June Events
Handicap Access.
Indiana State Festival Association Member.
TBA through October
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Africa Celebration '98: "The Spirit of a Continent"
Various locations. See January TBA listing for details.
TBA through November
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Hoosier State Games
Various locations. Qualifying begins for 15 sports, including soccer,
volleyball, basketball, swimming, cycling, bowling, wrestling, and more. Qualifying begins
in Sept. for bowling, table tennis, gymnastics. All finals to be held in Indianapolis.
Adm. Chg. Operations manager, (800) HI-FIVES.
TBA
TERRE HAUTE (Western)
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life
Location TBA. Help raise money to find a cure for cancer! Luminary ceremony at dusk with
everyone participating in an "Honor Walk." 6 pm-noon. Adm. Chg. Toni Garzolini,
(812) 232-2679.
2-6 Hoosier Artist
NEW HAVEN (Eastern)
New Haven Canal Days
Downtown. Free nightly entertainment and midway, arts and crafts, talent show, car cruise
and show, kids' day, parade, and much more. Tues: special rates for rides 6 pm-close;
Wed-Fri: 5 pm-midnight; Sat: noon-midnight. No Adm. Chg. Jayne Bailey, (219) 749-2972.
4-7 Hoosier Artist
LAKE STATION (Northern)
Springfest
Riverview Park. Welcome summer with a carnival, food, crafts, beer garden, bands,
motorcycle show, poker run, more! Thur-Fri: 5 pm-midnight; Sat-Sun: noon-midnight. No Adm.
Chg. Jeanette Gaskin, (219) 962-2903.
4-6 Hoosier Artist
MENTONE (Northern)
Mentone Egg Festival
Menser Park. Parade, tractor pull, crafts, flea market, variety show, antique car show,
and more—featuring the incredible edible egg! 9 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Rita Simpson,
(219) 353-7417.
4, 7, 11, 14
MUNCIE (Eastern)
Ball State University Chamber Music Festival
Pruis Hall, BSU. See May 31 listing for details.
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UNION CITY (Eastern)
44th Annual Art Show
Historic Union City Depot. Art contest with cash awards; free art demonstrations. One
lucky person gets a door prize of original artwork! 10 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Terri Boxell,
(765) 964-7227.
5-6 Hoosier Artist
FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
The FWIBE Multicultural Symposium
Headwaters Park. The best in arts, religion, economics, educational and political forums,
consumer expositions, and musical entertainment. No Adm. Chg. Mark Outlaw, (219) 422-6486,
ext. 231.
5-7 Hoosier Artist
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Region 3 Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show
Marion County Fairgrounds. New location! Antique tractors, gas engines, tractor pull,
crafts, swap meet. Also UAW corporate trade fair, free prizes. 8 am-8 pm. Adm. Chg. Morris
Titus, (765) 642-0231, ext. 18.
5-6 Hoosier Artist
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
40th Annual UAW Region 3 Retirees' Arts, Craft, Hobby Show & UAW Mini Trade Fair
Marion County Fairgrounds. See the skill that only experience brings! Crafts made by
retirees and products by UAW employees. 8 am-7 pm. No Adm. Chg. Bettie Jordan, (765)
642-7555.
5-7 Hoosier Artist
MEROM (Western)
Merom Bluff Chautauqua
Merom Bluff Park. Three entertainment stages, buckskinner encampment, hot air balloons,
crafts, demonstrations, trucks, tractors, classic cars, more. Free shuttles. Fri: 6-11 pm;
Sat: 11 am-11 pm; Sun: 10 am-7 pm. Adm. Chg. Donna Adams, (812) 356-4782.
6-7 Hoosier Artist
BATESVILLE (South Central)
Heritage Festival
Outdoors. Relive native American life through demonstrations, native crafts, dancing,
drumming, singing. 10 am-6 pm. Adm. Chg. Kim Linkel, (812) 934-4746.
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LAFAYETTE (Western)
YWCA Strawberry Festival
YWCA at 6th & Cincinnati Streets. Sample strawberry delights including fresh
straw-berry shortcake; also arts and crafts, ongoing live entertainment, auction, more. 10
am-6 pm. Adm. Chg. Cindy Svajgr, (765) 742-0075.
6-7, 9/5-6
LAWRENCEBURG (South Central)
Intergalactic Bead Show
Top Hat Reception Center. A dazzling array of modern, historic, and ancient beads.
Demonstrations of glass beadmaking, wire wrap. Beads, supplies for sale. Sat: 10 am- 6 pm;
Sun: 10 am-5 pm. Adm. Chg. Christopher England, (704) 669-1949.
6-7 Hoosier Artist
LOOGOOTEE (South Central)
Park & Spark Show
West Boggs Park. Car show features antique/modern hot rods, pickups, four-wheelers. Cruise
in, swing to a 50s band; dinner. Sat: 3:30-9 pm; Sun: 9 am-4:30 pm. Adm. Chg. Morgan
Huebner, (812) 295-3409.
