July

Boone County 4th of July Festival	June 30 - July 5, 2008 June 27 - July 4, 2009 Lebanon, Indiana A week of planned events featuring everything from queen, baby and children contests to nights of anything goes (what a sight to see!). Concerts, carnival, parade and great fireworks round out a great week of activities for the entire family. Hours: 4:00 – 11:00 pm; Free Admission. Contact Info: Gail Ford; gmford72@gmail.com; 574.482.4636
Covington 4th of July Festival	June 28th-July 4th, 2007 Covington, Indiana Join us for family fun, rides and booths, free entertainment, Saturday parade and Queen pageant! For more info contact Donna Freed 765-793-4569
Linton Freedom Festival	June 28-July 5, 2008 June 27 - July 4, 2009 Linton, Indiana The Linton Freedom Festival is a weeklong Independence Day celebration that includes Indiana's largest Independence Day parade on July 4th. Other activities include a carnival, classic car cruise-in, live entertainment, marketplace, heavy weight horse pull, fireworks, local contests and more. Hours: Various -- Free Admission! For more information call Cheryl at (812) 847-4846, or email chamber@joink.com
Pekin July 4th Celebration	July 1 - 4, 2008 Pekin, Indiana Oldest consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the USA includes a flea market, 3 on 3 ball tournament, carnival, food vendors and entertainment. Free admission! CONTACT INFO: Rhonda Burnett; pekin4thofjuly@wcrtc.net; burnettsweld@wcrtc.net; 812.967.3305
Cedar Lake Summerfest	July 3-6, 2008 Cedar Lake, Indiana Celebrate our nation’s freedom. Fireworks, laser light show, entertainment, carnival, cardboard boat races, land & water parade, car show, beer garden, bingo, children’s entertainment and food. Hours: Vary, Parking $5.00 Contact info: Mary Joan Dickson; gdickson2818@sbcglobal.net; 219.374.4444
40th Wolcott Summer Festival	July 4, 2008 July 4, 2009 Wolcott, Indiana Flea market, crafts, entertainment, food stands, children's games, parade, car show, fireworks and much more! Hours: 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Free admission. For more info contact Robert Foster at 219-279-2946 or e-mail.
Limestone Heritage Festival	July 4, 2008 July 4, 2009 Bedford, Indiana Stone carving exhibition, Ice Cream Social, parade featuring a military flyover, free, open-air concert and Fireworks! Hours: Noon – 10:30 pm, free admission Contact info: Susan Gales or Penny May; brifestivals@yahoo.com; 812.275.5907 #220 or 812.583.0383
July 4th Festival – City of Frankfort	July 4, 2008 Frankfort, Indiana Jam packed festival starting at Noon featuring food, fun and fireworks. Swim at the pool all day; enjoy craft displays, food vendors and a music concert starting at 4:00 pm. Huge fireworks display begins at 10:00 pm. CONTACT INFO: Ron Niemesh; rniemesh@cityoffrankfort.net; 765.659.6791
Steam Corner July 4th Celebration	July 4 - 6, 2008 Veedersburg, Indiana The celebration features antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, old & new. There is live entertainment, auction, small fireworks display and lots of good food, free admission and parking. Church services are held on grounds Sunday morning at 8:00 am, restaurant opens 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. CONTACT INFO: Ruth Staggs; m123y99@netzero.net 765.798.5710
Cedar Valley Bluegrass	July 5 - 6, 2008 Derby, Indiana The Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival will be held in Derby, Indiana. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to top Bluegrass performers. Activities include arts and crafts with concessions available. Admission is charged. Hours: Friday gates open at 7:00 pm; Saturday gates open at Noon. CONTACT INFO: Bev Minto or Dennis Howell; perrycountycvb@psci.net; 888.343.6262 or 812.836.2311
Honor Our Military Patriotic Boat Parade and Celebration	July 5, 2008 July 4, 2009 Monticello, Indiana The Madam Carroll, filled with 400 military veterans and young people currently serving, will again lead the long line of over 60 decorated boats this Independence Day weekend in the Honor Our Military Patriotic Boat Parade on beautiful Lake Freeman. The City of Monticello will sponsor a Celebration In The Park with fun, food and games for the entire family follow the parade. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission. Contact info: Sherill Crivello; joecrivello@comcast.net; 574.583.9751
Canal Days	July 5 & 6, 2008 July 4 & 5, 2009 Delphi, Indiana Located at Canal Park, the 1850’s come alive in Delphi, home of the Wabash & Erie Canal. Food, fun, old fashioned games, hikes and boat rides. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm, free admission Contact info: Mark Smith; smith4881@earthlink.net; 765.563.3349
Mansfield Village Woodworkers and Whittlers Festival	July 5 - 6, 2008 July 11 - 12, 2009 Mansfield, Indiana Enjoy crafter’s workshops, demonstrations, shopping and vendors. Whittler’s contest with prizes, Gospel celebration, Creekside Church service and kid’s fishing rodeo on Sunday. Produce market, festival food, free trolley rides. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com
