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September 2010 Hoosier Happenings
Events occurring Sept. 1-Oct. 3
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Through Sept. 15 — Sculptures on the Square, Auburn (DeKalb) — Downtown.
Auburn Arts Commission presents life-sized bronze sculptures by J.
Seward Johnson in downtown Auburn. Free to the public and available for
viewing 24/7. No admission charge. 877-833-3282;
auburnartscommission.org.
Through Oct. 27 — Shipshewana Flea
Market Opening Days, Shipshewana (LaGrange) — State Road 5 South.
Midwest’s largest outdoor flea market with nearly 900 vendor booths.
Over 100 quality antique dealers across the street. Tues-Wed: 8 am to 5
pm. 260-768-4129; www.ShipshewanaFleaMarket.com.
Through Sept. 15 — Sculptures on the Square, Auburn (DeKalb) — Downtown. Auburn Arts Commission presents life-sized bronze sculptures by J. Seward Johnson in downtown Auburn. Free to the public and available for viewing 24/7. No admission charge. 877-833-3282; auburnartscommission.org.
Sept. 3-5, 10-11 — The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman, Fort Wayne (Allen) — First Presbyterian Theater. This docudrama features a handful of actors as the citizens of Laramie, Wyo., telling their stories in the aftermath of the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard. From progressive liberals at the university to conservative clergy, this town’s true story creates a cry for tolerance, truth and forgiveness — seeking to replace hate with understanding. Hours vary. Admission charge. 260-422-6329; firstpresbyteriantheater.com.
Sept. 3-6 — Earl Park Festival, Earl Park (Benton) — Town Park. Bluegrass, food, free family entertainment. Hours vary. No admission charge. 219-474-5081; earlparkfestival.com.
Sept. 3-6 — Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier (Noble) — Main Street. Selected ABA’s 2009 Top 100 Events in North America for group travel. Crafts, amusement rides, car show, live entertainment, games, food. Hours vary. No admission charge. 260-894-4159; themarshmallowfestival.com.
Sept. 3-6 — Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Plymouth (Marshall) — Centennial Park. Entertainment, parade, fireworks, crafts, 15k run, hot air balloons, carnival and many more family activities! Hours vary. No admission charge. 888-936-5020; blueberryfestival.org.
Sept. 4 — Lake Webster Ski Bees, North Webster (Kosciusko) — Town Park. Final water ski show for the season. 5:30 pm. No admission charge.
Sept. 4 — Zanesville Homespun Day, Zanesville (Wells). 7 am-4 pm. Food, crafts, quilts, car show, wagon rides, kids’ games, softball tourney. Parade: 10 am. 260-638-4327.
Sept. 9-11 — Grabill Country Fair, Grabill (Allen) — Downtown. Buggy rides, handmade crafts, food vendors, parade, children’s games and contests. Entertainment and merchants tent. 10 am-10 pm. No admission charge. 260-627-5227; grabillcountryfair.com.
Sept. 5 — Lake City Skiers Water Ski Show, Warsaw (Kosciusko) — Hidden Lake. 6:30-7:30 pm.
Sept. 9-11 — Roanoke Fall Festival, Roanoke (Huntington) — Roanoke Park. Entertainment tent, food alley, demolition derby, tractor pull, parades, carnival rides, free children’s games, sports events. Hours vary. No admission charge. 260-672-3451; discoverroanoke.org.
Sept. 9-12 — Roann Covered Bridge Festival, Roann (Wabash) — Downtown. Three stages of free entertainment, food vendors, parade on Sat., arts and crafts vendors. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-833-2136; roanncoveredbridgefestival.com.
Sept. 11 — 9th Annual Apple Ridge Charity Car Show, Warsaw (Kosciusko) — Big R Store. All proceed go to local terminally ill children’s medical bills. 1-8 pm. 574-269-9303.
Sept. 11 — Pigeon River Fest, Mongo (LaGrange). Food and fun for the entire family. Live entertainment, kids’ games, parade, cake walk and pie baking contest. 10 am-5 pm. 260-367-2362; pigeonriverfest@yahoo.com.
Sept. 11 — Play It Safe Family Safety Day, Warsaw (Kosciusko) — Center Lake Park & Pavilion. Activities to teach kids important safety messages. The event is sponsored in part by Kosciusko REMC. 11 am-3 pm. No admission charge. 574-269-0348.
Sept. 11 — Trucks in Paradise, Wabash (Wabash) — Paradise Spring Historical Park. Trucks of all kinds - old, modified, all shapes and sizes. Truck memorabilia, food booths, varied vendors. 9 am-3 pm. No admission charge. 260-563-7171.
Sept. 11 — Valparaiso Popcorn Festival, Valparaiso (Porter) — Downtown. Home to the nation’s original popcorn parade. Arts and crafts, food booths, live entertainment and kids’ activities area. 7 am-6:30 pm. No admission charge. 219-464-8332; valparaisoevents.com.
Sept. 11 — Young Eagles Flight Rally, Fort Wayne (Allen) — Smith Field Airport, 426 Ludwig Road. Free airplane rides for youth ages 8-17. Registration: 10 am-noon; flights (weather permitting): 10 am-2 pm. 260-693-6191; www.EAA2.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival, Ligonier (Noble) — US 33 and SR 5, 2 miles south. Large array of trade crafts practiced by our forefathers. Period entertainment, black powder skills, special events, children’s activities.Sat: 10 am-5 pm; Sun: 10 am-4 pm. Admission charge. 260-856-2666; stonestrace.com.
Sept. 16-19 — Nappanee Apple Festival, Nappanee (Elkhart) — Downtown, Depot Plaza, Municipal Airport, Callander Sportsplex. Two stages of entertainment, 100 craft and commercial booths, parade with airplane flyover, carnival rides and events for all ages. Hours vary. No admission charge. 574-773-7812; nappaneeapplefestival.org.
Sept. 17-18 — Fall Furniture Festival, Nappanee (Elkhart) — Borkholder Dutch Village. Amish manufactured furniture and tool show. Hours vary. No admission charge. 574-536-8950; michianafurnituregroup.com.