6-7
METAMORA (South Central)
Strawberry Daze
Along the canal. Local shops show their skill with strawberries—to tantalize your
taste buds! Featuring strawberry shortcake with ice cream. 10 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg.
Marilyn Buening, (812) 663-6600.
6-7 Hoosier Artist
MIDDLEBURY (Northern)
Festival of the Wild Rose Moon
54151 CR 33. Primitive village, shooting contests, period artisans, storytellers, roast
pig, buffalo burgers, native American dancing, folk musicians, and contests. Lin Engstrom,
(219) 293-4640.
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MONON (Western)
Monon FoodFest
Town Park. Come for the specialty food booths; stay for arts and crafts. Also kiddie
rides, town-wide garage sale. 10 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Michele Robinson, (219) 253-6441.
6-7
MUNCIE (Eastern)
Garden Fair
Oakhurst Gardens. Tours, talks, demonstrations, vendors, children's activities. Something
for both "occasional" and serious gardeners. Hours vary. Adm. Chg. Amy Kress,
(765) 741-5113.
6-7 Hoosier Artist
NINEVEH (Central)
Prince's Lakes Summer Fest e
Robertson Park. Craft booths, carnival rides, games, food, and live music make for a fun
weekend. Sat: 10 am-11 pm; Sun: 11 am-4 pm. No Adm. Chg. Albert Daeger, (317) 933-3002.
6-7 Hoosier Artist
ROSEDALE (Western)
Rosedale Strawberry Festival
Downtown. Strawberry shortcake stars in this event! Also music, crafts, contests, and
antique tractors. No Adm. Chg. Steve Rukes, (765) 548-2258.
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SOUTH BEND (Northern)
World's Largest Garage Sale
Parking Garage on the corner of Wayne St. & St. Joseph. Attic memories, antiques,
collectibles, clothing, furniture, and many more items featured on various levels of the
garage. 9:30 am-2:30 pm. No Adm. Chg. Paula Garis, (219) 235-9952.
7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6
LAWRENCEBURG (South Central)
Tri-State Antique Market
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. See May 3 listing for details.
8-13
MIDDLETOWN (Eastern)
Middletown Lions Fair
Dietrich Park. Long evenings; reasons to stay outside! Amusement rides, home show, food,
parade, nightly entertainment, fireworks, more. 6 pm-midnight. No Adm. Chg. Mel Hallmann,
(765) 354-4673.
9-13 Hoosier Artist
JONESBORO (Eastern)
Jonesboro Springfest
Main Street. A true street fair with carnival rides, food booths, arts and crafts, nightly
entertainment by local bands. 6-10:30 pm. No Adm. Chg. Linda Blakely, (317) 674-6961.
10-13 Hoosier Artist
KNIGHTSTOWN (Eastern)
Jubilee Days
Town Square. Celebrate summer with carnival rides, games, food booths, train rides,
fishing derby, music, a parade, more. 5-11 pm. No Adm. Chg. Bill Gorman, (765) 345-5290.
11-13 Hoosier Artist
CROTHERSVILLE (South Central)
Red, White, & Blue Festival
Community School Grounds. This patriotic salute includes a hot air balloon race, parade,
carnival, arts and crafts, stage entertainment, and more. Thur-Fri: 5-10 pm; Sat: 9 am-10
pm. No Adm. Chg. Sherry Bridges, (812) 523-3247.
11-14 Hoosier Artist
GREENTOWN (Eastern)
Greentown Sesquicentennial Celebration
Downtown. This town's 150th birthday features re-enactors, historical displays, a quilt
show, children's activities, food, music, historical play. Hours vary. No Adm. Chg. Rachel
Jenkins, (765) 628-2110.
11-13
LAFONTAINE (Eastern)
LaFontaine Festival
Downtown. Small-town doings done in a big way: antique farm equipment show, entertainment,
food, parade Sat.; golf tournament Sun. No Adm. Chg. Janice Shenefield, (765) 981-4750 or
(765) 981-4443.
11-14
NEWBURGH (Southern)
Newburgh Summerfest
Old Lock & Dam Riverpark. Beerstube, line dancing, carnival, crafts, and food booths
make this a special summer celebration. Thur: noon-midnight; Fri-Sat: 10 am-midnight; Sun:
10 am-6 pm. No Adm. Chg. Lou Dennis, (812) 853-7111.
11-14
VINCENNES (South Central)
National Flag Celebration
Various locations. Red Cross/USO Canteen recreates WWII theme. Patriotic choir concert,
veterans' reunion, awards banquet; parade Sun. at Bicknell. Hours vary. No Adm. Chg.
except for banquet. George E. Lane, (812) 882-4960.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
CRAWFORDSVILLE (Western)
Strawberry Festival
Historic Lane Place. 25 food booths, many featuring strawberry dishes. 80 craft vendors,
quality live music, classic car show, children's activities. Fri: 2-8 pm; Sat: 9 am-8 pm;
Sun: 10 am-6 pm. No Adm. Chg. Don Fine, (765) 362-3058.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
ELKHART (Northern)
Rhapsody in Green
Various locations. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets to this outdoor music festival!