Kosciusko County Community Fair, Inc.	July 7 - 12, 2008 Warsaw, Indiana The 92nd annual Kosciusko County fair features 4-H exhibits, open class exhibits, country concerts, demolition derby, truck pulls, horseshoe pitch contests, arm wrestling, antique area, talent contests, pageants and wonderful fair food! Midway by Mid America Shows. Hours: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm, Daily Admission - $4.00 adults; $2.00 ages6-15; free 5 & under. Weekly Admission - $18.00 adults; $8:00 ages 6-15. Contact info: N. Sue Goshert; nsgoshert@kcfair.org; 574.269.1823
JCB NeighborFEST!	July 10, 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
Freedom Days Festival	July 11 & 12, 2008 July 10 & 11, 2009 Spiceland, Indiana Good food, arts & craft vendors, live entertainment all day, a parade, various games and contests throughout the festival. Hours: Friday 4:00 - 10:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Julie Oliver; jerry.oliver@ctcisp.com; 765.987.8318
Blues, Jazz & Fine Arts Festival	July 12 & 13, 2008 July 11 & 12, 2009 Munster, Indiana This two-day event showcases blues and jazz music, fine arts, and art-related demonstrations and projects. Food is provided by local area restaurants and food vendors. An arts and crafts fair and fine arts fair are also held during the event. Giant murals are displayed for painting by the public and a variety of children’s activities and strolling entertainment are ongoing both days. Hours: Noon – 10:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Donna Chant; dchant@munster.org; 219.836.7275
Three Rivers Festival	July 12 - 20, 2008 July 11 - 19, 2009 Fort Wayne, Indiana (Headwaters Park) 39th annual Three Rivers Festival The Three Rivers Festival is an annual 9-day celebration of the Fort Wayne community. Events include an arts show, children’s activities, senior’s events, national concert acts, concessions, a marketplace, parade and fireworks which adds up to fun for the whole family. Contact info: 860.426.5556, info@trfonline.org www.threeriversfestival.org
Circus City Festival	July 12 - 19, 2008 July 11 - 18, 2009 Peru, Indiana 200 performers between the ages of 7 and 21 perform each July in the “Greatest Amateur Show on Earth.” We have the only remaining circus parade in the United States during the last day of the festival each year. Contact info: Linda Cawood 765.472.3918 perucirc@perucircus.com
Sacred Heart Polish Festival	July 13 - 15, 2007 LaPorte, Indiana CONTACT INFO: Sacred Heart, office@sacredheartlp.org; 219.362.2815
Northern Indiana Power From the Past	July 17 - 20, 2008 July 16 - 19, 2009 Winamac, Indiana Family oriented event featuring a flea market; antiques & collectibles; working displays including steam and gas engines, tractors, motorcycles, threshing, sawmill, baling, horse-drawn rides, children’s games, quilt show and so much more! Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm; Admission $3.00, children under 12 free w/adult Contact info: 574.946.3712
College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival	July 17-19, 2008 South Bend, Indiana Watch history unfold at the College Football Hall of Fame’s annual Enshrinement Festival. Every summer fans gather together with former players and coaches to honor the legends of the game. The festival includes a celebrity golf scramble, a grand parade featuring marching bands, floats, the enshrinees and more. Other activities include Fanfest, Enshrinees Flag Football game, football youth clinic, autograph sessions and the Enshrinement Dinner and Show. Contact info: Katie Berrettini 574.235.5743 katie.berrettini@collegefootball.org or Lisa Malin 574.235.7716 lisa.malin@collegefootball.org
St. Christopher Mid-Summer Festival	July 17 - 19, 2008 Indianapolis, Indiana 70th Anniversary Celebration & Homecoming The St. Christopher Mid-Summer Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the state of Indiana. Since Labor Day weekend of 1937 we have become known at “The Festival that’s Tops in Food!” At St. Christopher’s we take great pride in preparing nearly all the food that is served right in our own kitchen. Our homemade Pork BBQ and Coney sauces are made from the original recipes that date back to the 1940’s, but our claim to fame is our hand battered fish sandwiches. In our three day annual event volunteers will batter and serve over 2 ½ tons of Icelandic Cod representing about 15,500 sandwiches. In addition to the food we have a wide variety of amusement rides, children’s carnival games, bingo and a Monte Carlo area for the adults. On Friday evening St. Christopher welcomes “Polkaboy” Indy’s premier rock/polka band. Saturday is kid’s day at the festival; pay one price unlimited rides from 1:00-5:00 pm. Hours: Thursday 5:00-10:00 pm; Friday 5:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday Noon – 11:00 pm; Free Admission. Contact Info: A. J. Ploughe; aj@indyfestival.com; 317.247.5027
13th annual Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis	July 18 - 20, 2008 July 17 - 19, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana Enjoy the food and fun of the Middle East here in the Midwest! Experience food, music, dancing, children’s games, gifts, jewelry, marketplace, silent auction, icons and books. The St. George Orthodox Church 2007 Middle Eastern Festival will be this summer at St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 N. Sherman Drive. Admission is $5.00 for adults, children under 12 free. Hours: Friday 4:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon - 11:00 pm; Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm. For more info contact: Suzanne Mesalam 317-547-9356
