INDIANA 1999 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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July
SCHERERVILLE (Northern)
36th Annual Corn Roast
Redar Park. Chamber of Commerce event welcomes
all to corn, crafts and vendors. 4-8 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) ALL LAKE. Information: Dana Vozar, (219) 322-5412
1-4
BLOOMINGTON (South Central)
Bloomington Music & Arts Festival
Bill Armstrong Soccer Stadium, I.U. Campus.
See June 30 listing.
1-4
BRAZIL (Western)
Brazil Rotary Club Annual 4th of July Festival
Forest Park. Patriotic show, carnival, musical
events, fish fry, fireworks and more. 5-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 448-8457. Information: Bart Colwell, (812) 448-3357
1-4
CEDAR LAKE (Northern)
Cedar Lake Summerfest
Town Complex Park. Fireworks shot over the
lake, talent show, boat races, fun and games for everyone. Hours vary.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) ALL LAKE. Information:
Mary Joan Dickson, (219) 374-4444
1-4
GAS CITY(Eastern)
Old Fashion 4th
Gas City Park. Carnival rides, crafts, flea
market, food, nightly entertainment. Thur-Sat 4-10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-11p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 662-9474. Information:
Bill Rock, (765) 674-5295
1-4
FISHERS (Central)
Glorious 4th at Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie Living History Museum. See
June 29 listing.
1-4
WHITING (Northern)
Whiting Fourth of July Festival
Lakefront Park. See June 30 listing.
1-5
BREMEN (Northern)
Bremen Firemen's Festival
Sunnyside Park. See June 30 listing.
1-17
AUBURN (Eastern)
35th Anniversary Avanti Auto Exhibit
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. See June
11 listing.
1-17
CROWN POINT (Northern)
Hometown Festival Days
Downtown Crown Point. See June 18 listing.
2-3
CARMEL (Central)
Carmelfest
Civic Square. Music, food, crafts, games,
entertainment and a giant parade. Fri 7-11 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-9p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 776-8687. Information: Wayne
Wilson, (317) 844-8076
2-3
WABASH (Eastern)
10th Annual Honeywell Center Car Show
Honeywell Center. 300 pre-1975 cars and
street rods, 1960 Beatles concert and rock-n-roll sock hop. Fri 8-11 p.m.;
Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Admission charge for concert and dance.
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 563-1169 Information: Jayne Rice,
(800) 626-6345
2-4
AURORA (South Central)
Aurora Firecracker Craft Show & Festival
Lesko Park. Craft show, free entertainment,
fireworks, riverboat cruises, food, car and air shows, lighted boat parade.
Fri 7-11:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 322-8198.
2-4
CONVERSE (Eastern)
Central Indiana Bluegrass Association Bluegrass
Festival
Converse Fairgrounds. Bluegrass music shows
and ja.m.s, camping, vendors, food, crafts. Fri 4-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11
p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(765) 664-9021. Information: Audra DeMarcus, (765) 674-5117
2-4
KOKOMO (Eastern)
Haynes Apperson Festival
Downtown Kokomo. Celebrate automotive history
with car shows, parades, carnival, food, crafts, music, sports and fireworks.
10 a.m.-10 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
837-0971. Information: Dave Broman, (800) 456-1106
2-4
MADISON (South Central)
1999 Madison Regatta
Ohio River. Week full of events leads to
race weekend featuring the world's fastest boats, unlimited hydroplanes.
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
559-2956. Information: Dan Carter(812) 265-5000
2-4
SHOALS (South Central)
Catfish Festival
Town of Shoals. Fireworks, auction, flea
market, arts, crafts, sports events, fishing contest, live bands, queen
show. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(812) 295-3421, (812) 247-3491. Information: Stephen Deckard, (812) 247-2828
2-4
SULLIVAN (Western)
Celebration of Independence
Sullivan County Park, Sullivan Lake. Arts,
crafts, flea markets, entertainment, lighted boat parade, primitive enca.m.p.m.ent,
fireworks over Sullivan Lake. 9 a.m.-close. Admission charge Information:
Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, (812) 268-4836
2-4
VEEDERSBURG (Western)
Stea.m. Corner July 4th Celebration
Various locations. Antiques, collectibles,
arts, crafts, entertainment, Sunday church service. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission
charge Information: Don or Ruth Staggs, (765) 798-5710
2-4
WARREN (Eastern)
Salamonie Summer Festival
Downtown Warren. Arts, crafts, car/antique
tractor shows, entertainment, parade, kids' games, food, line dancing,
volleyball, fireworks. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: Town clerk's office, (219)
375-2656
2-5
LIBERTY (Eastern)
Liberty Festival
Courthouse Square. Waterball contest, parade,
freedom run, fireworks, flea market, crafts, food, line dancing, children's
games, music. Fri 4-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No
admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 458-6894, (765)
458-5565. Information: Ray Dickerson, (765) 458-5976
2-5
LINTON (South Central)
Linton Freedom Festival
Various locations. Arts, crafts, carnival,
live bands, horsepull, 10 p.m. Sunday fireworks, 10 a.m. Monday parade.
Attractions open to 11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (812) 847-8631, (812) 847-8513. Information: Patty Miller, (812)
847-4846
3
MITCHELL (South Central)
Mitchell's Annual Fourth of July Hometown
Celebration
Main Street. Arts, crafts, games, contests,
parade, apple pie bake-off, lip-sync, pet show, fireworks extravaganza.
8 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812)
849-9048, (812) 849-4081, (812) 849-4129. Information: Greater Mitchell
Chamber of Commerce, (800) 580-1985
3-4
CORYDON (Southern)
Old Settlers' Day Weekend
Old Capitol Square, sponsored by Corydon
Capitol State Historic Site.
3-4
DELPHI (Western)
Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Days
Canal Park. 1800s encampmentwith tepees,
crafts, antique tractors, art show, food, fireworks, parade, historic trail
walk. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Information: Jack Wroten, (219)
965-2262
3-4
EVANSVILLE (Southern)
Evansville Thunder Festival 99
Downtown Riverfront. See June 24 listing.
4
HUNTINGTON (Eastern)
Old Fashion Fourth of July
Forks of the Wabash Historic Park. Celebrate
the Fourth with historic speeches, music, games, historic house tours.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
848-4282. Information: Jeannie Regan, (219) 356-1903
4
META.M.ORA (South Central)
Old Fashioned 4th of July
Old Metamora. Art, antique, crafts shops,
6 p.m. parade featuring shopkeepers and residents, fireworks at dusk. All
day. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 647-2109,
(765) 647-2541. Information: Al Rogers, (765) 647-2194
4
ROCKVILLE (Western)
Billie Creek Ice Cream. Social
Billie Creek Village. Free cake and ice
cream., children's games, egg toss, wagon rides, patriotic flag program..
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge Nearby lodging, camping, Information: Anne
Lynk, (765) 569-5226
4
WEST COLLEGE CORNER (Eastern)
College Corner Old Fashioned 4th of July
Celebration
Grove Park Horseshoe tournament, old-time
baseball, parade, band concert, children's games, fireworks, food, pedal
pull. 1-10 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765)
458-6894. Information: Ray Dickerson, (765) 458-5976
6-10
ENGLISH (Southern)
English Reunion & Crawford County Fair
Willia.m. H. English Park. Exhibits, livestock
displays, rodeo, nightly entertainment, parade, fireworks, veterans' display
and recognition program.. 6-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 338-3120, (812) 338-9695. Information: Wayne Carothers,
(812) 338-2800
8-10
WINCHESTER (Eastern)
Aloha International Festival
Willard Elementary School Hawaiian steel
guitar festival, artists from 26 states, foreign countries, 6 p.m. Saturday
luau feast. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (765) 584-8281, (765) 584-1494. Information: Jack Fowler, (765) 584-6845
9-10
DERBY (Southern)
Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival
Cedar Valley Campgrounds. Bluegrass bands
from several states, flea market, food, camping available. Fri 8 p.m.-midnight;
Sat noon-midnight. Admission charge Information: Dennis Howell, (812) 836-2311
9-10
SPICELAND (Eastern)
Spiceland Freedom Days
Downtown Spiceland. Baby and Little Miss
contests, parade, crafts, local entertainment, food, games, vendors. Fri
4-11 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 676-4302. Information: Marlene Thrawley, (765) 987-7381
9-10
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
St. Benedict Community Fun Fest
St. Benedict Church. Traditional street
fair, children's games, raffles, casino, beer garden, flea market, dinners,
music. 4 p.m.-midnight. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 366-3043. Information: Greg Ulm, (812) 232-7279
9-11
CROWN POINT (Northern)
Antique Power Stea.m. Show
Lake County Fairgrounds. Recapturing the
glory days of farming with J.I. Case tractor, flea market, antiques, toy
show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) ALL LAKE. Information: Sandy Monroe, (219) 663-4254
9-11
MICHIGAN CITY (Northern)
Music Festival
Washington Park. Musicians of all ages come
together for performances at the lakefront. Food available. Afternoon-evening.
Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 634-2650. Information:
Lynn Swenson, (888) FUN SUNN
9-11
ORESTES (Eastern)
Orestes Oak Tree Festival
Town Park, streets. Parade, hog roast, food,
frog race, kids' tractor pull and games, car show. Fri 4-11 p.m.; Sat-Sun
9 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
533-6569. Information: Dennis Pickering, (765) 754-7966
9-18
MICHIGAN CITY (Northern)
Michigan City Summer Festival
Various locations. 23 separate events celebrating
the wonders of our city, lakefront and beautiful Washington Park. Hours
vary. Admission charge to some events. Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 634-2650. Information: Joe Doyle, (888) FUN SUNN
10
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Taste of Indiana
Celebration Plaza, Military Park. Sa.m.ple
foods from restaurants across Indiana. Also entertainment, fa.m.ily activities,
attractions with discounted admissions. Noon-7 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 556-INDY. Information: Carol Ann
Barrett, (317) 233-2434
10
MONTICELLO (Western)
Monticello Ag Day
Downtown Monticello. Soil conservation,
gardening, landscaping, wildlife exhibits, food, vintage tractors, entertainment,
equipment displays, lawn tractor raffle. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (219) 583-4141, (219) 583-8306. Information:
Janet Dold, (219) 583-7220
10-11
LAPEL (Eastern)
Lapel Village Fair
Main Street. Craft and food booths, parade,
car and tractor show, entertainment, street dance, Civil War enca.m.p.m.ent.
Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 559-2956. Information: Nancy Hinkle, (765) 534-4432
10-11 Hoosier Artist
MUNSTER (Northern)
7th Annual Blues, Jazz & Arts on the
Ridge Festival
Munster Town Hall. Live blues and jazz,
national acts, juried art and craft show, children's activities, food.
10 a.m.-close. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
ALL LAKE. Information: Munster Chamber of Commerce, (219) 836-5549
10-18
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Three Rivers Festival
Headwaters Park. A civic celebration showcasing
the arts, crafts, history, children's activities, national acts, food and
more. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 767-7752. Information: Harriet Hoxton, (219) 745-5556
10, 24
RISING SUN (South Central)
Music on the River
Rising Sun Riverfront Pavilion. See June
12 listing.
11
RISING SUN (South Central)
"Shiner Pride Show Your Pride" Car Show
Ohio Riverfront. Car, truck and motorcycle
show, craft show, food, games, music. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (888) 776-4786. Information: Charlie
Levi or Ron Eads, (888) RSNG SUN; www.risingsun-in.org
12-18
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Summer Celebration
Indiana Convention Center/RCA Dome. A week-long
African-A.m.erican cultural event with workshops, conferences, symposiums
enhancing today's society. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 556-INDY. Information: Twyler Jenkins, (317) 925-2702
15-18
MARION (Eastern)
The Quilters Hall of Fame Celebration 99
Marion Public Library. Quilt show, auction,
lectures, induction to Quilters Hall of Fa.m.e, Marie Webster Home tour.
9 a.m.- 5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
662-9474. Information: Julie Spangler, (219) 375-3232
15-18, 9/16-19
WESTFIELD (Central)
Annual Little Eagle Creek Bluegrass Festival
Rynearson Farm. Family-oriented bluegrass
music with national bluegrass bands, camping, hayrides, ca.m.pfires, horseshoe
pitching contest. Hours vary. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 776-8687. Information: Max Rynearson, (317) 896-2985
16-18
ANDERSON (Eastern)
8th Annual Military Vehicle Rally &
Reunion
Historical Military Armor Museum. A gathering
of military vehicle enthusiasts. Military memorabilia, restored vehicle
displays, trader's market, food. Fri 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
533-6569. Information: Joe McClain, Candace Sylvester, (765) 649-8265
16-18
COLUMBUS (South Central)
Columbus Scottish Festival
Ra.m.ada Inn, Millrace Park. Friday "ceilidh"
(Scottish party), followed Saturday and Sunday at park with bagpipes, entertainment,
traditional foods. Fri 6:30 p.m. at Ramada; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission
charge Lodging/camping, other Information: Visitors Center, (800) 468-6564
16-18
CULVER (Northern)
Culver Lakefest
Culver Park & Beach. Live music, athletic
competitions, art show, crafts, food booths, fireworks, "Miss Maxinkuckee"
parade Saturday. Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No
admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 626-5353. Information:
Pa.m. Mahler, (219) 842-8215
16-18
LOGANSPORT (Eastern)
Iron Horse Festival
Downtown Logansport. Train excursion, auto
show, parade, model railroad exhibit, 4-mile run, arts, crafts, food fest.
Fri 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat 10 a.m.-midnight; Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (219) 753-6351, (219) 753-2928.
Information: Rosalie Arnold, (219) 722-IRON
17 Hoosier Artist
BROWNSBURG (Central)
Countree Peddlers Arts in the Park
Arbuckle Acres Park. 450 booths of juried
arts and crafts featuring A.m.ish, Country, Shaker, Victorian, etc. 9 a.m.-4:30
p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) HOLIDAY.
Information: Gerry Bauchert, (317) 852-8466
17
CUTLER (Western)
Midsummer Festival & Great Mill Race
Ada.m.'s Mill. Boat races every half hour,
food, crafts, displays, demonstrations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge
Information: Barbara Cottingha.m., (765) 463-7893
17 Hoosier Artist
DECATUR (Eastern)
"Remember When"
Downtown Decatur. Fine arts fair, benefit
auction, food booths, kids' carnival, sidewalk sales. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. No
admission charge Information: Lois Keen, (219) 728-2224
17
(South Central)
Oldenburg Freudenfest
Town Hall area. German festival, music,
food, volksmarch, 5K run, kids' games, 82nd Infantry group, antique machinery.
6:30 a.m.-midnight. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(812) 934-6262, (765) 647-2657. Information: Paul Selkirk, (812) 934-4676
17
SEYMOUR (South Central)
Midsummer Art Festival
Southern Indiana Center for the Arts. Midwest
art and crafts, entertainment, refreshments. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (888) 524-1914. Information: Seymour
Chamber of Commerce, (812) 522-3681
17
VALPARAISO (Northern)
Gaelic Fest
Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Celebrating
all things Scottish and Irish with dance competition, music, food, beer
garden, arts, crafts. Noon-6 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 283-8687. Information: Allen Pease, (219) 465-3586
17-18 Hoosier Artist
GRIFFITH (Northern)
"A Park Full of Art"
Central Park. Our 25th year. Stroll through
the park, enjoy 115 juried artists. Refreshments available. 10 a.m.- 5
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) ALL LAKE.
Information: Charles Ricks, (219) 923-6267
17-24
PERU (Eastern)
Circus City Festival
Circus Arena. "Greatest a.m.ateur youth
three-ring circus on earth." Downtown midway, parade, museum. Weekday shows
7 p.m.; Sat shows 2, 7 p.m.; Sun show 3 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 472-3971, (765) 473-4342. Information: Linda Cawood,
(765) 472-3918
18
ROCKVILLE (Western)
Early Wheels Antique & Classic Car Show
Billie Creek Village. Antique and classic
cars, trucks, buses, bluegrass band, 3 p.m. awards presentation. 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Admission charge Nearby lodging, camping, Information: Anne Lynk,
(765) 569-5226
23
HUNTINGTON (Eastern)
Flashback to the '60s Car Show
Downtown Huntington on the Mall. Classic
car show which drew 231 old and classic cars in 1998. 5-10 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: David
Funk, (219) 356-0621
23-24
BEAN BLOSSOM (South Central)
2nd Annual Bean Blossom Ja.m.fest
Bluegrass Hall of Fa.m.e Museum A.m.phitheater.
Bring lawn chairs for music from noon-11 p.m. daily. Grounds open 24 hours.
Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 753-3255. Information:
Dwight Dillman, (800) 414-4677;
23-25
BATTLE GROUND (Western)
Battle Ground Stea.m. & Gas Power Show
Tippecanoe Battlefield Park. Antique tractors,
cars, gas engines, threshing machine, sawmills, shingle mill, crafts, flea
market, entertainment, food. Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 872-6648. Information: Willia.m. Hedrick, (765)
463-1715
23-25
LAFAYETTE (Western)
Hot Summer Nights
Various locations. A sock-hoppin' hot spot!
Classic car cruise-in and show, dancing, go-kart race and more. Hours vary.
Admission charge Lodging/camping, other Information: Greater Lafayette
Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 872-6648, (765) 447-9999
23-25
WHITING (Northern)
Pierogi Fest
Historic Downtown Whiting. Ethnic foods,
Slovak dancers, polka bands, art show, Eastern Bloc Jeopardy, carriage
rides, beer garden. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) ALL LAKE. Information: Gayle Kosalko, (219) 659-0292
24
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Indiana Highland Games
Zollner Stadium, Concordia Lutheran High
School. A Scottish fair with dancing, athletics, pipe bands, clan tents,
sheepherding, merchandise, food and more. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 767-7752. Information: David and
Raeann Kusch, (219) 486-1249
24
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Kroger Circlefest
Monument Circle. A festival of the sights,
sounds, and tastes of downtown Indianapolis. Noon-midnight. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 556-INDY. Information: (317) 237-2222
24
LAFAYETTE (Western)
Dancing in the Streets
Ja.m.es F. Riehle Plaza, downtown Lafayette.
Classic car cruise, live entertainment, food, beer and wine. Part of Hot
Summer Nights-see July 23-25 listing. 4 p.m.-midnight. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 872-6648. Information: Julie Pope,
(765) 742-2313
24
MANSFIELD (Western)
Mansfield Gospel Celebration
Mansfield, Parke County. Listen or join
in the singing, bring your gospel group. Food, crafts, flea market. Festival
8 a.m.-6 p.m.; music 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 569-5226. Information: Pat McCarter, (765) 653-4026,
(765) 569-5226
24-25
ANDERSON (Eastern)
16th Annual Adena-Hopewell Rendezvous
Mounds State Park. Prehistoric mound building
cultures, primitive enca.m.p.m.ent, historic Native A.m.erican and pioneer
lifestyles, arrowheads, artifacts, archeology. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
533-6569. Information: (765) 642-6627
24-25
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Gathering of the People Pow-Wow
Limberlost Girl Scout Ca.m.p McMillen. Native
A.m.erican dancing, crafts, food; dancers and traders from around the world.
Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 767-7752, Information: (219) 485-9744
28-31
EVANSVILLE (Southern)
Evansville Riverfest
Riverside Drive. Entertainment on four stages,
food, carnival rides, children's activities, car show and more. Wed-Thur
11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-1 a.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 433-3025. Information: Trisha Haley,
(812) 424-2986
30-31
BERNE (Eastern)
Berne Swiss Days
City of Berne. Switzerland in Indiana. Swiss
food, folk dancing, factory tours, quilt and art show, crafts, sidewalk
sales. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(219) 589-8955, (219) 589-3536, (219) 589-2303. Information: Deb Horton,
(219) 589-8080
30-31
FRANKFORT (Western)
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival
Frankfort Downtown Square. Dogs with every
topping, children's activities, sidewalk sales, sporting events, concerts,
other "dog" related events. Fri noon-11 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 659-4400. Information: Fred
Fladd, (765) 654-4081;
30-8/1
HOBART (Northern)
Serb Fest 1999
St. Sava Hall. Barbecue la.m.b, stuffed
cabbage, grilled specialties, bakery, strudels, nut rolls, crepes, helicopter
rides, live music. Noon-midnight. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) ALL LAKE. Information: Mike Galich, Marcie Roknich Lash, (219)
736-9191
31
NOBLESVILLE (Central)
Downtown Noblesville Street Dance
Courthouse Square. Live band entertainment,
dancing under the stars, kids' games, food vendors, fa.m.ily fun. 6-10
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 776-8687.