"Blues" night Friday. Crafts, antique cars, sports tourneys, children's
activities, food. Fri: 6-11 pm; Sat: 6-10 pm; Sun: 10 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Karin Frey,
(219) 294-7275.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
EVANSVILLE (Southern)
Classic Iron
4-H Center. See working antique machinery show its muscle. Displays, demonstrations, large
flea market, craft show, and more. 7 am-6 pm. Adm. Chg. Maurice Berendes, (812) 963-3731.
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GRANGER (Northern)
Granger Fest
Fire Station #2. Sample a slice of Americana: continuous music and entertainment, nightly
concerts, crafts, food, carnival rides. Fri: noon-10 pm; Sat: 9 am-10 pm. Adm. Chg. Dr.
Donn G. Kryder, (219) 277-6533.
12-13
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Italian Street Festival
Holy Rosary Church. Who can resist the enticing aromas of more than 25 Italian meats,
pastas, salads, desserts! Entertainment, Sat. evening Mass. Hours vary. Adm. Chg. Bernice
Greene, (317) 636-4478.
12-13 Hoosier Artist
INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Annual Middle Eastern Festival
St. George Orthodox Church. Tantalizing tastes of authentic food! Also dancing, music,
jewelry, crafts, cultural displays, cooking demonstrations, auction, tours. Fri: 4-11 pm;
Sat: noon-11 pm. Adm. Chg. Rev. Nabil Hanna, (317) 547-9356 or Festival@stgindy.org.
12-13 Hoosier Artist
LEXINGTON (Southern)
Old Settlers' Days
Town Park. Food, arts and crafts, parade, flea market, children's games, pee wee baseball,
live music, dancing, antique farm machinery, bingo. Fri: 4-10 pm; Sat: 9 am-7 pm. No Adm.
Chg. Larry Oerlies, (812) 889-2642.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
NORTH VERNON (South Central)
Railroad Days Festival
City parking lot. Salute the steel ties of railroading! Art contest, railroad events,
model train shows, scheduled train events, more. Fri: noon- 10 pm; Sat: 9 am-10 pm; Sun:
11 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Barbara Tracy, (812) 346-7377.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
PAOLI (Southern)
Lotus Dickey
Home Town Reunion
Orange County Courthouse. Two days and three evenings of music, arts and crafts, and food
on the beautiful courthouse lawn. Fri: 6-10 pm; Sat-Sun: 10 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Bettye
Kemple, (812) 723-4769.
12-13 Hoosier Artist
PATOKA (Southern)
Log on the Bottom Festival
Downtown. The oldest town in Gibson county celebrates its roots with a parade, crafts,
food, tractor pull, entertainment. Fri: 4-10 pm; Sat: 9 am-10 pm; Sun: 11 am-5 pm. No Adm.
Chg. Debra Bryant, (812) 779-5236.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
PLYMOUTH (Northern)
Marshall County Hot Air Affair Balloon Festival
Centennial Park. See the mass ascension of hot air balloons at dusk and dawn. Food booths,
craft booths open. Fri: 5:30 pm-close; Sat: dawn to dusk; Sun: morning launches only. No
Adm. Chg. Jeff Jones, (219) 936-3311.
12-14
ROCHESTER (Northern)
Round Barn Festival e
Downtown, Main Street. Round barn tours, golf tournament, twilight parade. Lots of food
and fun, family entertainment, games. Fri-Sat: 10 am-11 pm; Sun: 10 am-4 pm. No Adm. Chg.
JoAnn Herbst, (219) 223-0700.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
SHELBYVILLE (Central)
15th Annual Shelby County Antique Tractor, Craft, & Flea Market Shelby County
Fairgrounds. Over 250 antique tractors, engines, steam engines. Arts and crafts, flea
market, bake sale, entertainment, parade, and more. 9 am-close. No Adm. Chg. Margaret
Boilanger, (317) 398-2888.
12-14 Hoosier Artist
WORTHINGTON (South Central)
Worthington
Homecoming Festival
Downtown. Homemade fun: alumni celebration, street dance Fri./Sat. nights, music all
weekend, carnival, food, crafts, contests. 8 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Debbie Conway, (812)
875-3128.
13-14
ANDERSON (Eastern)
15th Annual Adena-Hopewell Rendezvous
Mounds State Park. Relive the lifestyles of prehistoric mound-building cultures; Indian
and pioneer lifestyles. Encampment, arrowheads, artifacts, archeology, more! Sat: 10 am-6
pm; Sun: 10 am-4 pm. Adm. Chg. Gaby Hitchcock, (765) 642-6627.