Sept. 17-18 — Indian Summer Days, Howe (LaGrange) — Town Park. Pork burgers, gospel concert, farmer’s market, arts and crafts, children’s activities and entertainment. Hours vary. Dorothy Yunker, 260-562-3882; www.VisitShipshewana.org; www.howecommunity.org.
Sept. 17-19 — Francesville Fall Festival, Francesville (Pulaski) — Downtown. Family entertainment. Musical programs, auto show, garden tractor pull, 3-on-3 basketball tourney, huge parade and fireworks. Hours vary. No admission charge. 219-567-9689; francesvillefallfestival.com.
Sept. 17-18 — Middlebury Fall Festival, Middlebury (Elkhart) — Downtown. A community celebration featuring local artisans and crafters in a small town atmosphere with our local Amish community. Hours vary. No admission charge. 574-825-4300; middleburyfestivals.com.
Sept. 17-19 — Wizard of Oz Festival, Chesterton (Porter) — Thomas Centennial Park. Step into the Land of Oz with family fun in a charming downtown atmosphere for the festival’s 29th year running. Hours vary. No admission charge. 219-926-9900; ozfestivalchesterton.com.
Sept. 18 — Arts on the Avenue, Logansport (Cass) — Little Turtle Plaza. Art and food booths, entertainment, book fair, free art activities and entertainment for children. All in a setting along the Wabash River. 10 am-7pm. Admission charge. 574-735-2787; casscountyarts.org.
Sept. 18 — Brookston Apple Popcorn, Brookston (White) — Downtown. Many activities for kids and adults. Family entertainment, 5k, 10k, fun run, apple bobbing, crafts, food, contests, pedal tractor pull, special events. 7 am-6 pm. No admission charge. 765-563-3770; applepopcornfestival.org
Sept. 18 — Celebracion Latina! Warsaw (Kosciusko) — Central Park. Celebrate Hispanic culture with ethnic food, music, dance and entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors and craft booths. 11 am-3 pm.
Sept. 18 — 5th Annual DHC Bizarre Bazaar, Hammond (Lake) — Downtown district along Hohman Avenue. Kids’ games, arts and crafts, car show, bean bag tourney, live entertainment, vendors, pie baking contest, garage sale and Haircut-AThon for charity. 10 am-5pm. No admission charge. 219-512-4298; downtownhammond.org.
Sept. 18 — Kosciusko Historic Properties Tour, Warsaw and Winona Lake (Kosciusko). Sponsored by Kosciusko County Historical Society. 10 am-5 pm. (Rain date: Sept. 19, Noon-5 pm.) Admission charge. Neal Carlson, 574-372-6348, nealandjoycarlson@gmail.com.
Sept. 18-19 — Trail of Courage Living History Festival, Rochester (Fulton) — Fulton County Historical Society, US 31 and CR 375 N. French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, western fur trade encampments of pre-1840s. Food cooked over open fires and programs on two stages each day. Indian dances each afternoon. Sat: 10 am-6 pm; Sun: 10 am-4 pm. Admission charge. 574-223-4436; icss.net/~fchs.
Sept. 19-20 — Johnny Appleseed Festival, Fort Wayne (Allen) — Johnny Appleseed Park. Two-day period festival with an array of food, crafts, antiques and music! Fun for the whole family! Hours vary. No admission charge. johnnyappleseedfest.com.
Sept. 24-26 — Kewanna Fall Festival Tribute to Home Town Heroes, Kewanna (Fulton) — Various locations. Free circus daily, free carnival rides, free entertainment. Food, arts and crafts and flea market vendors. Hours vary. No admission charge. 574-653-2055.
Sept. 24-25 — Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale, Goshen (Elkhart) — 4-H Fairgrounds. Handmade quilts, antiques, new, used and children’s auctions. Mennonite and ethnic foods, global and local crafts. Camp sites available. Proceeds benefit world relief efforts. Hours vary. No admission charge. 574-536-4387; mennonitesale.org.
Sept. 24-26 — Wanatah Scarecrow Festival, Wanatah (LaPorte) — Scarecrow Square. Parade, car show, talent, big bale roll, karaoke, Fall Harvest Contests, craft and food vendors, 5k run, 3k walk, 3 on 3 tourney and scarecrow sculpting. Free entertainment and shuttle. Hours vary. No admission charge. 800-548-1417; scarecrowfest.org.
Sept. 25 — Burnettsville Community Day, Burnettsville (White) — Downtown. Fireman breakfast, 5k and 10k run/walk, garage sales, car show, contests, square dance, flea market, antique tractor pull. Parade 2pm. Live entertainment. 6am-9pm. No admission charge. 219-826-4195; beebumble5k.org.
Sept. 25 — 2010 Indiana Corn Husking Contest, Fort Wayne (Allen) — Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. Contest classes by age groups. Food available. Joseph Shaffer, 260-432-0508, Advaelec@aol.com; Larry Smith, 219-362-4041, larrys@halderman.com; Richard Hinton, home@ctlnet.com, 260-358-7188; www.indianacornhusker.com.
Sept. 25-26 — Back to the Days Timeline Event, Warsaw (Kosciusko) — Fairgrounds. Event will host medieval living history groups and early American times up through the Civil War demonstrating life, both military and civilian. New this year is an old time feed store. Sat: 9 am-2 pm (Grand Ball at 7 pm); Sun: 9 am-4 pm. Admission charge.
Sept. 25-26 — Chief Logan’s Port of Living History Festival, Logansport (Cass) — 4-H Fairgrounds. Weavers, reenactors, candle dipping demonstrations and food vendors provide a look into the rich heritage of Cass County in the late 1700s to early 1800s. 10 am-4 pm. No admission charge.
Sept. 25-26 — Fallfest, Angola (Steuben) — Public Square. Celebrate the start of autumn with food vendors, crafts and musical entertainment on historic public square. Hours vary. No admission charge. 260-665-3512; angolachamber.org.
Sept. 25-26 — Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival, Huntington (Huntington) — Hier’s Park. Re-live mid 1800s. Encampment, military drills, antiques, food, crafts, farmers market, pioneer town and village, entertainment, children’s games and more. Sat: 10 am-6 pm; Sun: 10 am-5 pm. Admission charge. 260-356-3576; pioneerfestival.org.
