May 2008
| DATE |
FESTIVAL INFO |
| May 3-4, 2008 |
Lore
of the Laughery
Friendship, Indiana
CONTACT INFO: National Muzzle Loading
Rifle Association; nmlraevents@seidata.com or mblastdop@seidata.com;
812.667.5131 |
May 3-4, 2008
May 2-3, 2009 |
Gasthof
Spring Festival
Montgomery, Indiana
Come to the Gasthof Amish Village located in Montgomery,
IN, Gateway to Southern Indiana Amish Country, and enjoy
our Spring Festival. Our event features craft vendors
of all kinds, flea markets, carriage rides, barrel train
rides for the children, live Gospel music and much more.
The Gasthof Restaurant serves a delicious homemade Amish
Buffet and our Bakery sells fresh baked homemade pies,
cakes, cookies, breads and many more Amish treats. Stay
the weekend with us at our 82 room Village Inn. Group
rates available, call 812.486.2600.
CONTACT INFO: mail@gasthofamishvillage.com; 812.486.4900
|
| May 3, 2008 |
25th Annual Riley Wrangler’s Arts &
Crafts Fair & Cruise In
Greenfield, Indiana
Join us as over 80 vendors display arts, crafts and
food. Enjoy live local entertainment, square dance and
Cruise In featuring old cars, roadsters and muscle cars.
Door prizes every half hour, free will offering collected
to support Hancock Hope House serving Hancock, Rush
and Shelby county homeless. HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:00
pm; free admission and free parking, handicap accessible.
CONTACT INFO: Stephen D. Rifner; srifner@cs.com; 765.763.6289
|
May 3-4, 2008
May 2-3, 2009 |
Spring
Celebration Festival
Lanthier Winery
Madison, Indiana
Learn the fine art of gardening. Get down and dirty
when you take home free plants from the Great Divide.
Enjoy free samples of Indiana award-winning hand-crafted
wines. Gourmet garden lunches are available.
HOURS: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Tami Hagemier; info@lanthierwinery.com;
800.41-wines; 812-273.2409 |
| May 9-11, 2008 |
Spring
Fling
Walkerton, IN
Pre-1840 Historical Farm with two 1830 log homes,
barn, smoke house, one room school house, Irish Cottage,
picnic play area with friendship fire ring. Jersey dairy
farm features draft horses and Gram’s mini-animals.
Other activities include Music, black powder, Atlata
1, archery, knife and hawk-iron skillet toss, rollin’
pin throw and tea with fashion review, period demos,
blacksmith, spin, candle-dip and weave.
CONTACT INFO: Annette Hesters; annette_hesters@yahoo.com;
574.586.2105
|
May 10, 2008
May 9, 2009 |
Winamac
Spring Festival
Winamac, Indiana
Spend the day before Mother’s Day on the streets
of downtown Winamac. Annual Pancake Breakfast, various
vendors including: arts, crafts and food. Antique car
show and bike ride tours – sponsored by Tippecanoe
& Bicycles Too. Bike trails include 14-, 26- and
64-mile trails. Sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club.
CONTACT INFO: Steve Morrison; smorrison@fnbmonterey.com;
574.946.6641 |
| May 16-17, 2008 |
Historic
Newburgh Wine & Art Festival
Newburgh, Indiana
Grapes by the River Wine Tasting from
Indiana wineries located at Old Lock and Dam Park. Activities
include music, artists in the park, food and soft beverages.
Admission cost to wine tasting area, must be 21 to enter
this area.
CONTACT INFO: Nancy Lybarger; director@historicnewburgh.org;
812.853.2815 |
May 17, 2008
May 16, 2009 |
Zionsville
Country Market
Zionsville, Indiana
Zionsville Country Market is a juried arts, crafts,
apparel and antique show. Always the Saturday after
Mother’s Day held on our historical brick street
under white tents.
HOURS: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Zionsville Chamber of Commerce; info@zionsvillechamber.org;
317.873.3836 |
| May 17, 2008 |
Taste
of Noble County Ethnic Festival
Ligonier, Indiana
Join us for the Taste of Noble County Ethnic Festival!
Event attendees are treated to a variety of music and
dance styles such as Scottish bagpipes, Middle Eastern,
Japanese and Hispanic dancing. This year’s attendees
can expect to continue the tradition of experiencing
culture through music, dance, demonstrations and “World
Tour” activities. Food, vendor merchandise, crafts,
art displays, and games for the kids and exotic animals
are all part of the festivities. Enjoy a “Kaleidoscope”
of sights, sounds and events representing many cultures
of the world.
CONTACT INFO: Celebrate Diversity Project; 260.894.9078 |
May 17-18, 2008
May 23-24, 2009 |
May Festival
Arcadia, Indiana
Crafts, Flea Market, food, games & moonwalks for
the kids. Entertainment on both days; Sunday car show.
HOURS: Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday 8:00
am – 6:00 pm, free admission
CONTACT INFO: Tom Raquet; raquet42@gmail.com; 317.420.0058
|
May 10, 2008
May 9, 2009 |
6th
Annual Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair and Student Art Fair
Bridgeton, Indiana
Fine art and crafts show and sale, student art show.
Enjoy a wine tasting from Noon – 5:00 pm.
HOURS: Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Blanche Case; 765-548-2136; bton1878hse@aol.com;
e-mail or visit our website |
| May 22-25, 2008 |
Tri-State
Bluegrass Festival
Kendallville, Indiana
31 hours of acoustic Bluegrass music held Thursday
through Sunday at the beautiful Noble County Fairgrounds
since 1990. Campers arrive days in advance to get their
favorite spot. There are food booths and music related
vendors, music workshops on Saturday and a kid’s
korner for the children.
CONTACT INFO: Jim Winger; nibga@mixi.net; 260.432.4485
|
May 22-31, 2008
May 21-30, 2009 |
Fairbanks
Park Arts & Music Festival
(formerly Wabash Valley Festival)
Terre Haute, Indiana
The 25th annual Fairbanks Park Arts & Music Festival,
May 22-31, brings 10 days of fun for the whole family
to Fairbanks Park. You’ll want to check out the
exciting mid-way rides and games, make a stop at the
flea market and spend some time at the car cruise-in
area. Hungry? We’ve got you covered with plenty
of tasty foods to tempt the pallet. Be sure to wander
over to the artists and art area to view their unique
creations, you might find the perfect gift or special
creation. Fun, Food, Music and Arts, it’s all
at the Fairbanks Park Arts & Music Festival, sponsored
by the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department.
CONTACT INFO: Rita; 812-232-2727. |
| May 23-26, 2008 |
Steam
Corner Antique Power Show
Veedersburg, Indiana
Visit the 27th annual Antique Power Show and 37th annual
Flea Market. Over 100 small antique engine displays,
putt putts, homemade working displays, etc. Over 100
vendors, plenty of good food, live Country entertainment
and auction Saturday night. Amenities include; shower
houses, restaurant and food booths. Clean bathrooms
and lots of free parking, no admission. Church services
held on grounds Sunday morning at 8:00 am.
CONTACT INFO: Ruth Staggs; m123y99@netzero.net; 765.798.5710
|
May 24-25, 2008
May 23-23, 2009 |
32nd
Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
Vincennes, Indiana
(French Commons)
The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous is a Revolutionary
Era event, depicting the Era of 1700-1815 with the Northwest
Territorial Association. There are soldiers reenacting
Revolutionary Battles and life as it was during this
Era and merchants, traders, demonstrators, foods, entertainment,
children’s games, etc. which were displayed, sold
and used during that time period. The Spirit of Vincennes
Rendezvous is held every year on Memorial Day weekend.
