Jasper Strassenfest |
July 30 - August 2, 2009 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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10th annual Bean Blossom Gospel Jubilee
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July 30 - August 1, 2009 Bean Blossom, Indiana www.beanblossom.com 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 |
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33rd annual Perrysville Lions Club Community Fun Days
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July 31, August
1 - 2,
2009 Perrysville, Indiana Softball Tournament all weekend, live music Friday and Saturday night under a big main stage tent. Car show Saturday, 5K-run Saturday morning. Food and merchandise vendors all weekend, community sponsored supper on Friday & Saturday night and Sunday dinner. Antique tractors show Saturday, mini tractor pullers on Sunday afternoon. Sunday morning worship service, magic show at Noon. Hours: Friday 4:00-9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Terry Ohl; tohl@cbpnet.net; 765.793.0544 |
Schweizer Fest
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August 5 - 8, 2009 August 11 - 14, 2010 Tell City, Indiana Schweizer Fest is an outdoor street festival with live entertainment, tennis tournament, craft market, beer garden, wine tasting garden, food and carnival rides. Free admission. Hours: Noon – Midnight. CONTACT: Bev Minto; perrycountycvb@psci.net; 888-343-6262 |
JCB NeighborFEST! |
August 6, 2009 August 5, 2010 Columbus, Indiana Summer concerts featuring the finest regional entertainment. Food, beer and wine available. Concert is free. Hours 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. CONTACT INFO: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org; 812.376.2539  |
| Farmersburg Old Settlers |
August 6
- 8, 2009 |
North Manchester Funfest by
the River |
August 6 - 8, 2009 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
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| Gosport Lazy Day Festival |
August 6 - 9, 2009
Gosport, Indiana Four days of free entertainment: DeWayne Spaw, Blair Carman, the Bellview Boys, and Sheila Stephens of Bloomington along with the New-Old-timers band of Plainfield and local talents Jerry Sublette and Gary Crawford. Friday night - Fish Fry Saturday - BBQ Chicken Dinner Friday evening hosts an Antique tractor, car and motorcycle show. Saturday, there is a fantastic parade, kid’s games, food, crafts and a bed race. Sunday, participate in the motorcycle poker run. Lots of fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair to the park for a great time. Contact: Machele Arnold Ph: 812.821.1431 myboyboo14@yahoo.com |
Gasthof Amish Country Quilt
Auction |
August 8, 2009 August 14, 2010 Montgomery, Indiana View and bid on extraordinary handmade quilts at our annual Quilt Auction at the Gasthof Amish Village. Inspection of the quilts will begin at 8:00 am and the auction will start at Noon. Join us for the day browsing our shops, flea market and bakery; don’t forget to partake in our wonderful homemade Amish buffet. Quilt Preview Days: Wednesday - Friday prior to auction from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Stay the weekend at our Village Inn, please call 812-486-2600. HOURS: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact info: mail@gasthofamishvillage.com or call Jocelyn at 812-486-4900 or visit our website |
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August 14 - 16, 2009 August 20 - 22, 2010 Elwood, Indiana Festival is held in Callaway Park featuring art glass, factory and bus tours, crafts, parade, pageant, carnival, car show entertainment and more! Hours: Friday and Saturday 10:00 am -10:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Melissa Alfrey; elwoodchamber@sbcglobal.net; 765.552.0180 |
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Collectors Carnival Antique &
Flea Market - Summer |
August 15 & 16, 2009 Evansville, Indiana Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market in Evansville is held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds. This summer show features 200+ dealers in 8 different buildings and outside selling something for everyone – antiques & collectibles, arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, tools, toys, sports items and specialty foods. Saturday Early Bird 7 - 9 a.m. $5/person; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2/person. For more info contact: Collectors Carnival 1-812-471-9419 |
