Jasper Strassenfest |
July 31 - August 3, 2008 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 |
| Michigantown Community Fair | August 1 & 2, 2008 Michigantown, Indiana The Michigantown Community Fair, sponsored by the Michigantown Lions Club is held the first Friday and Saturday in August. The Fair begins Friday evening with the hatting of the town’s “Old Grouch”, who serves as the Grand Marshall of Saturday’s parade. We also offer meals served by various local not-for profit organizations; Saturday’s sausage and pancake breakfast is prepared by the Michigantown Lions Club and Saturday evening’s meal features Dan’s Famous Fish Fry served by the Community Cub. Events include: drawings, kid’s games, water ball competition, live entertainment, car show, antique tractor show and a Little Princess Contest. For more information email or call Linda Ray at 765-249-5494 |
| 13th annual LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity Benefit Auction |
August 1 & 2, 2008 Lagrange, Indiana The 13th Annual Benefit Auction will be held on August 1 & 2, in Shipshewana. This auction is currently our only true fundraising event, so please come out and support our mission! CONTACT INFO: Laura Hartman; lhartman@lagrangehabitat.org; 260.463.8519 |
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32nd annual Perrysville Lions Club Community Fun Days
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August
1 - 3,
2008 Perrysville, Indiana Enjoy hometown hospitality featuring a town wide rummage sale; softball tournament; flea market and food vendors and bingo all weekend. Friday supper; Saturday breakfast; 5K run; car show cruise in; parade; fish fry and baby contest; Sunday breakfast; worship service; chicken noodle dinner and Praise in the Park. Bring your lawn chairs, live entertainment all weekend. Hours: Friday 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Saturday and 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday Free admission Contact info: Terry Ohl, perrysvillelc@cbpnet.net; 765.793.0544 |
Schweizer Fest
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August 4 - 10, 2008 Tell City, Indiana Schweizer Fest is an outdoor street festival with live entertainment, bike and road race, golf open, tennis tournament, flea market, beer garden, food and carnival. Free admission. Hours: Wednesday 6:00 pm – midnight; Thursday 5:00 pm – midnight; Friday 8:00 pm – 1:00 am; Saturday 8:00 pm – Midnight. CONTACT INFO: Bev Minto or Gene Borders; perrycountycvb@psci.net; 812.547.2366 or 812.547.4721 |
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10th annual Bean Blossom Gospel Jubilee
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August 7-9, 2008 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 |
JCB NeighborFEST! |
August 7, 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 |
| Farmersburg Old Settlers Festival | August
7 - 9,
2008 August 6 - 8, 2009 Farmersburg, Indiana The Farmersburg Festival is held in George Heap Memorial Park east of town. A community event with crafters, food, games, nightly entertainment, a parade and car show on Saturday. New this year, “Old Settlers 1 mile/5K run”. Old fashioned fun. Hours: Thursday & Friday 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturday Noon – 10:00 pm, free admission, handicapped accessible, restrooms available. Contact info: Don Gaskins; dgask1948@verizon.net; 812.696.2515 |
North Manchester Funfest by
the River |
August 7-9, 2008 August 6 - 8, 1009 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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| Portage SteelWheels Festival |
August 8-10, 2008 August 14-16, 2009 Portage, Indiana The Portage SteelWheels Festival is a family-fun, 3-day, summer festival hosted by the City of Portage to bring visitors into the area and to enhance the quality of life of our community. The festival offers something for everyone including: a classic car show; a nationally recognized band and concert; arts & crafts booths; food booths; kids’ games and activities; a Go Kart Race for all the racing enthusiasts and a family stage for local entertainment. We will celebrate our 8th year in the beautiful setting at Woodland Park. This year’s festival promises to provide festival visitors with the thrill of go kart racing; the wheels which are a piece of art work themselves, more kid’s activities and lots of fun! Hours: Friday 6:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; admission $2.00 per car. Contact Info: Gloria Nystrom; gnystrom@portage-in.com; 219.762.1675 x303 |
Gasthof Annual Amish Country Quilt Auction |