13-14 Hoosier Artist
ANDERSON (Eastern)
Victorian Gaslight Festival
Historic West 8th Street. Experience Victorian elegance and innovation with period
entertainment, home tours, old-fashioned games, arts and crafts, food. 11 am-5 pm. No Adm.
Chg. Kathy & Greg Walsh, (765) 649-2344.
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BLOOMINGTON (South Central)
Arts Fair on the Square
Monroe County Courthouse lawn. A beautiful setting for displaying and selling fine arts
and crafts made by regional and local artists. 10 am-8 pm. No Adm. Chg. (812) 334-3100.
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BLOOMINGTON (South Central)
Taste of Bloomington
7th & College. More than 25 of Bloomington's restaurants invite you to sample their
tastiest treats. Noon-10 pm. Adm. Chg. Talisha Coppock, (812) 336-3681.
13-14 Hoosier Artist
CLAY CITY (Western)
Clay City Lions Club
Pottery Festival
Goshorn Park. The only working commercial stoneware pottery in Indiana. Pottery tours,
demonstrations, craft show/sale, quilt show, and more. Sat: 9 am-6 pm; Sun: 10:30 am-6 pm.
No Adm. Chg. Cheryl Wellman, (812) 939-2596.
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CRAWFORDSVILLE (Western)
Strawberry 100 Bike Tour
Milligan Park. 25- to 65-mile bike tours over flat to gently rolling terrain. Snack areas
along the routes (for bikers only). 8 am-5 pm. Adm. Chg. for bikers. Linda Daley, (765)
866-1923.
13-14
EVANSVILLE (Southern)
Reptile Invasion!
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Tri-state's greatest reptile and amphibian show, with 150
live, touchable animals from around the world! Educational programs. 10 am-5 pm. Adm. Chg.
Scott Kramer, (812) 479-0771.
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FRIENDSHIP (South Central)
National Championship Shoot
Walter Cline Range. See competitors re-create our forefathers' skill of muzzle loading
firearms. Also camping (tepees) and competitions. 8 am-10 pm. Adm. Chg. Rosetta Magner,
(812) 667-5131.
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GREENCASTLE (Western)
Gourd Education & Grower Day
Putnam County Fairgrounds. Attend free classes on gourd growing and crafting. See rare
dried gourds; buy plants, seeds. 8 am-3 pm. No Adm. Chg. John Sturgeon, (765) 653-3893.
13-14 Hoosier Artist
HOBART (Northern)
19th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fair Festival Park. A juried fine art fair, including
jewelry, pottery, sculptures, fine handmade crafts. Awards given. Also food available. 10
am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Ken Goodman, (219) 980-5761.
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INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Lockerbie Square Tour of Homes & Gardens
Lockerbie Square. Restored Victorian neighborhood opens its doors for touring. Food
booths, entertainment, Raggedy Ann books' 80th anniversary book signing. 11 am-5 pm. Adm.
Chg. Jeanne Kiley, (317) 756-8626.
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JASPER (Southern)
Lions Club Strawberry Festival
Riverview Park. Live band, vocal group provide the backdrop for enjoying strawberry
shortcake, strawberry sundaes, fresh strawberry bulk sales, recipes. 9 am-7 pm. No Adm.
Chg. Ken Keller, (812) 482-4609.
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MADISON (South Central)
Fete de la Fleur
Madison Vineyards. Free wine tasting, wines for sale; live classical music invites you to
linger, stroll; enjoy the food, arts and crafts. Noon-5 pm. Adm. Chg. Steve Palmer, (888)
473-6500.
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MADISON (South Central)
Madison Strawberry Festival
On Broadway, between 2nd St. & Vaughn Dr. An old-fashioned family festival, featuring
straw-berry delicacies; also music, crafts, kids' activities, continuous entertainment. 10
am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Tricia Priest, (800) 559-2956.
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MOORES HILL (South Central)
4th Annual Strawberry Festival
Carnegie Hall. A berry special time for straw-berry shortcake! Also other foods, crafts,
children's games, and entertainment. 10 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Kathleen Meyer, (812)
744-4015.
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MOUNT SUMMIT (Eastern)
Summit Daze e
Corner Prairie Road & School Street. Fun for everyone: crafts, food booths, flea
market, waterball contest, children's games, bingo, parade; new events added. 9 am-close.
No Adm. Chg. Wanda Ray, (765) 836-4209.
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PERU (Eastern)
Cole Porter Festival
Miami County Museum. Celebrate the music of this Peru native; musical entertainment all
day, van tours, memorabilia on display. 9 am-9 pm. Adm. Chg. Catherine Powell, (765)
473-9183.
13-14 Hoosier Artist
ROCHESTER (Northern)
Round Barn Rendezvous & Market
Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 4 mi. N of Rochester on U.S. 31. Living history
village including historic camps, blanket trading. Music in round barn, old-time farm
demonstrations, crafts. 10 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Shirley Willard/Fulton Co. Historical
Society, (219) 223-4436.