Free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Junior Fischer; 1320 Upper 11th St., Vincennes,
Indiana, 47591; 812-882-7079; www.spiritofvincennes.org
|
May 28-31, 2008
May 27-30, 2009 |
Knightstown
Jubilee Days
Knightstown, Indiana
Carnival, games, rides, parade, queen contest, kiddie
tractor pull, food, kids fishing contest, music, train
rides, and Hoosier gym tours.
Hours: Vary; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Barbara Carter; 765.345.5665; 800.668.1895;
info@knightstownchamber.com |
| May 28-June 1, 2008 |
English Reunion Festival
English, Indiana
Veterans program, horse and tractor pulls, carnival,
games, entertainment nightly, parade, baby contest,
queen contest, fun for all ages!
HOURS : Nightly 6:00-10:00 pm; Saturday Noon –
11:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Kenny Sturgeon; townofenglish@netsurfusa.net;
812.338.2654 |
May 30-June 1, 2008
May 29-31, 2009 |
Russiaville Western Days Festival
Russiaville, Indiana
Three days featuring art & crafts, antique tractor
show, amusement rides and entertainment. Saturday features
a parade and karaoke; Sunday enjoy a car show and 5K
walk/run.
HOURS: Friday 3:00- 11:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am –
11:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Pat Sipes; patsipes1@aol.com; 765.883.7391 |
| May 1-27, 2007 |
Little
500 Festival
Anderson, Indiana
The Little 500 Festival has raised over
$700,000 for local non-profit organizations. Since 1988,
the Festival has provided Madison County residents and
visitors enough activities to fill the month of May.
The goal of the Little 500 Festival is to create a celebration
that provides family entertainment, inspires pride in
our community and promotes the history of the historic
Little 500 at the world's fastest quarter-mile oval
of Anderson Speedway.
The Little 500 Festival includes activities such as
a huge go-cart race in downtown Anderson, a comedy night,
children and family activities, a Fun Run/walk, a street
party/dance and more.
CONTACT INFO: Ralph Day 765.643.5633 rday@heartlandspirit.com
|
| May 1-27, 2007 |
500
Festival
SPIRIT and Speed - Celebrating 50 Years of the
500 Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
Join the festivities this year in Indianapolis
for a special month-long celebration of 50 years of
the 500 Festival. From the start of the nation's largest
half-marathon to the sights and sounds of the traditional
parade held the day before the Indy 500, the 500 Festival
has grown into one of the nation's largest festivals.
Other events include Kids' Day and Rookie Run, Memorial
Service, Community Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
and Breakfast at the Brickyard. There's something for
everyone in May in Indianapolis!
CONTACT INFO: Visit 500festival.com or call 317.614.6400
to purchase tickets and register for events. |
JUNE 2008
| DATE |
FESTIVAL INFO |
| May 28-June 1, 2008 |
English Reunion Festival
English, Indiana
Veterans program, horse and tractor pulls, carnival,
games, entertainment nightly, parade, baby contest,
queen contest, fun for all ages!
HOURS : Nightly 6:00-10:00 pm; Saturday Noon –
11:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Kenny Sturgeon; townofenglish@netsurfusa.net;
812.338.2654 |
May 30-June 1, 2008
May 29-31, 2009 |
Russiaville Western Days Festival
Russiaville, Indiana
Three days featuring art & crafts, antique tractor
show, amusement rides and entertainment. Saturday features
a parade and karaoke; Sunday enjoy a car show and 5K
walk/run.
HOURS: Friday 3:00- 11:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am –
11:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Pat Sipes; patsipes1@aol.com; 765.883.7391 |
| June 1, 2008 |
Mulberry Fest
Mulberry, Indiana
Fun for the entire family featuring local arts &
craft booths, food, town wide garage sales, business
district sidewalk sales, live entertainment, 5K Race,
Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, parade, state bed racing
championships, emergency services safety day, car show,
cake walk, kiddie carnival, chicken & pork chop
bar-be-que and community church service. Parking and
shuttle service locations.
CONTACT INFO: Cathy Harden; 765.296.2161; thehardens@mintel.net
|
| June 3-7, 2008 |
New
Haven Canal Days
New Haven, Indiana
As quoted in New Haven’s Community Guide, “New
Haven's signature event is the annual Canal Days Festival,
scheduled for June 5-9, 2007. New Haven Canal Days is
the ultimate community celebration, emphasizing a family
atmosphere. Activities include the Grand Parade as well
as the Shrine Parade, free nightly entertainment on
two stages, 5K Run, Kids Day, Arm-Wrestling Tournament,
"Canal Eatery" Food Tent (Mmmmm....good!),
Arts & Crafts, Cooking Shows, Amateur Talent Contest,
Marketplace, Car Cruise & Show, Police K9 exhibition,
just to mention a few of the family-oriented events.
A wide array of amusement rides fills the midway to
thrill the young and not-so-young! Many residents consider
this a time for homecoming, planning reunions and family
events around the festivities. The week concludes with
a spectacular display of fireworks....definitely family
fun for everyone!” Nearly $150,000 from festival
proceeds has been reinvested in our community!
CONTACT INFO:
newhavencanaldays@comcast.net |
| June 5, 2008 |
JCB
NeighborFEST!
Columbus, Indiana
JCB NeighborFEST! takes place in the 300 block of Washington
St. in downtown Columbus. This year’s festival
features the finest blues, soul, rock and rhythm &
blues in the state. Free admission, cash bar and food
vendors on site.
CONTACT INFO: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org;
812.376.2534 |
June 5-8, 2008
June 4-7, 2009 |
All-American
Country Hoedown
Campbellsburg, Indiana
Good Old Country Fun - Three days of great food, crafts,
continuous entertainment and fun for all ages. Come
join us and have a great time. Events include Miss Country
Girl Pageant, Seniors Day, Historic Home Tour, Little
Cowgirl-Cowboy contest, and Baking contest, Pet Parade,
Fireworks Show and Street Dance. Pancake Breakfast,
Fish Fry and BBQ Chicken, plus lots more mouth-watering
treats to tempt your taste buds. Children’s Activities,
Craft Booths, Antique Tractor show, Battle of the Bands,
3-0n-3 Basketball Tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull and
Parade to top all parades which includes a parade of
antique tractors. Family fun for everyone! HOURS: Vary,
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Diane Callahan; jwhbnb@blueriver.net;
812.755.4274 |
June 6-7, 2008
June 5-6, 2009 |
Hoosier
Hills Fiber Arts Festival
Franklin, Indiana
This is a celebration of textiles, fiber arts and old-time
artisan skills. We will be offering a unique blend of
classes which are listed on our website. There will
be a variety of vendors, displaying artistic talents
in needle felting, wet felting, hand spinning, weaving,
rug hooking, fine jewelry and lots of supplies to get
you started!
HOURS: Friday 1:00 – 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am
– 6:00 pm. Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Nancy Talley; talleyllama@insightbb.com;
317.535.2525 |
June 6-7, 2008
June 5-6, 2009 |
Somerset Days Community Festival
Somerset, Indiana
Sponsored by the Lions Club, this event features smoked
pork chops, karaoke contest, annual town rummages, music,
garden tractor pull, parade, crafts, fled market, wood
carvers, health fair, gospel and bluegrass music.
