Ligonier Marshmallow Festival |
August 29-September 1, 2008 September 4 - 7, 2009 Ligonier, Indiana Main Street. This three-day festival features crafts, amusement rides, cruise in car show, live entertainment, games, food, music, orchestra and parades, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission. Contact info: Larry Stahly at 260-894-4159 stahly@ligtel.com or Tammy Deel 260-215-1982, tdeel@ligtel.com |
| 41st annual |
August 29 - September 1, 2008 Plymouth, Indiana The Marshal County Blueberry Festival, celebrating its 41st year is one of the Midwest’s top festivals, attracting nearly 500,000 people to Plymouth over Labor Day weekend in Centennial Park. The festival offers 500 arts & crafts, commercial and food booths from vendors all across the United States. Enjoy entertainment on three stages, a carnival, fireworks, balloon launches & glow, car show, sporting activities including the annual Blueberry Stomp 5K & 15K run and much more fun for the entire family. For detailed information, visit our website, email or call Connie Holzwart at 888-936-5020  |
| Paragon Homecoming Festival |
August 29 - September 1, 2008 Paragon, Indiana The festival is held at Union Street featuring free entertainment, rides, antique machinery, car show, parade, food, vendors, games, fish fry, town wide yard sales and raffles. Hours vary; no admission charge. Contact info: Dawn Ellis; dmepdq@aol.com; 765.318.0004 |
| Earl Park Fall Festival |
August 29 - September 1, 2008 August 28 - 31, 2009 Earl Park, Indiana The Earl Park Fall Festival is known for its FREE family entertainment including a flea market, bluegrass music, truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, parade, car show, raffle, softball tournament, horseshoe tournament, mud volleyball, pedal tractor pull and more! A variety of food stands serve up something for everyone’s appetite and each day features a different dinner including a fish fry, spaghetti supper, chicken noodle and pork chops. Campers can enjoy a weekend of camping and fun in our beautiful park with a large playground. Contact info: Meghan Pitts; mlpitts@yahoo.com; 219.207.0021 |
Little Italy Festival
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August 29 -September
1, 2008 Clinton, Indiana For four fun-filled days each Labor Day Weekend since 1966, some 75,000 visitors of all ages join in celebrating the culture that helped to build the community. Nearly two hours’ parade leads to the beautiful Wabash Riverfront midway for free on-stage entertainment, carnival rides, games from Italian mini-golf to salami roulette, contests from costume to spaghetti eating, and 100+ vendors from arts to terrific Italian eats. The nearby 1904 C&EI passenger depot houses both a railway museum and one of the few coal museums in the nation, with its full-scale mine walk-through and vintage film of mule-powered mining. Open-air shuttle to our picturesque Ninth Street "Little Italy" to visit a 1924 Italian home, learn old-days‘ winemaking, and purchase unique goods at the Italian store. Next door, experience our “don't-miss” vine-roofed wine garden full of Italian music, dance, food, fun, friends, and, of course, vino. Children welcome until 5:30 p.m.; live polka bands after. You'll also want to "stompa de grapes", catch the classic car show, buy chances on an Italian vacation, and watch the Indiana State Bocce Championships. From grand parade open to spectacular fireworks close, you'll find plenty to do at Little Italy Festival. Hours : Fri. 5 - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Mon. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. For more info call: 765-832-7254 or email Nancy Dal Sasso |
Fourth Street Festival |
August 30-31, 2008 September 5 & 6, 2009 Bloomington, Indiana The Fourth Street Festival is recognized as one of the top art festivals in the country. Every Labor Day weekend, artists and artisans come to display and sell their unique original creations in a beautiful urban setting. An Art Zone for children and a musical entertainment area provide for 2 days of family enjoyment. The event is located at 4th and Grant in downtown Bloomington. Come celebrate with us. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Free admission. CONTACT INFO: David Goodrum; info@4thstreet.org; 812.335.3814 |
| Labor Day Festival |
