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~ Brown County Studio & Garden Tour - June 27 - 29 ~ |
| English Reunion Festival |
May
28-June 1, 2008 |
| Russiaville
Western Days Festival |
May 30-June 1, 2008 May 29 - 31, 2009 Russiaville, Indiana Three days featuring art & crafts, antique tractor show, amusement rides and entertainment. Saturday features a parade and karaoke; Sunday enjoy a car show and 5K walk/run. Hours: Friday 3:00- 11:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact Info: Pat Sipes; patsipes1@aol.com; 765.883.7391 |
| Mulberry Fest |
June 1, 2008 Mulberry, Indiana Fun for the entire family featuring local arts & craft booths, food, town wide garage sales, business district sidewalk sales, live entertainment, 5K Race, Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, parade, state bed racing championships, emergency services safety day, car show, cake walk, kiddie carnival, chicken & pork chop bar-be-que and community church service. Parking and shuttle service locations. Contact info: Cathy Harden; 765.296.2161; thehardens@mintel.net |
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June 3-7, 2008 |
JCB NeighborFEST! |
June 5, 2008 |
All-American Country
Hoedown |
June 5-8, 2008 June 4 - 7, 2008 Campbellsburg, Indiana Good Old Country Fun - Three days of great food, crafts, continuous entertainment and fun for all ages. Come join us and have a great time. Events include Miss Country Girl Pageant, Seniors Day, Historic Home Tour, Little Cowgirl-Cowboy contest, and Baking contest, Pet Parade, Fireworks Show and Street Dance. Pancake Breakfast, Fish Fry and BBQ Chicken, plus lots more mouth-watering treats to tempt your taste buds. Children’s Activities, Craft Booths, Antique Tractor show, Battle of the Bands, 3-0n-3 Basketball Tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull and Parade to top all parades which includes a parade of antique tractors. Family fun for everyone! Hours: Vary, Free admission Contact info: Diane Callahan; jwhbnb@blueriver.net; 812.755.4274 |
| Hoosier Hills Fiber Arts Festival | June 6 & 7, 2008 June 5 & 6, 2009 Franklin, Indiana This is a celebration of textiles, fiber arts and old-time artisan skills. We will be offering a unique blend of classes which are listed on our website. There will be a variety of vendors, displaying artistic talents in needle felting, wet felting, hand spinning, weaving, rug hooking, fine jewelry and lots of supplies to get you started! Hours: Friday 1:00 – 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Free admission Contact info: Nancy Talley; talleyllama@insightbb.com; 317.535.2525 |
| Somerset Days Community Festival | June 6 & 7, 2008 June 5 & 6, 2009 Somerset, Indiana Sponsored by the Lions Club, this event features smoked pork chops, karaoke contest, annual town rummages, music, garden tractor pull, parade, crafts, fled market, wood carvers, health fair, gospel and bluegrass music. Hours: Friday 3:00- 11:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am – 11:oo pm; free admission. Contact info: Somerset Lions Club, Tony C. Hicks; nell@myvine.com; 765.981.4471 |
Rosedale Strawberry
Festival  |
June 6-8, 2008 June 5-7, 2009 Rosedale, Indiana Berry delicious fun for all ages at the first settlement in Parke County’s Covered Bridge Capitol of the World. Enjoy continuous stage presentations and live bands ranging from country music’s best to Big Band sounds to trendy contemporary Christian rock. See crafters and goods vendors, classic car and motorcycle cruise-ins, a model train show, and local historic/antique displays. Experience the fun of the Kid Zone’s of no-lose games for the younger set, a teen scavenger hunt, adult activities, contests, and pageants. Top it off with Jonah fish fry, spaghetti supper, Sunday breakfast and morning devotions, and, of course, gallons of scrumptious strawberry shortcakes. We’re also open every fall on the Covered Bridge red route. Y’all c’mon! Hours: Friday 4:30- 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; Free admission Contact Info: Julia Hickman; rmastrawberryfest@sbcglobal.net; 765.548.2522 |
| Merom Bluff
Chautauqua
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June 6-8, 2008 Merom, Indiana Held in Merom Bluff Park, this festival features art and crafts, a flea market, buckskinner encampment, cloggers, dancers, baby show and a Little Miss Pageant. Live music includes rock, country and gospel. Variety of foods including an open pit bbq featuring chicken and pork chops. Hours: Friday Noon-11:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Admission charge. CONTACT INFO: Debi Brown; meromchautauqua07@msn.com; 812.356.4068 |