HOURS: Friday 3:00- 11:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am –
11:oo pm; free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Somerset Lions Club, Tony C. Hicks; nell@myvine.com;
765.981.4471 |
June 6-8, 2008
June 5-7, 2009 |
Rosedale Strawberry Festival
Rosedale, Indiana
Berry delicious fun for all ages at the first settlement
in Parke County’s Covered Bridge Capitol of the
World. Enjoy continuous stage presentations and live
bands ranging from country music’s best to Big
Band sounds to trendy contemporary Christian rock. See
crafters and goods vendors, classic car and motorcycle
cruise-ins, a model train show, and local historic/antique
displays. Experience the fun of the Kid Zone’s
of no-lose games for the younger set, a teen scavenger
hunt, adult activities, contests, and pageants. Top
it off with Jonah fish fry, spaghetti supper, Sunday
breakfast and morning devotions, and, of course, gallons
of scrumptious strawberry shortcakes. We’re also
open every fall on the Covered Bridge red route. Y’all
c’mon!
HOURS: Friday 4:30- 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am –
9:00 pm; Sunday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Julia Hickman; rmastrawberryfest@sbcglobal.net;
765.548.2522 |
| June 6-8, 2008 |
Merom Bluff Chautauqua
Merom, Indiana
Held in Merom Bluff Park, this festival features art
and crafts, a flea market, buckskinner encampment, cloggers,
dancers, baby show and a Little Miss Pageant. Live music
includes rock, country and gospel. Variety of foods
including an open pit bbq featuring chicken and pork
chops.
HOURS: Friday Noon-11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am –
10:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Admission
charge.
CONTACT INFO: Debi Brown; meromchautauqua07@msn.com;
812.356.4068 |
June 6-8, 2008
June 5-7, 2009 |
Mansfield
Village Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival
Mansfield, Indiana
Located in Mansfield Village, shops open and craft
vendor’s set-up, RV Rally; banjo & fiddle
contest, good’ole country auction and festival
food. Clogger’s workshops and music, trolley rides.
Admission for music events.
HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
CONTACT INFO: Pat McCarter; 765-653-4026; www.mansfieldvillage.com
|
June 7-8, 2008
June 6-7, 2009 |
Brown
County Log Cabin Tour
Nashville & Brown County, Indiana
Travel through the gentle rolling hills of Brown County
and visit private log homes during our 36th annual tour.
The homes feature gardens, antiques and the work of
local artists. Self-guided auto tour begins at Nashville
Village Green. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for
children 2-12, and available online or at the Brown
County Visitors Center.
HOURS: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; tour tickets $15.00
adults; $7.00 children 12 and under.
CONTACT INFO: Beverly Hollandbeck; pmhsbev@aol.com;
812.597.4563 |
June 7, 2008
June 6, 2009 |
Vintage
Indiana Wine & Food Fest
Indianapolis, Indiana
An award winning festival promoting Indiana wine &
food, sample from over 21 wineries, live music, food
vendors, kid zone, art vendors and culinary shows. HOURS:
11:00 am – 7:00pm; Adults $20.00 in advance, $23.00
at gate; ages 6-20 $5.00, under 5 free.
CONTACT INFO: Jeanette Merritt; 765-496-3842; jkmerritt@purdue.edu;
www.vintageindiana.com |
June 7-8, 2008
June 13-14, 2009 |
Gathering
of Great Lakes Nations PowWow
Portland, Indiana
This is a celebration of Great Lakes Native American
culture. Enjoy Native American drums, singers and dancers,
a pre-1840’s living history camp, Native American
foods, artisan demonstrations, storytelling and an auction
of museum quality items. Vendors will be selling Native
American items.
Grand Entry on Saturday at 1:00& 7:00 pm; Sunday
at Noon.
HOURS: Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday 10:00
am – 4:00 pm; admission $4.00, under 12 free,
$15 family admission.
CONTACT INFO: call 765-426-3022 or email Kay at kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com.
|
June 7-8, 2008
June 6-7, 2009 |
7th
Annual Blast From the Past June Fest
Bainbridge, Indiana (Putnam County)
Take a step back in time to a “Blast from the
Past” in the country town of Bainbridge and enjoy
country hospitality. The money raised goes to help fund
Friends of the Park’s summer Fun in the Sun programs
& events for the community parks of Russellville,
Roachdale and Bainbridge. There will be fun, food &
fellowship all weekend long. We have many fun things
planned for the weekend including: arts and crafts vendors,
food vendors, children’s area, stage coach and
pony rides, car, truck and motorcycle show, queen contest
and live entertainment. Visit our website for complete
details.
CONTACT INFO: Dianna Gorrell; info@friendsoftheparkrussellville.org;
765.435.2813 |
June 12-14, 2008
June 11-13, 2009 |
Round
Barn Festival
Rochester, Indiana
(Main Street)
Downtown in Courthouse Square. Round Barn tours daily.
Crafts, food, music entertainment, sports events, kids
games, twilight parade, 5k run, newlywed game.
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Alison Heyde; 574-224-2666; chamber@rtcol.com |
June 13-15, 2008
June 12-14, 2009 |
Cole
Porter Festival
Peru, Indiana
If you enjoy Cole Porter music, you will have a real
treat this weekend. The events are sponsored by the
Miami County Historical Society, Inc., the Cole Porter
Birthplace Restoration Group and Ole Olsen Memorial
Theatre and begin with a black tie gala on Friday evening.
Events continue on Saturday with music in the museum,
tours of the restored birthplace, the museum (which
has Porter’s Cadillac), the Old Fashioned Garden
and Cole’s grave. In the evening there is a dinner
& musical revue. Sunday concludes with a classic
car show.
HOURS: Friday 6:00 pm - ?; Saturday 9:00 am - ?; Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm; admission is charged for certain
events
CONTACT INFO: Mildred Kopis; admin@miamicountymuseum.com;
765.473.9183; www.miamicountymuseum.com |
June 13-15, 2008
June 12-14, 2009 |
Rhapsody
in Green Festival
Elkhart, Indiana
Enjoy crafts, art, food concessions, kid’s stage
and musical entertainment.
HOURS : Friday 11:00 am – 11:30 pm; Saturday 11:30
am – 11:30 pm; Sunday Noon – 8:00 pm; Free
admission
CONTACT INFO: Charlotte M. Applewhite; charlotte.applewhite@coci.org;
574.295.7275 |
June 13-15, 2008
June 12-14, 2009 |
Crawfordsville
Strawberry Festival
Crawfordsville, Indiana
Car shows, tractor shows, athletic tournaments, arts
& crafts, children’s area, food booths and
music featuring national entertainers Friday and Saturday
nights. Bring your lawn chairs!
HOURS: 10:00 am – Dusk. Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Mike Barton, mibarton@sbcglobal.net; 765.366.6637
|
| June 13-15, 2008 |
Summer
Heat
Muncie, Indiana
CONTACT INFO: Christie Sheridan; summerheat@munciecvb.org;
800.369.2740 |
June 14-15, 2008
June 13-14, 2009 |
Talbot
Street Art Fair
Indianapolis, Indiana
Celebrate the creative spirit at central Indiana’s
oldest continuous marketplace of the arts and crafts.
Begun in 1955 by students of the famed Herron School
of art as a way to showcase their works, the Talbot
Street Art Fair is recognized as one of the nation’s
premiere artistic venues. The public will have a chance
to meet over 250 artists and crafts people from across
the country. Works in clay, fabric, glass, metal, wood
as well as other media will be on view and for purchase
from the artists themselves. Located along the lovely
tree-lined Talbott Street between 16th and 20th streets
in the historic Herron-Morton district of north side
Indianapolis, the Talbot Street Art Fair annually takes
place the second full weekend of June. There are a variety
of foods and refreshments available.