Sept. 25-26 — National Alpaca Farm Days, Milford (Kosciusko) — Turkey Creek Alpacas, 12990 N 200 W. Fiber artists demonstrations, farm tours, alpaca chat, and hands-on experience for the serious lookers. Noon-5 pm.
Oct. 1-31 — Pumpkin Fantasyland, Ligonier (Noble) — Fashion Farm. Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used to create well-known characters and historical events. Hayrides, mazes, refreshments. 8am-7pm. Admission charge. 260-894-4498; fashionfarminc.com.
Oct. 2 — Lions and Tigers and Bears, Black Pine! Albion (Noble) — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. Adults-only annual event features a full line-up of beers to taste, whole hog roast dinner, and live music. Must be 21 years or over. 260-636-7383; www.blackpineanimalpark.com.
Oct. 2 — North Manchester Harvest Festival, North Manchester (Wabash) — Downtown. Family-oriented festival. Kids’ and adult contests, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, pony rides, food and craft booths. 8 am-4 pm. No admission charge. 260-982-7644; northmanchesterchamber.com.
Oct. 2 — OktoberFest, Rensselaer (Jasper) — Main Street. Family friendly event with food vendors, music and German beer. 4-10 pm.
Oct. 2 — Village at Winona Fall Festival, Winona Lake (Kosciusko) — Village at Winona Artisan Court. A popular fall tradition featuring old fashion cider making, artisan demonstrations, and shopping throughout The Village. The day also includes a 24-hour mountain bike race, Vintage Base Ball tournament and British car show. Hours vary.
Oct. 2-3 — Oktoberfest, Kentland (Newton) — Community Center. Live entertainment, carnival, area’s largest corn hole tournament, beer garden, big money bingo, talent contest, raffles, basketball, softball, arts and crafts. Hours vary. No admission charge. 219-474-6964; kentlandfestival.com.
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Through Sept. 4 — Mosey Down Main, Lafayette (Tippecanoe) — Downtown on
Historic Main Street. Live entertainment, food, family-friendly, free
event introducing the sights, sounds, venues and merchants of downtown
Lafayette. 6 pm-midnight. No admission charge. 765-714-4844; Lafcal.com.
Through Jan. 16, 2011 — Shots in the Dark: Photos by Weegee the Famous,
Indianapolis (Marion) — Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road.
Exhibit showcases 48 works selected from the Museum’s recent major
acquisition of 210 photographs by Arthur Fellig, the father of New York
street photography better known as Weegee the Famous. The exhibition
will explore a range of works that defined Weegee’s career, including
photos of crime scenes in the 1930s, Harlem jazz clubs in the ’40s,
audiences at Sinatra concerts or in darkened movie theaters taken
surreptitiously with infrared film, Greenwich Village coffee houses in
the ’50s and portraits of the famous, shot through distorting lenses of
his own devising. Tues-Wed, Sat: 11 am-5 pm; Thur-Fri: 11 am-9 pm; Sun:
noon-5 pm. No admission charge. 317-923-1331; imamuseum.org.
Sept. 3-6 — Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival, New Castle (Henry) — Seven miles east of New Castle (on SR 38). Acres of treasures, 400 spaces of everything. Visit the Lighthouse Chapel. Southern gospel, bluegrass, dance to big bands and food. 9 am-10 pm. Admission charge. 765-332-2576; farmerspike.com.
Sept. 3-6 — Little Italy Festival, Clinton (Clinton) — Water and Ninth streets. Experience Italy with music, food, dancing, rides and games for kids. Wagon rides, parade, flea market, crafts, fireworks. Tour historic landmark. Hours vary. Admission charge. 765-832-6009; littleitalyfestival.org.
Sept. 4-5 — 50th Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow, Tipton (Tipton) — County
Fairgrounds. Enjoy American Indian dancing, authentic arts/crafts and
Native American food. 10 am-11 pm. Admission charge. 317-745-2858;
tecumsehlodge.org.
Sept. 4-6 — North Salem Old Fashion Days, North Salem (Hendricks) — Downtown and Fleece Insurance Machinery Field. Food, fun, parade, music, horse pull, cash raffle, pie contest, bed race, pet parade, car show, 5k walk, 10k run, line dancing, craft booths. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-676-5377; northsalemoldfashiondays.com.
Sept. 4-7 — Steam Harvest Days At Billie Creek Village, Rockville (Parke) — Billie Creek Village. Annual event celebrating antique agricultural equipment. 9 am-6 pm. Admission charge. 765-569-0252; billiecreekvillage.org.
Sept. 9-11 — Tipton County Pork Festival, Tipton (Tipton) — Downtown Courthouse Square. Famous pork chop dinners, food vendors, shopping, arts and crafts, pageants, carnival, two parades and free entertainment. 11 am-10 pm. No admission charge. 765-675-2342; tiptoncountyporkfestival.com.
Sept. 9-12 — Quilts in the Park, Pendleton (Madison) — Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park. Thur-Sat: 10 am-6 pm, Sun: Noon-4 pm. Admission charge. Held in conjunction with Pendleton’s Heritage Fair Sept. 10-11. Sponsored by Spring Valley Quilt Guild. Susie Delp, 765-778-4213; Marsha Zeller, 317-773-6941, rzeller3@comcast.net.
Sept. 10 — Southern Gospel Concert, Lafayette (Tippecanoe) — Heartland Community Church, 3900 E 300 N. 7 pm. Donation at the door plus a free-will offering will be received. 765-423-1389; resministries.com.
Sept. 10-12 — Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival, Matthews (Grant) — Nottingham/Lions Memorial Park. Crafts, flea market, food, family entertainment, pony rides, inflatable kids’amusements, antique engines, tractors, garden tractor pulls. Hours vary. Admission charge. 765-998-2928; matthewscoveredbridgefestival.com.
Sept. 10-11 — Darlington Old Fashioned Days, Darlington (Montgomery) — Downtown. Hand-breaded fish fry, car show, antique tractors, games and contests for all ages, parade, entertainment, vendors, Lego exhibit, kids’ area. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-794-4787; darlingtonconnection.com
Sept. 10-11 — Fall Creek Heritage Fair, Pendleton (Madison) — Pendleton Falls Park. 200 , food. 9 am-6 pm. No admission charge. 765-778-3876.