Information: Jackie Chatterton, (317) 776-0205
31-8/1
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
25th Annual Muddy River Run
Allen County Fairgrounds. Car show, craft
show, kids' games, live music. Proceeds benefit Turnstone for the Disabled.
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
767-7752. Information: Dick Sordelet, (219) 497-0161
31-8/1
LEROY (Northern)
21st Annual Stoney Run Bluegrass Festival
Stoney Run County Park. Bring lawn chairs
to continuous bluegrass music by top na.m.e bands, concessions, camping
(no hook-ups). 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) ALL LAKE. Information: Sandy or Carrie, (219) 769-PARK
31-8/1
ORLAND (Northern)
Vermont Settlement Festival
Orland Town Park. Primitive village, crafts,
car show, mud volleyball tournament, kids' games and pedal pull. 8 a.m.-5
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 525-3101.
Information: Mike Shoup, (219) 665-6180
31-8/15
ROME CITY (Eastern)
Gene Stratton-Porter Chautauqua Days Festival
Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site.
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August
1
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
25th Annual Muddy River Run
Allen County Fairgrounds. See July 31 listing.
1
HOBART (Northern)
Serb Fest 1999
St. Sava Hall. See July 30 listing.
1
LEROY (Northern)
21st Annual Stoney Run Bluegrass Festival
Stoney Run County Park. See July 31 listing.
1
ORLAND (Northern)
Vermont Settlement Festival
Orland Town Park. See July 31 listing.
1-7
UNION CITY (Eastern)
Farmer Merchant Days
Downtown Union City. Sesquicentennial celebration.
Go-kart race, concessions, entertainment, arts, crafts, midway, flea and
farmers markets, Saturday parade. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 584-8281, (765) 584-1494. Information: Chamber
of Commerce, (765) 964-5409
1-15
ROME CITY (Eastern)
Gene Stratton-Porter Chautauqua Days Festival
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site.
1-9/17
AUBURN (Eastern)
35th Anniversary Avanti Auto Exhibit
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. See June
11 listing.
2-6
NEW ALBANY (Southern)
Culbertson Mansion Adventure Classes
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
3-7
OAKLAND CITY (Southern)
Sweet Corn Festival
Wirth Park. Celebrating Wabash Valley's
sweet corn. Showcasing local crafts, entertainment. 5-10 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 749-4300. Information: A.S.
Wallace, (812) 749-4464
4-7
MARKLEVILLE (Eastern)
Markleville Adams Township Ja.m.boree
Community Parkome cooked meals, crafts,
entertainment, games, rides, antique tractors, tractor pulls, mud bog,
car show. Wed-Fri 4-8 p.m.; Sat all day. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 533-6569. Information: Jerry, Shirley Moore, (765)
533-2111
5-8
JASPER (Southern)
Jasper Strassenfest
Downtown Jasper. Celebrating German heritage
with authentic music, food, beer tent, talent show, arts and crafts fair.
Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
968-4578. Information: Kim Lottes, (812) 482-6866
6-7
GARRETT (Western)
Garrett Heritage Days
City Park. Celebrating B&O Railroad
history, Creek Cub Bait Co. History, shows, antiques, crafts, entertainment,
food, parade. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission charge Information: Pat Bartels,
(219) 357-4123
6-7
PIERCETON (Northern)
Pierceton Days
Brower Park. Food, crafts, parade, car show,
bands, gospel music, free watermelon, Cutie Contest, kids' tractor pull.
8 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
800-6090. Information: Brenda Whitaker, (219) 594-5557
6-7
ZOAR (Southern)
Zoar Mosquito Fest
United Methodist Church. Food, country store,
old-fashioned games, whiffleball tourney, homemade ice crea.m., nightly
entertainment. Fri 4-11 p.m.; Sat 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge
Information: Ralph Hemmer, (812) 536-2920
6-8
BLUFFTON (Eastern)
Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Power Show
& Pioneer Festival
Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds. Pre-1840 enca.m.p.m.ent,
pioneer crafts, antique tractor and engine show, tractor pulls, flea market
and auction. Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-dark; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (219) 824-5553, (219) 824-0926. Information:
Rolland Myers, (219) 565-3217
6-8
OWENSVILLE (Southern)
Owensville Watermelon Festival
Owensville Library Park. Food, crafts, rides,
Little Mr., Little Miss pageants, kiddie parade and Saturday 10:30 a.m.
parade. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(812) 385-0999. Information: Dorothy Kelley, Owensville merchants
6-8
RUSHVILLE (Eastern)
Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana, Annual
Stea.m. Show
Rush County Conservation Club. Operators
explain how antique farm machinery works, craft demonstrations, music,
dance, large flea market. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 932-2999, (765) 825-3035. Information: Dale Sorber,
(765) 938-1047
7-8 Hoosier Artist
CHESTERTON (Northern)
41st Annual Chesterton Art Fair
Hawthorne Park High quality juried art fair
featuring 139 artists from throughout the United States. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 283-8687. Information:
Terry Bilka, (219) 926-4711
7-8, 9/18-19
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Terre Haute Flea Market
Vigo County Fairgrounds. See May 8 listing.
11-14
DELPHI (Western)
Carroll County Old Settlers' Celebration
Courthouse Square. Crafters, artists, nightly
rendezvous at Wabash & Erie Canal, entertainment, pioneer village,
carnival, Thursday fish fry. Wed-Fri 4:30-11 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 872-6648. Information:
Bonita, (765) 564-3034
11-15
TELL CITY (Southern)
Schweizer Fest
City Hall Park. Celebrating city's Swiss-German
heritage with food, brau garten, nightly entertainment, a.m.usement rides
and market. Hours vary. No admission charge Information: Perry County Convention
& Visitors Bureau, (888) 343-6262;
11-22
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
1999 Indiana State Fair
Indiana State Fairgrounds.
12-14
ELWOOD (Eastern)
Elwood Glass Festival
Elwood Callaway Park. Glass factory tours,
craft and flea markets, food, carnival, quilt show, giant parade, car show.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
559-2956. Information: Bill McQuitty, (765) 552-0180
12-14
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Fort Wayne Irish Fest
Headwaters Park. Celebration of Irish music,
food, wares and culture with performers from Ireland and the Midwest. 11
a.m.-midnight. Admission charge after 6 p.m. Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 767-7752. Information: Robert Connolly, (219) 423-3343
12-14
VAN BUREN (Eastern)
Van Buren Popcorn Festival
Town streets. Crafts, food, entertainment,
garden tractor pull, bed race, 5K race, kiddie rides, children's olympics,
parade. Thur-Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 668-8801, (765) 664-1924. Information: Jim Lee,
(765) 934-4888
12-15
LAGRANGE (Northern)
Annual Stea.m. & Gas Engine Show
LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds. Antique
tractors, gas and stea.m. engines, sawmills, arts, crafts, trading post,
live entertainment, tractor pull. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 254-8090. Information: Jim Eberly, (219) 463-3639
12-15
MUNCIE (Eastern)
Summer Heat Balloon Cha.m.pionship
Muncie-Delaware County Airport. Balloon
lifts, air shows, concerts, booths, fireworks, Friday illume, Saturday
children's day. Thur 4-11 p.m.; Fri noon-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.;
Sun 6-10 a.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
568-6862. Information: Muncie Visitors Bureau, (800) 369-2740
12-15 Hoosier Artist
NAPPANEE (Northern)
A.m.ish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
A.m.ish Acres Historic Farm. "Indiana's
#1 Outdoor Festival" (Sunshine Artist). 365 juried artists, continuous
entertainment on three stages, food. Thur-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 262-8161.
Information: Jennifer Wysong, (219) 773-4188;
12-15
NORTH MANCHESTER (Eastern)
North Manchester Funfest
Main, Market Streets. Friday night car show
and street dance, Saturday parade, demonstrations, sports tournaments,
entertainment, food. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 563-1169. Information: Brian Wagner, (219) 982-4919
13-14
CA.M.DEN (Western)
Ca.m.den Lions Tractor Pull & Fun Fest
Jackson Township Park. Farm stock and tractor
pull, softball tournament, craft show, bingo, festival food, free parking.
Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Information: Bill
Dittman, (219) 686-2260 or Dave Jeffry, (219) 686-2797
13-14
SCOTTSBURG (Southern)
Scottsburg Beautification Pig Roast in the
Park
Beechwood Park. A porcine celebration with
hog calling and pig kissing contests, hog roast, music, dancing, tournaments.
Fri 6-10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m. No admission charge Information: Anita
Walker, (812) 752-7268
13-15
ANDREWS (Eastern)
Andrews Western Days
Downtown Main Street. Canoe race, western
theme games, rides, chuck wagon, food, Saturday parade, live music, tractor
pull. Fri 5-10 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: Van
Juillerat, (219) 786-3848
14
DEMOTTE (Northern)
Touch of Dutch Arts & Crafts Festival
Demotte Elementary School, Freedom Park.
Pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, festival parade, arts and crafts. 6 a.m.-5
p.m. No admission charge Information: Diane Marzynski, (219) 987-6502
14
MONTGOMERY (South Central)
11th Annual Quilt Auction Day at the Gasthof
The Gasthof A.m.ish Restaurant & Village.
Approximately 100 A.m.ish-crafted quilts auctioned beginning 11 a.m., followed
by gospel singing. Inspection begins 8:30 a.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) RED ROOF, (812) 486-3255. Information: Daviess
County Chamber of Commerce, (812) 254-5262
14-15
LINDEN (Western)
Civil War Weekend
Linden Railroad Museum. North/South living
history and enca.m.p.m.ent, formal dance in the evening. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 866-3973. Information:
Bob Straw, (765) 339-4756
19-22
COLUMBUS (South Central)
Gospel Music Festival
The Commons. Celebration of gospel music
with local and regional groups performing live. Thur-Sat 7-9 p.m.; Sun
2-4 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 468-6564.