HOURS: Sat., 10 - 6; Sunday 10 - 5. Admission is free.
CONTACT INFO: talbotstreetartfair@hotmail.com; 317.745.6479
|
| June 14-15, 2008 |
Berry
Feis
Walkerton, Indiana
Pre-1840 Historical Farm with two 1830 log homes, barn,
smoke house, one room school house, Irish Cottage, picnic
play area with friendship fire ring. Jersey dairy farm
features draft horses and Gram’s mini-animals.
Other activities include Music, black powder, Atlata
1, archery, knife and hawk-iron skillet toss, rollin’
pin throw and tea with fashion review, period demos,
blacksmith, spin, candle-dip and weave.
CONTACT INFO: Annette Hesters; annette_hesters@yahoo.com;
574.586.2105 |
| June 14-22, 2008 |
Spring
National Shoot
Friendship, Indiana
CONTACT INFO: National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association;
nmlraevents@seidata.com or mblastdop@seidata.com; 812.667.5131 |
June 14-22, 2008
June 13-21, 2009 |
Friendship
Flea Market
Friendship, Indiana
Two nine day shows each year, June & September.
Vendors sell a wide variety of goods and specialty foods.
Stay late and enjoy the campfire with live country music.
HOURS: 9:00 am – ?; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Jan Schnell; friendflea@aol.com; 859.341.9188
|
| June 14, 2008 |
Indiana
Highland Games
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Visit Scottish Clan representatives and find out more
about your Scottish heritage. Enjoy and frolic through
Celtic wares while you listen to authentic Bag Pipe
bands from all over the state of Indiana. This year
celebrates the 21st Games. We are proud to host authentic
Highland Games and world class, world record setting
athletic events such as Caber and Sheaf tossing, stone
put and hammer/heavy weight toss. Watch the Highland
Dance competition. There are many family friendly events
for all ages, food, drinks and Celtic entertainment
available all day. Come join us!
CONTACT INFO: Tamera Stabler; tamera.stabler@fwcs.k12.in.us
or Mike Huth; mhuth77@iswon.com |
June 14, 2008
June 13, 2009 |
International
Festival of Arts and Culture
Anderson, Indiana
The International Festival of Arts and Culture is a
free event held from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm in Town
Center Park. The event features multiple stages with
lively music and dance and exotic food from different
cultures. There is a separate children’s area
with plenty of paint, chalk and glue to encourage their
creativity. Area artists will offer their examples of
visual arts. Marketplace will be selling ethnic goods.
CONTACT INFO: info@andreson-ifac.com |
June 14, 2008
June 13, 2009 |
Very
Berry Strawberry Fest
Wabash, Indiana
Held in Historical Downtown Wabash the fest features
a craft market, cruise-in, entertainment, kid’s
activities, health fair, chicken BBQ and strawberry
treats.
HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Holly Kendall; info@wabashmarketplace.org;
260.563.0975. |
June 14-15, 2008
June 13-14, 2009 |
5th
Annual Bridgeton Woodworking & Quilt Show
Bridgeton, Indiana
Acquire a new family heirloom and enjoy the beautiful
handcrafted art of woodworkers and quilters featuring
antique and new quilts and unique wood items with live
demonstrations.
HOURS: Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Blanche Case; 765-548-2136 or email. |
| June 14-21, 2008 |
42nd
Annual Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
Bean Blossom, Indiana
Over 50 Bluegrass bands perform for 8 days. Events
include Jams, workshops, bean supper, Youth activity
tent and youth Bluegrass Boot Camp. Camping and cabins
are available on site including a flea market. Admission,
hours vary.
CONTACT INFO: Gaby Zimmerman; beanblossombg@hotmail.com;
812.988.6422; www.beanblossom.com |
June 19-21, 2008
June 18-20, 2009 |
Forest Fun Festival
Forest, Indiana
Booths, Parade, Games, Live music on Friday & Saturday
nights. Foods featuring chicken/beef noodle dinner on
Friday night, our Famous Open Kettle Fish Fry on Saturday
night. Proceeds go to maintain our park. Come join the
fun.
CONTACT INFO: Marsha Sheets; forestfunfestival@yahoo.com;
765.249.2919 |
June 20-22, 2008
June 19-21, 2009 |
Fulton
County Historical Power Show
Rochester, Indiana
Antique Power Show featuring tractors, garden tractors,
equipment and hit-n-miss engines. Horse pull, micro-mini
pulls, antique tractor pulls, garden tractor pulls,
vendors featuring food, crafts, flea market, toy show,
etc. The show is held at the FCHS grounds 4 miles north
of Rochester, Indiana.
HOURS: Friday & Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm;
Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Adults $5.00, ages 11
and under free.
CONTACT INFO: Melinda Clinger; Melinda@rtcol.com; 574.223.4436
|
June 19-22, 2008
June 18-21, 2009 |
Laketonian Days Festival
Laketon, Indiana
Top notch amusements, Big Moe concessions, food vendors,
parade, Cutie King & Queen contest, horse shoe pitch
contest, car & tractor show, festival queen contest
and Sunday church service.
HOURS: Thursday & Friday 4:00 – 10:00 pm;
Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am –
Noon; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Thelma J. Butler; 260.982.2896 |
June 20-21, 2008
June 19-20, 2009 |
LaFontaine "Ashland Days" Festival
LaFontaine, Indiana
Tractor, car show, kid games, quilt, needlework, photo
show, town rummage sale, gospel sing, Christian Church
band, bake sale, walk & run, parade, karaoke, centerline
band, Liar’s contest, pet parade, Red Bonnett
bells, Liston Creek.
HOURS: Friday 5:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am
– 11:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Ethel Eib; eleib@comteck.com; 765.981.4054
|
June 21, 2008
June 20, 2009 |
Miami
County Iron Bridge Festival
Peru, Indiana
Everyone who enjoys canoeing, music and food is invited
to this festival at the Stockdale Mill near Roann, Indiana
on the beautiful Eel River. The day starts at 9:00 am
with the launching of the canoes. Bring your own canoe
or rent one at the site. There are checkpoints along
the way and transportation back to the mill. The guests
tour the restored Stockdale Mill, enjoy a hog roast
and music. If you are not interested in the canoeing,
come and visit the mill and enjoy the food and music.
Registration fee for the whole day is $15.00, food and
music only is $10.00.
HOURS: 9:00 am - ?; Admission $15.00
CONTACT INFO: Mildred Kopis; admin@miamicountymuseum.com;
765-473-9183; www.miamicountymuseum.com |
| June 22-28, 2008 |
Founder’s
Day Festival Bicentennial Celebration
Charlestown, Indiana
Charlestown’s Founder’s Day Festival draws
in excess of 12,000 attendees from Clark and the surrounding
counties each year. It hosts the largest parade in Clark
County and concludes the festivities with an immaculate
fireworks show. From amusement rides to arts & crafts
and food booths, 3-on-3 basketball and hula hoop contests
to fireworks extravaganza; it is truly fun for the whole
family.
CONTACT INFO: Donna Coomer; ctowntreas@aol.com; 812.256.7126;
www.ctownbeautification.com |
June 26-28, 2008
June 25-27, 2009 |
Lagro Good Ole' Days Festival
Lagro, Indiana
Our three day festival features: food, games, parade,
flea market, vendors, garden tractor pull, antique tractor
show, car show, royalty contest, line and square dancing
and karaoke contest and wrestling. Country, Rock and
Gospel bands each evening. Enjoy a tenderloin supper
and chicken bar-b-q.