13-14 Hoosier Artist
ROCKVILLE (Western)
Civil War Days
Billie Creek Village. Over 2000 people re-create the period with war skirmishes, pioneer
food, merchandise, crafts, authentic entertain- ment, Civil War "ball." Sat: 9
am-11 pm; Sun: 9 am-3 pm. Adm. Chg. Doug Weisheit, (765) 569-3430.
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ROCKVILLE (Western)
Main Street/Rockville Cruise-in Street Dance
On the Square. Swing past for '50s and '60s fun. Open car show, tunes from the era. Dash
plaques go to the first 100 cars. 5-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Parke County Chamber of Commerce,
(765) 569-0226.
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7/24-25, 8/1 Hoosier Artist
SOUTH BEND (Northern)
Firefly Festival for the Performing Arts
Robert J. Fischgrund Center for Performing Arts. Quality and diversity distinguish this
award-winning series of music, dance, and theater under the stars. 8 pm. Adm. Chg. Carol
Weiss Rosenberg, (219) 288-3472.
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WABASH (Eastern)
Very Berry Strawberry Fest e
Historic Downtown district. Enjoy a variety of strawberry foods and homemade crafts,
strolling entertainment. Stay for the car show, chicken BBQ. 8 am-7 pm. No Adm. Chg. Mary
DeLauter, (219) 563-1420.
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WINCHESTER (Eastern)
Meridian Street Festival
440 S. Meridian. Tour this beautiful restored Victorian home. Period artisans demonstrate
their skills; also carriage rides, food. 9 am- 4 pm. No Adm. Chg. Georgianna Overman,
(765) 584-7006.
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FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Germanfest
Headwaters Park Festival Center. Celebrate this city's German heritage with folk music,
dancing, food, and drink. Beer tents, kindertag, sports, exhibitions, more. Hours vary.
Adm. Chg. to some events. Jim Sack, (800) 767-7752 or www.fwi.com/germanfest.
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NASHVILLE (South Central)
Sunday at Home
T. C. Steele State Historic Site. The tradition continues of opening this artist's home
and studio to visitors. See pieces not normally on display; enjoy music, refreshments. No
Adm. Chg. Andrea Smith, (812) 988-2785.
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BATESVILLE (South Central)
Batesville Music & Arts Festival
Liberty Park. Enjoy an evening outdoors: Cincinnati Pops concert, musical variety show,
local artists, and country showdown. 7:30 pm-close. No Adm. Chg. Jim Sturges, (812)
663-2265.
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WESTFIELD (Central)
Westfield Summerfest '98
Various locations. Nightly Lions Club dinners, square dancing, musical entertainment,
carnival, bingo, parade, booths. 5K run-fun walk Sat. morning. Hours vary. No Adm. Chg.
Dave Mikesell, (317) 896-5147.
18-21 Hoosier Artist
BEAN BLOSSOM (South Central)
32nd Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
Bill & James Monroe's Festival Park and Campground. Longest running Bluegrass Festival
in the country. Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum. Noon-midnight. Adm. Chg.
Kathy Chrestman, (615) 868-3333.
18-20
FOREST (Western)
Forest Fun Festival e
Forest Community Park. Serving up food and fun! Parade, booths, games, carnival, and
entertainment. Thur. ham 'n beans dinner; Fri. hog roast; Sat. fish fry, car show. Hours
vary. No Adm. Chg. Norman Sheets, (317) 249-2840.
18-21 Hoosier Artist
GAS CITY (Eastern)
Jubilee Daze
Gas City Park. Swing and sway to numerous bands. Cruise in for the car show, crafts,
carnival, entertainment, wholesome family fun! 5-11 pm. No Adm. Chg. Barbara Rock, (765)
674-7173.
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HUNTINGTON (Eastern)
Huntington Heritage Days
Various locations. Huge parade Sat. at 10 am; community-wide celebration, strawberry feed,
arts and crafts, children's activities, food, museum tours, more. Hours vary. Adm. Chg.
Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, (219) 356-5300.
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SHELBURN (Western)
Shelburn Old Fashioned Days
Downtown. Slow your pace to stroll through the old-fashioned store, saloon; also arts and
crafts, carnival rides, parade. Thur-Fri: 6-11 pm; Sat: 8 am-11 pm. No Adm. Chg. Charlotte
Lemons, (812) 696-2544.
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TOPEKA (Northern)
Summer Carriage, Antique & Horse Auction
Topeka Auction Horse Arena. Vendors from all over the U.S. handcraft carriages, prairie
schooners, stagecoaches, sleighs. Carriages and draft horses to be auctioned. 8 am-10 pm.
No Adm. Chg. Bob Bale or Art Pagel, (219) 593-2522.
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CROWN POINT (Northern)
Hometown Festival Days
Downtown. Over 180 vendors display, sell arts and crafts. Taste of Crown Point,
Celebration of the Arts, parade, fireworks, music, food, too much to list! Hours vary. No
Adm. Chg. Diane Kemp, (219) 663-1800.