August 9, 2008 August 8, 2009 Montgomery, Indiana View and bid on extraordinary handmade quilts at our annual Quilt Auction at the Gasthof Amish Village in Montgomery, IN. The auction will take place Saturday at the Gasthof Restaurant indoors in the Loft area. Inspection of the quilts will begin at 8:00 am and the auction will start at Noon. The quilts will be on display for public viewing from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Join us for the day browsing our shops, flea market and bakery; don’t forget to partake in our wonderful homemade Amish buffet. Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, free admission Stay the weekend at our 82-room Village Inn, group rates are available, please call 812-486-2600. Contact info: mail@gasthofamishvillage.com or call 812-486-4900 or visit our website |
| Town & Country Day |
August 9, 2008 DeMotte, IN An all day event held on the 2nd Saturday of August starting off with a 5K walk/race at 8:00 am, sponsored by DeMotte KV Rotary Club. Parade sponsored by the DeMotte Chamber of Commerce begins at 10:00 am followed by arts and crafts and entertainment behind the DeMotte Elementary School in Freedom Park. Activities take place from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Contact info: Dr. Gerrit DeVries, demottechamber@netnitco.net, 219.987.5800, 219.987.5287 |
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WellSpring Annual
Barbeque Festival
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August 9, 2008 Martinsville, IN The Festival will bring together a cross-section of the populace, both local and state, to enjoy a weekend of food, music, and fun. Local groups will compete in a BBQ cook-off! Local merchants and artisans will set up booths for the day and there will be a Kids Zone! All profits from this event will go to support the Wellspring Center, a United Way 501c3 charity established to end generational poverty in Morgan County. The Wellspring Center houses families in transition, assisting with educational and vocational needs. CONTACT INFO: Gary Oakes; garyoakes@aol.com; 765.342.6661 or 765.342.0591 |
Collectors Carnival Antique &
Flea Market - Summer |
August 9 & 10, 2008 August 15 & 16, 2009 Evansville, Indiana Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market in Evansville, IN is held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds. This summer show features over 300 vendors in 8 different buildings and outside selling something for everyone – antiques & collectibles, arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, tools, toys, sports items and specialty foods. Tour buses welcome. Free parking and handicapped parking is available. Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission $2.00 per person, children 12 & under are free. For more info contact: Collectors Carnival 1-812-471-9419 |
Mansfield Village Watermelon
Festival |
August 9 - 10, 2008 August 8 - 9, 2009 Mansfield, Indiana Enjoy Watermelon games and competitions, Watermelon Princess & Prince contest, festival food, shopping and vendors. “Walk-Run-Spit” through scenic Parke County, Mansfield Idol preliminaries held at 1:00 pm, finals held at 6:30 pm on Saturday. Creekside church service held on Sunday. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com |
Greensburg Power of the Past |
August 14 - 17, 2008 August 13 - 16, 2009 Greensburg, Indiana 20th 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. |
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August 15 - 17, 2008 August 21 - 23, 2009 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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| Medaryville Community Potato Fest | August 16 - 17, 2008 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; 218.843.5263 |
Lakefront Art Festival "Commanding View" - Assemblage piece by 2008 "Featured Artist" Patricia Hecker of Bloomington, IN |
August 16 - 17, 2008 August 15 & 16, 2009 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 |
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Taste of Country Festival and Hamlet Rendezvous
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August 16 & 17, 2008 Knox, Indiana Located at the Starke County Fairgrounds in Hamlet, Taste of County will feature country foods, music and live bands. The Hamlet Rendezvous features 1840 events. Saturday a Dutch oven cook-off will be held and Sunday a Bar-B-Que cook-off. Atlatal, knife/hawk iron skillet toss and a tea with fashion show review are just a few of the events. Saturday there will be a horse show and car show at the arena. CONTACT INFO: Richard Wieczorek; info@explorestarkecounty.com; 574.542.9331 |