CONTACT INFO: Bruce Eltzroth; 260.782.0472 |
June 27-29, 2008
June 26-28, 2009 |
Brown
County Studio and Garden Tour
Brown County, Indiana
Brown County, Indiana is home to a vibrant community
of artisans and this tour showcases many of them. Join
us as we celebrate our 10th year. The tour is a free,
self-guided event featuring the arts and crafts of this
present-day "Art Colony of the Midwest."™
Thirty-five juried artisans will open their studios
and gardens for a glimpse into the lives of working
artists and craftsmen. Demonstrations and activities
will delight young and old, making this an art celebration
for the entire family. The tour is educational and will
broaden public understanding of the arts. You'll be
able to see artwork take shape before your eyes and
talk with the artist. At some studios, you'll even be
able to take part in the creation.
CONTACT INFO: Brown County CVB; 800-276-9995; info@browncountystudiotour.com
or Cheri Platter (cheri@cheriplatter.com). |
June 27-29, 2008
June 26-28, 2009 |
Moscow
Covered Bridge Festival
Moscow, Indiana
Festival features lots of musical entertainment, great
food, civil war encampment and a Saturday morning parade.
Church services on Sunday, Amish baked goods, auction,
DJ service all weekend, large flea market, antiques,
collectables, craft vendors and a 330-foot covered bridge.
CONTACT INFO: Larry L. Stout; 765-629-2892 |
June 27-29, 2008
June 26-28, 2009 |
Charley
Creek Arts Festival
Wabash, Indiana
Includes three days of music, The Paradise Arts Festival
Fine Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, tours of the Charley
Creek Gardens and much more!
HOURS: Varied; some events charge admission, some are
free.
CONTACT INFO: Beth Stein; beths@richardeford.com; 260.563.6356
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| June 27-29, 2008 |
Ironstock
Tell City, Indiana
If you are into Halloween, this is the festival for
you! Attend seminars and demonstrations on how to build
our own props and gadgets for Haunted Houses and Trails.
Weasel Ball and fashion show. Free admission!
CONTACT INFO: Ralph Mitchell; ironman@theironkingdom.com;
812.547.8745 |
June 27-29, 2008
June 26-28, 2009 |
43rd
Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show - Swap
Bloomington, Indiana
A wide variety of gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils,
rocks, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting
supplies, 4-H and science project material and demonstrations.
Sponsored by the Lawrence County Rock Club at Monroe
County Fairgrounds, west of Bloomington, IN on Airport
Rd.
HOURS: Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am -
6:30 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free admission and handicapped accessible.
CONTACT INFO: Dave Treffinger; 812.295.3463 |
June 28-29, 2008
June 27-28, 2009 |
Fishers
Freedom Festival
Fishers, IN
Two days of fine arts and crafts, live entertainment,
games, teen tent, walk/run, children’s tent and
entertainment area, food, parades, fireworks and much,
much more!
HOURS: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm. Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Jennifer Kehl, freedomfestival@sbcglobal.net;
317.595.3195; www.fishersfreedomfestival.org |
June 30-July 5, 2008
June 27-July 4, 2009 |
Boone
County 4th of July Festival
Lebanon, Indiana
A week of planned events featuring everything from
queen, baby and children contests to nights of anything
goes (what a sight to see!). Concerts, carnival, parade
and great fireworks round out a great week of activities
for the entire family.
HOURS: 4:00 – 11:00 pm; Free Admission.
CONTACT INFO: Gail Ford; gmford72@gmail.com; 574.482.4636 |
June 28, 2008
June 29, 2009 |
Pennsy
Trail Art Fair & Music Festival
Greenfield, Indiana
It is a celebration of art and music located on the
historic Pennsy Trail. On display are fine arts, crafts,
live music, children’s art activities, food, including
award-winning BBQ & more!
HOURS: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Free admission and
parking
CONTACT INFO: Ann Osborne; hcmha98@aol.com; 317.462.2877
|
June 28-July 5, 2008
June 27-July 4, 2009 |
Linton
Freedom Festival
Linton, Indiana
The Linton Freedom Festival is a weeklong Independence
Day celebration that includes Indiana's largest Independence
Day parade on July 4th. Other activities include a carnival,
classic car cruise-in, live entertainment, marketplace,
heavy weight horse pull, fireworks, local contests and
more.
HOURS: Various -- Free Admission!
CONTACT INFO: Cheryl; (812) 847-4846; chamber@joink.com
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| June 28-July 4, 2007 |
Covington 4th of July Festival
Covington, Indiana
Join us for family fun, rides and booths, free entertainment,
Saturday parade and Queen pageant!
CONTACT INFO: Donna Freed; 765-793-4569 |
June 29, 2008
June 28, 2009 |
22nd
Annual Wanamaker Old Settlers Day Street Fair and Classic
Car Show
Wanamaker, Indiana (Indianapolis)
Street fair with 100 booths with art, craftsmen, antiques,
crafts, food, entertainment, games, flea market items
and a great classic car show with over 150 classic cars.
The festivities also include a free community fireworks
display at 10 p.m. Free admission and handicapped accessible.
HOURS: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. The Wannamaker Old Settlers Day
Street Fair and Classic Car Show is located at 8700
to 8800 Southeastern Ave. in Wannamaker in Southeastern
Marion County (just south off I-74 Post Road exit).
Sponsored by the Indianapolis Franklin Township Lions
Club and supported by many organizations and businesses
in Franklin Township.
CONTACT INFO: Randy Faunce; 317-861-0755; indyftlions@mcc.com.
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JULY 2008
| DATE |
FESTIVAL INFO |
June 30-July 5, 2008
June 27-July 4, 2009 |
Boone
County 4th of July Festival
Lebanon, Indiana
A week of planned events featuring everything from
queen, baby and children contests to nights of anything
goes (what a sight to see!). Concerts, carnival, parade
and great fireworks round out a great week of activities
for the entire family.
HOURS: 4:00 – 11:00 pm; Free Admission.
CONTACT INFO: Gail Ford; gmford72@gmail.com; 574.482.4636 |
| June 28-July 4, 2007 |
Covington 4th of July Festival
Covington, Indiana
Join us for family fun, rides and booths, free entertainment,
Saturday parade and Queen pageant!
CONTACT INFO: Donna Freed; 765-793-4569 |
June 28-July 5, 2008
June 27-July 4, 2009 |
Linton
Freedom Festival
Linton, Indiana
The Linton Freedom Festival is a weeklong Independence
Day celebration that includes Indiana's largest Independence
Day parade on July 4th. Other activities include a carnival,
classic car cruise-in, live entertainment, marketplace,
heavy weight horse pull, fireworks, local contests and
more.
HOURS: Various -- Free Admission!
CONTACT INFO: Cheryl; (812) 847-4846; chamber@joink.com
|
| July 1-4, 2008 |
Pekin
July 4th Celebration
Pekin, Indiana
Oldest consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the USA
includes a flea market, 3 on 3 ball tournament, carnival,
food vendors and entertainment. Free admission!
CONTACT INFO: Rhonda Burnett; pekin4thofjuly@wcrtc.net;
burnettsweld@wcrtc.net; 812.967.3305 |
| July 3-6, 2008 |
Cedar
Lake Summerfest
Cedar Lake, Indiana
Celebrate our nation’s freedom. Fireworks, laser
light show, entertainment, carnival, cardboard boat
races, land & water parade, car show, beer garden,
bingo, children’s entertainment and food.