19-20
FERDINAND (Southern)
Ferdinand Heimatfest
18th Street Park. Celebrate this town's German heritage! Food concessions, games, tractor
pulls, special performances. (812) 482-9115.
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HAGERSTOWN (Eastern)
Wilbur Wright Festival
Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum, Co. Rd. 750E. Home tours, Wright's model airplanes,
lifesize replica of the Wright Flyer. Good food, music, games, arts/crafts, sky divers,
more. Fri: 4-8 pm; Sat: 9 am-8 pm. No Adm. Chg. Gail Bowman, (765) 489-4735.
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LAPORTE (Northern)
Spectacle of Brass Drum Corps Music Fest
Kiwanis Field. Musical talent showcased: over 1000 performers from nationally top-ranked
drum and bugle corps. Music education clinic for students. Noon-11 pm. Adm. Chg. Mickey
Stisher, (219) 362-0413.
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LINDEN (Western)
Linden Street Festival
Town Hall/Community Center. Arts, crafts, carnival, food, entertainment, music, games.
Also visit the Linden Depot Museum (1-5 pm). Festival hours: 5-11 pm. Charles White, (765)
339-4525.
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MOROCCO (Western)
Morocco's Sam Rice Summer Festival
Recher Park. Family gathering for food, fun, music, children's activities, crafts, all
centered around Sam Rice's Hall of Fame baseball accomplishments. 7 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg.
Phyllis Glenn, (219) 285-2487.
19-20 Hoosier Artist
PETERSBURG (Southern)
Official Indiana Pickin' & Fiddlin' Contest
Prides Creek Park. State championships in guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, senior and
junior fiddle; old-time singing and bluegrass bands. Fri: 7 pm; Sat: 10 am. Adm. Chg. Pike
County Chamber of Commerce, (812) 789-2518.
19-21 Hoosier Artist
PORTLAND (Eastern)
Central Indiana Bluegrass Association Bluegrass Festival
Jay County Fairgrounds. Bluegrass music shows and jams. Camping on the grounds. Food,
crafts, specialty items available for sale. Fri: 5-11 pm; Sat: 11 am-11 pm; Sun: 9 am-2
pm. Adm. Chg. Audra DeMarcus, (765) 674-5117.
19-20 Hoosier Artist
SILVER LAKE (Northern)
Silver Lake Days Festival
Various locations. Fri. night car cruise, Sat. large parade; also contests, antiques,
gospel sing, 3-on-3 basketball, much more. Hours vary. No Adm. Chg. Marlin J. Carr, (219)
267-5858.
19-21 Hoosier Artist
SOUTH BEND (Northern)
Ethnic Festival
Howard Park & East Race Waterway. A mouth-watering variety of ethnic food; also ethnic
entertainment, children's activities/rides, continuous music on multiple stages. Fri: 3-8
pm; Sat: 11 am-8 pm; Sun: 11 am-7 pm. No Adm. Chg. Paula Garis, (219) 235-9952.
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BRIDGETON (Western)
Coontail Run Classic/Antique Car Show
Various locations. See a stunning display of classic, antique cars. Do the poker run
(mapped route); prize for best poker hand. 8 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Mike Roe, (812)
877-9550.
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CROWN POINT (Northern)
Arts & Crafts Fair
Old Courthouse Square. Over 170 artists and crafters. Beautiful items including
tablecloths, jewelry, sculptures, woodworking, furniture, needlework, paintings. Homemade
food. 9 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Diane Kemp, (219) 663-1800.
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CUTLER (Western)
Craft Fair & Flea Market e
Adams Mill. Booths of all kinds under the trees; mill tours, demonstrations of bygone
skills; music, food available. 11 am-6 pm. No Adm. Chg. Barbara Cottingham, (765)
463-7893.
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LAFAYETTE (Western)
A Taste of Tippecanoe
Riehle Plaza & 2nd Street. 30 restaurants offer tastes of their best cuisine. Four
stages of live music, a jazz cafe, provide for leisurely nibbling, socializing. 4
pm-midnight. Adm. Chg. Cricket Appel, (765) 423-2787.
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LAKETON (Eastern)
Laketonian Days
Downtown. Pancake and sausage breakfast, crafts, food vendors, children's games, ongoing
entertainment, talent show, puppet show, big parade, and more. 6 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg.
Thelma Butler, (219) 982-2896.
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LOWELL (Northern)
Civil War Days
Buckley Homestead County Park. Relive the tension and turmoil of this period. Union,
Confederate camps, battle re-creations. Historic buildings open. Stage entertainment,
food, more. Sat: 10 am-5 pm; Sun: 10 am-3:30 pm. Adm. Chg. Karen Spencer, (219) 696-0769.
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MANSFIELD (Western)
Mansfield Bluegrass Festival
In the Village. Bring your lawnchairs to hear toe-tappin' music! Village shops open late;
food available. 10 am-8 pm. No Adm. Chg. Pat McCarter, (765) 653-4026.