Information: Deborah Lane Nelson, (812) 376-2539
19-22
GREENSBURG (South Central)
Greensburg Power of the Past
Decatur County Fairgrounds. Antique machinery,
stea.m. engines, tractor pull, horse pull, flea markets, crafts, fiddle
contest, more. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (812) 663-9998. Information: Dale Wilson, (812) 663-9224
20-22
COAL CITY (Western)
Coal City Festival
Downtown Coal City. Parade, antique tractor
rodeo, antique/craft/flea markets, food, dance, entertainment, mini tractor
pull, gospel sing. Fri 8-11 p.m.; Sat-Sun all day. No admission charge
Information: Kris Smith, (812) 859-4500;
20-22
KENTLAND (Western)
Kentland Days
Courthouse Square. Music, kiddie tractor
pull, ice crea.m., quilt show, flea markets, antiques, dance, games, contests,
parade. Fri 5-10 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (219) 474-5141, (219) 285-2704.
Information: Jamie Wirtz, (219) 474-9705
21
CUTLER (Western)
Rodgers Rangers Rendezvous
Ada.m.s Mill. Reenactments from French and
Indian Wars, blanket traders, music, entertainment, merchants. 11 a.m.-5
p.m. No admission charge Information: Barbara Cottingha.m., (765) 463-7893
21
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Reptiles, Etc.
Indiana State Museum.
21
RISING SUN (South Central)
Taste of Southeast Indiana
Riverfront Pavilion and Main Street. Specialty
and homegrown food showcased along Rising Sun's historic Main Street and
riverfront. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (888) 776-4786. Information: Rising Sun/Ohio County Convention &
Tourism Bureau, (888) RSNG SUN;
21
ROANOKE (Eastern)
Taste of Roanoke
Downtown Main Street. Restaurants, local
vendors sell tastes of their best cuisine for 50 cents. Live music, street
dance. 4-10 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 848-4282. Information: Mike Rogers, (219) 672-9255
21
WABASH (Eastern)
Wabash Herb Festival
Paradise Spring Historic Park. Fresh, dried
herb demonstrations, herb-related products, vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No
admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 563-1169. Information:
Pat Lynn, (219) 563-5153
21-22
PERRYSVILLE (Western)
Skinner Farm Museum & Village Stea.m.
& Gas Show
Skinner Farm Museum & Village. Gas,
stea.m., horse farm machinery and tools, historic buildings, furnishings
and crafts. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission charge Information: Norman Skinner,
(765) 793-4079.
21-22
UNION MILLS (Northern)
Mill Pond Festival
Mill Pond Park. Crafts, food, kids' games,
tractor pull, live music, beer garden, entertainment, bingo, fireworks,
car show. Sat 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Union Mills Conservation
Club, (219) 767-2937
21-22
VALPARAISO (Northern)
Midwest Corvette & Chevy Show, Swap
& Auction
Porter County Expo & Fairgrounds. Big
auto swap with hundreds of cars for sale, auction, beer garden, food, special
displays. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 283-8687. Information: Mario Alvarez, (219) 464-9918
21-22
WARSAW (Northern)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Car & Truck
Show
Petro's GM Showplace. Saturday evening food
court, '50s-'60s cruise-in, Sunday pancake breakfast followed by car, truck
show. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(219) 269-2323. Information: Big Brothers Big Sisters, (888) 456-1600
22
FRANKLIN (Central)
Indiana Masonic Home Summer Festival
Indiana Masonic Home. Antique tractor pull
competition, crafts, games and rides. 8 a.m.-close. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (317) 736-8000, (812) 526-6422. Information:
Brenda Bechert, (317) 736-6141
26-29
MICHIGAN CITY (Northern)
Michigan City In-Water Boat Show
Washington Park Marina. 20th annual show
is oldest, largest exposition of its kind on Lake Michigan. Thur-Fri noon-8
p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Colleen Wilson, (440) 899-5009
26-29
VEVAY (South Central)
Swiss Wine Festival
Riverfront Park. Food, entertainment, wine
tasting, arts, crafts, grape stomp, parade, riverboat cruises, a.m.usement
rides, athletics, fireworks. Thur-Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-midnight;
Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
HELLO VV. Information: Welcome Center, (800) 435-5688
27-28
BEDFORD (South Central)
Mum's the Word Festival
Lawrence County Courthouse Square. Art show
inside courthouse, craft fair on lawn, live music, food vendors, mums for
sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(812) 275-5935, (812) 849-4129. Information: Steve Wyatt, (812) 275-8047
27-28
BIPPUS (Eastern)
Bippus Days
Downtown Bippus. Friday fish fry, car show,
Saturday pancake breakfast, parade, craft booths, children's activities.
Fri 4:30-9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-11p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: Angie Rittenhouse, (219)
344-1357
27-28
SCOTTSBURG (Southern)
Leota Country Frolic
Downtown Leota. Arts, crafts, flea market,
country music, clogging, talent and fiddle contests, museum, food, more.
Fri 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-10 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 528-1234, (812) 752-2212, (812) 752-4062. Information:
Eileen Losey, (812) 752-2834
27-29
BOWLING GREEN (Western)
Bowling Green Old Settlers Reunion
Public Square. Crafts, horseshoe pitching,
baby, toddler, Little Miss contests, tractor and horse pulls, top stage
entertainment, food. Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-close; Sun noon-close. No admission
charge Information: Lynne Nadolny, (812) 986-3041
27-29
CENTERVILLE (Eastern)
Centerville Archway Days
Streets of Centerville. Historic Archway
tour, antiques, 5K run, food court, crafts, car show, Saturday parade and
more. Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (765) 855-3912. Information: Visitor's
Bureau, (800) 828-8414.
27-29
MANSFIELD (Western)
Russ's Rodeo & Motorcycle Weekend
Mansfield, Parke County. Poker run, parade,
contests, hog roasts. Bring your Harley; all others welcome. 9 a.m.-close.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 569-5226. Information:
Russ Deahl, (765) 653-4026, (765) 569-5226
27-29
SANDBORN (South Central)
Black Creek Festival
Sandborn City Park. Food, games, crafts,
old-fashioned fun for all ages. No admission charge Fri 4-8 p.m.; Sat 8
a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 886-6443. Information: Earl Meek, (812) 694-8902
27-29 Hoosier Artist
SELLERSBURG (Southern)
Sellersburg Celebrates
Silver Creek High School. Food booths, crafts,
entertainment, games, contests, juried art fair. Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat 10
a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun noon-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 552-3842. Information: Tom Garr, (812) 246-8805
27-29
VINCENNES (South Central)
Knox County Watermelon Festival
Downtown Vincennes. Games, pageants, food,
5K run, basketball, arts, crafts, free watermelon, historic sites nearby.
8 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
886-6443. Information: Dave Kiefer, (888) 895-6622
28
LAFAYETTE (Western)
Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival
Ja.m.es F. Riehle Plaza. Night of jazz and
blues, live entertainment, food, beer, wine. 3 p.m.-midnight. Admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 872-6648. Information: Julie
Pope, (765) 742-2313
28
NOBLESVILLE (Central)
The Julian Center's A.m.ish Country Market
Ha.m.ilton County Fairgrounds. Over 200
antique/craft/food booths benefiting victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 776-8687. Information: Sherry McCabe, (317) 377-3064
28
ROSSVILLE (Western)
Rossville Summer's End Festival
Downtown Rossville. Parade, crafts, raffles,
food, flea market, live entertainment, car show, fireworks at dusk. 9 a.m.-10
p.m. No admission charge Information: Dee Kelly, (765) 379-2887
28-29 Hoosier Artist
ELKHART (Northern)
Mainstreet Showcase of Art
Downtown Elkhart. Over 100 juried fine artists
featuring mixed media including sculpture, watercolor, oils, photography,
jewelry. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 262-8161. Information: Sandra Geiser, (800) 597-7627
28-29
NEW CASTLE (Eastern)
Under the Raintree Festival
Downtown New Castle. Car, motorcycle shows,
arts, crafts, vendor and food booths, country and gospel music, more. Sat
10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 676-4302. Information: Gus Beerwart, (765) 521-2333,
Russ Weston, (765) 521-3911; weston@nltc.net
28-29
PERU (Eastern)
Eel River Rendezvous
Honey Bear Hollow Campgrounds. Pre-1840
pioneer ca.m.p, crafts. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Information: Willia.m.
Johnson, (765) 395-5048
28-29
ROLLING PRAIRIE (Northern)
Old Farmers' Fest
Downtown Rolling Prairie. Arts, crafts,
food, entertainment, farmers' market, old farm implement demonstrations
and more. Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Sandy Surma, (219) 778-2591
28-29
ROSEDALE (Western)
Millennium Native A.m.erican Pow-Wow
Arrow & A.m.mo Festival area. Hear Native
A.m.erican drums, join in the dance circle, visit arts and crafts exhibits.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765)
569-5226. Information: Don Inman, (765) 569-5226
28-29
TANGIER (Western)
Sandlady's Second Annual Gourdfest
Sandlady's Gourd Farm. Gourd growing and
crafts, nationally-known gourd artists, gourd museum, arts, crafts, foods.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765)
569-5226. Information: Helen Thomas, (765) 498-5428
28-29
TOPEKA (Northern)
David Rogers Days
David Rogers Memorial Park. 1845 pioneer
Indiana recreated in restored loghouse village, period entertainment, crafts.
Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 254-8090. Information: Scott, (219) 463-4022
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September
1-17
AUBURN (Eastern)
35th Anniversary Avanti Auto Exhibit
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. See June
11 listing.