August 30 - September 1, 2008 Vernon, Indiana Labor Day Weekend there will be booths and over 100 dealers of antiques and vintage collectibles, crafts other items and food on the streets of Historic Vernon, Indiana. Clean restroom facilities are available. This event is sponsored by the Jennings County Historical Society and all proceeds are used to support the Historical Society’s museum and preserve our county’s rich history. Contact Info: Wanda Kay Wright 812.346.8989 jencohissoc@seidata.com or Pat Rice 812.346.5748 jencohissoc@seidata.com |
JCB NeighborFEST! |
September
4, 2008 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 |
Tipton
County Pork Festival |
September 4 - 6, 2008 September 3 - 5, 2009 Tipton, Indiana 2008 marks our 40th Anniversary. Come experience our World Famous #1 “Tipton County Pork Chop” or try our Pork BBQ or Pork Patty Sandwich, kids meals are available. Our streets are also lined with all types of food vendors. Thursday is our opening day parade and Saturday is our Grand Parade. Enjoy free entertainment, carnival rides, Queen and Princess pageant, arts and crafts show and commercial vendors. Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Randy Byal; tiptonporkfestival@yahoo.com; 765.675.2342 |
| Dale Fall Festival |
September 4-6, 2008 September 10 - 12 Dale, Indiana The Dale Fall Festival is an admission free fun-filled family festival complete with competitive events, great food, and carnival rides. During the festival, there is also a big parade consisting of marching bands and floats. Festival is held at Dale City Park at the corner of Medcalf and Wallace. Hours: Thursday 6:00– 10:00 pm; Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am; Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 am, Free admission Contact Info: Mark Lubbehusen; lubbehusenfarm@psci.net; 812-937-2467 |
| Roann Covered Bridge Festival |
September 4-7, 2008 September 10 - 13, 2009 Roann, Indiana Join the residents of Roann and Wabash County as we celebrate the heritage of the Roann Covered Bridge. This four day festival runs Thursday thru Sunday and happens every year the weekend after Labor Day. This annual fall festival is widely known for its free family entertainment including an antique tractor pull, parade, pedal tractor pull, mud volley ball, live music, entertainment and so much more! Hours: Thursday & Friday 5:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm, Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm. Free admission Contact info: Joie Powell; shawn-jo@hotmail.com; 765.833.2197 |
Grabill Country Fair |
September 4 - 6, 2008 Grabill, Indiana Located in the heart of Amish Country, the Grabill Country Fair includes craft and food vendors and entertainment for all ages, games for kids and a parade for all to enjoy. Come visit us in September! CONTACT INFO: www.grabillcountryfair.com; 260.627.3056 or email Susie Witt |
| Old Fashioned Days |
September 5 & 6, 2008 September 11 & 12, 2009 Darlington, Indiana Located downtown on Main Street, come help Darlington revive Pioneer Days with an Old Fashioned Days festival. We will have old-fashioned cars and tractors, games for all ages, a fish fry, entertainment, parade and vendors. Hours: Friday 4:00 pm – closing; Saturday 9:00 am – closing; free admission Contact info: Mary Lou Weliever; ijamie@att.net; 765.794.4097 |
| Fall Creek Heritage Fair |
September 5 & 6, 2008 September 11 & 12, 2009 Pendleton, Indiana The Fair is held in historic Falls Park in Pendleton, IN. Visit over two hundred booths featuring handmade crafts including wood items, jewelry and hand-sewn articles. Lot of home baked goods, famous K-burgers made by the Kiwanis Club of Pendleton, kettle corn and other food booths. Free admission! Contact info: Martha Godleski; marthagodleski@insighbb.com; 765.778.3876 |
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September 6, 20088 September 5, 2009 Valparaiso, Indiana Valparaiso is home to Orville Redenbacher’s empire and the Nation’s “FIRST” Popcorn Parade. Over 300 booths, 40 food booths, Kid’s Activities area, 2 stages of music, Hot Air Balloon Show and 5 mile “Popcorn Panic” run. Hours: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm; Free admission Contact info: Glennas Kueck; popcorn@popcornfest.org; 219.464.8332 |
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| Whitley County Autumn Art Festival |