Oldenburg Freudenfest	July 18 & 19, 2008 July 17 & 18, 2009 Oldenburg, Indiana German festival featuring German music, dancers, food, crafts, games, 10K hike, beer garden, old farm machinery and great family fun! Hours: Friday 5:00 pm – Midnight; Saturday 7:00 am - 11:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Mike Wilhelm; Freudenfest@etczone.com; 812.934.3826
Culver Lake Festival	July 18 - 20, 2008 Culver, Indiana Festival features a parade, kid’s fest, car show, burn out, great food, handmade crafts, entertainment and a fun run! Contact info: Tashia Lindvall; 574.952.7677; lakefest@culcom.net
30^th annual Arts in the Park Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce	July 19, 2008 Brownsburg, Indiana Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its 30th annual Arts in the Park Show. This show has been a long tradition in the town of Brownsburg and draws over 8,000 people yearly. Artists come from Indiana and several other states to participate in this one-day event. CONTACT INFO: Dawn Brown; dbrown@brownsburg.com; 317.852.7885
Midsummer Celebration	July 19, 2008 July 18, 2009 Madison, Indiana Celebrate “the good life”! Free wine samples, enjoy gourmet bread and cheese buffet, cheese of the world, flat and oriental breads, cheese balls. Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 pm; free admission Contact Info: Tami Hagemier; info@lanthierwinery.com; 800.41-wines; 812-273.2409
Swiss Days	July 24 - 26, 2008 June 23 - 25, 2009 Berne, Indiana Discover Switzerland in Indiana! Polka dancing, children’s activities, factory tours, quilt show, steintoss, horse pulling contest, craft vendors, sidewalk sales, parade, musical entertainment on the downtown stage and high school auditorium, sports competitions and Swiss foods. New in 2008 – champion yo-yo performer and showcase open to all performing with locally made wooden, Amish yo-yos. Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy back by popular demand for second year with $1,000 grand prize. Hours: Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Free admission Contact info: Connie Potter or Jan Lehman; tourism@bernechamber.com; 260.589.8080
Ole Boys' Toys Expo	July 24 - 26, 2008 July 23 - 25, 2009 Wabash, Indiana Held at beautiful Paradise Spring Park River Walk, near downtown Wabash, IN. Antique tractors, farm equipment, gas engines trucks, flea market, craft booths and more. Demonstrations daily with a working threshing machine, sawmill and other equipment. Hours: 7:00 am – Dark; free admission. For more info contact Frank Gotschall at 765-384-4567.
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival	July 25 & 26, 2008 Frankfort, Indiana Held in downtown Frankfort, you will find dogs with every kind of topping and hot dog events, children’s activities, crafts, flea market, car show, sporting events and entertainment. Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm both days; Free Admission. Contact Info: Kim Stevens; mainstreet@accs.net; 765.654.4081
13th Annual Pierogi Festival	July 25 - 27, 2008 Whiting, Indiana "We're Stuffed with Fun!" Historic downtown Whiting salutes Eastern European heritage with polka bands, international dancers, beer garden, Arts & Craft show, ethnic food vendors, Polka Parade, Kids' Kourt, more pierogies than there are in Warsaw, Mr. Pieorgi and his dancing Pieroguettes Friday & Saturday 11am to 10pm, 11am to 5pm Sunday. Admission FREE. For more info call: Gayle Kosalko 219-659-0292 or toll free 1-877-659-0292.
New Carlisle Hometown Days	July 25-27, 2008 July 24 - 26, 2009 New Carlisle, Indiana The New Carlisle HomeTown Days is held in the town’s shady Memorial Park conveniently located on US 20 a few blocks west of the business section. Vendors display their arts and crafts and antiques on the tree lined paths of the park. The New Carlisle Lion’s Club serves roasted sweet corn, brats and steak sandwiches along with the United Methodist Church’s famous bar-b-ques and homemade pies. Food vendors serve elephant ears and other delectables with plenty of cold drinks. The gazebo is the location for music and entertainment. A Saturday parade is the highlight for community organizations and groups. Enjoy a safe, fun filled family oriented weekend with lots of food, parade, rides and activities for the young. Hours: Friday Noon – 10:00 am, Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm Free admission Contact info: Douglas A. Adams; nchtd@aol.com; 574.276.7737
MJAI and JWI’S Biggest Block Party Ever!	July 26, 2008 July 25, 2009 Columbus, Indiana Music on 2 stages all night long; incredible food presented by all downtown restaurants; beer and wine; a kid’s activities area. This is the Biggest and Best Party in Columbus!!! Hours: 4:00 pm – Midnight $5.00 general admission; children 11 and under free. Contact info: Donna Stouder; dstouder@artsincolumbus.org; 812.376.2534
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