Sept. 10-12 — 25th Anniversary Heartnut Heritage Festival, Edinburgh (Johnson) — Picnic area north of Camp Atterbury. Crafts, entertainment, food, rendezvous, reenactments, barnyard friends, tractor pulls, train rides, demonstrators, kids’ games, rides. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-526-6809; jcpark.org.
Sept. 10-12 — Frankfort Quilt Guild 2010 Bazaar, Frankfort (Clinton) — Frankfort Library. Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm; Sun: 1-5 pm. No admission charge. 765-654-8746.
Sept. 10-12 — Monrovia Festival, Monrovia (Morgan) — Townwide. Small town atmosphere, large craft tent, children’s and adult games. Carriage rides, tractor raffle, parade, Gospel, church service. Hours vary. No admission charge. 317-996-2514.
Sept. 10-22 — Frankfort Quilt Guild 2010 Exhibit, Frankfort (Clinton) — Frankfort Library. Mon-Fri: 9 am-5 pm. No admission charge. 765-654-8746.
Sept. 10-26 — International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Indianapolis (Marion) — Various locations. The IVCI brings together the world’s greatest young violin talents for a 17-day festival awarding over $250,000 in prizes. Hours vary. Admission charge. 317-637-4574; violin.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Andersontown Pow Wow and Indian Market, Anderson (Madison) — Athletic Park. Intertribal celebration. Native American artists, traders, food, dancing, music, storytelling, demonstrations, kids’ activities. Hours vary. Admission charge. 765-643-5633; andersontownpowwow.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo Days, Bridgeton (Parke) — Bridgeton Gristmill, 1878 Grounds. Live demonstrations at the Mill grinding flour and cornmeal on 200-year-old French burr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, fiber arts. 9 am- 5pm. No admission charge. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com.
Sept. 11-12 — Cambridge City Canal Days, Cambridge City (Wayne) — US 40, “National Scenic Byway”. Antiques, arts and crafts, haunts and history tour, duck race, 5k run, golf tournament, antique tractor and car shows, entertainment, parade, fun for the whole family. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-478-4689; cambridgecityindiana.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Country Fair, Battle Ground (Tippecanoe) — Historic Prophetstown, 3549 Prophetstown Trail. Historic 1920s farmstead home, Native American Village, horse-drawn trolley rides, gift shop, grill concession stand and blacksmith shop, craft and a variety of assorted vendors. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Admission charge to Prophetstown State Park. 765-567-4700; www.prophetstown.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Danville Tri Kappa “Fair on the Square,” Danville (Hendricks) — Courthouse Square. Over 110 antique, craft and collectible booths, live entertainment and food all weekend. Hours vary. No admission charge. danvilletrikappa.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival, Mansfield (Parke) — Mansfield Village. Ham-n-beans, cornbread bake-off, concert, roller run car show on Sunday. Produce market, shopping, vendors, food, camping. 9 am-5 pm. No admission charge. 765-653-4026; mansfieldvillage.com.
Sept. 11-12 — Zionsville Lion’s Club 57th Annual Fall Festival, Zionsville (Boone) — Lions Park SR 334. Kiwanis parade, rides, arts and crafts fair, live music and other entertainment, fireworks, car show. Hours vary. No admission charge. 317-873-5540; zionsvillelions.com.
Sept. 12 — Artifact Identification Session: “Is it an Artifact or Just a Rock?” Battle Ground (Tippecanoe) — Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum. Sponsored by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association and the Purdue University Dept. of Anthropology. 1-4 pm. No admission charge. Kathy Atwell at 765-476-8411, ext. 208 or Kathy@tippecanoehistory.org.
Sept. 12 — 63rd Indiana Masonic Home Festival, Franklin (Johnson) — Indiana Masonic Home campus. Annual event for the whole family with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, civil war encampment, parade. 11am-3pm. No admission charge. 317-736-6141; indianamasonichome.org.
Sept. 17-18 — Back to the Fifties Festival, Lebanon (Boone) — Courthouse Square. Live entertainment, food, kids’ activities, classic car show, art and craft booths, art and photography show and street dance. No pets. Hours vary. No admission charge. 866-447-5050; fiftiesfestival.com.
Sept. 17-19 — Frankton Heritage Days, Frankton (Madison) — Bailey’s Field. Celebrating 35 years! Hometown/familyfocused. Entertainment, rides, parade, car and quilt show. Multiple events each day! Hot air balloon competitions daily. Hours vary. 765-754-3218; heritagedays.org
Sept. 17-19 — Indy’s Irish Fest, Indianapolis (Marion) — Military Park. Three days of Irish music, dance, shopping, run and walk, cultural exhibits and children’s area. Hours vary. Admission charge. 317-713-7117; IndyIrishFest.com.
Sept. 18-19 — Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair, Shelbyville (Shelby) — Fairgrounds. Living history with pioneer skills demonstrations, games, music, costumed participants, food, hands-on activities, craft sales. Sat: 10 am-5 pm; Sun: noon-5 pm. Admission charge. 317-392-4634; grovermuseum.org.
Sept. 18-19 — Koh-Koh-Mah and Foster Living History Encampment LLC, Kokomo (Howard) — 100 S and 1000 W. French and Indian War re-enactment and local Howard County history. 18th century crafts, food, music. Sat: 9 am-5 pm; Sun: 9 am-4 pm. Admission charge. www.kohkohmah.com.
Sept. 18-19 — Old Washington Street Festival, Muncie (Delaware) — 500 block of E Washington St. Two entertainment stages, arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, kids’ area, car show, historic home tours and Emily Kimbrough’s Home Museum. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-289-9304; muncie-ecna.org.
Sept. 19 — Art on The Wabash, West Lafayette (Tippecanoe) — Tapawingo Park. Artists from 15 counties display their art along the Wabash River in this juried fair. 10 am-4pm. No admission charge. 800-721-2787; artonthewabash.com
Sept. 23-26 — Fairmount Museum Days/James Dean Festival, Fairmount (Grant) — Main Street, Playacres Park, museum. Authentic James Dean memorabilia including two motorcycles at the museum. James Dean look-a-like contest, custom car show, carnival, grand parade, free entertainment, crafts, food. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-948-4555; jamesdeanartifacts.com.