Mansfield Village
Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival |
June 6 - 8, 2008 June 5-7, 2009 Mansfield, Indiana Located in Mansfield Village, shops open and craft vendor’s set-up, RV Rally; banjo & fiddle contest, good’ole country auction and festival food. Clogger’s workshops and music, trolley rides. Admission for music events. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com |
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June 7 & 8, 2008 June 6 & 7, 2009 Nashville & Brown County, Indiana Travel through the gentle rolling hills of Brown County and visit private log homes during our 36th annual tour. The homes feature gardens, antiques and the work of local artists. Self-guided auto tour begins at Nashville Village Green. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 2-12, and available online or at the Brown County Visitors Center. Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; tour tickets $15.00 adults; $7.00 children 12 and under. Contact info: Beverly Hollandbeck; pmhsbev@aol.com; 812.597.4563 |
Vintage Indiana Wine
& Food Fest |
June
7, 2008 June 6, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana An award winning festival promoting Indiana wine & food, sample from over 21 wineries, live music, food vendors, kid zone, art vendors and culinary shows. Hours: 11:00 am – 7:00pm; Adults $20.00 in advance, $23.00 at gate; ages 6-20 $5.00, under 5 free. Contact Info: Jeanette Merritt at 765-496-3842 e-mail or visit www.vintageindiana.com |
Gathering of Great Lakes Nations PowWow |
June 7 - 8, 2008 June 13 & 14, 2009 Portland, Indiana This is a celebration of Great Lakes Native American culture. Enjoy Native American drums, singers and dancers, a pre-1840’s living history camp, Native American foods, artisan demonstrations, storytelling and an auction of museum quality items. Vendors will be selling Native American items. Grand Entry on Saturday at 1:00& 7:00 pm; Sunday at Noon. Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; admission $4.00, under 12 free, $15 family admission. Contact info: call 765-426-3022 or email Kay. |
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7th Annual Blast From
the Past June Fest   |
June 7 & 8, 2008 June 6 & 7, 2009 Bainbridge, Indiana (Putnam County) Take a step back in time to a “Blast from the Past” in the country town of Bainbridge and enjoy country hospitality. The money raised goes to help fund Friends of the Park’s summer Fun in the Sun programs & events for the community parks of Russellville, Roachdale and Bainbridge. There will be fun, food & fellowship all weekend long. We have many fun things planned for the weekend including: arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, children’s area, stage coach and pony rides, car, truck and motorcycle show, queen contest and live entertainment. Visit our website for complete details. Contact info: Dianna Gorrell; info@friendsoftheparkrussellville.org; 765.435.2813 |
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Spencer County Fair
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June 8, 2008 Grandview, Indiana We are Indiana’s longest running county fair. In 2008 we will be hosting our 154th annual fair complete with fun, food and entertainment for all ages. During our fair we hold a demolition derby and one of the largest scholarship pageants in the state – The Miss Spencer County Pageant. Activities include: 3 on 3 youth basketball tourney; baby, princess and little miss pageant; x-treme bull riding; car show; helicopter rides; boom squad; scoops ice cream crank off; auction and Spencer County Fair Derby. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies Contact info: Chris Middleton; cmiddleton@farmersagent.com; 812.568.0525 |
Round Barn Festival |
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June 13-15, 2008 June 12 - 14, 2009 Peru, Indiana www.miamicountymuseum.com If you enjoy Cole Porter music, you will have a real treat this weekend. The events are sponsored by the Miami County Historical Society, Inc., the Cole Porter Birthplace Restoration Group and Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre and begin with a black tie gala on Friday evening. Events continue on Saturday with music in the museum, tours of the restored birthplace, the museum (which has Porter’s Cadillac), the Old Fashioned Garden and Cole’s grave. In the evening there is a dinner & musical revue. Sunday concludes with a classic car show. Hours: Friday 6:00 pm - ?; Saturday 9:00 am - ?; Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; admission is charged for certain events CONTACT INFO: Mildred Kopis; admin@miamicountymuseum.com; 765.473.9183 |