September 6, 2008 September 5, 2008 Columbia City, Indiana Food court, carriage rides, children’s activity tent, live music & entertainment. An amateur art show for school children and adults of Whitley County including a People’s Choice Award contest, new this year! Other activities include Whitley County clowns and over 40+ professional vendors, face painting and sidewalk chalk art. Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free admission. Contact info: Kevin M. Wright: kwright@team-national.com; 877.5775.9089 or 260.248.2924 |
| Taste of Montgomery County |
September 6, 2008 August 29, 2009 Crawfordsville, IN In the second 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: Friday 1-10 pm; $4.00 advance; $5.00 admission at the gate. Contact info: Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko; info@ben-hur.com; 765.362.5769 |
| National Championship Shoot |
September 6-14, 2008 Friendship, Indiana Walter Cline Range Muzzle loading rifle competitions, pre-a840's camps, modern campsites, museum and more than 150 dealers of rifles, leather, beads and clothes. CONTACT INFO: National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association; nmlraevents@seidata.com or mblastdop@seidata.com; 812.667.5131 |
| Cambridge City Canal Days |
September 6 & 7, 2008 Cambridge City, Indiana A wide selection of Arts, Crafts and antiques, welcome all to the annual Canal Days Festival located along the US40 national By-Way. Festivites include a duck race, kids' games and contests, tractor and car shows and golf tournament. Delicious food, a wide variety of entertainment and delightful parade will charm attendees. A civil war encampment, game court, carnival rides, a kids' fishing contest and more. No admission charge. Marlene Tottenhoff 765-478-4689 |
| Bridgeton Milling & Craft Demonstration Days |
September 6 & 7, 2008 Bridgeton, Indiana Watch live demonstrations of the Mill grinding cornmeal on 200 year old French buhr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, food, beat the Festival crowds! CONTACT INFO: Blanche Case; bton1878hse@aol.com; 765.548.2136 |
Mansfield Village Cornbread
Festival & Outdoor Sportsman Show |
September 6 & 7, 2008 September 5 & 6, 2009 Mansfield, Indiana "Proud of our county" parade on Saturday, RV rally, produce market, summer outdoor concert series, shopping and vendors. Event also features the 4th annual Roller Run car show, free oldies concert, cornbread bakeoff, food, free trolley rides and a Sunday church service. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com |
| 38th annual Arts & Crafts in the Park |
September 7, 2008 September 13, 2009 Lawrenceburg, Indiana Over 150 quality handcrafted art and craft vendors, show is held outdoors rain or shine in quaint City Park. All food booths are manned by local charities, handicap accessible and restrooms available. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm For more info contact Cheryl Kendrick at 812-537-3269 or e-mail. |
Kiwanis Balloonfest |
September 12 & 13, 2008 Valparaiso, Indiana Porter County Expo Hwy 49 south of US 30 Join us for an evening of family entertainment as we enjoy the mass hot air balloon launch at approximately 5:30pm on Friday & Saturday. Following the launch, the AcoustiCats will keep your toes tapping to Rock and Roll music, flavored with a little Blues and Country. When the balloons return to the Expo, they will set up for the Balloon Glow which will reflect the many colors of the balloons as they are synchronized with music to light the evening sky. Food vendors, face painting and children's entertainment will also be available. The balloons will also launch Saturday & Sunday mornings at 6:30am. For more information, contact: Jon Groth, 219-464-35500 |
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45th
annual Canaan Fall Festival & 43rd annual Pony Express Mail-Run |
September 12-14, 2008 September 11 - 13, 2009 Canaan, Indiana 43rd annual Pony Express Mail Run from Canaan to Madison, IN. Activities include: Old fashioned parade; free music; games and contests for children including frog jumping, pedal pull, pony rides; Chief White-eye painting contest; Little Papoose baby contest; good food; homemade ice cream; flea market; museum tours; antique tractors; outdoor church service on Sunday morning. Hours: Friday Noon - 10:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Contact info: Gale Ferris; hankins1@seidata.com; 812.839.4770 |
| Middlebury Fall Festival |