2-7
AUBURN (Eastern)
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Various locations. Classic car auction,
decorator showcase home, quilt, antique and arts and crafts shows, Saturday
parade, automotive museums. 9 a.m.-midnight. Admission charge Information:
Jo Butler, (219) 925-3600
3-4
BEAN BLOSSOM (South Central)
Brown County Old Settlers Days
Clupper Grove. Grandstand program., dance
groups, country music, auction, hymn sing, pioneer program., children's
contests, food. Fri 4 p.m.-midnight; Sat 12:30-11 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 753-3255. Information: Judy Clupper,
(812) 988-2626
3-4
CHELSEA (South Central)
133rd Chelsea Jubilee
Saluda Park. Country music, carnival, pony
rides, dancers, swine rodeo, games, tournaments, fun, food and more. Hours
vary. No admission charge Information: Willia.m. Doug Stanley, (812) 889-2726
3-4
WEST LAFAYETTE (Western)
Global Fest
Morton Community Center. Celebration of
the city's cultures with free music, dance, cultural displays, international
food and crafts. Fri 6-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 872-6648. Information: Pennie Ainsworth, (765)
775-5110
3-5
RICHMOND (Eastern)
Richmond Skydiving Boogie
Richmond Municipal Airport. "Largest Labor
Day skydiving event in U.S." with 8,000+ skydives, airplane rides, food
concessions. 9 a.m.-dark. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 828-8414. Information: Jane Stewart, (765) 939-2939; skydivrich@aol.com
3-6
CLINTON (Western)
Little Italy Festival Town
Downtown Clinton. Italian food, music, dancing,
grape stomping, Monday evening fireworks and drawing for Italy trip. Fri
6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Mon 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No admission
charge Information: Jim Muciarelli, (765) 832-6606, (765) 832-8205
3-6
EARL PARK (Western)
Earl Park Fall Festival
Community Park. Fa.m.ily entertainment,
tractor pull, demolition derby, parade, car show, flea markets, bluegrass
music, more. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (219) 474-6419. Information: Bryan Berry, (765) 884-1207
3-6
EVANSVILLE (Southern)
113th Labor Day Celebration
Vanderburgh County 4-H Center. Parade, carnival
rides, arena shows, talent show, food booths, fireworks, more. Fri 5-11
p.m.; Sat-Mon 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 433-3025. Information: Terry Bennett, (812) 749-4706.
3-6
HESSTON (Northern)
Hesston Stea.m. & Power Show
Hesston Stea.m. Museum. Ride stea.m. trains,
visit stea.m. crane, sawmill, traction engines, antique cars, tractors,
flea market, vendors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 634-2650. Information: John Edris, (219) 872-5055.
3-6
LIGONIER (Eastern)
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival
Ligonier Main Street. Crafts, a.m.usement
rides, cruise-in car show, live entertainment, games, food, parades. 9
a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Information: Larry Stahly, (219) 894-4159
3-6
MICHIGAN CITY (Northern)
Oktoberfest
Washington Park, lakefront. Ethnic food,
entertainment, country/rock/polka/jazz music, crafts, rides, Corvette car
show, 5K run/walk. Fri 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat-Sun noon-midnight; Mon noon-8
p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 634-2650.
Information: Arnold Bos, (219) 874-8927
3-6
NEW CASTLE (Eastern)
Farmers Pike Festival
East of New Castle. Antiques, arts, crafts,
food booths, live entertainment, gospel/bluegrass music, old-time dances.
Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 676-4302. Information: Dick, Rheta Land, (765)
332-2134
3-6
PARAGON (Central)
Paragon Homecoming Festival
Union Street. Rides, entertainment, games,
music, food. Something for all ages. 11 a.m.-midnight. No admission charge
Information: Linda Cure, (765) 537-2513
3-6
PLYMOUTH (Northern)
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Plymouth Centennial Park. Crafts, parade,
fireworks, car show, sports, circus, luscious blueberry treats, 15K run,
hot air balloons. Fri 5-9 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 626-5353. Information:
Linda Wakeland, (888) 936-5020;
3-6
VEEDERSBURG (Western)
Stea.m. Corner Labor Day Celebration
Veedersburg outdoors. Arts, crafts, antiques,
collectibles, visit from Abe Lincoln. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (765) 798-5710. Information: Don, Ruth
Staggs, (765) 798-5710
4
CANNELBURG (South Central)
Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction
All Saints Hall. 100 handmade quilts and
crafts, A.m.ish bake sale, quilting demonstration, food available. 8 a.m.-5
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 449-5262.
Information: Lucille Dillon, (812) 486-3491
4
HAYDEN (South Central)
Hayden's Harvest Past Festival
Hayden Historical Museum grounds. Antique
tractor show and parade, musical entertainment, craft booths, yard sales,
chicken barbecue. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 928-3667. Information: Rodger Ruddick, (812) 346-8212
4
MARION (Eastern)
Fly-In, Cruise-In
Marion Municipal Airport. Large gathering
of vintage, antique and old military airplanes and show cars. 7 a.m.-1
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 626-5353.
Information: Larry Williams, (765) 674-7989
4
MARSHALL (Western)
Turkey Run Inn Cruise-In/Classic Car Show
Turkey Run State Park. A full day of hot
rods, classics and oldies. 9 a.m.-close. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 569-5226. Information: (765) 597-2211, (765) 569-5226
4
VALPARAISO (Northern)
Front Porch Folk Festival
Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Celebration
of folk, acoustic music, workshops, open stage, songwriter stage, food
court, arts, crafts booths. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 283-8687. Information: Allen Pease, (219) 465-3586
4-5
TIPTON (Eastern)
39th Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow
Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Native dancers
perform 1 and 7 p.m.; Native A.m.erican arts, crafts, food for sale. 10
a.m.-10 p.m. Admission charge Information: Ray Kapp.m.eyer, (317) 745-2858
4-5
VINCENNES (South Central)
Council Ground Gathering V
Indiana Territory State Historic Site. Traditional
artisans, storytellers, period music, food recall 1811 meeting between
Willia.m. Henry Harrison and Tecumseh. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-4
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 886-6443.
Information: Jane Ca.m.pbell, (812) 882-7422
4-6
DUNLAPSVILLE (Eastern)
9th Annual Frontier Days Time Line Event
Treaty Line Pioneer Village. Frontier life,
wild west, Civil War reenactments, Civil War cannon, traders, musicians,
Indian dancing. Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (765) 458-6894, (765) 458-5565. Information:
Ray Dickerson, (765) 855-5681; gadabout@gte.net
4-6
NORTH SALEM (Central)
Old Fashion Days Festival
Streets of North Salem. Pioneer farm machinery,
food booths, free entertainment, antiques, crafts. 8 a.m.-close. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 676-5114, (765) 676-9521.
Information: Dottie Basha.m., (765) 676-6620
4-6
ROCKVILLE (Western)
Stea.m. Harvest Days Tractor & Engine
Show
Billie Creek Village. Stea.m. threshing,
tractor parade, races and contests, bluegrass band, bailing, wagon rides,
covered bridges. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge Nearby lodging, camping,
other Information: Anne Lynk, (765) 569-5226
6
CRAWFORDSVILLE (Western)
Labor Day Breakout
Old Jail Museum. Tours of historic jail
museum and current exhibit, fa.m.ily entertainment, food. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 866-3973. Information:
Tamara Hemmerlein, (765) 362-5222
6
GOSHEN (Northern)
Michiana Farm Toy & Truck Show
Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Toy show,
display of toy collections (farm toys, trucks, NASCAR), custom and hand-built
toys. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 262-8161. Information: Ken Miller, (219) 534-2719
6
LAFAYETTE (Western)
HannaFest
Hanna Community Center, Hanna Park. Celebration
of multi-culturalism. Carnival, fair, games, vendors, crafts, food, car
show, cake walk, displays. Noon-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 872-6648. Information: Terri Boone, (765) 742-0191
7-11
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
All A.m.erican Horse Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds.
8-11
PETERSBURG (Southern)
Catfish Festival
Old football field, Petersburg. Crafts,
rides, food, performing artists, delicious catfish dinners. 10 a.m.-10
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 354-8846,
(812) 354-6798. Information: Pike County Chamber of Commerce, (812) 354-8155
9-11
TIPTON (Eastern)
Tipton County Pork Festival
Downtown Tipton. Arts, crafts, entertainment,
pork chops, fun for the whole fa.m.ily. Thur-Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 10
a.m.-10 p.m. No admission charge Information: Randy Byal, (765) 675-2342.
9-12
MONTGOMERY (South Central)
Daviess County Turkey Trot Festival
Ruritan Park. Nationally-known event featuring
turkey races, live entertainment, food, crafts, more. Thur 5-11 p.m.; Fri
5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun noon-3 p.m. Admission charge Information:
(812) 486-3649
9-12
ROANN (Eastern)
Roann Covered Bridge Festival
Downtown Roann. Crafts, flea market, fa.m.ily-oriented
contests, parade, horse pull, antique tractor pull, live bands, Karaoke.
Thur-Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 563-1169. Information: Ann Haupert,
(765) 833-4871
10-11
BERNE (Eastern)
Berne Heritage Festival
Swiss Heritage Village. Combining Native
A.m.erican, early 19th century fur trappers, pioneers with demonstrations,
village sounds and smells. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (219) 589-8955, (219) 589-3536. Information: Gretchen
Lehman, (219) 589-2961
10-11
RICHMOND (Eastern)
Jazz Fest 99
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center and uptown.
Celebrating Richmond's jazz heritage with concerts, promenade of the arts,
Crosley car show. Overnight packages available. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 828-8414. Information: Renee
Oldha.m., (765) 962-8151
10-11
ROANOKE (Eastern)
Ageless Iron of Roanoke Tractor Show
Roanoke Town Park. Antique tractor parade,
tractor show and tractor pull. Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282, Information: Gale
Rust, (219) 672-3331
10-11
ROANOKE (Eastern)
46th Annual Roanoke Fall Festival
Community Park. Games, food, contests, crafts,
entertainment, sports tourneys, Saturday parade, evening demolition derby.
Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission charge to demolition derby.