| Rhapsody in Green Festival |
June
13-15, 2008 |
| Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival | June 13-15, 2008 June 12-14, 2009 Crawfordsville, Indiana Car shows, tractor shows, athletic tournaments, arts & crafts, children’s area, food booths and music featuring national entertainers Friday and Saturday nights. Bring your lawn chairs! Hours: 10:00 am – Dusk. Free admission Contact info: Mike Barton, mibarton@sbcglobal.net; 765.366.6637 |
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Summer Heat
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June 13 - 15, 2008 Muncie, Indiana CONTACT INFO: Christie Sheridan; summerheat@munciecvb.org; 800.369.2740 |
| Talbot Street Art Fair |
June 14 & 15, 2008 June 13 & 14, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana Celebrate the creative spirit at central Indiana’s oldest continuous marketplace of the arts and crafts. Begun in 1955 by students of the famed Herron School of art as a way to showcase their works, the Talbot Street Art Fair is recognized as one of the nation’s premiere artistic venues. The public will have a chance to meet over 250 artists and crafts people from across the country. Works in clay, fabric, glass, metal, wood as well as other media will be on view and for purchase from the artists themselves. Located along the lovely tree-lined Talbott Street between 16th and 20th streets in the historic Herron-Morton district of north side Indianapolis, the Talbot Street Art Fair annually takes place the second full weekend of June. There are a variety of foods and refreshments available. Hours: Sat., 10 - 6; Sunday 10 - 5. Admission is free. Contact info: talbotstreetartfair@hotmail.com; 317.745.6479 |
| Berry Feis | June 14 & 15, 2008 Walkerton, Indiana Pre-1840 Historical Farm with two 1830 log homes, barn, smoke house, one room school house, Irish Cottage, picnic play area with friendship fire ring. Jersey dairy farm features draft horses and Gram’s mini-animals. Other activities include Music, black powder, Atlata 1, archery, knife and hawk-iron skillet toss, rollin’ pin throw and tea with fashion review, period demos, blacksmith, spin, candle-dip and weave. CONTACT INFO: Annette Hesters; annette_hesters@yahoo.com; 574.586.2105 |
| Spring National Shoot |
June 14 – 22, 2008 Friendship, Indiana CONTACT INFO: National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association; nmlraevents@seidata.com or mblastdop@seidata.com; 812.667.5131 |
Friendship Flea Market |
June 14 - 22, 2008 June 13 - 21, 2009 Friendship, Indiana Two nine day shows each year, June & September. Vendors sell a wide variety of goods and specialty foods. Stay late and enjoy the campfire with live country music. Hours: 9:00 am – ?; Free admission Contact Info: Jan Schnell; friendflea@aol.com; 859.341.9188 |
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Indiana Highland Games |
June 14, 2008 Fort Wayne, Indiana Visit Scottish Clan representatives and find out more about your Scottish heritage. Enjoy and frolic through Celtic wares while you listen to authentic Bag Pipe bands from all over the state of Indiana. This year celebrates the 21st Games. We are proud to host authentic Highland Games and world class, world record setting athletic events such as Caber and Sheaf tossing, stone put and hammer/heavy weight toss. Watch the Highland Dance competition. There are many family friendly events for all ages, food, drinks and Celtic entertainment available all day. Come join us! Contact info: Tamera Stabler; tamera.stabler@fwcs.k12.in.us or Mike Huth; mhuth77@iswon.com |
| International Festival of Arts and Culture |
June 14, 2008 June 13, 2009 Anderson, Indiana The International Festival of Arts and Culture is a free event held from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm in Town Center Park. The event features multiple stages with lively music and dance and exotic food from different cultures. There is a separate children’s area with plenty of paint, chalk and glue to encourage their creativity. Area artists will offer their examples of visual arts. Marketplace will be selling ethnic goods. CONTACT INFO: info@andreson-ifac.com |
Very Berry Strawberry Fest |
June 14, 2008 June 13, 2009 Wabash, Indiana Held in Historical Downtown Wabash the fest features a craft market, cruise-in, entertainment, kid’s activities, health fair, chicken BBQ and strawberry treats. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, free admission. Contact info: Holly Kendall; info@wabashmarketplace.org; 260.563.0975. |
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5th Annual Bridgeton Woodworking & Quilt Show |