| Herb Fest
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August 16, 2008 August 15, 2009 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 17, 2008 August 16, 2009 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 |
| Sellersburg Celebrates! |
August 21-23, 2008 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 21-24, 2008 August 27 - 30, 2009 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; kirk.works@gallatinsteel.com; 800.435.5688 or 859.567.3157 |
Spencerville Covered Bridge Festival |
August
21 - 23, 2008 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 |
Brownstown Melonfest |
August 22
& 23, 2008 August 28 & 29, 2009 Brownstown, Indiana Melonfest 2008 will be our 40th anniversary, celebrating with free stage entertainment, crafts booths, food booths, flea market, many activities and an hour-long parade. Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Jed Wheatley; jwheat@jacksonremc.com |
| Markle Wildcat Festival | August 22 - 24,
2008 August 28 & 29, 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 |
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August 23 & 24, 2008 |
| Rossville Summer's End Festival | August 22 - 23, 2008 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 |
| Riverfest |
August 23, 2008 Derby, Indiana Come to our Riverfest on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River in Derby and enjoy live entertainment, food throughout the day and arts and crafts. Hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, free admission. CONTACT INFO: Bev Minto or Mike Franchville; perrycountycvb@psci.net; 888.343.6262 or 812.836.2125 |
| Sandlady’s Gourd Fest |
August 23 & 24, 2008 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 |
Harvest of Fun |
August 28 - September 1, 2008 September 3 - 7, 2009 Lowell, Indiana Harvest of Fun is located on the grounds of the Lowell American grounds. There will be a huge garage sale on Thursday and antique auction on Friday evening. Other events and activities include; food, beer tent, crafts, entertainment, amusement rides and a kiddie parade on Sunday followed by fireworks Sunday evening. Join us for the oldest and longest running parade on Monday at 10:00 am. Hours: Vary, free admission. For more info email Susan Peterson, or call 219-696-7794 ext. 16. |
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Tri-State Bluegrass Festival
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August 28 – 31, 2008 Kendallville, Indiana Enjoy 31 hours of acoustic bluegrass music held over the Labor Day weekend at the beautiful Noble County Fairgrounds since 1990. Campers often arrive days in advance to get their favorite site. There are food booths and music related vendors, music workshops on Saturday in the morning along with a kid’s korner. CONTACT INFO: Jim Winger; nibga@mixi.net; 260.432.4485 |
| 42nd annual |
August 29 - September 1, 2008 September 4 - 7, 2009 Plymouth, Indiana The Marshall County Blueberry Festival, celebrating its 42nd 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. Hours: Friday 5:00 – 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Free admission. Contact Info: Connie Holzwart; blueberrymail@blueberryfestival.org; 888.936.5020; 574.936.5020
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Ligonier Marshmallow Festival |
August 29 - Sept. 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, 9am-11pm. Free admission. Contact info: Larry Stahly at 260-894-4159 stahly@ligtel.com or Tammy Deel 260-215-1982, tdeel@ligtel.com |
| 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 |
| Steam Corner Labor Day Weekend Celebration |
August 29-September 1, 2008 |
| Paragon Homecoming Festival |
August 29 - September 1, 2008 August 28 - 31, 2009 Paragon, Indiana The festival is held at Union Street and features a queen contest, parade, car show, free nightly entertainment, food and craft vendors, carnival rides and games, antique tractor show, town-wide yard sales, lawn garden tractor pulls, adult and kids contests. Hours: Friday 6:00 – 10:30 pm; Saturday 1:00 – Midnight; Sunday 10:00 am – Midnight; Monday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; Free admission. Contact Info: Dawn Brinegar; paragonhomecoming@att.net; dbrinegar6272@att.net; 765.318.0004 |
Little Italy Festival