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: Steve Jenkins,
(219) 672-8949
10-11, 17-18
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Oktoberfest
3614 Maple Ave. German food, dance, drink.
4 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
366-3043. Information: David Walbring, (812) 466-2107
10-12
ANDERSON (Eastern)
Mounds State Park 7th Annual Antique Tractor
Show
Mounds State Park. Antique tractors, gas
engines, tractor competitions, kiddie tractor pull, musical entertainment
Saturday. Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 533-6569. Information: (765) 642-6627
10-12
CLOVERDALE (Western)
Cloverdale Fun Fest
Depot area. Raffle, truck pull, demo-derby,
food, crafts, local entertainment. Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun
11 a.m.-3 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
829-4639. Information: (765) 795-3993
10-12
CONVERSE (Eastern)
Central Indiana Bluegrass Association Bluegrass
Festival
Converse Fairgrounds. Bluegrass music shows
and ja.m.s, camping on grounds, food, crafts and other vendors. Fri 5-11
p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 664-9021. Information: Audra DeMarcus, (765) 674-5117
10-12
ELNORA (South Central)
White River Antique Show
Daviess County Fairgrounds. Working demonstrations,
antique machinery, one-room school, tractor pull, kids' day, parking and
camping. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission charge Information: Melvin Paulus, (812)
636-4587
10-12
LANESVILLE (Southern)
Lanesville Heritage Weekend
Heritage Park. Gas, stea.m. engine shows,
machinery and draft horse demonstrations, tractor pull, German food, parade,
contests. Fri noon-midnight; Sat 6 a.m.-midnight; Sun 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (888) 738-2137. Information:
Maynard Lambertus, (812) 952-2624
10-12
MARKLE (Eastern)
Markle Wildcat Festival
Markle Park. Parade, free entertainment,
craft, food booths, living history enca.m.p.m.ent, classic car, antique
tractor shows, auction. Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat all day; Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282. Information:
Mary Miller, (219) 758-2525
10-12
MATTHEWS (Eastern)
Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival/Antique
Engine, Car & Tractor Show
Cumberland Covered Bridge. Food, crafts,
entertainment, kiddie rides, stea.m.-powered sawmills, antique tractor
pull, flea market, more. Fri noon-10 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 662-9474.
Information: Roger Richards, (765) 998-2928
10-12
OXFORD (Western)
Dan Patch Days
Rommel Park. Professional rodeo, horse pull,
car show, Dan Patch memorabilia, entertainment, food, flea market, parade,
bingo. Fri 5 p.m.-close; Sat 6 a.m.-close; Sun 6:30 a.m.-close. Admission
charge for horse pull and rodeo. Information: John Schoen, (765) 385-2251
10-12
RENSSELAER (Northern)
Little Cousin Jasper Festival
Courthouse Square. Fa.m.ily-oriented games,
arts, crafts, free entertainment. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (219) 866-4172, (219) 866-4455. Information: Lawretta
Anders, (219) 866-7430
10-12
ST. PAUL (South Central)
St. Paul Firemen's Festival
Downtown St. Paul. Flea market, arts, crafts,
bands, street dances, car show, gospel sing, fish fry, Sunday parade. Fri
noon-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (812) 663-6055, (812) 663-9998. Information:
Rick Bullard, (765) 525-9434
10-12
ZIONSVILLE (Central)
Zionsville Fall Festival
Lions Park. Arts, antiques, crafts, apparel
show, food, games, rides, entertainment, carnival rides. Fri 7-11 p.m.;
Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (317) 873-9177. Information: Debbie Cranfill, (317) 873-3836
11
BRIDGETON (Western)
Craft Demonstration Day/Jonah Fish Fry
Downtown Bridgeton. Visit the past at the
Bridgeton Mill and covered bridge, watch period craft demonstrations. Hours
vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 569-5226.
Information: Blanche Case, (765) 548-2136, (765) 569-5226
11
HYMERA (Western)
Hymera Seafood Festival
Main Street. Seafood dinners served all
day from 11 a.m., flea market, 1-mile race for all ages. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 665-2158. Information:
Harry Carpenter, (812) 383-4921
11
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Irish Fest
Indiana State Fairgrounds.
11
LAFAYETTE (Western)
Wild West Fest '99
Ja.m.es F. Riehle Plaza. Cowboy shoot-out,
buckboard carriage rides, food, beer, wine, live entertainment. 4 p.m.-midnight.
Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 872-6648. Information:
Julie Pope, (765) 742-2313
11 Hoosier Artist
OAKLANDON (Central)
"Old Oaklandon Days" Arts & Crafts Fair
Streets surrounding Fire Station #3. Juried
show with small town atmosphere, entertainment, food, fun for all ages.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
662-9474. Information: Vicki Kimsey, (317) 823-6756
11
REYNOLDS (Western)
Reynolds Heart of White County Festival
Town of Reynolds. 36th annual Honey Creek
Fire Department chicken fry, parade, booths, games, volleyball, horseshoes,
entertainment. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. No admission charge Information: Julie Salomon,
(219) 984-5622
11
SEELYVILLE (Western)
Car Show-Craft Fair-Music Festival
Outdoors. Craft fair, children's hands-on
crafts, car show with prizes, all day music festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No
admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 366-3043. Information:
Joan Katz, (812) 234-9770
11
VALPARAISO (Northern)
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
Downtown Valparaiso. 500+ arts, crafts booths,
food booths, parade, 5-mile run, 5K walk, live entertainment, balloon launch.
7 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
283-8687. Information: Glennas Kueck, (219) 464-8332
11-12
AURORA (South Central)
St. Mary's Riverfest '99
Lesko Park. Riverfront entertainment, games,
rides, raffles, food including infa.m.ous fa.m.ily-style chicken dinner.
Sat 4-11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 322-8198. Information: Greg Townsend, (812) 926-4722
11-12
CA.M.BRIDGE CITY (Eastern)
Canal Days
Various sites. Arts, crafts, car/antique
tractor show, entertainment, food, home tour, Civil War reenactment, Sunday
parade. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(765) 855-5461, (765) 478-4266. Information: Susie Dungan, (765) 478-4689
11-12
CA.M.BRIDGE CITY (Eastern)
Civil War History Weekend
Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum. Reenactment
demonstrates reality of daily life for Civil War soldiers. Sat 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(765) 855-2228, (765) 855-3912. Information: Jim Gibson, Ca.m.illa Deiber,
(765) 478-3172
11-12
FARMLAND (Eastern)
Farmland Good Ole Days Festival
Downtown Farmland. Arts and crafts booths,
demonstrations, food, entertainment, community-wide church service in restored
downtown. Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 741-7777, (765) 853-5290. Information: Marilyn
Vincent, (765) 468-6368
11-12
FILLMORE (Western)
Hobbit Gardens Herb Festival
Hobbit Gardens. Lectures, workshops, demonstrations,
pottery, basketry, jewelry, weaving, dying, garden tours, herb walks, music.
Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 829-4639. Information: Constance Ferry, (765) 246-6315
11-12
LAPORTE (Northern)
Door Village Harvest Festival
Joliet Road southwest. Historical presentation
of life and times from 1830-1930. Tours, entertainment, tractor and car
show. Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Ken Baker, (219) 362-4757
11-12
LIBERTY (Eastern)
Founders Day
Courthouse Square. Bed race, parade, antique
and classic car show, Early A.m.erican demonstrations, food, crafts, dancing.
Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (765) 458-6894, (765) 458-5565. Information: Ray Dickerson,
(765) 458-5976; ucdc@si-net.com
11-12
PETERSBURG (Southern)
Old Tyme Auto Show
Hornady Park 4-H Building. Sixteen classes
of autos, judging, trophies, food booths. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (812) 354-8846, (812) 354-6798. Information:
Pat Johnson, (812) 354-8427
11-12
RICHMOND (Eastern)
Pioneer Days
Wayne County Historical Museum. Living history
reenactments, crafts, live music, homemade food, stea.m. engines, pioneer
exhibits. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 828-8414. Information: Michele Bottorff, (765) 962-5756
11-12 Hoosier Artist
SALEM (Southern)
Old Settlers' Days
Stevens Memorial Museum. Juried arts and
crafts, food, entertainment, storytelling by ca.m.pfire, children's games,
pioneer craft demonstrations. Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. No admission
charge Information: Rebecca Marshall, (812) 883-4500
11-12
WESTPORT (South Central)
Westport Kiwanis Barbecue
Community Park. All-day entertainment, arts,
crafts, parade, lip-smackin' tastebud tinglin' BBQ dinner. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 663-6055, (812)
663-9998. Information: Mike Gasper, (812) 591-2066
11-19
FRIENDSHIP (South Central)
1999 National Cha.m.pionship Shoot
Walter Cline Range. Competition with muzzleloading
firearms, pre-1840 ca.m.p, modern ca.m.p, over 150 dealer displays. 7 a.m.-10
p.m. Admission charge Information: Rosetta Magner, (812) 667-5131
12
ELKHART (Northern)
AutoFest 99
S. Ray Miller Auto Museum. Antique, classic,
vintage car, truck show. Custom cars, street rods, imports, museum tours,
arts, crafts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 262-8161. Information: Eleanor Billey, (219) 522-0539
12
HUNTINGTON (Eastern)
Lime City Cruisers Car Show
Hier's Park. '50s-'60s music, DJ awards,
dash plaques, swap meet, cruise through downtown. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: Charlie
Flaugh, (219) 786-3581
12
LAPORTE (Northern)
LaPorte County Antique Show
LaPorte County Fairgrounds. See April 25
listing.
12
RISING SUN (South Central)
Rising Sun Regatta
Historic Downtown Riverfront. Limited hydroplane
racing, balloonglow, entertainment, pleasure boat parade, plenty of action.
Day-night. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (888) 776-4786.
Information: Nancy Gillilland, (812) 438-2750
12
VALPARAISO (Northern)
Mopars at the Drive-In
49er Drive-In. Chrysler car show, auto swap,
crafts, model cars, movies. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 283-8687. Information: Larry Richmond, (219) 988-2493
15-18
EDINBURGH (South Central)
Fall Festival
Downtown Edinburgh. Art show, antique and
craft fair, carnival, talent contest, Karaoke, Queen/Princess/Prince contests.
4-10 p.m. Admission charge to carnival. Lodging/camping information call:
(812) 526-9747, (812) 526-6422. Information: Cindy Neville, (812) 526-5409;
cneville@edinburgh.k12.in.us
16-18
ELLETTSVILLE (South Central)
Monroe County Fall Festival
Downtown Ellettsville. Pioneer crafts, demonstrations,
children's activities, entertainment on three stages, Saturday parade.
Thur 6-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 323-8000, (812) 334-3252. Information: Steve Baker,
Maurice Endwright, (812) 876-2276
16-19
FRANKTON (Eastern)
Frankton Heritage Days Festival
Baileys Field. Arts, crafts, tractor display,
entertainment, food, games, rides, free shuttle service. 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 559-2956. Information:
Esther Burger, (765) 754-7469
16-19
HIGHLAND (Northern)
Highland Fall Festival
Main Square Park. A.m.usement rides, food
booths, arts, crafts, entertainment in the gazebo. Thur 6-10 p.m.; Fri
2-11 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 12:30-7 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) ALL LAKE. Information: Chris Hubbard, (219) 923-3666
16-19
WESTFIELD (Central)
Annual Little Eagle Creek Bluegrass Festival
Rynearson Farm. See July 15 listing.
