Annie Oakley Festival. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the festival this year. We have a lot of activities planned, and hope that you will join us for this wonderful festival, and honor our very own Miss Annie Oakley.
Join us as we celebrate Darke County's Famous Daughter
~JoEllen Melling
President of the Annie Oakley Festival Committee
Entertainment & Events
A marksmanship contest open to young ladies ages 12-19. The winner will receive a cash prize and become the face of the festival until the next year!
Each contestant will shoot the same BB gun, provided by the Festival Committee, starting from a distance of 25 feet and increasing by 5 feet each round.
To enter, please print a copy of the entry form and send it to us.
For the rules, please visit the Contest Page.
Miss Annie Oakley
The Annie Oakley Center Foundation is pleased to announce its “Annie’s Memorial Shoot” to be held on Friday, July 28 in conjunction with this year’s Annie Oakley Festival. “Classic Annie” and “Classic Frank” shooting competitions are open to women and men who are 19 years or older. Each participant will have the opportunity to shoot like Annie Oakley or her marksman husband, Frank Butler. Competitors will be provided with a BB gun, BBs, target balloons, and practice time. First prize winners receive $50 and second prize is $25.
More Information
Annie's Memorial Shoot
A costume contest open to children ages 3-5.
Contestants will be in costumes depicting Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and Most Photogenic.
To enter, please print a copy of the entry form and send it to us.
*2025 Application Form Coming Soon!
Little Miss & Mister
Cowboy mounted shooting is a re-enactment of the old west 1880’s. It is the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sport. Competitors wearing two single action .45 caliber revolvers race against the clock through a variety of course patterns while firing at balloon targets.
Demonstrations: Friday @ 7pm + Saturday @ 2pm + Sunday @ 10am
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association
Kick Axe Mobile Axe Throwing will be on the Annie Oakley Festival grounds Saturday and Sunday. There will be a tournament on Saturday and upon conclusion of that tournament, there will be an open throwing event. There is a possibility of
additional contests during the weekend.
Please stop by their area under the trees in front of the 4H Horse Arena, and stop by talk to the gentlemen there for more details.
Kick Axe
Registration will be completed at the Annie Oakley Festival prior to the Kiddie Tractor Pull starting. Forms will be available at the Trailer for the Kiddie Tractor Pulls.
For more info, please visit the Contest Page.
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Dog races open all small dogs. Heats will be organized as needed depending on how many dogs are entered.
There's also a costume contest and an owner/pet look-alike contest; these are open to all breeds!
For the rules and entry form, please visit the Contest Page.
Small Dog Races
Schedule
2025 Schedule Coming Soon!
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Where is Annie buried?Annie Oakley and Frank Butler are buried near Brock, Ohio, off Greenville-Saint Mary's Road between State Route 127 and OH-185. Here is a map of the location: Grave Site ***If you're at the Festival, our free, air-conditioned Historical Bus Tour leaves from the Festival grounds several times each day and stops at this location; it's a great way to get there and learn about other sites of interest in the area!
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Can we camp nearby?Yes! The Fairgrounds has spaces and hookups for your RV or trailer. All camping is handled by the Annie Oakley Committee, Call 937-417-1365
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Where is the Festival held?We are at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio. Enter through Gate 5 and parking will be on your right. (Fairgrounds may use overflow parking as needed.)
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Are you affiliated with the Garst Museum?No, we are not. However, we do recommend you visit them if you are interested in Annie Oakley or the history of Darke County!
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Where is the Gathering at Garst?The Gathering is held at the Garst Museum. Please follow this link for a map and directions: Garst Museum
COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 61st YEAR FOR THE ANNIE OAKLEY FESTIVAL
Come see the many vendors and concessionaires. Bring your blanket and chairs, or sit on the grass and watch the shows and competitions, while spending time with family at the Annie Oakley Festival, located at the Darke County Fairgrounds, Sweitzer St, Greenville, OH 45331
Visit
The 2025 Annie Oakley Festival will be held on July 25, 26 and 27th, at the south end of the Darke County Fairgrounds.
Use Fairgrounds Gate 5, off Fort Jefferson Avenue, and you'll be directed to the parking area.
Parking
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Where is Annie buried?Annie Oakley and Frank Butler are buried near Brock, Ohio, off Greenville-Saint Mary's Road between State Route 127 and OH-185. Here is a map of the location: Grave Site ***If you're at the Festival, our free, air-conditioned Historical Bus Tour leaves from the Festival grounds several times each day and stops at this location; it's a great way to get there and learn about other sites of interest in the area!
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Can we camp nearby?Yes! The Fairgrounds has spaces and hookups for your RV or trailer. All camping is handled by the Annie Oakley Committee, Call 937-417-1365
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Where is the Festival held?We are at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio. Enter through Gate 5 and parking will be on your right. (Fairgrounds may use overflow parking as needed.)
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Are you affiliated with the Garst Museum?No, we are not. However, we do recommend you visit them if you are interested in Annie Oakley or the history of Darke County!
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Where is the Gathering at Garst?The Gathering is held at the Garst Museum. Please follow this link for a map and directions: Garst Museum
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