| Medaryville Community Potato Fest |
August 15 - 16, 2009 Medaryville, Indiana Grand Marshals and Humble Spuds; Little Miss & Master contest; kids games, parade craft booths, fish fry, Wishbone Blues Band. Sunday features a tractor pull and Pork Chop Dinner. Contact info: Elaine Parish; 219.843.5263 |
Lakefront Art Festival "Commanding View" - Assemblage piece by 2008 "Featured Artist" Patricia Hecker of Bloomington, IN |
August 15 & 16, 2009 August 21 - 22, 2010 Michigan City, Indiana The 27th Annual Lakefront Art Festival will attract thousands of visitors from surrounding states to a festive, high-quality event held in a park setting on the shore of Lake Michigan. The festival, a major annual fundraiser for the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, is overseen by arts professionals committed to making every aspect of the festival a quality venue for artists and visitors. Washington Park is accessible to motorists, cyclists, foot traffic and boaters alike. The Lakefront Art Festival is committed to showing only the finest original and high-quality handmade art. Free parking will be available near the park with free shuttle service to the festival gate. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Admission $4.00 adults; $3.00 seniors; children under 12 and LCA members free. Contact info: Carolyn Saxton; artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org; 219.874.4900 |
| Herb Fest
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August 15, 2009 August 21, 2010 Wabash, Indiana The festival is held at the Historic Paradise Spring Park in downtown Wabash, Indiana, overlooking the Wabash River. The park has a completed Riverwalk area, historic log cabins, and modern bathrooms. Event includes herb & garden related items, free seminars, herb walks, garden tours off-site and the Kunkle car show at the Honeywell Center. A tram will transport visitors between events. Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Kris Moore; r.k.moore@comcast.net; 260.563.6682 |
Indiana Masonic Home
Festival |
August 16, 2009 August 15, 2010 Franklin, Indiana Open to the public, food, crafts, entertainment, children’s activities, displays, civil war encampment, open house environment. Hours: 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Free admission and parking CONTACT INFO: George L. Eastman; georgee@inmasonichome.org; 317.736.6141 #403 or 888.464.6077 |
Spencerville Covered Bridge Festival |
August 20 - 22, 2009 Spencerville, Indiana This is a small town festival that celebrates the Spencerville Covered Bridge, the only covered bridge in DeKalb County. The festival features crafts, lots of food, children's activities, live entertainment, an auction and so much more! This year, we are featuring "Mayberry Memories"; Barney, Gomer and their car (a replica from the show!) will be here both days to interact with the crowd and bring a ton of fun to the festival. Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Roberta Carnahan; coffinlady@aol.com; 260.238.4532 |
Greensburg Power of the Past |
August 20 - 23, 2009 August 19 - 22, 2010 Greensburg, Indiana 21st Annual machinery show of antique tractors, steam engines, hit and miss engines, fiddle contest, consignment auction, tractor pull and more.
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 8:00 am – dusk; Sunday 8:00 am - Noon;
Admission $3.00 adults; 12 and under free. |
| Markle Wildcat Festival |
August 21 - 23, 2009 Markle, Indiana This is a great family event featuring our 2nd annual Battle of the Bands and pie bakeoff; Diaper Derby; frog jumping contest; car show; activities for the kids and lots of great vendors. Hours: Friday 5:00 pm - ?; Saturday 10:00 am - ?: Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; free admission CONTACT INFO: Mindi Herstad; wildcatfest@localnet.com; 260.758.2303 |
| Rossville Summer's End Festival |