September 12 & 13, 2008 Middlebury, Indiana Help us celebrate our rural roots and culture with a fall festival featuring homemade foods, unique crafts, a Farmer’s market and activities such as an antique tractor display, a car show and a children’s activity area on Saturday. A community dinner Friday night ends with a free concert, and new this year, fireworks after Friday night’s concert. CONTACT INFO: Middlebury Chamber of Commerce; info@middleburycoc.com; 574.825.4300 |
| Blues at the Crossroads |
September 12 & 13, 2008 September 11 & 12, 2009 Terre Haute, Indiana Gates will open at 11:00 with opening ceremonies starting at noon. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the music, food, and the company of other lovers of the blues. As last year the day will end with an all-start jam. Any artist that played during the festival may be on stage for the last jam of the night. Stay to the end so you can brag to your friends who you saw playing. Hours: Friday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am; Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 am, Admission $10.00 daily, under 16 free. Contact info: Connie Wrin; verveat677@aol.com; 812.239.3078 |
Back to the Fifties Festival |
September 12 & 13, 2008 September 18 & 19, 2009 Lebanon, Indiana Friday night offers a Street Dance with a live band, food court, Classic Car Cruise-In, Children’s Fun Park; Art & Photography show check-in. Saturday includes live entertainment, Classic Car Show, Children’s Fun Park, Art & Photography show, food court, arts & crafts booths, Classic Bicycle Show (odd years only), specialty contests, free parking and shuttle from Memorial Park. Hours: Friday 6:00-10:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. Contact info: committee@fiftiesfestival.com; 866.447.5050 |
Lanesville
Heritage Weekend |
September 12-14, 2008 September 11 - 13, 2009 Lanesville, Indiana A variety of activities including: a fiddlers contest, Queen and Princess Contest, log sawing, truck and tractor pulls, sawmill, steam engines, field demonstrations, antique tractors and hit n’ miss engines. Enjoy a parade, fiesta rides, craft demonstrations, booths and so much more! Free admission and free shuttles. Hours: Friday Noon – 11:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. CONTACT INFO: Dale E. White; 812.952.2600 |
| Trucks in Paradise |
September 13, 2008 September 12, 2009 Wabash, Indiana Wabash’s first trucks show featuring all kinds of trucks; old, modified, all shapes and sizes, truck memorabilia and food booths. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Trula Frank; tourism@wabashcountycvb.com; 260.563.7171 |
| Colonel John Vawter Day |
September 13, 2008 September 19, 2009 Morgantown, Indiana This event is held the third Saturday of September every year in honor of one of Morgantown’s most successful merchants in the 1800’s. Activities include: vendors, food, pork chop dinner, live music, entertainment, games, car show and fireworks. Hours: 9:00 am – fireworks at dusk, free admission, free parking Contact info: Audrey Lasiter; amiller122@hotmail.com; 812.597.4551 |
| Pigeon RiverFest |
September 13, 2008 September 12,2009 Mongo, Indiana A day of family fun including duck races, pie bakeoff, craft and art show, hourly contests, live entertainment, parade, family tug-of-war, storytelling, magicians and karaoke. Hours: Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free Admission Contact info: Sherri Johnston; logsrus@ligtel.com; 260.367.2362 |
| Camden Fall Festival |
September 13, 2008 Camden, Indiana Activities include an arts and crafts area, flea market, pie baking contest, hourly contests, entertainment, food vendors and town wide garage sales. CONTACT INFO: Melissa RedElk; maredelk@yahoo.com; 765.427.4560 |
 17th Annual Columbus Scottish Festival |
September 13 & 14, 2008 September 12 & 13, 2009 Columbus, Indiana Held at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds the 2nd weekend in September. The annual Scottish festival brings Highland traditions and culture to southern Indiana. Watch highland games including athletics, dancing and sheepdog trails/demonstrations. Visit reenactment camps, highland bagpipe bands, children’s activities, Celtic food, merchandise and musical entertainment from ballads to Celtic rock. Fun for the whole family! Hours: Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Admission $1000 adults Saturday, $7.00 Sunday; children 6-12 $2.00, under 6 free. Discount advance tickets available. Contact info: info@scottishfestival.org; 800.468.6564. |
| Hoosier Fallfest |