HOURS: Vary, Parking $5.00
CONTACT INFO: Mary Joan Dickson; gdickson2818@sbcglobal.net;
219.374.4444 |
July 4, 2008
July 4, 2009 |
40th Wolcott Summer Festival
Wolcott, Indiana
Flea market, crafts, entertainment, food stands, children's
games, parade, car show, fireworks and much more!
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Robert Foster; 219-279-2946; fosterfh@ffni.com |
July 4, 2008
July 4, 2009 |
Limestone Heritage Festival
Bedford, Indiana
Stone carving exhibition, Ice Cream Social, parade
featuring a military flyover, free, open-air concert
and Fireworks!
HOURS: Noon – 10:30 pm, free admission
CONTACT INFO: Susan Gales or Penny May; brifestivals@yahoo.com;
812.275.5907 #220 or 812.583.0383 |
| July 4, 2008 |
July
4th Festival – City of Frankfort
Frankfort, Indiana
Jam packed festival starting at Noon featuring food,
fun and fireworks. Swim at the pool all day; enjoy craft
displays, food vendors and a music concert starting
at 4:00 pm. Huge fireworks display begins at 10:00 pm.
CONTACT INFO: Ron Niemesh; rniemesh@cityoffrankfort.net;
765.659.6791 |
| July 4-6, 2008 |
Steam
Corner July 4th Celebration
Veedersburg, Indiana
The celebration features antiques, collectibles, arts
and crafts, old & new. There is live entertainment,
auction, small fireworks display and lots of good food,
free admission and parking. Church services are held
on grounds Sunday morning at 8:00 am, restaurant opens
7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
CONTACT INFO: Ruth Staggs; m123y99@netzero.net 765.798.5710
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| July 5-6, 2008 |
Cedar
Valley Bluegrass
Derby, Indiana
The Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival will be held in
Derby, Indiana. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to
top Bluegrass performers. Activities include arts and
crafts with concessions available. Admission is charged.
HOURS: Friday gates open at 7:00 pm; Saturday gates
open at Noon.
CONTACT INFO: Bev Minto or Dennis Howell; perrycountycvb@psci.net;
888.343.6262 or 812.836.2311 |
July 5, 2008
July 4, 2009 |
Honor Our Military Patriotic Boat Parade
and Celebration
Monticello, Indiana
The Madam Carroll, filled with 400 military veterans
and young people currently serving, will again lead
the long line of over 60 decorated boats this Independence
Day weekend in the Honor Our Military Patriotic Boat
Parade on beautiful Lake Freeman. The City of Monticello
will sponsor a Celebration In The Park with fun, food
and games for the entire family follow the parade.
HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Sherill Crivello; joecrivello@comcast.net;
574.583.9751 |
July 5-6, 2008
July 4-5, 2009 |
Canal
Days
Delphi, Indiana
Located at Canal Park, the 1850’s come alive
in Delphi, home of the Wabash & Erie Canal. Food,
fun, old fashioned games, hikes and boat rides.
HOURS: Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday Noon
– 5:00 pm, free admission
CONTACT INFO: Mark Smith; smith4881@earthlink.net; 765.563.334 |
July 5-6, 2008
July 11-12, 2009 |
Mansfield
Village Woodworkers and Whittlers Festival
Mansfield, Indiana
Enjoy crafter’s workshops, demonstrations, shopping
and vendors. Whittler’s contest with prizes, Gospel
celebration, Creekside Church service and kid’s
fishing rodeo on Sunday. Produce market, festival food,
free trolley rides.
HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
CONTACT INFO: Pat McCarter; 765-653-4026; pat@mansfieldvillage.com;
www.mansfieldvillage.com |
| July 10, 2008 |
JCB
NeighborFEST!
Columbus, Indiana
JCB NeighborFEST! takes place in the 300 block of Washington
St. in downtown Columbus. This year’s festival
features the finest blues, soul, rock and rhythm &
blues in the state. Free admission, cash bar and food
vendors on site.
CONTACT INFO: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org;
812.376.2534 |
July 11-12, 2008
July 10-11, 2009 |
Freedom Days Festival
Spiceland, Indiana
Good food, arts & craft vendors, live entertainment
all day, a parade, various games and contests throughout
the festival.
HOURS: Friday 4:00 - 10:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am –
10:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Julie Oliver; jerry.oliver@ctcisp.com;
765.987.8318 |
July 12-13, 2008
July 11-12, 2009 |
Blues,
Jazz & Fine Arts Festival
Munster, Indiana
This two-day event showcases blues and jazz music,
fine arts, and art-related demonstrations and projects.
Food is provided by local area restaurants and food
vendors. An arts and crafts fair and fine arts fair
are also held during the event. Giant murals are displayed
for painting by the public and a variety of children’s
activities and strolling entertainment are ongoing both
days.
HOURS: Noon – 10:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Donna Chant; dchant@munster.org; 219.836.7275
|
July 12-20, 2008
July 11-19, 2009 |
39th
Annual Three Rivers Festival
Fort Wayne, Indiana
(Headwaters Park)
The Three Rivers Festival is an annual 9-day celebration
of the Fort Wayne community. Events include an arts
show, children’s activities, senior’s events,
national concert acts, concessions, a marketplace, parade
and fireworks which adds up to fun for the whole family.
CONTACT INFO: 860.426.5556, info@trfonline.org
www.threeriversfestival.org |
July 12-19, 2008
July 11-18, 2009 |
Circus
City Festival
Peru, Indiana
200 performers between the ages of 7 and 21 perform
each July in the “Greatest Amateur Show on Earth.”
We have the only remaining circus parade in the United
States during the last day of the festival each year.
CONTACT INFO: Linda Cawood 765.472.3918 perucirc@perucircus.com
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| July 13-15, 2007 |
Sacred
Heart Polish Festival
LaPorte, Indiana
CONTACT INFO: Sacred Heart, office@sacredheartlp.org;
219.362.2815 |
July 17-20, 2008
July 16-19, 2009 |
Northern
Indiana Power From the Past
Winamac, Indiana
Family oriented event featuring a flea market; antiques
& collectibles; working displays including steam
and gas engines, tractors, motorcycles, threshing, sawmill,
baling, horse-drawn rides, children’s games, quilt
show and so much more!
HOURS: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm; Admission $3.00, children
under 12 free w/adult
CONTACT INFO: 574.946.3712 |
| July 17-19, 2008 |
College
Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
South Bend, Indiana
Watch history unfold at the College Football Hall of
Fame’s annual Enshrinement Festival. Every summer
fans gather together with former players and coaches
to honor the legends of the game. The festival includes
a celebrity golf scramble, a grand parade featuring
marching bands, floats, the enshrinees and more. Other
activities include Fanfest, Enshrinees Flag Football
game, football youth clinic, autograph sessions and
the Enshrinement Dinner and Show.
CONTACT INFO: Katie Berrettini 574.235.5743 katie.berrettini@collegefootball.org
or Lisa Malin 574.235.7716 lisa.malin@collegefootball.org |
| July 17-19, 2008 |
St.
Christopher Mid-Summer Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
70th Anniversary Celebration & Homecoming
The St. Christopher Mid-Summer Festival is one of the
oldest festivals in the state of Indiana. Since Labor
Day weekend of 1937 we have become known at “The
Festival that’s Tops in Food!” At St. Christopher’s
we take great pride in preparing nearly all the food
that is served right in our own kitchen. Our homemade
Pork BBQ and Coney sauces are made from the original
recipes that date back to the 1940’s, but our
claim to fame is our hand battered fish sandwiches.
