Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2014 Pike Publishing 11 EDITOR'S NOTE: Dates and times may change without our no- tification. Contact specific event for verifica- tion. May May 21 PATOkA LAkE TOuR Patoka Lake, Dubios County Experience this breathtaking tour of Pa- toka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. 10 :00 am - Noon EDT. Phone: 888 -819 -6916. www.pa- tokalakemarina.com. May 23 CRuISE-IN & CONCERT Princeton, Gibson County Southern Indiana Car Club Cruise-In & Con- cert, sponsored by Downtown Princeton, Inc. It's held on the Gibson County Court- house Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT. May 23 COLONIA/CONTRA DANCE Vincennes, Knox County Event at Old Town Players Theatre. May 23-24 MAyDAy FILM FESTIVAL Evansville, Vanderburgh County MayDay Film Festival, now in its sixth year, originated as a way to showcase work of the USI Filmaker's Club. Each year, Mayday has grown into a much larger festival, adding in non-students filmmakers as far as the oppo- site end of the United States. www.mayday- filmfestival.com. May 24-26 WILD WEST HOLD-uP French Lick, Orange County The train robbin' bandits, known as the Lost River Renegades, strike again on the French Lick Express. Local Marshals are lookin' for a few brave souls to deputize and climb aboard the next train ride to help catch these scoundrels. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. www. frenchlickscenicrailway.org. May 24 CANDLELIGHT TOuRS & RENDEZVOuS GRAND BALL Vincennes, Knox County Candlelight tours of the Vincennes State His- toric Sites and Grouseland will be provided on Saturday evening of Memorial Day week- end in conjunction with the Spirit of Vin- cennes Rendezous. May 24-Oct. 31 HISTORIC VINCENNES FARMERS MARkET Vincennes, Knox County Come enjoy Vincennes Historic Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Wednes- day evenings from May 24 - October 31 at the Riverfront Pavilion (102 N. Second Street). May 24-25 SPIRIT OF VINCENNES RENDEZVOuS Vincennes, Knox County Take a step back in time and surround your- self with the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous held at the French Commons. Admission charged. May 30 EVENING ON THE RIVER Evansville, Vanderburgh County This event will include stage and street per- formances, horse-drawn carriage rides, a silent auction and a "movable feast" of food, desserts and drinks from area restaurants, wine shops, caterers and grocers, presented at locations along Riverside Drive. Event runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. CDT. May 30 THE BRIDGE 5k GLOW RuN Evansville, Vanderburgh County The Bridge Church of Evansville is hosting a 5K Glow Run May 30, start time at 9 p.m. at the Vanderburgh 4-H grounds. May 31 TIMELESS CLASSICS CAR SHOW Petersburg, Pike County The event will include a large selection of classic and modern vehicles and will be held at Hornady Park. May 31 5k TRAIL RuN Vincennes, Knox County The Knox Co. Parks and Recreation Depart- ment and the Knox Co. Chamber of Com- merce are sponsoring a 3.5 mile trail run be- ginning at 10 a.m. EDT on Saturday, May 31 at Quabache Trails Park. May 31 DHP ARTISAN MARkET Henderson, Ky. Water Street & Audubon Mill Park, Hender- son, Ky., riverfront. This modern handmade market will feature handmade items, refur- bished and upcycled furniture and home goods, jewelry, accessories, artwork, food and vintage clothes and items. Stroll through the street, and meet artists and local makers, and shop for your favorite items. june June 1 GALA OF ROyAL HORSES Evansville, Vanderburgh County Event is at Ford Center (tickets required.) Riding Master Rene Gasser will bring his world-renowned equestrian tour to Ford Center for the first time ever on Sunday, June 1. "Gala of Royal Horses" will feature a number of performances involving the An- dalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds. Each act is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers of which these horses are capable. June 4-6 D-DAy AMPHIBS REuNION 2014 Evansville, Vanderburgh County 70th Anniversary D-Day Amphibious Forces Reunion for all Amphibious Forces and im- mediate family. The L ST 325 made many landings in Normandy making this ship a perfect setting for the reunion. June 5-7 FORT BRANCH COMMuNITy FEST Fort Branch, Gibson County The Fort Branch Community Pride organiza- tion sponsors the annual three-day festival, held at the Fort Branch Community Park. The event features a parade, pageants, ven- dors, local food and rides. 