September 13 & 14, 2008 Knightstown, Indiana Located in the Public Square, fest features arts, crafts, food, pumpkin patch, face painting, wagon and train rides, music, entertainment, antiques, vintage tractors and more. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am -6:00 pm; Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm, free admission. Contact info: Emily McCorkle; emilymc@hughes.net; 800.668.1895 |
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Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market 
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September 13 & 14, 2008 September 12 & 13, 2009 Anderson, Indiana A celebration of the Native American history of Anderson’s past through an intertribal celebration, Native American artists, traders, food, dancing, music, storytelling, demonstrations and children’s activities. Hours: Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; Admission $5.00, ages 8 & under free. CONTACT INFO: Ralph L. Day; rday@heartlandspirit.com; 800.533.6569 or 765.643.5633 |
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Cass County Arts
Festival
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September 13, 2008 Logansport, Indiana An interactive family arts experience including visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts. Free historic Denzel Carousel rides and children's hand-on take-home art projects. Juried art vendors and many food booths in a beautiful park setting and much, much more! See the new children's area with children's entertainment such as KAZOO KAZOOBIES with two shows and much more. Also, teen entertainment and a variety of entertainment on stage and strolling appropriate for all ages. Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Contact info: Suanne Schwering; suannesch@aol.com; 574.722.1121 |
27th Annual
Wizard
of Oz Festival |
September 13 - 14, 2008 September 19 & 20, 2009 Valparaiso, Indiana Porter County Expo Center 215 E. Division, Valparaiso Follow the yellow brick road to the land of OZ. Come experience the Oz magic! We feature the actual actors who played the Munchkins in the 1939 movie classic "The Wizard of Oz"! Yes real Munchkins and Munchkins by Marriage! And if that isn’t exciting enough we have award-winning authors and notable Oz memorabilia collectors. Plus a whole gaggle of costumed characters, which smaller attendees are sure have just stepped down from the movie screen. We have Dorothy and her three best friends. A few witches (a good one and a wicked one) and a wizard. Plus a flock of flying monkeys (well actually one monkette and a monkey in training.) Don’t forget a magical Princess who is partial to Teddy Bears. Puppets and singers and artists, oh my! It isn’t humbug; Come and see for yourself! We encourage you all to come dressed as your favorite Oz character. Hours: Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; admission $2.00 adults; $1.00 children and seniors. Contact info: Brenda S. Maynard; info@wizardofozfesitval.org; 219.983.1691 |
| Old Washington Street Festival |
September 13 & 14, 2008 September 19 & 20, 2009 Muncie, Indiana Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival. The festival features architectural, cultural and social heritage of Muncie’s Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Events include: demonstrations of contemporary to the turn of the century crafts, musical entertainment, a kiddie ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques and a hand-drawn fire pumper, taking visitors back to the gas boom era. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Chris Poland; polander4@sbcglobal.net; 765.289.9304 |
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Monroe
County Fall Festival |
September 18 -20, 2008 September 17 - 19, 2009 Ellettsville, Indiana The Monroe County Fall Festival features continuous live entertainment under cover in the new shelter house located on Park Street. There will also be food vendors, crafts and games for the kids. The parade wil be on Saturday beginning at Noon. Hours: Thursday 6:00 – 11:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Amber Ragle; deputyclerk@bluemarble.net; 812.876.3860 |
| 32nd Annual |
September 18 - 21, 2008 September 17 - 20, 2009 Nappanee, Indiana www.nappaneeapplefestival.org
Nappanee will come alive with the many activities of the 33rd Annual
Nappanee Apple Festival. The festival offers an incredible lineup of
activities and entertainment for all ages!