Sept. 24-25 — Avon Community Heritage Festival, Avon (Hendricks) — Washington Township Park. Affordable family fun for everyone. Parade, talent show, dancing with celebrities, fireworks, crafts, car show, food, games and more! 9 am-10 pm. No admission charge. 317-272-4333; avonchamber.org.
Sept. 24-26 — Festival of the Turning Leaves, Thorntown (Boone) — Main Street. Car show, free entertainment, great food, large children’s area, fun parade, free concert and exciting displays of local crafts. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-436-2773; thorntownfestival.org
Sept. 24-26 — Owen County Antique Machinery Association Antique Machinery Fair, Spencer (Owen) — County Fairgrounds. Tractor, garden and kiddie pedal pulls. Antique machinery, hit and miss engines, food, flea market, arts and craft vendors and games. Opens 8 am. Admission charge. 812-829-3896; owenama.org.
Sept. 24-26 — Terre Haute Street Fair, Terre Haute (Vigo) — Ninth and Cherry Streets. Live entertainment, artists and farmers markets, children’s activity area and much more planned in historic downtown Terre Haute. No admission charge. 812-237-2581; downtownterrehaute.org.
Sept. 25-26 — Atlanta New Earth Festival, Atlanta (Hamilton) — Downtown. 37th annual event with more than 600 vendors. Juried art show, crafts, antiques, food and entertainment. 9 am-6 pm. No admission charge. 765-292-2626; atlantaindiana.com.
Sept. 25 — Eiteljorg Museum WestFest, Indianapolis (Marion) — Eiteljorg Museum. Experience the excitement of the American West with music, storytelling, food and more. 10 am-5pm. Admission charge. 317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org.
Sept. 25 — Walk for Wolves, Battle Ground (Tippecanoe) — Wolf Park, 4004 E. 800 N. Second annual event to fund Wolf Park’s animals and educational programs. 9 am-noon. Denise Pearson, 765-567-2265; wolfpark.org
Sept. 25-Oct. 31 — Fall Harvest Festival, Indianapolis (Marion) — Waterman’s Farm Market. Narrated hayrides to pumpkin patch. Pumpkin-eating dinosaur. Three cornfield mazes, straw bale maze, pony rides, inflatables for jumping and sliding. 9 am-8 pm. Admission charge. 317-356-6995; watermansfarmmarket.com.
Oct. 1-2 — Gaither Fall Festival, Alexandria (Madison) — Gaither Family Resources. Join Bill and Gloria Gaither for a weekend of great music, food, artisans, vendors and fun in their home town, Alexandria. Hours vary. No admission charge. 800-520-4664; familyfallfest.com.
Oct. 1-3 — 23rd Annual Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show, Indianapolis (Marion) — Indiana State Fairgrounds. Huge selection of new, used and year end boats and recreational vehicles with unbeatable savings. www.renfroproductions.com.
Oct. 1-3 — Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb, Newport (Vermillion) — Courthouse Square. Uphill drag race for antique cars, car show, collector car auction, swap meet and flea market, parade, fireworks show. Hours vary. Admission charge. 765-492-4220; newporthillclimb.com.
Oct. 1-3 — Popcorn Festival of Clay County, Brazil (Clay) — Forest Park. Festival to honor Clay County Native Orville Redenbacher, the Redenbacher family and popcorn! Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-448-2307; popcornfest.net.
Oct. 1-3 — Small Town USA Festival, Alexandria (Madison) — Beulah Park. Family-oriented festival, good food, crafts and entertainment. Small yet personable. Celebrating a typical “small town” during WWII. Hours vary. No admission charge. 765-724-3514; smalltownusafestival.net.
Oct. 2-3 — Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, Lafayette (Tippecanoe) — Fort Ouiatenon. Reenactment of life during the 18th century. French, British and Native American trading post, food, crafts, demonstrations and music. Hours vary. Admission charge. 765-476-8411; tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm.
Oct. 2-3 — Grape Harvest Festival, Plainfield (Hendricks) — Chateau Thomas Winery. Celebrate the end of the Grape Harvest. Wine and component tastings, food demonstrations, live bands, great food, craft vendors. $5 adm chg. Sat: 10 am-10 pm; Sun: noon-4 pm. 317-837-9463; chateauthomas.com.
Oct. 2-3 — Harvest Moon Festival, Sheridan (Hamilton) — Biddle Memorial Park. Classic car show, Great Pumpkin Chuck, kiddie tractor pull, live entertainment both days. High school band bake sale/auction. Hours vary. No admission charge. 317-758-2504; sheridan.org.
Oct. 2-3 — 8th Annual Jay Heritage Festival, Portland (Jay) — Jay County Historical Society. No admission charge.
Oct. 2-3, 9-10 — Heartland Apple Festival, Danville (Hendricks) — Beasley’s Orchard. A fun-filled family event featuring hayrides to the pumpkin patch and an 8-acre corn maze. Lots of good food. 9am-6pm. Admission charge. 317-745-4876; beasleys-orchard.com.
Oct. 2 — Octoberfest, Lafayette (Tippecanoe) — Downtown on Historic Main St. Family fun, entertainment, crafts, kids’ activities during the day, evening includes beer and wine garden and music. 10 am-Midnight. No admission charge. 765-714-4844; lafayetteoctoberfest.com.
Oct. 2-3 — Pioneer Days, Terre Haute (Vigo) — Fowler Park. Pioneer village folk recreate a typical working day in and about their homes. Old-fashioned crafters, Trader’s Market and food. 9 am-5 pm. No admission charge. Kara Kish, 812-462-3392, vigocounty.in.gov/parks.
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Orange County HomeGrown Valley Farmers Market, French Lick
(Orange) — Lawn by the Railway Museum along Ind. 56. Tues: 2-5 pm.
812-653-1047; info@orangecountyhomegrown.org.