2014 event CALENDAR It's time to begin the adventure! Come with us and enjoy the festivals, activities and events that make the Tri-State unique. Along the way, we'll point out some of the local events that you're sure to enjoy! FORT BRANCH COMMUNITY FEST HAUBSTADT SOMMERFEST The Fort Branch Community Park will once again be filled with carnival rides as South Gibson's first festival of the summer gets underway next month. The Fort Branch Community Fest is slated for Thursday, June 5, through Saturday, June 7, at the park, which is located along Vine Street. The festival is sponsored by the local non-profit group, Fort Branch Community Pride. Carnival rides, a talent show on Friday night, a car show and a parade are just some of the highlights. There will also be plenty of food and several craft vendors. On Saturday, June 7, there will be the annual parade at 11 a.m. The grand marshal for this year's parade is the Class of 1954 alumni from Fort Branch High School. Many members of the class will be in town to celebrate their high school reunion milestone. Entry forms, parade forms and other information can be requested by sending an email to: fortbranchcom- muntiypride@gmail.com or found online at: https://www.facebook. com/FortBranchCommunityPride. Every summer, amid the hot humid air, the annual Sommerfest celebra- tion turns the quiet tight-knit commu- nity of Haubstadt into a homecoming celebration for residents. This year's Haubstadt Sommerfest will not only celebrate the commu- nity's rich heritage, but also highlight all of Haubstadt's outdoor offerings. The annual Sommerfest celebration kicks off on Thursday, June 19, and runs through Saturday, June 21. Haubstadt Sommerfest, Inc. is a local volunteer service organization and the festival serves as a fundraiser for the organization. In turn, all the money raised is then donated back to the community or is geared towards special projects, such as the recent addition of more soccer fields. Most of the events are on the grounds of the Old Haubstadt High School gym, located along West Street. Highlights of the event include: THuRSDAy, JuNE 19 6 p.m.—Lil' Miss Sommerfest (South Stage) 6 p.m.—Rides, Food Booths Open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Race packet pick- up 7 p.m.—gates open for Hard Sun- day—Main Stage FRIDAy, JuNE 20 5:30 p.m.—Talent Show (South Stage) 6 p.m.—Rides, Food Booths Open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Race packet pick- up 8 p.m.—John Riggins—Main Stage SATuRDAy, JuNE 21 6:30 —7:45 a.m.—Race Registration 8 a.m.—Lil' Dutch Run 8:20 a.m.—5K Run 8:30 a.m.—5K Walk 1 p.m.—Parade 6 p.m.—Rides, Food Booths Open 7 p.m.—gates open for McFly, Back to the 80s—Main Stage Of course, the festival will feature plenty of food and drinks. For those 21 and older, the garden will feature live music all three nights, from 6 p.m. to midnight. For more information about this year's festival, including the line-up, visit: www.haubstadtsommerfest.com. LAuFENFEST The annual Laufenfest 5K Run/ Walk, plus the Lil' Dutch Run, will be Saturday, June 21, in conjunction with the annual festival. All races will start and end at the same place—corner of Gibson and West Street, next to the old Haubstadt gym. The Lil' Dutch Run kicks-off first at 8 a.m. The age divisions are: 1-3; 4-6; and 7-9. Trophies will be awarded to the first three finishers in each age group. Medallions are given to all participants. Next up will be the 5K Run which begins at 8:20 a.m. The 5K Walk, both race and leisure, will begin at 8:30 a.m. There are no age divisions for this race. The registration fee is $20 for the Run and Walk and $10 for the Lil' Dutch Run. A $5 late registration fee is added to the Run and Walk fees for registration after June 7. All par- ticipants will receive a T-shirt. Anyone who shows up to participate in a German outfit, will win "tastefully appropriate" prizes. More information about the event, including a complete map of the race course, can be found online at www. laufenfest.com. JUNE 5-7 JUNE 19-21 CONTINuED ON PAGE 12

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