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August 29 - September 1, 2008 September 4 - 7, 2009 Clinton, Indiana The festival offers many opportunities to experience the Italian culture with many varieties of Italian food, Bocce, grape stomping, a unique wine garden, five different museums, a train depot, coal depot, Italian market, wine museum and an Italian house of the early 20th century. Constant entertainment is offered all day at the festival grounds and the Wine Garden for free, cover charge at the Wine Garden after 5:00 pm. This year will be the first annual Little Italy Festival Spaghetti Sauce Cook-off. There also will be eating contests including: pizza, spaghetti and sausage in addition to a pizza toss contest. A talent showcase and an Italian costume contest will also be available for all to enjoy. Hours: Friday 6:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am – 11:oo pm; Monday 11:00 am– 9:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Nancy DalSasso; littleitalyfestival@gmail.com; 765.832.7254 |
| Utica Historic Homecoming |
First full weekend in September 2008 Utica, Indiana Two day festival featuring parade, craft booths, baby contests, 5-K Walk/Run, car show, good food and lots of fun for both young and old. CONTACT INFO: Sherry Thompson; 812.282.1618 |
| 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. Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, free admission Contact Info: Jennings County Historical Society; jencohissoc@seidata.com; 812.346.8989 |
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The 3rd Annual Portage Music Fest
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August 30, 2008 Portage, Indiana Portage Music Fest is an annual outdoor event which takes place each year on the Saturday before Labor Day at beautiful Woodland Park. The festival includes top national, regional and local band performances, beer garden, poker run and cook-out. This year’s line-up opens with the Carlos Ramos Band and is followed by Nicole Jamrose and the Nick Danger Band, then High Noon. Concert headliner, back in Portage by popular demand, is American English, the ultimate Beatles Tribute band from Chicago, IL. Festival proceeds support initiatives of the Portage Firefighters and their charity of choice: Hoosier Burn Camp for Children. Proceeds also support Portage Music Booster Club. Hours: 2:00-11:00 pm, advance admission $8.00; $10.00 at the door. CONTACT INFO: Joy Lundstrom; jlundstrom.portageparks@verizon.net; 219.762.1675 |
Hospice of South
Central
Indiana
& Emcon Community Concert |
August 30, 2008 August 31, 2009 Columbus, Indiana Free outdoor oldies concert featuring national acts, fireworks, food and souvenir booths. No seating provided, parking outside of park. Proceeds benefit Hospice. Hours: 7:00 – 10:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Deb Cummings; dcummings@crh.org; 812.314.8053  |
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 |
| Metamora Old Time Music Festival |
August 30 & 31, 2008 Metamora, Indiana Metamora Old Time Music Festival is a celebration of traditional music and folkways held the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, Saturday workshops and performances, Sunday performances only. Free admission. CONTACT INFO: Al Rogers; Metamora@myway.com; 765.647.2194 |
| National Aeromodeling Championships |
Through August
5, 2007 Muncie, Indiana This marks the 11th year in which outdoor events have been held at the International Aeromodeling Center at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in Muncie. Competitors fly from sites that are dedicated solely to model aviation. The Nats is made up of 105 official events, and contestants represent all 50 states and several foreign countries. Food vendors, National Model Aviation museum and the Cloud 9 Museum store are all on-site. Free admission to watch the aeronautics! CONTACT INFO: Amy Wilson; amyw@modelaircraft.org; (765) 287-1256 ext. 252. |
| Schneider Centennial Fest | August 24-26, 2007 Schneider, Indiana The town of Schneider will be celebration it’s 100th Birthday and the Schneider Fire Department's 80th Birthday on August 24-26. Planned events include a Fish Fry Dinner on Friday night with Historical pictures, stories and class reunion for all classes of the former Schneider School. The Carnival will also begin on Friday night. Saturday, August 25 the Fire Department will hold a motorcycle observation run and hog roast. Craft vendors and carnival will also continue. Sunday, August 26 the carnival and crafter vendors will continue and there will be a car show. The Beer Garden will be open all three days for ages 21 years and older. CONTACT INFO: Ray Bowman; schneiderclerk-treasurer@mchsi.com; 219.552.0661 |
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