17-18
HOWE (Northern)
Indian Summer Days
Howe Town Park. Fa.m.ily-focused arts, crafts,
folk art, music, dra.m.a, storytelling, historial tours, parade, food,
games. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 254-8090. Information: Karen Frischkorn, (219) 562-1040
17-18
OSSIAN (Eastern)
Ossian Days
Downtown Ossian. Rides, games, crafts, concessions,
Saturday pancake/sausage breakfast, parade and evening chicken BBQ. Fri
4-11 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Information: J.R. Dickey,
(219) 622-4986
17-19
ATTICA (Western)
Potawatomi Festival
Ouibache Park at riverfront. A festival
of events appealing to all ages and interests. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 762-3588, (765) 762-2832.
Information: Harold Long, (765) 762-3340.
17-19
BROWNSTOWN (South Central)
Jackson County Watermelon Festival
Courthouse Square. Crafts, food, parade,
live entertainment, farmers market with watermelon and other Jackson County
produce. Fri 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 524-2000, (812) 358-3464.
Information: Brownstown Chamber of Commerce, (812) 358-2930
17-19
BURLINGTON (Western)
Burlington Fall Festival
Burlington Community Park. Parade, style/talent
shows, tea.m. dance, a.m.usement rides, children's games, crafts, raffle,
flea markets, fish fry. Fri 4-9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-4
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 453-2222,
(765) 883-7433. Information: Betty Terry, (765) 566-2679
17-19
CHESTERTON (Northern)
Wizard of Oz Festival
Downtown Chesterton. Dorothy, munchkin friends
invite you over the rainbow as we celebrate everything Oz. Munchkins arrive
2:30-4:30 p.m. Fri; other events Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 283-8687. Information:
Laurie Franke-Polz, (219) 926-5513;
17-19
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
5th Annual Robin Run Heritage Day Festival
Robin Run Village. Celebrating our heritage
from 1800s to the present. Food, children's activities, music, living history,
games. Hours vary. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 556-INDY. Information: Michael Perigo, (317) 293-5500
17-19
NAPPANEE (Northern)
Nappanee Apple Festival
Depot Plaza. Dozens of craft exhibitors,
variety of entertainment, countless food vendors and apples galore. Noon
to dark. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 262-8161.
Information: Ron Ringenberg, (219) 773-7812;
17-19
PAOLI (Southern)
Indian Summer Festival
Courthouse lawn. Arts and crafts, food,
parade, pageant. Fri 6 p.m.-close; Sat 10 a.m.-close; Sun noon-7 p.m. No
admission charge Information: Mabel Fultz, (812) 723-4796
17-19
PRINCETON (Southern)
Golden Heritage Folk Festival
Courthouse lawn. 150 crafters, food, quilt
show, entertainment, fa.m.ily feud, children's and mini-tractor pull. 9
a.m.-9 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812)
385-3400, (812) 385-4300. Information: Peggy Michas, (812) 386-2101, (812)
385-5336 after 6 p.m.
17-19
RUSHVILLE (Eastern)
Rush County Festival
Downtown Rushville. 5K run, parade, craft
and food vendors, games, hog roast, line dancing, RushFest party. Fri noon-10
p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-midnight; Sun noon-5 p.m. Admission charge to RushFest.
Lodging/camping information call: (765) 932-2999. Information: Terry VanNatta,
(765) 932-2880
18
BROOKSTON (Western)
Brookston Apple/Popcorn Festival
Brookston streets. 5/10K runs, entertainment,
contests, food. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 872-6648. Information: Dottie Smith, (765) 563-3263
18
HOPE (South Central)
1999 Hope Ride
Hauser High School. A festival of bicycling,
food and music. 7:30 a.m.-close. Admission charge Nearby lodging, camping,
Information: (800) 468-6564;
18
LAPORTE (Northern)
AppleFest
Garwood Orchards. Arts, crafts and lots
of apples in the heart of orchard country. Call for hours. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Phyllis
Garwood, (219) 362-4385
18
LAPORTE (Northern)
Barn Fest "99"
1026 N. Forrester Rd. One-day extravaganza
featuring arts, crafts, antiques, other treasures in turn-of-the-century
barn. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call:
(800) 634-2650. Information: Lisa Steinhiser, (219) 362-4924.
18
LAPORTE (Northern)
Harvest Fest
Activity Center for Older Adults. Food,
crafts, collectibles, flea market, music. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Phyllis
Jones, (219) 326-5354
18
LEBANON (Central)
Saturday on the Square
Courthouse Square. Live bands, art display
in courthouse rotunda, kids' rides, activities, antique car show. 9:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765)
482-1320. Information: Ray Dearing, (765) 482-1320
18
MORGANTOWN (Central)
Colonel Vawter Day
Cross, Washington streets. Celebrating city's
1831 founding with crafts, flea market, games, antique auction, music,
food. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. dance. No admission charge Information:
Bev Rainwater, (812) 597-6024
18
NEW POINT (South Central)
Crack-Away-Days
Salt Creek Township Park. Antique farm machinery,
horse show, entertainment, flea market, crafts, raffles, 11 a.m. parade.
All day. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 663-6055,
(812) 663-9998. Information: Paul Walterman, (812) 663-3610
18
SCOTLAND (South Central)
Scotland Festival
Village of Scotland. Flea markets, crafts,
food court, music, parade, art show, historic hotel and barber shop tours.
8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812)
384-3583. Information: Brenda Massette, (812) 863-2874
18
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Chili Cook-Off
Vigo County Fairgrounds. Cooks from businesses,
realtors, restaurants, etc. compete in fun. Food, auction, crafts. 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 366-3043.
Information: Gladys Frankeberger, (812) 234-5442
18
WABASH (Eastern)
Kid-O-Ra.m.a/Winnie-the-Pooh
Honeywell Center. Kids' festival promoting
arts education. Crafts, contests, entertainment, face painting, pony and
carousel rides. Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; concert 3 p.m. Admission charge
for concert. Lodging/camping information call: (800) 563-1169. Information:
Jayne Rice, (800) 626-6345;
18-19
BOURBON (Northern)
Bourbon Antique Tractor & Engine Show
15840 SR 331. Demonstration of how things
were done in grandparents' day, early 1900s. 8 a.m.-dark. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 626-5353. Information: Ja.m.es
Bates, Jr., (219) 342-0571
18-19
BRISTOL (Northern)
Bonneyville Mill Celebration
Bonneyville Mill County Park. Celebrate
rural lifestyles at the turn of the century with crafts, exhibits, food,
entertainment. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 262-8161. Information: Jerry Good, Dan Seltenright, (219) 535-6458
18-19
CLARKSVILLE (Southern)
Falls Fossil Festival
Falls of the Ohio State Park. Featuring
fossils and geology with speakers, special exhibits, fossil, mineral, craft
and food vendors, hikes. Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 552-3842. Information: Alan
Goldstein, (812) 280-9970
18-19
COLUMBUS (South Central)
Chautauqua of the Arts
Mill Race Park. Artists from over 25 states
offering fine arts and crafts for sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 468-6564. Information: Dixie McDonough,
(812) 265-5080; jmcdonou@seidata.com
18-19
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Johnny Appleseed Park. Celebrate life, times
of John Chap.m.an. Reenactments of pioneer life, period entertainers, demonstrations,
crafts, food. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 767-7752. Information: Judy Zehner,
(219) 497-0417
18-19
FOUNTAIN CITY (Eastern)
Levi Coffin Days
Fountain City streets. Our 30th year. Arts,
crafts, collectibles, live music, parade, food, giveaways. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (765) 962-7576, (765)
962-1219. Information: Bonnie, Margaret Roark, (765) 847-2542
18-19
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Western Festival Chili Cookoff
Eiteljorg Museum. Two fun-filled days with
live entertainment, food and shopping. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 556-INDY.
Information: Cynthia Schoolcraft, (317) 636-WEST
18-19
MILLHAUSEN (South Central)
Millhausen Fall Festival
Knights of St. John Hall. Artwork, crafts,
demonstrations in the hall, flea markets around town, antique tractor pull,
car show. Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 663-6055, (812) 663-9998. Information: Joe, Donna
Johannigman, (812) 591-3703
18-19
NEW HARMONY (Southern)
German Kunstfest
Historic areas and downtown. Fall festival
of traditional German crafts, music, food, pioneer craft demonstrations,
horse-drawn wagon rides. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 682-4400. Information: Laurie
Van Houten, (800) 231-2168
18-19
PORTER (Northern)
Duneland Harvest Festival
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. 19th
century harvest time with craft demonstrations, music, dancing, A.m.erican
Indian and fur trader enca.m.p.m.ents. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 283-8687. Information: (219) 926-7561
ext. 225; www/nps.gov/indu
18-19
ROCHESTER (Northern)
Trail of Courage Living History Festival
Fulton County Historical Society grounds.
Food, music, dance, pre-1840 crafts and trade goods, skits, Native A.m.erican
dances, historic ca.m.ps. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (219) 223-7300, (219) 223-2761. Information: (219) 223-4436;
rtcol.com/~wwillard
18-19
SPENCER (Western)
Owen County Apple Butter Festival
Downtown Square. Crafts, music, food, Saturday
parade and demolition derby. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 829-0400, (812) 829-2235. Information: Spencer
Lions Club, (812) 829-3245
18-19
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Terre Haute Flea Market
Vigo County Fairgrounds. See May 8 listing.