June 14 - 15, 2008 June 13 & 14, 2009 Bridgeton, Indiana Acquire a new family heirloom and enjoy the beautiful handcrafted art of woodworkers and quilters featuring antique and new quilts and unique wood items with live demonstrations. Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact Info: Blanche Case; 765-548-2136 or email. |
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42nd annual Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
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June 14-21, 2008 Bean Blossom, Indiana www.beanblossom.com Over 50 Bluegrass bands perform for 8 days. Events include Jams, workshops, bean supper, Youth activity tent and youth Bluegrass Boot Camp. Camping and cabins are available on site including a flea market. Admission, hours vary. CONTACT INFO: Gaby Zimmerman; beanblossombg@hotmail.com; 812.988.6422 |
| Forest Fun Festival | June 19 - 21, 2008 June 18 - 20, 2009 Forest, Indiana Booths, Parade, Games, Live music on Friday & Saturday nights. Foods featuring chicken/beef noodle dinner on Friday night, our Famous Open Kettle Fish Fry on Saturday night. Proceeds go to maintain our park. Come join the fun. Contact info: Marsha Sheets; forestfunfestival@yahoo.com; 765.249.2919 |
Fulton County Historical Power Show  |
June 20-22, 2008 June 19 - 21, 2009 Rochester, Indiana Antique Power Show featuring tractors, garden tractors, equipment and hit-n-miss engines. Horse pull, micro-mini pulls, antique tractor pulls, garden tractor pulls, vendors featuring food, crafts, flea market, toy show, etc. The show is held at the FCHS grounds 4 miles north of Rochester, Indiana. Hours: Friday & Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Adults $5.00, ages 11 and under free. Contact Info: Melinda Clinger; Melinda@rtcol.com; 574.223.4436 |
| Laketonian Days Festival |
June 19 - 22, 2008 June 18 - 21, 2009 Laketon, Indiana Top notch amusements, Big Moe concessions, food vendors, parade, Cutie King & Queen contest, horse shoe pitch contest, car & tractor show, festival queen contest and Sunday church service. Hours: Thursday & Friday 4:00 – 10:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am – Noon; Free admission Contact info: Thelma J. Butler; 260.982.2896 |
| LaFontaine-"Ashland Days" Festival |
June 20 & 21, 2008 June 19 & 20, 2009 LaFontaine, Indiana Tractor, car show, kid games, quilt, needlework, photo show, town rummage sale, gospel sing, Christian Church band, bake sale, walk & run, parade, karaoke, centerline band, Liar’s contest, pet parade, Red Bonnett bells, Liston Creek. Hours: Friday 5:00 – 11:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Ethel Eib; eleib@comteck.com; 765.981.4054 |
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Miami County Iron Bridge Festival
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June 21, 2008 June 20, 2009 Peru, Indiana www.miamicountymuseum.com Everyone who enjoys canoeing, music and food is invited to this festival at the Stockdale Mill near Roann, Indiana on the beautiful Eel River. The day starts at 9:00 am with the launching of the canoes. Bring your own canoe or rent one at the site. There are checkpoints along the way and transportation back to the mill. The guests tour the restored Stockdale Mill, enjoy a hog roast and music. If you are not interested in the canoeing, come and visit the mill and enjoy the food and music. Registration fee for the whole day is $15.00, food and music only is $10.00. Hours: 9:00 am - ?; Admission $15.00 Contact info: Mildred Kopis; admin@miamicountymuseum.com; 765-473-9183 |
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Founder’s Day Festival Bicentennial Celebration |
June 22-28, 2008 Charlestown, Indiana www.ctownbeautification.com Charlestown’s Founder’s Day Festival draws in excess of 12,000 attendees from Clark and the surrounding counties each year. It hosts the largest parade in Clark County and concludes the festivities with an immaculate fireworks show. From amusement rides to arts & crafts and food booths, 3-on-3 basketball and hula hoop contests to fireworks extravaganza; it is truly fun for the whole family. CONTACT INFO: Donna Coomer; ctowntreas@aol.com; 812.256.7126 |
| Lagro Good Ole' Days Festival | June 26 - 28, 2008 June 25 - 27, 2009 Lagro, Indiana Our three day festival features: food, games, parade, flea market, vendors, garden tractor pull, antique tractor show, car show, royalty contest, line and square dancing and karaoke contest and wrestling. Country, Rock and Gospel bands each evening. Enjoy a tenderloin supper and chicken bar-b-q. Contact info Bruce Eltzroth; 260.782.0472 |