Sept. 2, 30 — Orange County HomeGrown Arts Lawn Chair Free Concert, Paoli (Orange) — Parking area behind the Paoli Public Library and in front of Lost River Market & Deli (inclement weather location will be in the Paoli Presbyterian Church.) 6:30-8:30 pm. No admission charge. 812-653-1047; www.orangecountyhomegrown.org.
Sept. 3 — Wine Over Water, Rocky Point (Perry) — Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery. Irish folk group performs in open air near Ohio River. 6-8 pm. 812-547-7518; www.BlueHeronVines.com.
Sept. 4 — Archaeology Day, Clarksville (Clark) — Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 West Riverside Drive. Educational displays, hands-on activities for the kids and more. Archaeologists will be available to date your artifacts and explain how ancient people used them. 10 am-4 pm. Parking charge. Bett Etenohan, 812-280-8689 ext. 405; betenhohan@dnr.in.gov.
Sept. 4 — Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction, Cannelburg (Daviess) — Simon J. Graber Community Building. Hand-quilted from the Amish community of Daviess County. Amish crafts, quilting demonstrations, furniture and wonderful food. 8 am-6 pm. No admission charge. 812-698-1697; daviesscounty.net.
Sept. 4 — Hospice of South Central Indiana, Inc. and EMCON Technologies Community Concert, Columbus (Bartholomew) — Mill Race Park. Free oldies concert with fireworks, national and regional acts. Food and souvenir booths, no seating provided. Proceeds benefit hospice. 7-10 pm. No admission charge. 812-314-8000; hospiceofsouthcentralindiana.org.
Sept. 4 — Lyles Station New Beginnings Celebration, Lyles Station (Gibson) — Lyles Consolidated School. Featuring a 5k run/walk, buggy rides, children’s activities, music, entertainment, variety of vendors and BBQ. 9am-6pm. No admission charge. 812-385-2534; lylesstation.org.
Sept. 4-5 — Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts, Bloomington (Monroe) — Fourth to Indiana Street. Art, original craft, entertainment in a beautiful urban setting. One of the top art festivals in the nation. Sat: 10 am-6 pm; Sun: 10 am-5 pm. No admission charge. 812-335-3814; 4thstreet.org.
Sept. 4-5 — Metamora Old Time Music Festival, Metamora (Franklin) — Lane’s End Barn. Free performances and workshops. Dulcimer, harp, guitar and more. Enjoy traditional music along the Whitewater Canal. Sat: 10 am-10 pm; Sun: 10 am-5 pm. No admission charge. 765-647-2194; metamoramusic.pbworks.com.
Sept. 5-7 — Labor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts and Flea Market, Vernon (Jennings) — Various locations. Booths of over 100 dealers of antiques and vintage collectibles, crafts and other items. Food on streets of Vernon. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-346-8989; jenningscohs.org.
Sept. 9-12 – 39th Annual Turkey Trot Festival, Montgomery (Daviess) — Montgomery Ruritan Park and Campgrounds. Thur: Tractor pulls; Fri: Joe Diffie; Sat: Horse pulls, mud volleyball, Mark Wills; Sun: Demo Derby, pig wrestling, and turkey races. Carnival daily. Admission charge. Dewayne Shake, 812-698-0524, www.montgomeryturkeytrot.com.
Sept. 9-12 — White River Valley Antique Show, Elnora (Daviess) — County Fairgrounds. Working demonstrations of threshing machines. Sawmills, sorghum, apple butter and antique machinery. Gospel night. Children’s day is Friday. 9 am-4:30 pm. Admission charge. 812-636-4587; wrvaa.org.
Sept. 10-11 — Brownstown MelonFest, Brownstown (Jackson) — Courthouse Square. Watermelon steal, seed-spitting and carving contests. Bed races, water ball fights, 5k run/walk, basketball, volleyball, great parade! Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-358-2930; brownstownchamber.org.
Sept. 10-11 — Fort Branch Fall Festival, Fort Branch (Gibson) — Fort Branch Park. Little Miss pageant, live bands both evenings, WWF-style wrestling exhibitions, games, variety of food, inflatables for all ages. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-664-1029.
Sept. 10-12 — Canaan Fall Festival and Pony Express Mail Run Celebration, Canaan (Jefferson) — Village Square. Pony Express Mail Run (Sat: 1 pm), parade, entertainment, stands, food, contests. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-839-4770; visitmadison.org.
Sept. 10-12 — Lanesville Heritage Weekend, Lanesville (Harrison) — Heritage Park. Antique tractors, steam engines, “hit ’n’ miss” gas engines, sawmill, field demonstrations, balloon glow and race, 8-mile fun run. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-952-3091; lanesvilleheritageweekend.org.
Sept. 11 — 5K to Save K9s, Jasper (Dubois) — Jasper Youth Sports Complex, 12 Avenue. Registration: 8 am; start time: 9 am. Pre-registration by Sept 1, registration until day of race. Registration fee. 812-634-1955, lochmaka@yahoo.com, www.duboiscountyhumane.org, www.tristaterunner.com.
Sept. 11 — Sullivan Lions Club Fish Fry, Sullivan (Sullivan) — 4-H Building. All-you-can-eat walleye, popcorn shrimp, catfish, chicken strips with sides, and desserts extra. 4-7 pm. Admission charge.
Sept. 11-12 — Columbus Scottish Festival, Columbus (Bartholomew) — 4-H Fairgrounds. Celtic music, food, bagpipers, athletic competition, sheepdog trials, reenactors, children’s activities and more! Family fun. 8 am-5 pm. Admission charge. 800-468-6564; scottishfestival.org.
Sept. 11-12 — Living History Event: Salute to Veterans of WWII, Vincennes (Knox) — Indiana Military Museum Grounds. 3rd annual living history event with WWII reenactment camps, vendors, possible WWII aircraft flyovers. Brand new indoor and outdoor static displays, food and refreshments available. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-882-8668; indianamilitarymuseum.org.
Sept. 11-13 — Civil War Days and Grand Ball, Princeton (Gibson) — Lafayette Park/Princeton Community High School. Civil War encampment and reenactment. School day, ladies tea, Lincoln at the train station, battles, grand ball. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-385-3752; princeton-indiana.com.
Sept. 11-19 — National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot, Friendship (Ripley) — Grounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children’s activities, museum. 8 am-5 pm. Admission charge. 800-745-1493; nmlra.org.