In our three day annual event volunteers will batter
and serve over 2 ½ tons of Icelandic Cod representing
about 15,500 sandwiches. In addition to the food we
have a wide variety of amusement rides, children’s
carnival games, bingo and a Monte Carlo area for the
adults. On Friday evening St. Christopher welcomes “Polkaboy”
Indy’s premier rock/polka band. Saturday is kid’s
day at the festival; pay one price unlimited rides from
1:00-5:00 pm.
HOURS: Thursday 5:00-10:00 pm; Friday 5:00 – 11:00
pm; Saturday Noon – 11:00 pm; Free Admission.
CONTACT INFO: A. J. Ploughe; aj@indyfestival.com; 317.247.5027 |
July 18-20, 2008
July 17-19, 2009 |
13th
Annual Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Enjoy the food and fun of the Middle East here in the
Midwest! Experience food, music, dancing, children’s
games, gifts, jewelry, marketplace, silent auction,
icons and books. The St. George Orthodox Church 2007
Middle Eastern Festival will be this summer at St. George
Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 N. Sherman Drive. Admission
is $5.00 for adults, children under 12 free.
HOURS: Friday 4:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon - 11:00 pm;
Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm.
CONTACT INFO: Suzanne Mesalam; 317-547-9356 |
July 18-19, 2008
July 17-18, 2009 |
Oldenburg
Freudenfest
Oldenburg, Indiana
German festival featuring German music, dancers, food,
crafts, games, 10K hike, beer garden, old farm machinery
and great family fun!
HOURS: Friday 5:00 pm – Midnight; Saturday 7:00
am - 11:00 pm; Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Mike Wilhelm; Freudenfest@etczone.com;
812.934.3826 |
| July 18-20, 2008 |
Culver
Lake Festival
Culver, Indiana
Festival features a parade, kid’s fest, car show,
burn out, great food, handmade crafts, entertainment
and a fun run!
CONTACT INFO: Tashia Lindvall; 574.952.7677; lakefest@culcom.net
|
| July 19, 2008 |
30th
annual Arts in the Park Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce
Brownsburg, Indiana
Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to present
its 30th annual Arts in the Park Show. This show has
been a long tradition in the town of Brownsburg and
draws over 8,000 people yearly. Artists come from Indiana
and several other states to participate in this one-day
event.
CONTACT INFO: Dawn Brown; dbrown@brownsburg.com; 317.852.7885
|
July 19, 2008
July 18, 2009
|
Midsummer
Celebration
Madison, Indiana
Celebrate “the good life”! Free wine samples,
enjoy gourmet bread and cheese buffet, cheese of the
world, flat and oriental breads, cheese balls.
Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 pm; free admission
CONTACT INFO: Tami Hagemier; info@lanthierwinery.com;
800.41-wines; 812-273.2409 |
July 24-26, 2008
June 23-25, 2009
|
Swiss
Days
Berne, Indiana
Discover Switzerland in Indiana! Polka dancing, children’s
activities, factory tours, quilt show, steintoss, horse
pulling contest, craft vendors, sidewalk sales, parade,
musical entertainment on the downtown stage and high
school auditorium, sports competitions and Swiss foods.
New in 2008 – champion yo-yo performer and showcase
open to all performing with locally made wooden, Amish
yo-yos. Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy back by popular
demand for second year with $1,000 grand prize.
HOURS: Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 7:00 – 10:00
pm. Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Connie Potter or Jan Lehman; tourism@bernechamber.com;
260.589.8080 |
July 24-26, 2008
July 23-25, 2009 |
Ole Boys' Toys Expo
Wabash, Indiana
Held at beautiful Paradise Spring Park River Walk,
near downtown Wabash, IN. Antique tractors, farm equipment,
gas engines trucks, flea market, craft booths and more.
Demonstrations daily with a working threshing machine,
sawmill and other equipment.
HOURS: 7:00 am – Dark; free admission.
CONTACT INFO: Frank Gotschall; 765-384-4567 |
| July 25-26, 2008 |
Frankfort
Hot Dog Festival
Frankfort, Indiana
Held in downtown Frankfort, you will find dogs with
every kind of topping and hot dog events, children’s
activities, crafts, flea market, car show, sporting
events and entertainment.
HOURS: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm both days; Free Admission.
CONTACT INFO: Kim Stevens; mainstreet@accs.net; 765.654.4081 |
| July 25-27, 2008 |
13th Annual Pierogi Festival
Whiting, Indiana
"We're Stuffed with Fun!" Historic downtown
Whiting salutes Eastern European heritage with polka
bands, international dancers, beer garden, Arts &
Craft show, ethnic food vendors, Polka Parade, Kids'
Kourt, more pierogies than there are in Warsaw, Mr.
Pieorgi and his dancing Pieroguettes Friday & Saturday
11am to 10pm, 11am to 5pm Sunday. Admission FREE.
CONTACT INFO: Gayle Kosalko; 219-659-0292 or toll free
1-877-659-0292. |
July 25-27, 2008
July 24-26, 2009 |
New
Carlisle Hometown Days
New Carlisle, Indiana
The New Carlisle HomeTown Days is held in the town’s
shady Memorial Park conveniently located on US 20 a
few blocks west of the business section. Vendors display
their arts and crafts and antiques on the tree lined
paths of the park. The New Carlisle Lion’s Club
serves roasted sweet corn, brats and steak sandwiches
along with the United Methodist Church’s famous
bar-b-ques and homemade pies. Food vendors serve elephant
ears and other delectables with plenty of cold drinks.
The gazebo is the location for music and entertainment.
A Saturday parade is the highlight for community organizations
and groups. Enjoy a safe, fun filled family oriented
weekend with lots of food, parade, rides and activities
for the young.
HOURS: Friday Noon – 10:00 am, Saturday 8:00 am
– 10:00 pm, Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Douglas A. Adams; nchtd@aol.com; 574.276.7737
|
July 26, 2008
July 25, 2009 |
MJAI
and JWI’S Biggest Block Party Ever!
Columbus, Indiana
Music on 2 stages all night long; incredible food presented
by all downtown restaurants; beer and wine; a kid’s
activities area. This is the Biggest and Best Party
in Columbus!!!
HOURS: 4:00 pm – Midnight $5.00 general admission;
children 11 and under free.
CONTACT INFO: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org;
812.376.2534 |
July 31-Aug. 3, 2008
July 30-Aug. 2, 2009 |
Jasper
Strassenfest
Jasper, Indiana
The Jasper Strassenfest is a family oriented street
festival designed to commemorate the German heritage
of Jasper, Indiana. Lots of great German music and food.
5K, polka contest, children's games, food booths, carnival
rides, beer garden and just so much more.
HOURS: Thursday & Friday 5:00 pm – midnight;
Saturday 8:00 am – midnight; Sunday Noon –
dark
Admission $5 button for some events
CONTACT INFO: Nancy Eckerle; chamber@jasperin.org; 812.482.6866
|
AUGUST 2008
| DATE |
FESTIVAL INFO |
July 31-Aug. 3, 2008
July 30-Aug. 2, 2009 |
Jasper
Strassenfest
Jasper, Indiana
The Jasper Strassenfest is a family oriented street
festival designed to commemorate the German heritage
of Jasper, Indiana. Lots of great German music and food.
5K, polka contest, children's games, food booths, carnival
rides, beer garden and just so much more.