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Brown County Studio and
Garden Tour
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June 27 - 29, 2008 June 26 - 28, 2009 Brown County, Indiana Brown County, Indiana is home to a vibrant community of artisans and this tour showcases many of them. Join us as we celebrate our 10th year. The tour is a free, self-guided event featuring the arts and crafts of this present-day "Art Colony of the Midwest."™ Thirty-five juried artisans will open their studios and gardens for a glimpse into the lives of working artists and craftsmen. Demonstrations and activities will delight young and old, making this an art celebration for the entire family. The tour is educational and will broaden public understanding of the arts. You'll be able to see artwork take shape before your eyes and talk with the artist. At some studios, you'll even be able to take part in the creation. Contact: Brown County CVB at 800-276-9995 or info@browncountystudiotour.com or Cheri Platter with questions. |
Moscow Covered
Bridge Festival |
June 27 - 29, 2008 June 26 - 28, 2009 Moscow, Indiana Festival features lots of musical entertainment, great food, civil war encampment and a Saturday morning parade. Church services on Sunday, Amish baked goods, auction, DJ service all weekend, large flea market, antiques, collectables, craft vendors and a 330-foot covered bridge. For more info contact Larry L. Stout at 765-629-2892 or visit our website. |
| Charley Creek Arts Festival |
June 27-29, 2008 June 26-28, 2009 Wabash, Indiana Includes three days of music, The Paradise Arts Festival Fine Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, tours of the Charley Creek Gardens and much more! Hours: Varied; some events charge admission, some are free. Contact info: Beth Stein; beths@richardeford.com; 260.563.6356 |
| Ironstock | June 27 - 29, 2008 Tell City, Indiana If you are into Halloween, this is the festival for you! Attend seminars and demonstrations on how to build our own props and gadgets for Haunted Houses and Trails. Weasel Ball and fashion show. Free admission! CONTACT INFO: Ralph Mitchell; ironman@theironkingdom.com; 812.547.8745 |
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43rd Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show - Swap |
June 27-29, 2008 June 26 - 28, 2009 Bloomington, Indiana A wide variety of gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H and science project material and demonstrations. Sponsored by the Lawrence County Rock Club at Monroe County Fairgrounds, west of Bloomington, IN on Airport Rd. Hours: Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free admission and handicapped accessible. Contact info: Dave Treffinger; 812.295.3463 |
| Fishers Freedom Festival | June 28 & 29, 2008 June 27 & 28, 2009 Fishers, IN www.fishersfreedomfestival.org Two days of fine arts and crafts, live entertainment, games, teen tent, walk/run, children’s tent and entertainment area, food, parades, fireworks and much, much more! Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm. Free admission Contact info: Jennifer Kehl, freedomfestival@sbcglobal.net; 317.595.3195 |
| 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 |
Pennsy Trail Art
Fair & Music Festival |
June 28, 2008 June 29, 2009 Greenfield, Indiana It is a celebration of art and music located on the historic Pennsy Trail. On display are fine arts, crafts, live music, children’s art activities, food, including award-winning BBQ & more! Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Free admission and parking Contact info: Ann Osborne; hcmha98@aol.com; 317.462.2877 |
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 |
22nd Annual Wanamaker Old Settlers Day Street Fair and Classic Car
Show |
June 29, 2008 June 28, 2009 Wanamaker, Indiana (Indianapolis) Street fair with 100 booths with art, craftsmen, antiques, crafts, food, entertainment, games, flea market items and a great classic car show with over 150 classic cars. The festivities also include a free community fireworks display at 10 p.m. Free admission and handicapped accessible. Hours: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. The Wannamaker Old Settlers Day Street Fair and Classic Car Show is located at 8700 to 8800 Southeastern Ave. in Wannamaker in Southeastern Marion County (just south off I-74 Post Road exit). Sponsored by the Indianapolis Franklin Township Lions Club and supported by many organizations and businesses in Franklin Township. For more info contact Randy Faunce at 317-861-0755, e-mail or indyftlions@mcc.com. |
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