Sept. 12 — Arts and Crafts in the Park, Lawrenceburg (Dearborn) — Newtown Park. Annual sale of quality handmade arts and crafts. All items handmade. Food and restrooms available. 9 am-5 pm. No admission charge. 812-537-3269.
Sept. 12 – St. Mary’s Church Picnic, Ireland (Dubois) – St. Mary’s Church grounds. 10 am-4 pm. No admission charge. 812-482-7041.
Sept. 14 — Famous Hoosier Authors, Columbus (Bartholomew) — Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Nelson Price, author, journalist, historian and radio personality, will talk about a number of Hoosier authors such as Kurt Vonnegut; Booth Tarkington; Emily Kimbrough; Theodore Dreiser; Jessamyn West; Philip Gulley; Dan Wakefield; James Alexander Thom and others. 7 pm. No admission charge 812-379-1266; barth.lib.in.us.
Sept. 15-19 — U.S. Scale Masters Championship, Rosewood (Harrison) – Championships for scale model radio-controlled airplanes. Flying and static display. 8 am-6 pm. Concessions. Admission charge. www.orvcf.com.
Sept. 16 — Orange County HomeGrown Arts Lawn Chair Free Concert, French Lick (Orange) — French Lick Springs Resort Hotel. 6:30-8:30 pm. No admission charge. 812-653-1047; www.orangecountyhomegrown.org.
Sept. 16-18 — Monroe County Fall Festival, Ellettsville (Monroe) — Marcy Jane Lewis Park. Free continuous entertainment. Food vendors, crafts and games for the kids, parade. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-876-3860.
Sept. 17 — Judah Heritage Chili Cook Off/Cruise In, Bedford (Lawrence) — Johnny Junxions. Bring your best chili recipe for the contest. 6-9 pm. 812-277-0436; http://www.theoldieschannel.com/judah.html.
Sept. 17-18 — Annual Maple Grove Rummage Sale, Maple Grove (Dubois) — S 585 W off of SR 64 W. Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat: 7 am-3 pm. Clothing, furniture, knick-knacks, toys, books, Christmas items, etc. Breakfast and lunch, including bean soup and corn bread. 812-683-4261.
Sept. 17-19 — Block Bash, French Lick (Orange) — French Lick Town Green. Chainsaw carving contest, bike show, live bands, antique tractor show, artists, IDNR snake and raptor show, wine garden, food. 812-936-3030; bearhollowwoodcarvers.com.
Sept. 17-19 — Golden Heritage Days Festival, Princeton (Gibson) — Courthouse Square. Arts, crafts, antique booths and displays with entertainment and fun foods each day on our historic downtown Courthouse Square. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-385-2134; gibsoncountychamber.org.
Sept. 18 — Flea Market, St. Croix (Perry) — Holy Cross Church. Antiques, collectibles, crafts, homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, books, clothing, household and baby items and huge raffle. 7 am-5 pm CT. 812-843-5143.
Sept. 18 — Gasthof Fall Festival, Montgomery (Daviess) — Gasthof Amish Village. Variety of vendors, gospel music, carriage rides. Gift shops, Amish buffet and bakery. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-486-4900; gasthofamishvillage.com.
Sept. 18 — Indiana State ICS Chili Cook-Off, Vincennes (Knox) — Patrick Henry Square. International Chili Society’s Indiana State Cook-Off. Musical entertainment, tube race on the Wabash River, chili sampling, children’s games and entertainment. 9:30 am-3 pm. No admission charge. 812-886-0400; vincennescvb.org.
Sept. 18 — Junior Ranger Day, Vincennes (Knox) — George Rogers Clark National Historic Park, Children can participate in a mock dig, learn about archaeological excavations. 1-4 pm. No admission charge. Andrea Capps-Henke, 812-882-1776, ext. 207; Andrea_Henke@nps.gov.
Sept. 18-19 — “Celebration of the Future” Indian Pow Wow, Jasonville (Sullivan) — Shakamak State Park. Sat: 10 am-9 pm; Sun: 10 am-4 pm\. Gate Fee. Reg and Susan Petoskey, 812-268-0158; www.scaicouncil.org.
Sept. 18-19 — 20th Century Chevy Car Fest, Washington (Daviess) — Eastside Park. Cruise in on Saturday night! Enjoy the fabulous show of custom cars, antiques, most modern. Awards on Sunday! Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-617-5580; 20thcenturychevy.com.
Sept. 19 — The Schnellville Community Club Annual Picnic, Schnellville (Dubois) — Schnellville Fire Department. Fried or barbecue chicken, their famous potato wedges and all the trimmings. Live musical entertainment, kiddie tractor pull, 3-on-3 basketball, kiss the pig, raffles, more. Serving begins at 11 am. No admission charge. Julie Welp, Vice President, 812-389-2267.
Sept. 19 — St. Michael Church Septemberfest, Charlestown (Clark) — St. Michael Church, 101 St. Michael Dr. 11 am-4 pm. Chicken dinner, raffles, games. 812-256-3200.
Sept. 20-25 — Mitchell Persimmon Festival, Mitchell (Lawrence) — Main Street. Persimmon pudding/novelties, free entertainment, parade, pioneer village, food tents, photography and art exhibits, carnival rides. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-849-4441; persimmonfestival.org.
Sept. 22-25 — Versailles Pumpkin Show, Versailles (Ripley) — Versailles Courthouse Square. Second oldest festival in Indiana. Large parade Saturday, giant pumpkin contest, carnival rides, live entertainment, contests of all kinds. Hours vary. No admission charge. 888-747-5394; ripleycountytourism.com.
Sept. 23 — Archaeology of Indiana, Columbus (Bartholomew) — Bartholomew County Public Library. What is archaeology? How is it done? State archaeologist Dr. Rick Jones will answer these questions and more. He will talk about the prehistoric and historical cultures of Indiana and give some examples of unique and important sites in the state such as the Angel Mounds. After the main program Dr. Jones will try and identify any artifacts participants bring with them. September is Archaeology Month in Indiana. 6:30 pm. No admission charge. 812-379-1266; barth.lib.in.us.
