Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2014 Pike Publishing 13 1853 N. SR 57, Petersburg | 812.582.0905 | 812.582.8841 email: rwillis@frontier.com | Mon-Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. or by appointment. Also order from marylousfloral.com for out-of-state delivery. Full FloRiSt with FloweR ShoP NetwoRk we also offer gifts! willisville—3 miles south of Petersburg on SR 57 Cool off from all your adventures in your comfortable, climate-controlled home. For all Your Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Needs. Mark Meny – Randy Meny – Steve Meny 408 E. State Road 68, Haubstadt, IN 47639 812-768-6229 Now Installing Bryant Evolution Systems for Htg/AC Hague Water Softeners License # CP30300017 License # HAC0205-M June 20-21 FERDINAND HEIMATFEST Ferdinand, Dubois County In the spirit of the Town's German heritage, the annual Ferdinand Heimatfest brings residents and visitors alike to the 18th Street Park every summer to celebrate with a wide variety of food, entertainment, and games. June 20-28 DAVIESS COuNTy FAIR Elnora, Daviess County Annual county fair at the Daviess County Fairgrounds in Elnora. June 21 LAuFENFEST 5k RuN/WALk & LIL' DuTCH RuN Haubstadt, Gibson County The annual run during the Haubstadt Som- merfest takes runners through parts of Gib- son County. www.haubstadtsommerfest.com June 21 THE GAMES WE PLAyED Jasper, Dubois County Dubois County Museum. The age of elec- tronics, children had lots of fun activities to do. Come join us this day from 10 :30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT and sit down and learn to play board games, schoolyard games, hand games, and other old time games that chil- dren from the past enjoyed. This day is for grade school age children. June 21 ART IN THE PARk Evansville, Vanderburgh County Boeke Road, Evansville. This year's full day of festivities, including artists' booths, kids' activities and live music. June 21-22 LONGHORN CATTLE SHOW Princeton, Gibson County Event is held at the Gibson County Fair- grounds. June 23-29 uNITED LEASING GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Newburgh, Warrick County Tournament week in the Tri-State is an action packed, fun filled week with activities at Vic- toria National Golf Club to attract all ages. June 27 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 Courthouse Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT. June 27-28 GOOD OLD OAkEN DAyS Oaktown, Knox County Carnival rides, festival food and more. June 28 AMERICAN GIRL TEA Vincennes, Knox County Join us for this special adult/child tea that ties in local history with "American Girl" doll stories. Enjoy tea, etiquette lessons, music and a parade of dolls. For more information please contact the Vincennes State Historic Sites at 812.882.7422 or vincennesshs@in- dianamuseum.org. June 28 CELESTINE SuMMER STREET FESTIVAL Celestine, Dubois County The community of Celestine will host its third annual street fest on June 28. Events will run from 7 am to midnight EDT. June 28 23RD ANNuAL STAR PARTy (PATOkA LAkE) Jasper, Dubois County See the sun, distant planets and other won- ders of the night sky while sitting on the beach listening to stories and narration from the people who know it best. June 28 SuMMER CONCERT IN THE PARk Orleans, Orange County Free concert held in Historic Congress Square. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome. Concerts are held outdoors and may be cancelled due to dangerous weather. June 28-29 GIBSON COuNTy ANTIquE MACHINERy SHOW/FLEA MARkET/TOWN SHOW Princeton, Gibson County Event is held at the Gibson County Fair- grounds. july July 3-5 JEFFERSON TWP. RuRITAN FOuRTH OF JuLy CELEBRATION Otwell, Pike County The annual 4th of July Celebration will fea- ture truck and tractor pulls, fireworks, BBQ, carnival rides and a parade on the morning of the 4th. July 4 FOuRTH OF JuLy FIREWORkS Princeton, Gibson County Event is held at the Gibson County Fair- grounds. July 4 FOuRTH OF JuLy FIREWORkS Evansville, Vanderburgh County Event held on Ohio River. Call 812.768.5878 12798 Access 1250 s., HAubstAdt, IN 47639 INCLUDED amENItIEs: • Free WiFi • swimming Pool • Whirlpool • complimentary Hot breakfast • Fitness center Rest and relax in one of our special suites or comfortable guest rooms. Call us for our summer specials and book today! OTWELL RURITAN 4TH OF JULY JULY 3-5 The 57th Annual Otwell Ruritan 4th of July celebration is set for July 3-5. The summer celebration will fea- ture fireworks at dark on Friday, July 4, and midway rides all three evenings and all day on the Fourth. It will start on Thursday, July 3 with truck and tractor pulls. The parade starts at 10 a.m. Friday. The midway will open after the pa- rade. All kinds of summer food will be offered on the midway from vendors and civic groups. The Ruritan will be serving ice cream, and BBQ chicken and rib dinners. A vendor fair will be in the gymna- sium. There will be go kart races and the Little Miss Firecracker pageant. A demolition derby is set for Satur- day night. Other highlights include a chil- dren's pedal tractor pull, Precious Rewards baby contest and water ball contest. june-july 2014 EVENT CALENDAR CONTINuED ON PAGE 14

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