August 21 - 22, 2009 Rossville, Indiana Each year Rossville celebrates the end of the summer with a festival. It takes place the fourth full weekend in August. Many events include a car show, fireworks, music, street fair, parade, 5K Hornet Hustle, King & Queen contest, Little Miss & Little Mister contest and town wide garage sales. We finish the weekend with a community worship service held on Sunday. Make the Summer’s End festival part of your end of the summer plans. Hours: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free admission. Contact info: Sandra Clark 765.379.2645 itfigures2005@embarqmail.com |
| Kouts Porkfest |
August 22, 2009 |
| Bears of Blue River Festival |
August 21, 22 & 23, 2009 August 20, 21 & 22, 2010 Shelbyville, Indiana www.bearsofblueriver.com The 30th annual Bears of Blue River Festival will offer a variety of family-oriented events. Visit for food, fun and entertainment. This 3 day street festival in Shelbyville, IN will include our famous parade Spectacular, Kid’s Day activities, Dinner Under the Stars, live music & a variety of craft/antique vendors. Hours: Friday & Saturday 9am-9pm & Sunday 11am-6pm - admission is Free Contact: Jennifer Hastings – fjhastings@comcast.net |
| Sellersburg Celebrates! |
August 27-29, 2009 Sellersburg, Indiana Family fun, free entertainment, parade, balloon glow, food and craft booths, carnival rides. Hours: Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 pm; Friday 6:00- 11:00 pm, Saturday Noon – 11:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Sandra Nunn; rayslgcsales@insightbb.com; 812.246.6309 |
Swiss Wine Festival  |
August 27 - 30, 2009 August 26 - 29, 2010 Vevay, Indiana Vevay, Indiana is home to the annual Swiss Wine Festival which takes place in the Riverfront Park on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River. This year’s festival will feature many varieties of great Indiana wines, Riverboat Cruises along with Hot Wax 50’s & 60’s Show band and great children’s entertainment. The festival has events and entertainment for all ages. The event schedule includes Midwest Championship Grape Stomp, Steintossen, 5K Walk/Run, 3-on-3 basketball jamboree, Grand Festival Parade, Lighted Boat Parade, Canoe Race, Cheerleader Competition, Corn Hole Tournament, and a Poker Run. Attractions include three entertainment stages, Wine Tasting Pavilion, Beer Garden, arts and crafts booths, amusement rides and the Little Swiss Polka Dancers. Hours: Thursday 5:00- 10:00 pm, Friday 3:00 pm – 2:00 am, Saturday 10:30 am – 2:00 am, Sunday 10:30 am – 6:30 pm, Admission $3.00 adults per day, $1.00 children 5-12 per day, under 5 free. Contact info: Kirk Works; kirkworks@embarqmail.com; 800.435.5688 or 859.567.3157 |
| Knox Harvest Festival |
August 28 - 30, 2009 August 27 - 29, 2010 Knox, Indiana The Harvest Festival is a celebration of the upcoming harvest. It surrounds the Historic Starke County Courthouse where tours are given all weekend. Come see the beauty of Knox, Indiana & Starke County. Admission: Free. Hours Friday 4- 10 pm; Saturday 9am – 10 pm & Sunday 8 am – 3pm E-mail: tonyradsr@gmail.com |
| Hoagland Agricultural Day |
August 29, 2009 2010 dates TBA Hoagland, Indiana Antique Tractor Show, Tractor Rodeo, Cow Patty Plop, Rib Dinner. Entertainment from 1-4 pm. Hours: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Admission: Free Festival Location: 11320 Hoagland Rd. Contact: Annette Ray annetteray9@aol.com Ph: 260-724-7450 or 260-413-8042 |
Taste of Montgomery County |
August 29, 2009 August 28, 2010 Crawfordsville, Indiana In the third year of this ground-breaking event, restaurants and caterers from throughout Montgomery County will gather on the beautifully shady grounds of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum to showcase a huge variety of their tastiest and most unique offerings, accompanied by live music from three great regional bands. Hours: Saturday 1-10 pm; $4.00 advance; $5.00 admission at the gate. Contact info: study@ben-hur.com; 765.362.5769 |
| Sandlady’s Gourd Fest |
August 29 & 30, 2009 Tangier, Indiana Gourd art using a variety of shapes and sizes of gourds, techniques. Classes for adults include weaving, painting, wood burning, etc. Free children’s classes include making a work of art using the gourd. Demonstrations for using tools such as wood burners, jig saws, etc. and information on how to grow and harvest gourds. Food, drink and music are available. Hours: Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday Noon – 3:00 pm; free admission Contact info: Helen Thomas; sandlady@sandlady.com; 765.498.5428 |
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