Sept. 24-25 — Quilt/Craft Show, Edwardsville (Floyd) — Edwardsville United Methodist Church, 1-64 at exit 118, 4830 SR 64. Fri: 9 am-7 pm; Sat: 9 am-4 pm. Admission charge. 812-945-2939.
Sept. 24-25 — Tower Tree Truck Classic, Greensburg (Decatur) — Fairgrounds. Semi trucks and special guests, light show on Friday night. No admission charge. Ron Huey, 812-528-5666.
Sept. 25 — Annual Church Picnic, Vincennes (Knox) — Indiana Presbyterian Church. Serving starts at 5:30 pm.
Sept. 25 — Falling Leaves Blue Heron Bike Ride, Rocky Point (Perry) — Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery. Rides of 20, 40, 80 and 100 miles through scenic hills and along Ohio River. 7:30 am CT. Registration fee. Gary or Lynn Dauby, 812-547-7518; Brad Smith, 812-547-3453; www.BlueHeronVines.com; www.perrycountyindiana.org.
Sept. 25 — French Lick Market Music Jam, French Lick (Orange) — College Street. Area musicians jam. 6 pm. 812-678 4281; elkwine@juno.com.
Sept. 25-26 — Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Madison (Jefferson) — Historic neighborhood. Southern Indiana’s premier outdoor juried fine arts and crafts show. Riverfront Foodfest and live entertainment. Kids’ Korner activity tent. 10 am-5 pm. No admission charge. 812-265-2956; madisonchautauqua.com
Sept. 26 — St. Mark Church Shooting Match/Picnic, Tell City (Perry) — St. Mark Church, Ind. 145, 6 miles north. Shooting match, raffle, chili, quilts, bingo, cake wheel, country store and more. 11 am-6 pm CT.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 — Aurora Farmers Fair, Aurora (Dearborn) — Streets of historical downtown. One of Indiana’s oldest festivals. Free stage shows and a huge Sat. morning parade. Rides, games and food booths. Hours vary. No admission charge. 812-926-1300; aurorafarmersfair.org.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 — Seymour Oktoberfest, Seymour (Jackson) — Downtown. Arts and crafts, activities, food booths, carnival, parade, 5k, contests, free entertainment, Biergarten, flea market, balloon race and more. 11am-11pm. No admission charge. 812-523-1414; seymouroktoberfest.com.
Oct. 1-2 — Bloomfield Apple Festival, Bloomfield (Greene) — Town Park. 8 am-10 pm. No admission charge. 812-384-3245; bloomfieldapplefest.org.
Oct. 1-2 — Gaither Fall Festival, Alexandria (Madison) — Gaither Family Resources. Join Bill and Gloria Gaither for a weekend of great music, food, artisans, vendors and fun in their home town, Alexandria. Hours vary. No admission charge. 800-520-4664; familyfallfest.com.
Oct. 1-3 — Metamora Canal Days Autumn Festival, Metamora (Franklin) — Whitewater Canal. Celebrate fall in Metamora, Indiana’s Canal Town. Craft and antique vendors along Whitewater Canal. Operating grist mill, canal boat, train. 10 am-5 pm. 765-647-2194; metamoraindiana.com
Oct. 2 — Deere Farms 2010 2nd Annual “Celebrate the Farmer Festival” and Tractor Parade, Lanesville (Harrison) — Deere Farms. Tractor parade, food, arts and crafts, contests, plowing demonstrations, pony rides, pig races, maze, entertainment and much more. 11 am-7 pm. Admission charge. Jim Baumgart, 812-952-1MAZE; INFO@deerefarms.com.
Oct. 2 — Rickenbaugh House Tours, Celina (Perry) — Celina Lake. Hoosier National Forest will open the Rickenbaugh House for tours. 812-547-7051; http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/docs/history/rickenbaugh_house.htm.
Oct. 2 — Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration, Vevay (Switzerland) — Courthouse Square. Arts and craft booths, live entertainment, antique tractor show, apple pie baking contest, make-your-own scarecrow work station and more. 9 am-4 pm. No admission charge. 800-435-5688; vevayin.com
Oct. 2-3 — A Gathering of Quilts: 14th Biennial Quilt Show, Columbus (Bartholomew) — Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Hosted by the Columbus Star Quilters Guild, includes several vendors and a quilter’s boutique, hand-crafted items for sale. Sat: 9 am-5 pm; Sun: noon-5 pm. Admission charge. 812-372-4154.
Oct. 2-3 — Versailles State Park Bluegrass Festival, Versailles (Ripley) — Versailles State Park lakefront. Come enjoy a weekend of bluegrass music in the beautiful outdoors. Many regional bands, fun for the whole family. Hours vary. Admission charge. 888-747-5394; ripleycountytourism.com
Oct. 2-10 — Harvest Homecoming Festival, New Albany (Floyd) — Downtown. Festival has been held on the beautiful Ohio River for 43 years. Music, rides, craft/food booths, hot air balloon race and more! Hours vary. Admission charge. at some venues. 812-944-8572; harvesthomecoming.com
Oct. 3 — Annual Spencer County Memorial Forest Shooting Match, Fulda (Spencer) — Memorial Forest. Chicken dinners ready at 11 am; Ham Match starts at 11 am; Beef & Pork Match closes at 3 pm. Steve Werne, 812-357-2702, wanch@psci.net.
Oct. 3 — Rome Courthouse Day, Rome (Perry) — Courthouse. Tours, chicken dinners available, live music, country store, craft vendors. 812-836-2184 or 812-836-2544.
Oct. 3 — St. Raphael Church Social, Dubois (Dubois) — St. Raphael Church. Chicken and roast beef dinners, bingo, inflatables and games, raffle. 10 am-2 pm. No admission charge. 812-678-3048.
Hoosier Happenings is a free monthly listing
focusing primarily on one-time, low-cost or free “community” festivals,
special programs and other activities and events. Most of the events
are taken from the Indiana Festival Guide, sponsored by Hoosier Energy
REC.
All festival dates and times are subject to change. Before planning
a trip, please call the local festival contact number listed or visit
the Web site if one is included.
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Written By: eceditor
Date Posted: 10/4/2006
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