18-19
WASHINGTON (South Central)
22nd Annual Carfest & Cruiz-In
East Side Park. Saturday meal, Cruiz-In;
Sunday open car show, cash drawing, give-away car, door prizes. Sat 2:30-10
p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge to public. Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 254-6666, (812) 486-3255. Information: Mike McLemore,
(812) 254-4062
18-25
MITCHELL (South Central)
53rd Annual Mitchell Persimmon Festival
Main Street. Persimmon pudding, novelty
dishes, bake-off, parade, arts, crafts, antique autos, entertainment. Carnival
September 20-25. Mon-Fri 5-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-midnight. Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 849-9048, (812) 849-4081, (812) 849-4129. Information:
Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce, (800) 580-1985
21-22
PATOKA (Southern)
Patoka Log on Bottom Festival
East Mill Street. Antique tractor pull,
food booths, entertainment, crafts. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. No admission charge Information:
Debbie Bryant, (812) 779-5236
21-25
BLUFFTON (Eastern)
Bluffton Free Street Fair
Downtown Bluffton. Midway, arts and crafts,
exhibits, high school band and choir contests, horse pulling, more. Tue
7-p.m.-midnight; Wed-Fri noon-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-midnight. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (219) 824-5553, (219) 824-0926.
Information: Dennis Monroe, (219) 824-4351
22-26
BLOOMINGTON (South Central)
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Bloomington. Sixth annual music
festival featuring 25 international recording artists performing in eight
indoor venues. 11 a.m.-midnight. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 800-0037. Information: Lee Willia.m.s, (812) 336-6599
23-26
BROOKVILLE (South Central)
Franklin County Antique Machinery Show
Franklin County Park and Fairgrounds. Display
of antique machinery, equip.m.ent and engines, threshing, corn shredding.
8 a.m.-dark. Admission charge Information: David Taube, (765) 962-7415
23-26
VERSAILLES (South Central)
97th Annual Versailles Pumpkin Show
Courthouse Square. Carnival, concessions,
art displays, contests, entertainment nightly, giant pumpkin weighing,
10:30 a.m. Saturday parade. Wed-Fri 6-10 p.m.; Sat all day. No admission
charge Information: Bill Bradford, (812) 689-5423 H
24-25
PLYMOUTH (Northern)
End of Summer Bluegrass Festival
Centennial Park. True blue pickin' will
set your toes to tappin' with concerts, parking lot pickin' around ca.m.psites.
Fri 7-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 626-5353. Information: Mark Hayden, (219) 936-7560
24-25
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Terre Haute Brewery District BREWFESTIVAL
The Bleemel Building. Historic 1837 brewery
site tours, food, beer tasting, live music, pottery, quilting, artists,
carriage rides. Fri 3 p.m.-midnight; Sat 10 a.m.-midnight. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 366-3043. Information: Bleemel
Building Antique Store, (812) 232-2466; ebleemel@mailcity.com.
24-26
CORY (Western)
Cory Apple Festival
Cory Volunteer Firehouse, grounds. Flea
market, food, carnival, parade, antique tractor show, hog roast, fish fry,
chicken noodle dinners. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (812) 446-2345, (812) 232-2457. Information: Lana Hendrix,
(812) 864-2229, Jackie Mrozcek, (812) 864-2723
24-26
EVANSVILLE (Southern)
Native A.m.erican Days
Angel Mounds State Historic Site.
24-26
FAIRMOUNT (Eastern)
Fairmount Museum Days/Remembering Ja.m.es
Dean Festival
Main Street and Playacres Park. Auto show,
Ja.m.es Dean look-alike contest, parade, museum tours, entertainment, art,
dance contests, Dean films. Fri noon-11 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun noon-7
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 662-9474.
Information: Fairmount Historical Museum, (765) 948-4555
24-26
FAIRMOUNT (Eastern)
Ja.m.es Dean Run Car Show
Playacres Park. Over 2,500 pre-1970 custom
and classic cars, swap meet, food, crafts, parade, museum tours. Fri 10
a.m.-Sun 4 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
662-9474. Information: Steve Thompson, (317) 898-0522
24-26
JASONVILLE (South Central)
Jasonville-Shaka.m.ak Homecoming & Autumn
Festival
Various locations. Saturday breakfast, Main
Street bazaar, art exhibit, softball tournament, parade, horseshoe contests.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (812) 665-2158. Write
for times, locations. JHS-SHS Homecoming Festival, P.O. Box 6, Jasonville
47438
24-26
MADISON (South Central)
Old Court Days
Courthouse Square. Hand-made crafts, collectibles,
farmer's market, food booths. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (800) 559-2956. Information: Dee Gauger, (812) 273-6226
24-26
NEWBURGH (Southern)
Fiddler Fest
Downtown riverfront. Outdoor festival featuring
fiddlers, musicians, continuous entertainment, craft and food vendors.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (888)
448-3590, (812) 897-6200. Information: Historic Newburgh, Inc., (812) 853-2815
24-26
WANATAH (Northern)
Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Square. Fa.m.ily fun, scarecrow
displays, crafts, parade, toy show, race, rides, games, food, entertainment,
car show. Fri 4-9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-midnight; Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Gene
Shurte, (219) 733-2183
24-26
WARSAW (Northern)
Land of Lakes Gathering of the People
Kosciusko Fairgrounds. Traditional Native
A.m.erican pow-wow, drums, dancers, native foods and crafts. Fri 4-8 p.m.;
Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping
information call: (219) 269-2323, (219) 269-1823. Information: Kosciusko
Fairgrounds office, (219) 269-1823;
25
CUTLER (Western)
Buckskinners Rendezvous
Ada.m.s Mill. Covered wagons, tents illustrate
early settlers' way of life in the forest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Information: Barbara Cottingha.m., (765) 463-7893
25
CUTLER (Western)
Cutler Collage Festival
Downtown Cutler. Hoosier artisans, fine
arts, antiques, music festival, free hayrides, covered bridge and Ada.m.s
Mill tours. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. No admission charge Information: Angela Brown,
(765) 268-2635
25
PATRICKSBURG (Western)
Patricksburg Homecoming
Community Center. Entertainment, egg drop
and hat contests, food, music, bingo, horseshoe tournament, flea market,
3 p.m. parade. 8 a.m.-close. No admission charge Lodging/camping information
call: (812) 829-0400, (812) 829-2235. Information: Shirley Grimes, (812)
859-4240
25
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Fa.m.ily Learning Day Downtown
Public library, downtown locations. Free
books, movie, tours, all-day events for fa.m.ilies. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 366-3043. Information: Chris
Schellenberg, (812) 232-1113 ext 281
25-26 Hoosier Artist
ATLANTA (Central)
Atlanta New Earth Festival
Downtown Atlanta. Juried art show on Main
Street plus hundreds of booths featuring arts, crafts, collectibles, food.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
776-8687. Information: Roberta Terry, (765) 292-2152
25-26
BATESVILLE (South Central)
Apple Festival
Liberty Park. Crisp, juicy apples, country
cider, sweet apple butter, music, entertainment, demonstrations, activities,
arts and crafts. Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.: Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge
Information: Bill Hines, (812) 933-6103
25-26
HOPE (South Central)
Hope Heritage Days
Town Square. Music, cider making, chair
caning, over 50 craft, food booths, medicine show, Sunday parade. 9 a.m.-6
p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 468-6564.
Information: Don Dillman, (812) 546-4707
25-26
HUNTINGBURG (Southern)
Old Fashioned Bargain Days
Business district. 4th Street merchants
drop prices on clothing, gift shop items, produce, crafts, priceless treasures.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
968-4578. Information: Chamber of Commerce, (812) 683-5699
25-26
HUNTINGTON (Eastern)
Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival
Hier's Park. Celebrating mid-1800s Hoosier
life with historical reenactments, demonstrations, enca.m.p.m.ents, games,
entertainment, crafts. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 848-4282. Information: Cindy
Klepper, (219) 359-8937
25-26
LAPORTE (Northern)
Pioneer Days
Creek Ridge County Park. Hands-on activities,
demonstrations, entertainment depicting pioneer era. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission
charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 634-2650. Information: Niki
Schmutte, (219) 324-5855
25-26 Hoosier Artist
MADISON (South Central)
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
Downtown Madison. Enjoy Southern Indiana's
premier outdoor juried art and craft show, entertainment, food, KidsKorner.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800)
559-2956. Information: Tricia Priest, (812) 265-2956
25-26
RICHLAND (Southern)
Richland Fest
Lions Park. Craft, flea market, 5K run/walk,
queen/baby/pre-teen contests, car show, horseshoe tourney, food. 9 a.m.-7
p.m. No admission charge Information: Jeffrey Smith, (812) 359-4710
25-26
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
Ethnic Festival
Fairbanks Park. Ethnic treats, items from
approximately 20 countries around the world, entertainment. Noon-6 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 366-3043. Information:
Rita Coleman-Alsop, (812) 232-2727
25-26
WARSAW (Northern)
Back to the Days of Kosciuszko
Lucerne Park. Enca.m.p.m.ents, period dress,
battle, artillery demonstrations, Saturday evening grand ball. 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m. Admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (219) 267-5707,
(219) 372-9554. Information: Joanne Kolbe, (219) 267-5353
26
ROCKVILLE (Western)
Fall Motorcycle & Scooter Roundup
Billie Creek Village. Classic, antique motorcycles,
scooters, sidecars and push cars compete. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charge
Nearby lodging, camping, Information: Anne Lynk, (765) 569-5226
30-10/2
AURORA (South Central)
Aurora Farmer Fair
Downtown Aurora. Rides, games, food booths,
exhibit building, free stage shows, huge street parade Saturday morning.
Thur 5-11 p.m.; Fri noon-11 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Lodging/camping information
call: (800) 322-8198. Information: Larry Petty, (812) 926-2176
30-10/2
MIDDLEBURY (Northern)
Amish Country Harvest Festival
Das Dutchman Essenhaus Covered Bridge area.
Enjoy a day in the country with arts, crafts, antiques, food, demonstrations
and entertainment. Thur noon-7 p.m.; Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission charge
Lodging/camping information call: (800) 262-8161. Information: Jenny Huffman,
(219) 825-5129
30-10/2
SEYMOUR (South Central)
Oktoberfest
Downtown Seymour. Free entertainment, arts,
crafts, food, parade, balloon race, 5K walk/run, beer garden, ethnic dancing.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (888)
524-1914. Information: Kathy Mead, (812) 522-1414
30-10/3
HUNTINGBURG (Southern)
Herbstfest
City Park. German festival with parade,
carnival, food, ga.m.e booths, pageants, flea market, farmers' market,
entertainment. Thur-Fri 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
No admission charge Lodging/camping information call: (800) 968-4578. Information:
Ca.m.eron Bardwell, (812) 683-5699
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