Activities this year include, great entertainment on two
stages, craft vendors, carnival rides, parade, teen dance, queen contest,
apple baking contest, garden tractor pull, pedal pull contest, Wings and
Wheels show, apple peeling contest, bike ride, road run, pie eating contest,
frog jumping contest, tractor pull, cheerleading contest, laser light shows
and much, much more! |
| Golden Heritage Folk Festival |
September 19-21, 2008 Princeton, Indiana Our event is a three-day arts, crafts and antiques festival with entertainment on a “main stage”. The festival features local organizations selling fun foods and providing games such as bingo. No admission, the festival is located around the Gibson County Courthouse and Princeton, Indiana Business Square. CONTACT INFO: Beth Bennett; office@gibsoncountychamber.org; 812.385.2134 |
Francesville Fall
Festival |
September 19 - 21, 2008 September 18 - 20, 2009 Francesville, Indiana Our fall festival is held on the downtown streets featuring arts, crafts, flea markets, food booths, carnival rides, daily dinners, contests, music, free entertainment, parade, auto show, garden tractor pull and Fireworks! Hours: Friday 4:30-9:30 pm, Saturday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, free admission. Contact info: Betty Kruger; bcruger@home.ffni.com; 219.567.9689 |
Frankton Heritage Days |
September 19-21, 2008 September 18 - 20, 2009 Frankton, Indiana Held at Bailey’s Field with a hometown atmosphere, event features live entertainment, antique tractor displays, parade, car show, craft vendors and more. Free shuttle service. Hours: Friday 4:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, admission $2.00 valid all three days. Contact info: Jeff Alexander; jbalex46044@yahoo.com; 765.754.3218 |
| ICS Chili Cook-Off |
September 20, 2008 September 19, 2009 Vincennes, Indiana Located in Patrick Henry Square, the ICS Indiana State Championship cook-off featuring entertainment, tube races on the Wabash River, chili sampling, games and music. Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, free admission CONTACT INFO: Loretta Day; info@vincennescvb.org; 800.886.6443 or 812.886.0400 |
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Wheatfield Sandhill Crane
Festival & Car Show  |
September 20, 2008
Wheatfield, Indiana
Always the 3rd
Saturday in September, this annual festival features a motorcycle, tractor
and car show with crafts, arts and concession stands. Food includes: Pork
chop dinner, pancake breakfast, Ham & Beans, homemade Chicken and Noodles
plus music. Award ceremony held at 4:00 pm, no admission. Booth space is
available for crafters and food vendors.
CONTACT INFO: Dianne
Cochran at
(219) 956-3030 |
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32nd Annual
Trail of
Courage Living History Festival |
September 20 & 21, 2008 Rochester, Indiana The festival is located on the Fulton County Historical Society grounds on the north side of the Tippecanoe River 4 miles north of Rochester on US 31. The festival features historic encampments featuring the French & Indian War, Voyageurs canoe camp, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Western Fur Trade, Plains Indian tepees, Woodland Indian wigwams, Muzzle loading shooting and tomahawk throwing contest, mountain man tug of war. Historic canoe landing and fur trade skit, canoe rides. Many other activities, programs, traditional crafts and foods cooked over wood fires. Free tram rides from museums and free parking lot to festival. Contact info: Fulton County Historical Association: 574.223.4436; fchs@rtcol.com |
Gasthof Fall Festival |
September 20 & 21, 2008 September 19 & 20, 2009 Montgomery, Indiana Come to the Gasthof Amish Village located in Montgomery, IN, Gateway to Southern Indiana Amish Country, and enjoy our Fall Festival. This annual event features craft vendors of all kinds, flea markets, carriage ridges, barrel trains 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 Amish treats. Spend the weekend in our 82 rooms Village Inn, group rates available, call 812.486.2600. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Free admission Contact info: Jocelyn Burger; mail@gasthofamishvillage.com; 812.486.4900 |
| Paradise Arts Festival |
September 20 & 21, 2008 Wabash, Indiana Located in Historic Paradise Spring Park and downtown Wabash featuring a juried art show and sale, gallery walk, Kid-O-Rama, kid’s activities, entertainment and food. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm. Free admission! For more info contact Holly E. Kendall at 260-563-0975 or visit www.wabashmarketplace.org |
| Bizarre Bazaar |