HOURS: Thursday & Friday 5:00 pm – midnight;
Saturday 8:00 am – midnight; Sunday Noon –
dark
Admission $5 button for some events
CONTACT INFO: Nancy Eckerle; chamber@jasperin.org; 812.482.6866
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| August 1-2, 2008 |
Michigantown Community Fair
Michigantown, Indiana
The Michigantown Community Fair, sponsored by the Michigantown
Lions Club is held the first Friday and Saturday in
August. The Fair begins Friday evening with the hatting
of the town’s “Old Grouch”, who serves
as the Grand Marshall of Saturday’s parade. We
also offer meals served by various local not-for profit
organizations; Saturday’s sausage and pancake
breakfast is prepared by the Michigantown Lions Club
and Saturday evening’s meal features Dan’s
Famous Fish Fry served by the Community Cub. Events
include: drawings, kid’s games, water ball competition,
live entertainment, car show, antique tractor show and
a Little Princess Contest.
CONTACT INFO: Linda Ray; 765-249-5494; ray1@frankfort.k12.in.us |
| August 1-2, 2008 |
13th
Annual LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity Benefit
Auction
Lagrange, Indiana
The 13th Annual Benefit Auction will be held on August
1 & 2, in Shipshewana. This auction is currently
our only true fundraising event, so please come out
and support our mission!
CONTACT INFO: Laura Hartman; lhartman@lagrangehabitat.org;
260.463.8519 |
| August 1-3, 2008 |
32nd Annual Perrysville Lions Club Community
Fun Days
Perrysville, Indiana
Enjoy hometown hospitality featuring a town wide rummage
sale; softball tournament; flea market and food vendors
and bingo all weekend. Friday supper; Saturday breakfast;
5K run; car show cruise in; parade; fish fry and baby
contest; Sunday breakfast; worship service; chicken
noodle dinner and Praise in the Park. Bring your lawn
chairs, live entertainment all weekend.
HOURS: Friday 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Saturday and 6:00
am – 10:00 pm Sunday
Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Terry Ohl, perrysvillelc@cbpnet.net; 765.793.0544
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| August 4-10, 2008 |
Schweizer
Fest
Tell City, Indiana
Schweizer Fest is an outdoor street festival with live
entertainment, bike and road race, golf open, tennis
tournament, flea market, beer garden, food and carnival.
Free admission.
HOURS: Wednesday 6:00 pm – midnight; Thursday
5:00 pm – midnight; Friday 8:00 pm – 1:00
am; Saturday 8:00 pm – Midnight.
CONTACT INFO: Bev Minto or Gene Borders; perrycountycvb@psci.net;
812.547.2366 or 812.547.4721 |
| August 7-9, 2008 |
10th
Annual Bean Blossom Gospel Jubilee
Bean Blossom, Indiana
Join us as we sing, worship and praise the Lord featuring
over 30 Bluegrass, Gospel and Southern Gospel bands.
Camping and cabins are available on site including a
flea market. Admission, hours vary.
CONTACT INFO: Gaby Zimmerman; beanblossombg@hotmail.com;
812.988.6422 ; www.beanblossom.com |
| August 7, 2008 |
JCB
NeighborFEST!
Columbus, Indiana
JCB NeighborFEST! takes place in the 300 block of Washington
St. in downtown Columbus. This year’s festival
features the finest blues, soul, rock and rhythm &
blues in the state. Free admission, cash bar and food
vendors on site.
CONTACT INFO: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org;
812.376.2534 |
August 7-9, 2008
August 6-8, 2009 |
Farmersburg
Old Settlers Festival
Farmersburg, Indiana
The Farmersburg Festival is held in George Heap Memorial
Park east of town. A community event with crafters,
food, games, nightly entertainment, a parade and car
show on Saturday. New this year, “Old Settlers
1 mile/5K run”. Old fashioned fun.
HOURS: Thursday & Friday 5:00 – 10:00 pm,
Saturday Noon – 10:00 pm, free admission, handicapped
accessible, restrooms available.
CONTACT INFO: Don Gaskins; dgask1948@verizon.net; 812.696.2515
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August 7-9, 2008
August 6-8, 1009 |
North
Manchester Funfest by the River
North Manchester, Indiana
Fun filled 3-day event with family activities every
day, car show, live bands, Lil Lions rodeo, diaper derby,
auction, carnival rides, pool activities, 3 on 3 basketball
tourney, parade, craft and food vendors.
HOURS: Vary, Free admission
CONTACT INFO: Kathy Roberts; nmcc@kconline.com; 260.982.7644 |
August 8-10, 2008
August 14-16, 2009 |
Portage
SteelWheels Festival
Portage, Indiana
The Portage SteelWheels Festival is a family-fun, 3-day,
summer festival hosted by the City of Portage to bring
visitors into the area and to enhance the quality of
life of our community. The festival offers something
for everyone including: a classic car show; a nationally
recognized band and concert; arts & crafts booths;
food booths; kids’ games and activities; a Go
Kart Race for all the racing enthusiasts and a family
stage for local entertainment. We will celebrate our
8th year in the beautiful setting at Woodland Park.
This year’s festival promises to provide festival
visitors with the thrill of go kart racing; the wheels
which are a piece of art work themselves, more kid’s
activities and lots of fun!
HOURS: Friday 6:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00
am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm;
admission $2.00 per car.
CONTACT INFO: Gloria Nystrom; gnystrom@portage-in.com;
219.762.1675 x303 |
August 9, 2008
August 8, 2009 |
Gasthof
Annual Amish Country Quilt Auction
Montgomery, Indiana
View and bid on extraordinary handmade quilts at our
annual Quilt Auction at the Gasthof Amish Village in
Montgomery, IN. The auction will take place Saturday
at the Gasthof Restaurant indoors in the Loft area.
Inspection of the quilts will begin at 8:00 am and the
auction will start at Noon. The quilts will be on display
for public viewing from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Join
us for the day browsing our shops, flea market and bakery;
don’t forget to partake in our wonderful homemade
Amish buffet.
HOURS: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, free admission
Stay the weekend at our 82-room Village Inn, group rates
are available, please call 812-486-2600.
CONTACT INFO: mail@gasthofamishvillage.com or call 812-486-4900
or visit our website |
| August 9, 2008 |
Town & Country Day
DeMotte, IN
An all day event held on the 2nd Saturday of August
starting off with a 5K walk/race at 8:00 am, sponsored
by DeMotte KV Rotary Club. Parade sponsored by the DeMotte
Chamber of Commerce begins at 10:00 am followed by arts
and crafts and entertainment behind the DeMotte Elementary
School in Freedom Park.
HOURS: Activities take place from 9:00 am – 4:00
pm.
CONTACT INFO: Dr. Gerrit DeVries, demottechamber@netnitco.net,
219.987.5800, 219.987.5287 |
| August 9, 2008 |
WellSpring
Annual Barbeque Festival
Martinsville, IN
The Festival will bring together a cross-section of
the populace, both local and state, to enjoy a weekend
of food, music, and fun. Local groups will compete in
a BBQ cook-off! Local merchants and artisans will set
up booths for the day and there will be a Kids Zone!
All profits from this event will go to support the Wellspring
Center, a United Way 501c3 charity established to end
generational poverty in Morgan County. The Wellspring
Center houses families in transition, assisting with
educational and vocational needs.
CONTACT INFO: Gary Oakes; garyoakes@aol.com; 765.342.6661
or 765.342.0591 |
August 9-10, 2008
August 15-16, 2009 |
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