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VALPARAISO (Northern)
Brew & Tunes Festival
Sunset Hill Farm County Park. A leisurely afternoon tasting micro-brewed beer, Indiana
wine, and gourmet coffee. Music, food court also. Noon-6 pm. Adm. Chg. Allen Pease, (219)
465-3641 or (219) 465-3586.
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CONVERSE (Eastern)
Converse Fair
Fairgrounds. Harness racing, antique tractor and power show, free entertainment, open 4-H
show, midway rides, and specialty foods. . .wow! 4-11 pm. Adm. Chg. Howard Leap or Dick
Retherford, (765) 395-3256.
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NEW CASTLE (Eastern)
New Castle Lions Fair
Henry County Memorial Park. What a week! Over 200 arts and crafts booths; also merchants'
displays, flea market, amusement rides, and entertainment. Mon-Fri: 6-10 pm; Sat: noon- 10
pm. No Adm. Chg. Harold K. Utt, (765) 529-4770 or Dave McDaniel, (765) 529-0995.
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COLUMBIA CITY (Eastern)
Old Settlers Festival
Downtown. A wonderful street event that includes a parade, rides, games, concerts, a
carnival, and various bands. 9 am-11 pm. No Adm. Chg. Greg Fahl, (219) 248-8961.
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FORT WAYNE (Eastern)
Greek Festival
Headwaters Park. Sample authentic Greek food, beverages, music, dancing, and beautiful
gift items (jewelry, art, clothing, literature). 11 am-11 pm. Adm. Chg. after 5 pm. El
Maggos, (219) 489-0774.
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FREETOWN (South Central)
Freetown June Jamboree
Freetown Park. Celebrate summer with this town's live entertainment, flea market, auction,
carnival rides, food, and parade. Thur-Fri: 4 pm-close; Sat: all day. No Adm. Chg. Marvin
Fleenor, (812) 497-3140.
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KIRKLIN (Western)
Kirk's Crossing Festival
Kirklin Community Park. So much fun it fills the town! Entertainment, nightly car show,
go-kart races, arts and crafts, flea market, parade, much more. Thur-Fri: 5-10 pm; Sat: 9
am-11 pm; Sun: 10 am-5 pm. No Adm. Chg. Lisa Barnett, (765) 279-8483.
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THAYER (Western)
Lincoln Daze
Lincoln Township Fire Dept. Four days of fun: carnival, parade, country music
performances, arts and crafts, flea market, volleyball, and more. Thur-Fri: 6-11 pm;
Sat-Sun: 10 am- 11 pm. Kathy Wann, (219) 345-3715.
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BATTLE GROUND (Western)
26th Annual Indiana
Fiddlers' Gathering
Tippecanoe Battlefield Memorial Park. A celebration of traditional folk and country music;
with food, crafts, and family activities. Fri: 8 pm; Sat: 2 & 8 pm; Sun: 2 pm. Adm.
Chg. Kirk Hallman, (765) 742-1419.
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COLUMBUS (South Central)
Popfest
Grounds of Bartholomew County Library Plaza. Bring lawnchairs; pack a meal or buy it
there! Three performances: noon—Columbus IN Philharmonic Orchestra; 6 pm—Columbus
City Band; 7:30 pm—Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. No Adm. Chg. Patty Brock, (812)
376-9201.
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EVANSVILLE (Southern)
Evansville Freedom Festival/Thunder on the Ohio e
Downtown riverfront. See the world's fastest boats race at "Thunder." Celebrate
America with a carnival, three stages of live entertainment, parade, fireworks, more!
Weekdays: 5-11 pm; Sat-Sun: 9 am-midnight. Adm. Chg. Rachel Stewart-Eagleson. (812)
464-9576.
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LAPORTE (Northern)
LaPorte Jaycees' 4th of July Celebration
Various locations. Arts and crafts show, kids' festival, live entertainment each night,
4th of July Parade, fireworks, and more. Hours vary. Adm. Chg. for live entertainment.
Cathy Homan, (219) 324-5392.
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MOSCOW (Eastern)
Moscow Covered Bridge Festival
Moscow Festival grounds. Amish crafters and baked goods; bluegrass, country, and oldies
bands; crafts, flea market, antiques, games, contests, dancers, buggy rides. 9 am Fri. to
4 pm Sun. No Adm. Chg. Janice Hoban, (765) 629-2427 or Jolene Icenogle, (765) 629-2468.
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PALMYRA (Southern)
Palmyra's 58th Annual Fish Fry
Conservation Hall. Browse the arts and crafts booths; enjoy local entertainment, races,
fireworks, and your fill of delicious fish! Friday 6-11 pm; Sat: 7 am-11 pm. No Adm. Chg.
Chamber of Commerce, (888) 738-2137.