September 20, 2008 September 18, 2009 Downtown Hammond, Indiana
The
Bizarre Bazaar is the Downtown Hammond Council's new signature event
offering something for everyone! All day activities include: Arts & Crafts
Vendors, Food Vendors, Dance Troupes, Kids Games, 25 cents to $1, Hair
Cut-A-Thon for Charity, Scavenger Hunt, Stuffapalooza Community Yard Sale,
Kids Art Activities sponsored by South Shore Arts. Special activities
include: Canine Costume Contest, Pie Baking Contest, K-12 grade Chess
Tournament, Wacky Hat Contest, Custom Rod and Car Show, Adult Doubles Bean
Bag Tournament – 24 team limit, El Taco Real Salsa Eating Contest, Live Rock
& Roll by Nomad Planets and a free Pops Concert by the Northwest Indiana
Symphony Orchestra! |
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33rd annual Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival
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September 24-27, 2008 |
| Pioneer Days |
September 25 - 27, 2008 Troy, Indiana Pioneer days is an outdoor street festival with entertainment, food, beer garden, fireworks and children's games. Free admission! CONTACT INFO: Bev Minto or Betty Linne; perrycountycvb@psci.net; 888.343.6262 or 812.547.7501 or visit www.perrycountyindiana.org |
| "I Luv Lawrenceburg" Fall Fest |
September 25-27, 2008 Lawrenceburg, IN This free festival includes many activities such as Rozzi Fireworks; Murray Brothers rides, top rock and country entertainment featuring: 38 Special; REO Speedwagon; Nashville Stars and Sara Evans. CONTACT INFO: Marie Edwards; maedwards@seidata.com; 888.539.3113 |
| Thorntown's |
September 26 - 28, 2008 September 25 - 27, 2009 Thorntown, Indiana Activities include a car show, free entertainment, great food, large children’s area, fun parade, free dinner concert and exciting displays of local craftsmanship. No matter what you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Festival of the Turning Leaves in historic Thorntown. Bring the kids and enjoy three days of family fun. Hours: Friday 6:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturday 6:30 am - 10:00 pm, Sunday 6:30 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission CONTACT INFO: Martha Lewellen; info@thorntownfestival.org; 765.436.2773 |
Driftwood Valley
Music Festival |
September 26 & 27, 2008 September 25 & 26, 2009 Columbus, Indiana Music on two stages all night long; incredible food presented by all downtown restaurants; beer and wine; a kids activities area and it’s the biggest and best party in Columbus. Hours: Sept. 26, 5:00 pm – 11 p.m. Sept. 27, 1:00 pm; $10.00 general admission; children 5 & under free. Contact info: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org; 812.376.2534 |
| Kewanna Fall Festival |
September 26-28, 2008 Kewanna, Indiana Free circus and carnival rides; food, craft and flea market vendors. Horse drawn buggy and hay wagon ridges, past and present tractor & power show; daily entertainment. Free admission! CONTACT INFO: Thomas Mate; lukesproducts@sugardog.com; 574.653.2055 |
Owen Co. Antique Machinery
Association Machinery  |
September 26-28, 2008 Spencer, IN www.owenama.org Come join us for a weekend of good family fun in the scenic hills of Owen County. The Owen County Fairgrounds located at One S. East St., in downtown Spencer, IN is the location for the Antique Machinery Fair put on by the Owen County Antique Machinery Association. Come hungry to the Ham & Bean dinner or enjoy a sandwich, but be sure to try the homemade ice cream. Children can participate in games, ride the barrel ride and participate in the Kiddie Tractor pull. Adults can enjoy a large display of antique tractors, Hit and Miss Engines, a steam engine working an old sawmill and an Edger. We also have a threshing machine, Hammer Mill, Hay Press and adult tractor games. Entertainment along with Arts & Crafts and flea market vendors will be there for shopping. Don’t miss it! Contact info: Jane Rhude, jrhude@socs.k12.in.us; 812.821.0991 |
| Avon Community Heritage Festival |
September 26 - 27, 2008 Avon, Indiana Affordable Family Fun for Everyone! Celebrated the last Friday and Saturday of each September, the annual Avon Community Heritage Festival features a parade, talent show, food, games, entertainment, crafts and a spectacular fireworks display at Washington Township Park on Saturday. Food and entertainment is held on Friday evening at the Harmony Baptist Church. CONTACT INFO: Renee Spencer; renee.spencer@princetonone.com; 317.627.9974 |
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Chief Logansport of Living History