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SCHERERVILLE (Northern)
Celebrate Schererville
Redar Park. Fri. twilight parade kicks off this event! Also arts/crafts booths, food
booths, carnival games/rides, live entertainment, beer garden. No Adm. Chg. Pam Baldin,
(219) 865-5530.
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TROY (Southern)
Trojan Fest
Burke Park. Live bands, mud volleyball and horseshoe tourneys, games of chance, crafts,
food, and more! Fri: 5 pm-2 am; Sat: noon-2 am. No Adm. Chg. Cathy Crossley, (812)
547-3646.
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WARSAW (Northern)
City of Lakes Balloonfest
Central Park, Winona Lake, and other locations. Huge Fri. night concert. Hot air balloons,
sailboat regatta, fireworks by the lake. Also food, crafts, music, triathlon, bike tour. 5
am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Kosciusko County CVB, (800) 800-6090.
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BROOKVILLE (South Central)
Junefest '98
St. Michael's Church and grounds. Two-day celebration featuring homemade food, games of
chance, raffles, and bingo. 10 am-midnight. No Adm. Chg. Lois Clark, (765) 647-3177.
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CROWN POINT (Northern)
Celebration of the Arts
Old Courthouse Square. The 3rd year for this juried fine art show and sale; food, hands-on
art experiences for the children. 9 am-4 pm. No Adm. Chg. Diane Kemp, (219) 663-1800.
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ETNA GREEN (Northern)
Etna Green Celebrates
Heritage Park. Family fun includes a tractor pull, children's games, car show, crafts,
bingo, a parade, food booths by local organizations, more. Hours vary. No Adm. Chg. Sharon
Jo Hollar, (219) 858-9781.
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FISHERS (Central)
Fishers Freedom Festival
Fishers Community Park. Arts and crafts; food and blood drives. Food vendors, children's
tent, family fitness events, parades, fireworks, live entertainment, games, more. 8 am-11
pm. No Adm. Chg. Jennifer Kehl, (317) 845-4249.
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HAMMOND (Northern)
Little Red Schoolhouse Festival
Hessville Park. Schoolhouse and museum tours, arts and crafts, food, kiddie rides and
games, free continuous entertainment. 10 am-6 pm. No Adm. Chg. Kathleen Sobeck, (219)
844-8349.
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INDIANAPOLIS (Central)
Indian Market
Eiteljorg Museum, White River Park & grounds. Past and present American Indian culture
meet: huge marketplace of jewelry, pottery, weavings, paintings, prints, more. Indian
drums, dances, food, storytelling. Sat: 10 am-close; Sun: noon-6 pm. Adm. Chg. Judy
Clayton, (317) 636-WEST.
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LAFAYETTE (Western)
Festooned Festival
Tippecanoe County Historical Museum and other locations. Self-directed walking tours of
historic homes decked out in turn-of-the century patriotic decorations. Also 50 art
booths, entertainment, children's box parade, food. 9 am- 4 pm. No Adm. Chg. David Lahr,
(765) 742-6905.
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LIBERTY (South Central)
Brookville Lake Celebration
Kent's Harbor. Lakeside fun with a huge fireworks display, entertainment, food, boats,
RVs, and commercial exhibits. No Adm. Chg. Kent Reinking, (765) 458-7431.
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MISHAWAKA (Northern)
Summerfest
Merrifield Park. Spend a day in the park enjoying crafts, food, entertainment. Free live
concert in the evening. 8 am-10 pm. No Adm. Chg. Deborah Block, (219) 258-1600.
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PORTAGE (Northern)
All American Family Picnic
Old farmhouse at Countryside Park & Museum. Hayrides and children's games, picnic
lunches for sale, homemade pies, continuous entertainment, old-time craft demonstrations,
car show, more. 10 am-4 pm. No Adm. Chg. Myrna Leininger, (219) 762-2851.
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SYRACUSE (Northern)
Oakwood Art Festival
Oakwood Park. Fine art festival located by the largest natural lake in Indiana. Also
children's hands-on art experiences, music, food. 10 am-5 pm. Adm. Chg. Cindy Pritchard,
(219) 457-5781.
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WANAMAKER (Central)
Wanamaker Settlers Days
8800 Southeastern Avenue. A large street fair with 200 booths of arts and crafts, food,
children's games, entertainment, more. 9 am-4 pm. No Adm. Chg. Janet Huff, (317) 862-4433.
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BRAZIL (Western)
Brazil Rotary Club Annual 4th of July Festival
Forest Park. All-American, all fun: patriotic shows, a carnival, various music concerts,
fish fry, fireworks, and more. 5-11 pm. No Adm. Chg. Bart Colwell, (812) 448-3357.
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BREMEN (Northern)
Bremen Firemen's Festival
Sunnyside Park. A grand week of celebration: carnival, food booths, parade, waterball and
fireworks on the 4th. Sat. is Kiddies' Day. Hours vary. No Adm. Chg. Bob Schweisberger,
(219) 546-2105.