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September 27 & 28, 2008 Logansport, Indiana Authentic living history festival, depicting dress, demonstrations, crafts, food camps and Indian customs from 100 year period, 1730-1830. Hours: 9:00 am -5:00 pm, admission. CONTACT INFO: Sandy Heckard, fpart@francepark.com; 574.753.2928 |
Hilger’s Fall Pumpkin
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September 27 & 28, 2008 September 26 & 27, 2009 Fort Wayne, Indiana Hilger’s Fall Pumpkin Festival is located 7 miles west of Fort Wayne, Indiana on US 30. Largest fall display in the area! Hay rides, petting zoo, straw maze, straw pyramid, carnival rides, pig races, pony rides, train rides haunted attic, Goliath the Giant, festival food, farm market and more! Admission charged. Contact info: Joe Hilger; joe.hilger@hilgersmarket.com; 260.625.3030 |
Bossaer Farms Pumpkin
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September 27 & 28, 2008 Attica, Indiana The Bossaer Farms Pumpkin Festival offers a variety of family attractions, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, arts & crafts, lots of food, an antique farm show and live musical entertainment. Our bakery & café is full of fresh homemade pies and other bakery items and much more! Find all your fall décor and bring the entire family for a great time in the country. For more information email or call Jason Bossaer, 765-762-0126 |
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September 27 & 28, 2008 Madison, Indiana More than 270 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the country, with exhibits of painting, sculpture, stained glass, textiles, folk art, and more will be offered for sale. Continual entertainment, a children's activity tent and a food fest. 10am-5pm No Admission Charge. For more info contact Georgie Kelly 812-265-6100 |
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Harvest Celebration Festival |
September 27 & 28, 2008 September 26 & 27, 2009 Madison, Indiana “Fall into Fun”. A cornucopia of artists, crafters, festival food, fall color and wine engulf the French Country gardens surrounding Lanthier Winery. Enjoy wine tasting, festival food, shopping and fun! Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact Info: Rita Adams; info@lanthierwinery.com; 800.41-wines; 812-273.2409 |
| Autumn Fare Festival |
September 27, 2008 Georgetown, Indiana Autumn Fare Festival is an annual arts and crafts festival featuring fine arts, original paintings, pottery, handcrafted metal and wood work, handmade jewelry and many other crafts. A full day of entertainment and gospel music sets the tone for a fun-filled event. Regional favorite chicken and dumpling and pulled pork barbecue dinners available throughout the day. Contact info: Margarette Muchow; mardavania@aol.com; 812.951.2078 |
| Feast of the Hunters' Moon |
September 27 & 28, 2008 West Lafayette, IN Located at Fort Ouiatenon, reenactment of life during the 18th century. French, British and Native American trading post, food, crafts, demonstrations and music. Saturday 9 - 5; Sunday 9 - 4, admission. www.tcha.mus.in.us CONTACT INFO: info@tcha.mus.in.us; 765.476.8411 |
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36th annual Stony Creek Farm Pumpkin Harvest
Festival
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September 29 - October 31, 2008 Noblesville, Indiana Antique tractors pull hay wagons through rolling farmland to a secluded pumpkin patch to “pick your own” pumpkins. Enjoy many children’s activities including farm animals, silo slide, haunted house, hay mound, pumpkin toss, cob cannon and much more. Food vendors will be available for your enjoyment. Admission is charged on weekends. Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. CONTACT INFO: 317.773.3344 |
| Grabill Road Apple Cruise-In |
September 29th, 2007 Grabill, Indiana Cruise-in starting at 11:00 a.m. Cars from past and present line Grabill's Main Street. Live 50's music. People's choice award for car. Food, buggy rides, 50' sock hop 7pm-10pm. Dance contests, prices for best 50's costume. For more info email Susie Witt or call 260-627-5227 ext. 4 |
| Sidewalk Chalk Art Bash |
September 29, 2007 Greencastle, IN Inaugural “Sidewalk Chalk Art Bash” will take place around the Historic downtown square in Putnam County, Greencastle. Free chalk, prizes and trophies, fun for all ages from 4 on up! Let’s see what you can draw on the sidewalk, guests can vote on the best drawing by dropping change in the cups. CONTACT INFO: Karla Lawless; cbc@coveredbridgecountry.com; 800.829.4639
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